Carefree ECLIPSE 2015, Service Manual

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E
CLIPSE
Service Manual Carefree of Colorado
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M
OTOR
R
EPLACEMENT
WARNING
T
O AVOID SHOCK HAZARD AND
/
OR ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM SHORTING
,
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE
VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS
.
Two methods are used for replacing the Eclipse motor. 1) Replacing the motor if the awning is extended
(fully or partially) and 2) Replacing the motor if the awning is fully closed.
R
EPLACING THE
M
OTOR
- A
WNING
E
XTENDED
Figure 1. Motor Replacement - Awning Extended.
1. For convenience, lower the awning to the maximum pitch setting.
2. On the motorized side, remove the two square drive screws attaching the end cap to the roll bar then
separate the roll bar from the end cap. It will be necessary to hold the roll bar and both arms in
position.
CAUTION
The arms are under tension from the gas shocks. When the motor is
disengaged from the gears, the roller tube will be able to free spin and both arms will extend
from the gas shock tension. Use extreme care and hold the arms in position. It will be
necessary to have at least one other person holding the idler arm.
3. Hold on to the motor arm and allow it to extend to its maximum position.
4. Hold on to the idler arm and roll bar and allow the arm to extend to its maximum position while allowing
the fabric to unroll from the roll bar.
5. Use a ladder or other device support the roll bar.
CAUTION
Do not allow the roll bar to drop toward the ground. The twisting motion can
cause serious damage to the idler arm.
6. On the right hand arm remove the front cover by removing the six (6) smaller screws from the back of
the motor head. Save cover and screws.
7. Disconnect the motor and cable wires from inside the rear cover. Carefully note the location of each
wire.
8. Remove the rear cover by removing the one (1) large screw from the back of the motor head. Save
cover and screw.
9. Loosen and remove the 3/8-16 lock nut from the mounting bolt. Make note of the number and order of
the spacer-washers between the arm mounting block and the motor head.
1
1
Spacers
(qty: 11)
3/8-16 x 6 Bolt
Front Cover
Rear Cover
Motor - Red Wire
Cable - Red Wire
Motor Head
Motor - Black Wire
Cable - Black Wire
1
Wire color from the cable
may deviate on some models.
NOTE:
Standard Color
Red
Black
Deviation Color
Yellow
Brown
3/8-16 Lock Nut
#10 x 5/8 Screw
(qty: 2)
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