Carefree of Colorado
Service Manual
M
ANUAL
P
ATIO
A
WNINGS
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18. Extend and retract the awning to confirm that the canopy is rolling up straight. Then secure the fabric in
the awning rail using the fabric retaining screws removed previously.
18.1. For vinyl awnings, place screw
through awning rail, polyrod
and canopy approximately 1”
in from the end of the fabric.
18.2. For Alumaguard awnings,
place screw on the outer edge
of the Alumaguard (not
through the Alumaguard).
19. The roller tube screws go into the slot and through the polycord on the outside edge of the fabric.
20.
For awnings with LEDs in the roller tube:
20.1. Connect the canopy harness connector and LED connector. Then carefully push the
connectors into the roller tube.
20.2. Place the split grommet around the canopy harness and press the grommet into the roller tube hole.
20.3. If the canopy has a metal wrap, attach the wire to the inside of the wrap (see page ) then proceed with
the next step.
20.4. At the vehicle wall, route the new canopy harness through the wall to the switch.
Tip: Tie the new harness to the old harness that was cut previously. Use the old harness to pull the
new harness through the wall to the desired location.
20.5. At the vehicle wall, provide a 3" loop of harness between the canopy and wall. Seal the wall entrance
hole and harness with a quality silicone sealant.
20.6. Connect the new harness to the switch. Two (2) .187, 18-24 awg female disconnects are provided
if connecting to a switch.
20.7.
Alternate method:
At the wall, splice the new harness to the existing harness using 24 awg butt
connectors. Push the connectors into the vehicle wall. Seal the wall entrance hole and wires with a
quality silicone sealant.
NOTE:
Be sure to allow enough harness from the canopy to provide a 3" loop of harness and
adequate length for the connectors to be pushed inside the wall before sealing the hole and harness
with a quality silicone sealant.
I
NSTALLING THE
T
RACTIONERS
The tractioners are used with Alumaguard.
1.
Partially extend the awning until the Alumaguard is
extended as shown.
2.
Unlock the keeper and wrap the tractioner around the
roller tube.
3.
Position the tractioner under the Alumaguard with a 1/4”
gap between Alumaguard and tractioner. Lock the
keeper.
4.
Repeat for the other end of the roller tube.
5.
Extend the awning to verify that the tractioners are lifting
the metal wrap up and over the roller assembly.
6.
To secure the tractioner, drill a 1/8” hole through the
tractioner and roller tube, roughly center the hole
between two slots of the roller tube.
7.
Secure with one (1) #10 square drive screw.
Fabric
Alumaguard
1"
#6 x 3/8
Screw
Polyrod
SF022
Awning Rail
A wning Rail
#6 x 3/8
Screw
1/4" Gap
A
A
Position Tractioner
under Alumaguard
Keeper
SF023
Alumaguard
View
A-A
Place Screw Between
Slots on Roller
