Carefree of Colorado
Service Manual
M
ANUAL
P
ATIO
A
WNINGS
052876-301r5
7
R
EPLACING THE
R
IGHT
S
PRING
A
SSEMBLY
1. Extend the awning out completely.
2. On the left side, lift and lock the upper brace in position. Insert a cotter pin through the cap and spring
(Detail A).
3. On the right arm, grasp the end plug firmly with vice grips.
Pad the grip teeth to prevent damage or marring on the end plug.
CAUTION
When removed from the arm, the spring
is under extreme tension and will unwind quickly. Keep
hands and clothing clear while FIRMLY holding the vice
grips! Do not try to holdthe end plug by hand.
4. Remove the attaching screw and remove the end plug from the
arm while firmly holding onto the vice grips.
It will be necessary to hold onto the arm and move it out
of the way when the end plug is removed.
It will be necessary to support or hold the roller tube
during the rest of the procedures.
5. Place the roller lock in the
CLOSE
position then unwind the
spring. To unwind, rotate the end plug over the top and
towards the coach.
CAUTION
A broken spring can still retain winds
under tension.
6. Remove the screws attaching the end cap to the roller tube. Set screws aside.
7. Remove the spring from the roller tube and set aside.
NOTE:
For patio awnings with LED: Partially pull the spring out. Slide the
wire guard out from the roller tube and hold the LED wires out of the way.
Finish pulling out the spring.
8. Slide the new spring into the roller tube. Align the end cap then press onto the
roller tube completely. The roller tube should bottom out inside the cap.
NOTE:
For patio awnings with LED: Partially push the spring in. Slide the wire guard into the roller
tube and tuck the LED wires between the guard and roller tube. Finish pushing in the spring.
9. Attach the end cap to the roller tube with the screws removed previously.
10. Place the roller lock in the
OPEN
position then grasp the end plug with vice grips and turn the spring to add
winds. To wind, rotate the end plug over the top and away from the coach. One complete turn equals one
wind. Use the chart on page 8 for the correct number of winds.
CAUTION
While the end plug is not attached to the arm channel, the wound spring is
under extreme tension and will unwind quickly. Keep hands and clothing clear while FIRMLY
holding the vice grips! Do not try to hold the end plug by hand.
1.
For Simplicity
Slide the end plug over arm channel. Align the holes and secure using one (1) 1/4-20 x
7/16 Quadrex Drive screw.
2.
For Spirit and Fiesta:
Hook the remote lock over the brake lever while sliding the end plug over the arm. Align
the holes in the arm and end plug and secure using one (1) 1/4-20 x 7/16 Quadrex Drive screw.
Tip: Slide the remote lock up until it protrudes over the arm. Hook the remote over the brake lever.
Allow the remote lock to slide back into the channel while sliding the end plug over the arm channel.
11. Slowly roll up the awning and observe that the braces and arms nestle together correctly. If necessary,
loosen the screws holding the upper mounting bracket then use the slots in the bracket to adjust the
brace position so that the brace and arm nestle together properly.
SF018
Subtract
Add
Winds
ViceGrips
Spring
Lock Pin
Detail
A
Remote Lock
(Spirit & Fiesta Only)
Detail
B
Screw (x2)
End Plug
Roller Lock
(Patio Only)
LED Connector/Wiring
Wire Guard
LED Harness
Connector
LED011
