Carefree of Colorado
Installation
Manual
F
REEDOM
RM
P
ATIO
A
WNING
6
052978-051r17
S
WITCH
I
NSTALLATION
(
MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY
)
WARNING
Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before
working on or around the electrical system.
1. Determine the location for the switch. There is approximately 70" [180cm] of wire from the awning motor. If
the distance to the switch exceeds the furnished wire, the installer must furnish 16 awg wire and butt splice to
the motor wires.
2. At the switch location, cut a rectangular hole 1.25” [3.2cm] x 1.88” [4.8cm] through the mounting surface.
3. Determine the switch orientation:
3.1. The wires of the connector extend from the
side of the switch with 3 terminals on the
back.
3.2. For wire routing on the right side of the
switch as shown on the left above, orient the
switch with the 3 terminals on the right.
3.3. For wire routing on the left side of the switch
as shown on the right above, orient the
switch with the 3 terminals on the left.
3.4. Push the switch into the faceplate until the
tabs on the switch “click” into place behind
the faceplate. Ensure that the switch and
faceplate are oriented so that the lettering is
up and the wires are oriented as desired.
3.5. Set switch aside.
4. Route the awning motor wires through the switch hole and attach to the switch connector:
C
ONNECTOR
W
IRE
C
OLOR
LH
C
ONNECTOR
O
RIENTATION
RH
C
ONNECTOR
O
RIENTATION
RED
→
+12VDC
+12VDC
WHITE
→
BROWN
(motor wire)
BLUE
(motor wire)
BLUE
→
BLUE
(motor wire)
BROWN
(motor wire)
BLACK
→
Ground
Ground
5. Run a minimum 14 awg wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent.
The circuit should be protected by a 15-amp fuse.
6. Run a minimum 14 awg wire to system ground.
NOTE:
If the wire run is 30 feet or longer, use 12awg wire to prevent voltage drop.
7. Route the two wires through the mounting hole. Butt splice the 12VDC wire to the R
ED
connector wire.
Butt splice the ground wire to the B
LACK
connector wire.
8. Attach the connector to the switch.
9. Restore power and test the switch operation.
10. If the awning operates opposite to the switch plate markings: Shut off power; Reverse motor wires
connected to the blue and white connector wires. Restore power and test.
11. Push the wires, connector and switch into the mounting hole and secure the switch plate using two (2)
#6 x 3/4" flat head screws.
SK003e
To Ground
To +12VDC
BLUE Motor Wire
BROWN Motor Wire
RED
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
SK003f
To Ground
To +12VDC
BLUE Motor Wire
BROWN Motor Wire
RED
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
SK002d
1.25"
[3.2cm]
1.88" [4
.8cm]
#6 x 3/4 Screw
(2 plcs)
1.88"
[4.8cm]
2.88"
[7.3cm]
(ref)
1.25"
[3.2cm]
Min. Clearance From Mounting
Face to Rear of Connector
Left Side Orientaion
