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Carefree FREESTYLE EVOLUTION Installation Manual Download Page 1

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Printed in USA

June, 2019

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Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the
product to not operate properly.

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Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 4

Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 5

Freestyle RM Bracket Kits ...................................................................................................................... 5

Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 7

Bracket Installation ................................................................................................................................. 7

Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 7

Jumping the Motor (with BT12) ...................................................................................................... 7

BT12 System Installation .............................................................................................................. 8

BT12 Control Module Installation ............................................................................................................ 9

Awning Switch Installation .................................................................................................................... 10

Awning Lights Switch Installation .......................................................................................................... 10

Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................................... 11

Setting the System into Pairing Mode ................................................................................................... 13

Pitch Adjustment ......................................................................................................................... 14

Adjusting the Extend Limit ......................................................................................................... 14

Manual Override .......................................................................................................................... 14

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Summary of Contents for FREESTYLE EVOLUTION

Page 1: ...and or cause the product to not operate properly TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview 4 Component Checklist 5 Freestyle RM Bracket Kits 5 Installation 7 Bracket Installation 7 Mounting the Awning 7 Jumping the Motor with BT12 7 BT12 System Installation 8 BT12 Control Module Installation 9 Awning Switch Installation 10 Awning Lights Switch Installation 10 Wiring Diagram 11 Setting the System into Pai...

Page 2: ...ment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IC COMPLIANCE These devices comply with Industry Canada license exempt RSS standard s Operation i...

Page 3: ...reeconnects customerservice carefreeofcolorado com Carefree of Colorado 2145 W 6th Ave Broomfield CO 80020 SAFETY INFORMATION This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert individuals to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible personal injury or death WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in deat...

Page 4: ...ing Control System is standard NOTE Dimensions shown are approximate Dimensions may vary based on specific installations SPECIFICATIONS Lengths centimeters 200 241 244 254 257 297 300 500 inches 79 95 96 100 101 117 118 197 Extension 152cm 60 180cm 72 200cm 80 250cm 98 LEADING EDGE POSITION ACTUATION AND CONTROL Power Lateral Arm Spring Minimum Tension Open Position Control 12V Motorized Controlle...

Page 5: ...bout NFPA 1192 RV Standard Section 6 4 9 Switch Installation Requirements 3 The BT Motion Sensor is factory installed in the lead rail on the motor side FREESTYLE RM BRACKET KITS Bracket kits are ordered separately Several types are available based on the application installation Bracket mounting instructions are separate instructions that supplement this manual BS0012 Sprinter 4 5m 5m Mill Finish...

Page 6: ... 157 XX Full Length 4m 177 XX Full Length 4 5m Mill ML or Black JV Finish Bracket and Awning Hardware included Instruction Supplement 052570 018 BS0019 Sprinter used w OEM Rail or Flat Roof 118 XX Full Length 3m 157 XX Full Length 4m 197 XX Full Length 5m Mill ML or Black JV Finish Bracket and Awning Hardware included Instruction Supplement 052570 019 BS0021 Low Profile RM Mounting Bracket Kit 157...

Page 7: ...ckets fully 3 Horizontally center the awning on the brackets 4 Tighten the rear screws Torque to 10 ft lbs 13 6 nm 5 The motor and switch wires come out of the back of motor endcap Drill a 5 16 8mm hole into the vehicle in the area shown NOTE Locate the hole to avoid interior framing cabinets and electrical components Ensure that the motor wires are accessible after routing Jumping the Motor with ...

Page 8: ...into the parking brake or ignition that disconnects the BROWN extend wire For motorized coaches Class A Class B or Class C a Installed with an interrupt circuit connected to the IGN LOCK green wire The BT12 module provides an ignition lockout option When the IGN LOCK green wire is connected to the vehicle PCM or other switched source the following parameters are set i If Open Awning Active ii If t...

Page 9: ...is or conductive structure connected to the chassis Splice the wire to the module GND lead with a 14 16awg butt splice 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 Splice the wire to the module 12V lead with a 14 16awg butt splice NOTE If the wire run is 30 feet or longer for 12Vdc and or GND ...

Page 10: ...s for the wire size 5 Push the wires and switches into the hole then attach the switch frame using 4 6 x 1 2 screws 6 Snap the switch bezel over the switch frame AWNING LIGHTS SWITCH INSTALLATION NOTE Installers may choose to furnish the control switch or may wire directly to a multiplexing control center 1 Determine the location of the switch 2 At the switch location cut a 1 13 x 1 5 hole 3 Wire ...

Page 11: ... Right Angle Gear Motor RH To 12VDC Yellow 18awg White Violet 20awg To 12VDC White Violet 20awg White Violet 20awg To 12VDC Multiplexing Control Connection To Multiplexing Controller Violet Green 18awg 18awg Gray Brown 18awg 18awg Yellow 18awg M1 M2 Violet Green 18awg 18awg Gray Brown 18awg 18awg Yellow 18awg S1 S2 Com To vehicle PCM or other switched source 3 To vehicle PCM or other switched sour...

Page 12: ... to secure connections The BT12 module provides an ignition lockout option When the IGN LOCK green wire is connected to the vehicle PCM or other switched source the following parameters are set a If Open Awning Active b If tied to GND RTL Retract Then Lock Awning retracts extend command disabled c If tied to 12Vdc Standard Extend command disabled The LED connection is optional to provide LED contr...

Page 13: ...mpletely 3 Retract the awning 4 When the awning is fully retracted press and hold the retract switch for 3 seconds Using the Switches 1 Turn the awning power switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the extend switch 3 While holding the extend switch turn the power switch ON 4 Continue to hold the extend switch for 3 seconds then release NOTES The awning will remain in pairing mode for 5 minutes The BT12 co...

Page 14: ...wning is extended The switch is located on the arm knuckle closest to the motor i e right knuckle for RH motor left knuckle for LH motor To adjust the extension 1 Open the awning to access the switch 2 Loosen the screw 3 Move the switch toward the arm to decrease the extension 4 Move the switch away from the arm to increase the extension MANUAL OVERRIDE If power to the vehicle is not available the...

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