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ROPRIETARY 

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TATEMENT

 

The Latitude Awning is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA.  The 
information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado.  
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and 
complete.  However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result 
from the use of this document. 

The information contained in this manual pertains to the current configuration of the models listed on the 
title page.  Earlier model configurations may differ from the information given.  Carefree of Colorado 
reserves the right to cancel, change, alter or add any parts and assemblies, described in this manual, 
without prior notice. 

Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado 
products only.  Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited 
without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado. 

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AFETY 

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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 death or 
serious bodily injury. 

  

CAUTION

 

Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or 
moderate bodily injury. 

 NOTICE

 

Indicates a situation that may result in equipment-related damage. 

General Safety: 

 

WARNING

  This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-isodecyl phthalate 

(DIDP), Vinyl Chloride and Formaldehyde, which are known to the state of California to cause 
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm.  For more information visit 
www.P65warnings.ca.gov

 

 

 

WARNING

  Shock Hazard.  Always disconnect battery or power source before 

working on or around the electrical system. 

 

 

WARNING

  Always wear appropriate safety equipment (i.e. goggles). 

 

 CAUTION  

Always use appropriate lifting devices and/or helpers when lifting or 

holding heavy objects. 

NOTICE  

When using fasteners, do not over tighten.  Soft materials such as fiberglass and 

aluminum can be "stripped out" and lose the ability to grip and hold. 

 

 

Carefree of Colorado 

www.carefreeofcolorado.com a

 Scott Fetzer 

company

 

Summary of Contents for LATITUDE

Page 1: ...e the product to not operate properly TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview 1 Component Checklist 1 Installation 2 Pre Installation Requirements 2 Mounting the Awning 2 Attaching the Canopy 3 Secure the Awning 3 Remove the Temporary Assembly Pins 3 Adjusting the Arm Position 4 Jumping the Motor when Direct Response is Installed 4 Jumping the Motor without Direct Response 4 Adjusting the Pitch 5 Switc...

Page 2: ...ION 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 death or serious bodily injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate bo...

Page 3: ... with Weatherguard or FLXguard refer to sales literature for colors Weight 10 4 12 14 16 18 20 Single Stage 45 5 lbs 48 3 lbs 51 7 lbs 55 0 lbs 58 3 lbs 61 6 lbs Dual Stage 52 1 lbs 55 9 lbs 60 4 lbs 65 0 lbs 69 6 lbs n a COMPONENT CHECKLIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NOTE 1 Awning Assembly 1 2 QuicKonnect 1 3 Canopy Funnel 1 4 Clamp Cable 1 5 Screw PPH 8 x 1 1 6 Screw HWHC 6 x 3 8 4 7 Switch Kit Direct...

Page 4: ...d until instructed to do so in the installation steps It is recommended that 2 people lift and hold the awning while a third person installs the screws NOTE While attaching the screws apply a quality silicone sealant around the screws and holes 1 Lift the awning up to the desired location and place the top of the brackets against the bottom of the awning rail 2 Attach the brackets through the expo...

Page 5: ...ected the awning should not be operated until completing all installation instructions including Adjusting the Arm Position Secure the Awning Before operating the awning it is necessary to finish securing the awning to the vehicle wall 1 Open the awning approximately 18 to access the mounting plate To open follow the directions in Jumping the Motor on page 3 Do not close the awning except as noted...

Page 6: ...cs will not be damaged If the wires are reversed remove and reconnect in the correct order 4 To extend the awning Momentarily connect the BROWN and YELLOW wires together It is not necessary to hold the wires together while the awning is moving 5 To stop the awning while extending Momentarily connect the BROWN and YELLOW wires together again 6 To retract the awning Momentarily connect the GRAY and ...

Page 7: ...en the locking screw approximately 1 4 NOTICE The locking screw MUST be loosened before adjusting the pitch 3 To raise the pitch Turn the lower adjustment screw clockwise 4 To lower the pitch Turn the lower adjustment screw counterclockwise 5 Hand tighten the locking screws until snug when the desired pitch is achieved NOTICE DO NOT overtighten the locking screw Overtightening the screw can cause ...

Page 8: ...ee of Colorado 6 070005 001r12 If installing the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System use the wiring and setup instructions in 070029 001 BT12 Installation Manual Manual is available on line at www carefreeofcolorado com carefreeconnects ...

Page 9: ... 1 2 3 8cm hole 2 Route the cable from the awning through the hole 3 Terminate the three 3 20awg wires Brown Yellow Gray with 187 18 20 awg female terminals Attach to the EXTEND RETRACT switch as shown in the wiring diagram 4 Terminate the RED wire from the cable with a 187 14 16 awg female terminal Attach to one terminal of the ON OFF switch 5 Terminate the BLACK wire from the cable with a 25 14 ...

Page 10: ... in motor head Gray Yellow Brown Red Black Red Black F F Awning Red Black Retract Common Extend 12Vdc switched Ground M F M F F M F M M F M F M F F M Chassis Ground 25 14 16awg Spade Terminals 1 Male 1 Female To 12VDC 187 14 16awg Female Spade Terminals qty 2 187 18 20awg Female Spade Terminals qty 3 Additional Extend Retract Switch Gray Yellow Brown Top Bottom ...

Page 11: ...re the switch as shown below Wire terminals at the switch are 187 18 24 awg female disconnects NOTE Allow adequate slack in the 12VDC power line so that the in line fuse installed in step 4 can be accessed from behind the switch 4 Install the in line fuse 4 1 Near the switch cut the red 12VDC power line to the switch Do not strip the insulation 4 2 Insert a wire end into one of the wire channels u...

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