Carefree Installation
Manual L
ATITUDE
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Attaching the Canopy
After the awning arms have been attached, it will be necessary to attach the canopy to the awning rail.
1. Unwrap the plastic wrap from the roller tube and fabric. DO NOT remove the tie straps holding the arms.
2. Unwrap the fabric over the roller tube and toward the awning rail.
3. Slip the fabric funnel onto the QuicKonnect.
4. While holding the fabric, simultaneously slide the
QuicKonnect into the awning rail and over the canopy.
5. Center the fabric and QuicKonnect with the roller tube.
6. Remove the funnel from the QuicKonnect.
7. Secure the fabric and QuicKonnect:
7.1. Place one (1) #6 x 3/8" screw (a) through the
QuicKonnect, fabric and polyrod approximately 1" in from
the fabric edge.
7.2. Place one (1) #6 x 3/8" screw (b) through the awning
rail outside the end of the QuicKonnect (not through
the QuicKonnect).
7.3. On the other end of the QuicKonnect place one (1) #6 x
3/8" screw (c) through the awning rail outside the end of the QuicKonnect (not through the QuicKonnect).
7.4. Pull the fabric tight in the QuicKonnect then place one (1) #6 x 3/8" screw (d) through the QuicKonnect,
fabric and polyrod approximately 1" in from the fabric edge.
8. While holding the roller tube, remove the ties holding the arms.
9. Allow the roller tube to extend until the fabric is taut.
NOTICE
The awning installation is not complete. Except as directed, 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 in the instructions.
NOTICE
Disconnect the battery after opening the awning to prevent unexpected awning motion.
2. Finish attaching the mounting plates using
the same self-drilling 1/4 x 1" screws or
the 1/4 x 2" lag screws used to initially
mount the awning.
3. In the area shown, drill a 3/8" hole into the
vehicle. Deburr and clean the hole. This is
for the wire routing.
4. Route the motor cable from the arms and
the LED harness from the canopy through
the hole drilled previously. After routing, seal the hole and wires with a quality silicone sealant.
Remove the Temporary Assembly Pins
Two pins are inserted into the back of the left (idler) head for lateral stability during
installation. Using a pair of pliers, remove and discard the pins.
NOTICE
Before operating the awning except as noted, the temporary
pins must be removed. Failure to remove the pins may cause the awning
to not operate correctly.
FL006b
Ø3/8" Hole
Into Vehicle Wall
for Wire Routing
Attach Plate with
Same Screws Used
Previously (x4)
Attach Plate with
Same Screws Used
Previously (x5)
Remove the
Cotter Pins
FL010
FL008
#6 x 3/8"
Screw (x4)
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
QuicKonnect
Fabric
Awning Rail
Funnel
QuicKonnect
Fabric
Awning Rail
