L
ATITUDE
Service
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
6
070005-301r5
A
RM
R
EPLACEMENT
These procedures apply to both the left and right arms. Differences are noted where required.
CAUTION
The arm is under tension to open. Use extreme care to firmly hold the arms
during assembly and disassembly to avoid any sudden or unexpected movement by the arm.
Serious personal injury and/or property damage could occur.
NOTICE
When detached,
do not allow the roller tube and/or middle rail to drop toward the
ground. the twisting motion can damage the opposite arm and awning. Use a scaffold or similar
device to support the roller tube and middle rail.
1. Over extend the awning.
2. D
ISCONNECT POWER
.
3.
For Two-Stage Latitude:
Loosen the retaining screw in
the glide above the arm elbow. Lift the middle rail off the
elbow pin. Provide support for the middle rail.
4.
For the motor side arm:
Carefully pull the control cable from
the slot at the top of the arm channels. It is not necessary to
disconnect the cable from the motor or wall.
5. At the roller tube:
5.1. Remove the front cover. The cover snaps onto the rear
cover. To remove, press the bottom of the rear cover to
release the front cover.
5.2. Remove the E-Clip that holds the rotation pin.
5.3. Provide support for the roller tube.
5.4. Firmly hold the arm and remove the rotation pin. Pull
the arm out and allow the arm to extend out below the
roller tube. Support the arm.
6. At the wall connection:
6.1. Loosen the setscrew and remove the rotation pin.
6.2. Pull the arm from the knuckle and set aside.
7. Using two people firmly hold the new arm assembly and
remove the shipping ties. Allow the arm to slowly open to
its maximum extension.
CAUTION
When the arm is closed, it can open
with significant force. Use care when opening.
8. Lift the new arm and attach to the wall knuckle with the rotation pin and set screw removed previously.
Ensure that the groove in the pin is in line with the screw hole.
9. At the roller tube:
9.1. Fold the arm as necessary and align the arm with the mounting holes.
9.2. Insert the rotation pin. Ensure that the pin is oriented with the groove down.
9.3. Secure the pin with a new e-clip between the arm knuckle and lower attach bracket ear. Ensure
that the clip is in the groove of the pin.
9.4. Attach the front cover.
10.
For the motor side arm:
Carefully press the control cable into the slot at the top of the arm channels.
Allow some slack at the joints and elbows to allow the cable to flex when the awning is operated.
11.
For Two-Stage Latitude:
Press the middle rail glide onto the elbow pin. Tighten the securing screw
loosened previously.
12. To align the arm. Refer to "Adjusting the Arm Position" on page 1.
13. To adjust the arm pitch. Refer to "Adjusting the Pitch" on page 1.
Set Screw
Rotation
Pin
E-Clip
Rotation
Pin
Front
Cover
Middle Rail
Glide
Retaining Screw
Control
Cable
Control
Cable
Middle Rail
Roller Tube
Vehicle Wall
FL023
Elbow Pin
