Carefree of Colorado
Installation & Setup Manual
LTD
A
DD
-A-R
OOM
056503-011
5
S
ETTING
U
P THE
R
OOM
WARNINGS
AUTO-RETRACT
SYSTEMS:
F
OR
A
WNINGS WITH
A
UTO
-R
ETRACT
,
THE AUTO
-
RETRACT FEATURE MUST BE
SHUT OFF
.
I
F THE AWNING SHOULD RETRACT AFTER THE ROOM IS SETUP
,
DAMAGE TO THE AWNING
,
ROOM AND
RV
WILL OCCUR AS WELL AS POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY
.
R
EFER TO THE AWNING OWNER
'
S MANUAL FOR
INSTRUCTIONS
.
AUTO-DUMP
DISABLED:
T
HE AUTO
-
DUMP FEATURE
,
FOR AWNINGS SO EQUIPPED
,
IS
DISABLED
WHEN THE
ROOM IS SETUP
.
WATER
POOLING:
F
OR AWNINGS SET AT THE MINIMUM PITCH
(
I
.
E
.
T
RAVEL
'R
F
LAT
P
ITCH
),
WATER POOLING
WILL OCCUR DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER
.
T
O PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE AWNING
,
DISMANTLE THE ROOM AND
RETRACT THE AWNING
.
Refer to your awning owner's manuals for additional information on auto-retract systems,
auto-dump features and water pooling.
This section assumes that the steps under "First Time Preparation" have been completed. If not, it will be
necessary to complete "First Time Preparation" before continuing.
S
KIRTING
If the skirting crosses the entry step, extend the step. If so equipped, the automatic entry step operation
should be disabled when installing and/or using the skirting.
CAUTION
T
HE SKIRTING MUST NOT INTERFERE WITH
LP
APPLIANCE OR EXHAUST VENTS
.
D
O NOT START OR OPERATE THE
MOTORHOME ENGINE OR
RV
GENERATOR IF THE EXHAUST COMPONENTS ARE LOCATED BEHIND THE SKIRTING
.
1. Extend the entry step if applicable.
2. Slide the skirting over the step and tuck the flap behind the stair tread. Attach the skirting to the twist
fasteners.
3. Smooth the skirting so that it is hanging flat and straight.
4. Repeat these steps for the wheel well cover if used.
I
NSTALL THE
F
RONT
P
ANEL AND
D
OOR
-
M
ANUAL
A
WNINGS
For manual awnings:
The zipper inserts are left attached to the
front panels for setup and take down.
1. Extend the awning out completely according to the
manufacturer's instructions. Ensure that the open roller tube
slot and the slot access is down and accessible. Set the roller
tube height (awning pitch) to prevent interference with the
door; it may be necessary to adjust the pitch later on.
CAUTION
T
HE RAFTERS USED TO SUPPORT THE
A
DD
-A-R
OOM SIDE
PANELS
DO
NOT
REPLACE THE UPPER BRACES OF THE AWNING
.
B
E SURE TO LOCK THE AWNING IN THE OPEN POSITION PER THE
AWNING MANUFACTURER
'
S DIRECTIONS
2. If necessary, clean and deburr the slot and slot access.
3. Slide the pull strap down to the opposite end of the roller tube.
4. Slide the front panel and door into the slot. Zip the door and
panel together if not previously done. The door may be place
on either the right or left side. Align the edges of the zippers
with the holes for the side panel rafters.
Tip: Spray the inside of the roller tube slot with a dry silicone lubricant. This will aid in smoothly sliding the
panels into the slot.
Rafter
Mounting Hole
Panel Zipper
AAR001a
Open Slot
Access
DETAIL
B
Insert (ref)
Panel (ref)
DETAIL
A
Figure 4. Installing the Front Panels -
Manual Awnings.
