Carefree of Colorado Installation
Manual
M
ARQUEE
052549-001
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I
NSTALLATION
The awning is mounted using a standard awning rail.
If there is an awning rail installed, check that the awning rail runs the full length of the awning. The awning
rail must be extremely straight to accommodate the awning mount. If a full length awning rail is installed,
skip to step 6 below.
I
NSTALLATION
U
SING AN
A
WNING
R
AIL
1. Determine the optimum positioning of the awning.
•
The centerline of the awning fabric is offset from the centerline of the awning assembly. To align
the center of the fabric, use the backplate of the awning assembly for measurements.
•
When installed, the bottom of the awning case is 5 7/8” from the centerline of the awning rail. The
rail must be mounted a minimum of 7 1/2” above openings to avoid interference.
•
Measure each end of the rail position so that the rail will be mounted parallel to the ground.
2. Mark the position with a chalk line.
3. Coat the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.
4. Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with
the truss head, square drive #10 x
1
screws. Use
all the attach holes and ensure that the rail is
securely mounted to the structural frame.
5. Lightly coat the outside of the mounting rail of the
awning case with a silicone lubricant or equivalent.
6. Lift the awning up and tilt as shown.
7. Hook the mounting rail of the awning into the
awning rail and roll down.
8. Adjust the position of the awning horizontally as required. It may be necessary to lightly lift the awning
so that it will slide in the awning rail.
9. Route the motor wires into the vehicle:
•
Lift the awning upward slightly. On the coach wall, mark the location of where the motor wires exit
the awning case. If the location interferes with interior features, the location may be adjusted
horizontally along the back of the case. The wires can be routed behind the case to hole.
•
Measure and drill one 3/8” hole through the outer wall at the mark.
•
Route the motor wires through the hole and seal with silicone sealant.
10. Rotate the awning down.
11. Open the awning. To open the awning, momentarily connect the motor wires to a 9-18VDC drill battery
or car battery. If the motor runs in the reverse direction, reverse the leads.
12.
(Refer to figure 4)
Drill three (3)
3/16” holes through the back of the
case into the mounting surface and
into the structure. Use care to not
drill through the inner wall.
13. Drill out the 3/16” holes in the awning
case to 5/16”. Do not allow the drill
to extend into the wall.
CAUTION
T
HE SCREWS MUST BE LOCATED IN THE OPEN AREAS OF THE AWNING CASE AS SHOWN
.
T
HE ARMS CANNOT
CLOSE COMPLETELY IF THE SCREW HEADS ARE UNDERNEATH
.
14. Secure the awning case to the RV using three (3) 1/4 x 1 1/2 lag screws.
Mounting
Rail
Awning
Rail
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Figure 2. Mount Using Awning Rail.
Drill Area
Drill Area Drill Area
Arm Mount
Arm Mount
Centered
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Figure 3. Securing the Awning Case.
