Carefree of Colorado
Service Manual
M
IRAGE
052979-301r16
2
M
ANUAL
O
VERRIDE
(
MOTORIZED VERSIONS ONLY
)
If 110V power is not available to the vehicle, the awning can still be safely retracted using the manual
override. The bypass may be accessed from inside the case on the motor housing or from the top of the
case above the motor housing.
To use the inside bottom access:
The awning must be open a
minimum of 8” to afford access to the override.
To use the top bypass access
: Remove the screw and well nut
that is used to secure the end cap.
1. Chuck the 7mm hex key into a 3/8” battery powered drill.
2. Insert the hex key into the manual override on the awning.
For the top access, it will be necessary to locate the hex by
feel; it is not visible with the key inserted in the hole.
3. Operate the drill in the forward (clockwise) direction to close
the awning. Reverse the drill to open the awning.
NOTE:
When using the bottom override, the awning can
only be closed within 6-8”. It will be necessary to use the top
access to close the awning completely.
4. When done, return the screw and well nut to the top of the
case if removed.
A
DJUSTING THE
P
ITCH
NOTICE
During installation or when the pitch of the awning is adjusted, it is important that the
lead rail is parallel to the awning housing.
1. Extend the awning fully.
2. On one end, loosen the 6mm hex screw located on the spring
arm knuckle.
3. S
LIGHTLY
loosen the 3/4” nut on the side of the knuckle.
4. Turn the 3/4” adjustment nut located on the bottom of the knuckle.
C
LOCKWISE
raises the pitch,
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
lowers the pitch.
NOTE:
When raising the pitch, it is helpful to have a second
person lift up on the lead rail.
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other end. Note the caution
information above.
6. When the pitch adjustments are completed, tighten the 6mm
screw and the 3/4” nut on the side of the knuckle.
When the pitch is adjusted, it is necessary to adjust the angle of
the lead rail for the awning to close correctly.
7. S
LIGHTLY
loosen the 3/4” nut on the side of each arm knuckle
on the lead rail.
8. Turn
the
INSIDE
6mm hex screws of each knuckle to increase or decrease the angle of the lead rail.
The face of the lead rail should be parallel with the coach wall.
9. When the lead rail adjustments are completed, tighten the 3/4” nut on the side of the knuckles.
Bottom View
M2009
Top View
Manual Override
7mm Hex
Remove Screw
and Rubber Well Nut
to Access Manual
Overide (7mm Hex)
Wall
Wall
Coach Wall
3/4” Adjustment Nut
6mm Hex Screw
MIRAGE024
3/4” Nut
On Side of Knuckle
3/4” Nut
6mm Hex Screw
Lead Rail (ref)
