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ARNINGS AND
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AUTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert individuals to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible personal injury or death.
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-
isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), Vinyl Chloride and Formaldehyde, which are
known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other
reproductive harm. For more information visit www.P65warnings.ca.gov
WARNING
Risk of fire. Keep all sources of heat and
flame away from the awning canopy. Fabric is
NOT
fireproof.
NOTICE
Awnings are designed to provide shade and protection from the
sun. The effects of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable and can cause
severe damage to the awning and/or the vehicle. If wind or extended periods of
rain are expected, roll up the awning.
NOTICE
The Carefree Direct Response System is a premier electronic auto-
retract system that provides protection against adverse elements; but no auto-
retract system is a guarantee against severe or destructive weather; the effects
of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable and may cause severe damage
to the awning and/or vehicle. If wind or extended periods of rain are expected,
roll up the awning.
NOTICE
It is recommended that if leaving the RV unattended for a length of
time, retract the awning to avoid unexpected weather conditions.
NOTICE
If installed, LED lighting must be turned off when the awning is in
the rolled up position. This is to prevent possible damage to the LEDs and/or
canopy.
Additional Cautions and Notices are included in the text for the proper operation
of the awning.
I
MPORTANT
N
OTE
:
The auto-retract system is ON when the power is ON. The system is
OFF when the power switch is set to OFF. If the power is shut off while the awning is
extended, the awning is not protected by the auto-retract system.
Q
UICK
S
TART
To Open the Awning:
Press the power button ON. When power is on, the Direct Response system
is active and the manual controls are active. When power is OFF, all
functions are disabled.
Press and release the extend button. The awning will open completely. To
interrupt the awning retraction, press the stop button. The awning will stop.
To Close the Awning:
Press and release the retract button. The awning will close completely. To
interrupt the awning retraction, press the stop button. The awning will stop.
When the awning is in the retracted (rolled up) position, press the power
button OFF to avoid accidentally extending the awning.
