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P

ARAMOUNT

 Service 

Manual 

Carefree of Colorado 

2 

052548-301r13 

P

RODUCT 

O

VERVIEW

 

The Paramount Patio Awning offers the coach owner an awning system that provides as much or as little 
shade as required.  The canopy is housed in an aluminum case that easily blends in with the coach roof. 

Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms that are the strongest available on the market.  No vertical 
arms interfere with coach sidewalls or equipment that may be mounted on the roof. 

The unique and innovative 110V electronic control system provides Carefree’s 

Direct Response

 system with 

interior pushbutton controls for standard extend/retract functions.  At the master control panel the auto-retract 
system can be engaged to automatically retract the awning in windy conditions.  Sensitivity can be set to respond 
to a variety of wind speed conditions.  An RF remote is furnished with the 

Direct Response

 system. 

 

Paramount Patio Awning Specifications 

The following information is for reference only. 

 

L

ENGTH

 

14’ – 21’ (in 1 foot increments) 

Position: 

Slide-Out Window 

Patio 

 

E

XTENSION

: 

40" 72" 106" 

 

L

EAD 

R

AIL 

D

ROP

 

6" (20°) 

32" (33°) 

51" (33°) 

 

 

Values are approximate, actual dimensions may vary with specific installations. 
Angles are measured from horizontal (parallel to ground) 

M

OTOR 

S

PECIFICATIONS

:

 

Available in LH or RH configurations 

Type: 

Tubular Motor 

 

Power: 

120V, 60HZ, 2.5A 

 

Torque: 

60 nm 

 

Speed: 

14 RPM  

 

Cycle: 

40 Sec ON / 1 Min OFF 

C

ONTROLS

: 

Direct Response Electronics with a single master control and single remote for all awnings. 

C

OLOR

: 

Hardware: White, 

Black 

 

Fabric: 

Woven Acrylic Fabric 

A

PPROXIMATE 

I

NSTALLED 

W

EIGHT 

(

LBS

.)

 

 

Awning Length (ft.) 

Weight 

Awning Length (ft.) 

Weight 

Awning Length (ft.) 

Weight 

14 195 17 227 20 258 
15 212 18 234 21 266 
16 220 19 246   

 

 

Optional factory installed 12V LED lighting is available for the Paramount awning.  LED lighting requires a 
separate 12V control switch. 

 
 

There are two configurations of the Paramount based on 
the canopy construction as shown. 

 

7.13”

12.75”

A (Awning Length)

Paramount001

Top View

Profile

HS Configuration

Canopy construction with

horizontal seams

VS Configuration

Canopy construction with

vertical seams

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Summary of Contents for PARAMOUNT

Page 1: ...servicing this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and or cause the product to not operate properly For LED replacement parts and service procedures refer to 070013 301 LED Service Manual for Box Awnings available on line at www carefreeofcolorado com ...

Page 2: ...ial personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible personal injury or death WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious bodily injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate bodily injury NOTICE Indicates a situation that may result in equipment related...

Page 3: ... 9 Arm Care 9 Arm Noise 9 Canopy Replacement 10 Motor Replacement 11 Modifying the Top Cover 13 Short Spring Arm Replacement 14 Removing the Existing Arm 14 Installing the New Arm 15 Long Spring Arm Replacement 16 Removing the Existing Arm 16 Installing the New Arm 16 Removing the Awning 17 Diagnostic Tests 18 Common Operation Items 18 Testing the System 19 Electronics 23 Wiring Diagram Single Awn...

Page 4: ...ormation is for reference only LENGTH 14 21 in 1 foot increments Position Slide Out Window Patio EXTENSION 40 72 106 LEAD RAIL DROP 6 20 32 33 51 33 Values are approximate actual dimensions may vary with specific installations Angles are measured from horizontal parallel to ground MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Available in LH or RH configurations Type Tubular Motor Power 120V 60HZ 2 5A Torque 60 nm Speed 1...

Page 5: ...il the awning extends correctly IN Limit Switch NOTE The IN limit switch is not adjusted with the Direct Response system The system electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted If the IN limit switch is accidentally adjusted the motor may shut off before the awning is fully closed If this occurs turn the IN adjustment screw to INCREASE the motor run tim...

Page 6: ...r multiple awning installations it is recommended that all awnings be calibrated at the same time while operating on the same power source i e do not calibrate one awning while operating on the inverter and another while operating on the generator 7 If a calibration is started and fails stops for any reason the system resets the travel time and maximum run time to the default values Procedure Prio...

Page 7: ... reinitialized to continue Any awnings that were stopped partially through a calibration will be reset to the default values In calibration mode any or all awnings can be calibrated and or re calibrated 4 At the keypad or on the remote press and release the Patio button to start the calibration for the selected awning The awning will partially extend then retract to determine the full retract posi...

Page 8: ...cessary if the end plate of the lead rail is rubbing or hitting the end plate of the case This procedure is for early models of the Paramount On newer versions the lead rail connectors are staked in position to prevent possible shifting and cannot be adjusted 1 Detail A With the awning closed as much as possible measure the distance between the inside of the case end plate and the outside of the l...

Page 9: ...e end cap Remove the large rubber plug on top of the awning located toward the rear of the case on the motor side 2 Chuck the 7mm hex key into a 3 8 battery powered drill 3 Insert the hex key into the manual override on the awning 4 Operate the drill in the direction shown in the diagram to close the awning Reverse the drill to open the awning 5 When done reinsert the rubber plug 7mm Hex RTA015a L...

Page 10: ...n the receiver learns the signal Use caution to avoid unexpected movement by the awning 5 Repeat for each additional remote OPERATIONAL NOTES a Transmitter and receiver operate on a frequency of 433MHz b The receiver exits the program mode after ten seconds c If the light does not come on in step 2 check the continuity of the cord between the boxes and repair or replace as required Pin 1 of the 1s...

Page 11: ...ting Under ordinary conditions mildew will not appear However in areas where high temperature and humidity are common mildew can be a problem and required the material to be washed more frequently Thoroughly rinse the fabric with clean water and allow to air dry completely before rolling up the awning Pooling When water collects on the top of the fabric this is known as pooling This can occur duri...

Page 12: ...ad rail 10 Inspect the slots in the roll bar and lead rail Clean and deburr as required Lightly spraying the inside of the slot with a dry silicone lubricant will aid in sliding the new fabric in 11 Slide the new canopy into the lead rail and roller Both edges must be done at the same time Orient the fabric so that the large polycord goes into the lead rail the smaller polycord goes into the roll ...

Page 13: ...ning screws Replacing the motor 1 Disconnect power to the awning 2 Disconnect the motor wires at the junction box or control box and pull the cable out 3 Use the manual override refer to page 7 to over extend the awning The arms should be extended completely the canopy should be relaxed and the fabric slot of the roller tube should point up 4 Remove the top screws holding the top cover Rotate the ...

Page 14: ... Route the motor cable through the access hole in the back of the case 12 Ensure the roller tube idler plug is seated in the glide bearing 13 Position motor end plate on the case and attach using the screws removed previously 14 Route the new motor wire into the coach and attach refer to wiring diagrams on page 20 for the appropriate control system Ensure that the wire colors match i e red to red ...

Page 15: ...ark the new hole locations 3 Drill two 2 3 8 holes through the cover in the locations marked 4 Clean and deburr the holes 5 Insert the two plugs removed previously into the previous holes 6 Insert the new plugs into the new holes The plugs will overlap 7 Open the top cover and continue with the motor replacement Clean any shavings that may have fallen into the case 3 4 Ø 3 8 Hole x2 Seam Edge Extr...

Page 16: ...efer to Detail A Remove the 1 2 13 bolt and washers from the frame mount Save the screw and washers 5 For knuckles with pins Remove the knuckle plate and screws If installed remove the positioning pins It may be necessary to gently lift and pull the arm to slide the pins out of the housing 6 While firmly holding the arm pull the arm knuckle out of the housing 7 Fold the arm together and securely t...

Page 17: ...awnings under 19 long two 2 pins are used for the inner and outer arms in the positions shown For awnings 19 and longer the inner arms use the two pins the outer arms use one 1 pin in the position shown Slide the positioning pins into the housing with the knuckle It may be necessary to gently lift the arm up or down to slide the pins into the housing with the knuckle Attach the knuckle plate to th...

Page 18: ...ss to the set screw located in the arm knuckle 7 Refer to Detail B Remove the set screw and rotation pin from the arm knuckle Remove the arm from the awning and set aside Installing the New Arm The new arm is banded in the closed position Do not remove the binding until instructed to do so 1 Refer to Detail B Attach the new arm to the lead rail connector using the rotation pin and set screw remove...

Page 19: ...t possible to disconnect the cable from the control box and remove from the coach locate the cable inside the coach and at a convenient point cut the cable Pull the cable out and bundle to the awning If using this method it will be necessary to order a cable coupler and two phone cable connectors when reinstalling the awning 5 The awning is mounted using 4 mounting brackets attached to the roof of...

Page 20: ... retract and stop at the slide out cover position to provide continued protection for the slide out room When in the slide out cover position the awning is very robust The auto retract system is active but uses a higher factory preset threshold value for extreme weather conditions When the motion of the awning exceeds the extreme weather threshold the awning will close to the full retract position...

Page 21: ...e awning it should fully extend The system performs an auto tension action when the awning is fully extended The awning rolls in reverse to tension the fabric The auto tension feature works only with the extend function when the awning is fully extended 4 Check the retract function 4 1 Press the Awning 1 RETRACT button The awning should retract 4 2 Press the retract button again The awning should ...

Page 22: ...ze condition D02 THE AWNINGS DO NOT OPERATE ALL For one awning that does not operate refer to D03 A Confirm 110VAC power to control box 1 Shut off power source 2 Open control box 3 On some early units a fuse is installed on the circuit board Check that fuses on circuit boards are intact 4 Check that 110VAC connections and splices to the boards are correct and secure Refer to system schematics 5 Wh...

Page 23: ...ective replace control box NO Return wires to original configuration Go to step B B Confirm awning motor is functioning 1 1 1 With power off disconnect motor wires and AC power in from switches system 1 or control box 1 2 Connect awning motor directly to 110VAC power source Motor White to Neutral White of AC cord Motor Green to Ground Green of AC cord Motor Red Black are Motor Direction Control co...

Page 24: ...t gentle rocking motion with the leading edge of the awning for about 3 4 seconds YES The affected awning retracts Original sensor is defective replace Return second shaker to the unaffected awning controller NO Awning does not retract control box is defective replace NOTE The key pad LEDs will continue to flash after connecting good sensors It is necessary to power off the system then turn it bac...

Page 25: ...Sensor Optional Splitter Sensor Key Pad Awning 1 3 5 4 2 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd To 110VAC AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK BLK WHT RED GRN grn wht blk 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd Sensor Remote Red Black White Green Ground 1 Wire Legend 2 For LH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 1 Motor Black goes to Pin 2 For RH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 2 Black ...

Page 26: ...VDC Ground Ignition Lockout Sensor Optional Sensor 1 Key Pad Sensor 2 Awning 1 3 5 RED WHT BLK GRN BLK WHT RED GRN Wht Blk Grn Wht Blk Grn 2 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd To 110VAC AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd Sensor GRN BLK WHT RED Awning 2 Sensor Remote 3 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd DETAIL A 110VAC Power Lin...

Page 27: ... For RH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 2 Motor Black goes to pin 1 3 The SO cable from the 110VAC awning motor can only pass directly through a wall it cannot be laid up in the wall and must be connected to NM wire or individual wires in conduit no more than 6 inches past the point of entry NOTES 4 DR016a 5 Wires for the Ignition Lock Out Sensor are not pin specific The RF Reciever and...

Page 28: ...AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK AMD SUN AUX EYE DSK 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 5 4 3 2 To 110VAC 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd To 110VAC Sensor GRN BLK WHT RED Awning 2 Sensor Remote 3 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd GRN BLK WHT RED Sensor 3 Sensor 4 Awning 3 3 3 Conductor 14AWG NM Wire w Gnd Sensor GRN BLK WHT RED Awning 4 Sensor 3 ...

Page 29: ... 4 shown as LH Motor Awnings 2 3 shown as RH Motor For LH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 1 Motor Black goes to Pin 2 For RH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 2 Motor Black goes to pin 1 3 The SO cable from the 110VAC awning motor can only pass directly through a wall it cannot be laid up in the wall and must be connected to NM wire or individual wires in conduit no more than 6...

Page 30: ...tor interfaces Contact Carefree engineering for information and system requirements OPTIONAL MANUAL BYPASS SWITCH Installers may elect to install a manual bypass switch for testing or emergency operation of the awning The simple switch allows the operator to extend or retract the awning without using the keypad control panel For multiple awning installations a separate switch must be installed for...

Page 31: ...particular attention to the routing and attachment points of the existing cable 2 Slide the new sensor into the vertical mounting bracket and secure with a 10 x 3 4 screw as shown 3 Route the new cable through the wire channel and coach to the control box Arch the cable slightly at the arm joints to avoid binding Tip Use a small tool such as a flat bladed screwdriver to gently spread open the chan...

Page 32: ...31 29 30 27 21 24 23 HS Configuration Canopy construction with horizontal seams current VS Configuration Canopy construction with vertical seams previous There are two configurations of the Paramount based on the canopy construction as shown above 7 8 9 Original Motor Configuration Silver Body VS Configuration HS Configuration 11 5 10 15 16 17 4 12 10 10 Paramount024 Serial Part Located on the Rea...

Page 33: ... Note 2 Lead Rail 2 21 R001379 End Plate Lead Rail LH 22 R001374 End Plate Lead Rail RH 23 R001844 Ramp Block Kit 24 Reference Only Lead Rail Connector 4 25 R001380 Spring Arm 7 LH 26 R001381 Spring Arm 7 RH 27 R0141760JV Knuckle Assy Middle Rail Outer LH 28 R0141770JV Knuckle Assy Middle Rail Outer RH 29 R001382 Knuckle Assy Middle Rail Inner LH 30 R001383 Knuckle Assy Middle Rail Inner RH 31 R00...

Page 34: ...0624 004 Remote 433MHz 4 Awning 11 R060429 003 RF Remote Receiver 433 MHz 12 R060434 001 Phone Cable 60 R060434 008 Phone Cable 240 13 R060596 001 Coupler Cable 14 R060532 001 Ignition Lockout Sensor STD R060532 002 Ignition Lockout Sensor RTL W Retract 15 R060589 001 Splitter 16 R060538 002 Motion Sensor w cable 17 R001355 Bracket Kit Vertical Sensor Mount Apex 18 R040616 206 Cable Channel Black ...

Page 35: ...Carefree of Colorado Service Manual PARAMOUNT 052548 301r13 33 NOTES ...

Page 36: ...PARAMOUNT Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 34 052548 301r13 NOTES ...

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