P
ARAMOUNT
Service
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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052548-301r13
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Adjusting the Lead Rail Height
The Paramount arms are installed and adjusted at the factory to operate at the tallest height possible. For multiple
awning installations, the lead rails of adjacent awnings may appear to not align because of installation variables.
The height of the high lead rail may be lowered with the procedure below. This is not a pitch adjustment.
Maximum height adjustment is approximately 6 3/8".
1. Fully extend the awnings.
2. On the middle rail, locate the long arm knuckle
closest to the adjacent awning.
3. Loosen the securing screws located on the outside
of the knuckle. D
O NOT
remove these screws.
4. Turn the adjustment screw counter clockwise to
lower the lead rail. Turn the screw in increments of
1/2 turn until the lead rail matches the adjacent
awning lead rail.
Tip: If the screw is hard to turn, have a second person lift up on the lead rail, then turn the screw and
let the lead rail down. Repeat until the lead rail is at the desired height.
5. Tighten the securing screws 30-33 ft-lbs.
Adjusting the Horizontal Lead Rail Position
The following procedure is to adjust the horizontal position of the lead rail when the rail is not centered in
the case when the awning is closed. This is only necessary 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 lead rail end
plate. The distance should be
approximately 1/4". Note the difference
between the actual measurement and
the standard 1/4" spacing. This is the
amount of adjustment required.
Example:
If the lead rail overlaps the
end plate by 1/8", the difference is
1/8" + 1/4" = 3/8" difference.
2. Extend the awning out just past the slide-out position. The long arms should be slightly extended to
allow access to the lead rail connector.
3. Mark the location of the lead rail connectors for reference then loosen the setscrews that hold the
connectors in place.
4. Move the connectors the distance measured in step 1 and tighten the set screws.
NOTE:
To adjust the lead rail in one direction, move the connectors in the opposite direction. For
example to shift the lead rail to the right, move the connectors to the left.
NOTICE
BOTH connectors must be moved the same distance and direction.
5. Test by closing the awning. Repeat if necessary.
B
DETAIL
B
Lead Rail
Paramount022
Lead Rail
Connector
Set Screw (x2)
1/4” Approx.
Lead Rail
End Plate
DETAIL
A
A
Long Arm (ref)
Adjustment Screw
Securing Screws
Middle Rail (ref)
Paramount013
