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Carefree of Colorado

 

Aftermarket Installation Manual 

Altitude 

070026-020 

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Two optional wire covers are available for the Altitude. 

For upper wire routing use the upper wire cover.  The cover slides 
into the channel from the top and over the wires. 

For lower wire routing use the lower wire cover.  The cover snaps 
onto the bottom of the rear channel.  The lower cover is purchased 
in sets of two (2).  These can be applied to both arms for a 
balanced aesthetic appearance. 

Slide Upper Wire Cover

into Channel and

Over Wires

Push Lower Cover Over End

of Channel.  Pins on Cover

Snap into Holes in Channel

Optional Upper Wire Cover

Optional Lower Wire Cover

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Summary of Contents for RV

Page 1: ...operly TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview 1 Component Checklist 2 Required Pre Installation Preparation 3 Upgrades to Existing Awnings 3 Installing an Awning Rail 4 Roller Tube Endcaps 4 Top Mounting Brackets 4 Installation 5 Attaching the Roller Tube 5 Cable Routing at the Top of the Arm 5 Routing LED Harness to Bottom of the Arm 5 Mounting the Awning 6 Mounting the Arms 6 Securing the Fabric 7 S...

Page 2: ...ORMATION 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 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 modera...

Page 3: ...uit Rating 15 amp motor mounted in arm POWER SOURCE Motor and controls are routed and hardwired into the vehicle s 12V system EXTEND ACTUATION Gas Shock POSITION CONTROL Motorized roll out in CONTROLLER Standard 3 position momentary ON center OFF DC polarity reversing switch with dynamic brake Optional BT12 Wireless Awning Control System COLOR Frame White Black Canopy Vinyl with Weatherguard or FL...

Page 4: ... 12 Screw Lag arm attach top 14 x 2 4 13 Screw Hex Washer Head canopy 6 x 3 8 2 14 Switch Kit 1 2 15 Wire Cover Upper Optional 1 3 16 Wire Cover Lower Optional 1 3 Notes 1 Awning configuration is specified at time of order including awning length fabric color etc Check awning assembly against original purchase order Arms are configuration specific and are not interchangeable 2 Installers may choos...

Page 5: ...e end plug endcap and spring from the arm 1 1 It will be necessary to hold the arm and move it out of the way when the end plug is removed 1 2 It will be necessary to support the roller tube until the other side is disconnected 2 Repeat for other side 3 Allow the roller tube and canopy to hang down the side of the vehicle 4 Remove the arms from the vehicle 5 Remove any existing brackets 6 Remove t...

Page 6: ...th silicone sealant or putty tape 4 Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with 10 x 3 4 screws Use all the attach holes in the rail NOTICE Make sure the screws are securely mounted to the structural frame of the vehicle 5 Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail on the installation side 6 File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail This will help protect the ...

Page 7: ... shaft 5 On the back of the motor and idler heads remove the plastic retaining clip covers 6 Rotate the access covers up and snap into the retaining clip openings 7 Decide on the location of the switches to determine the cable routing Cable Routing at the Top of the Arm 1 Remove the cable tie at the top of the motorized arm Partially open the arm being careful to not let the arm extend more than 6...

Page 8: ... position and drive a screw through the upper access hole and rear channel into the vehicle wall 6 Confirm that the arm is perpendicular to the awning rail then drive a screw through the lower access hole and rear channel into the vehicle wall 7 Hold the idler arm assembly perpendicular to the awning rail and drive a screw through the upper access hole and rear channel into the vehicle wall 8 Conf...

Page 9: ... sure that the fabric rolls up straight 2 Attach the canopy in the awning rail using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw on one side of the awning Place screw through awning rail fabric and polyrod approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric 3 On the opposite side pull the fabric tight in the awning rail place one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw on one side of the awning Place screw through awning rail fabric and...

Page 10: ...e pass through slots at the top of the arm 2 2 For bottom routing drill one 7 16 hole as shown 3 On the idler side drill a 5 16 hole through the vehicle wall to route the Connects cable into vehicle 4 Route the cables through the hole to the switch location 5 For the LED harness 5 1 For installations with upper cable routing route the LED harness into the vehicle with the motor cable 5 2 For lower...

Page 11: ... RH CONNECTOR ORIENTATION RED 12VDC 12VDC WHITE RED motor wire BLACK motor wire BLUE BLACK motor wire RED motor wire BLACK Ground Ground 4 Run a minimum 14 awg wire from the power distribution panel auxiliary battery circuit or equivalent The circuit should be protected by a 15 amp fuse 5 Run a minimum 14 awg wire to system ground NOTE If the wire run is 30 feet or longer use 12awg wire to prevent...

Page 12: ...etermined by the heavier wire gauge 1 Determine the location of the switch 2 At the switch location cut a 1 1 8 x 1 1 2 hole 3 Wire the switch as shown below Wire terminals at the switch are 187 18 24 awg female disconnects NOTE Allow adequate slack in the 12VDC power line so that the in line fuse installed in step 4 can be accessed from behind the switch 4 Install the in line fuse 4 1 Near the sw...

Page 13: ...from the top and over the wires For lower wire routing use the lower wire cover The cover snaps onto the bottom of the rear channel The lower cover is purchased in sets of two 2 These can be applied to both arms for a balanced aesthetic appearance Slide Upper Wire Cover into Channel and Over Wires Push Lower Cover Over End of Channel Pins on Cover Snap into Holes in Channel Optional Upper Wire Cov...

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