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RAVEL
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Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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052540-002r4
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WITCH AND
W
IRING
I
NSTALLATION
CAUTION
A
LWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS
.
Notes: 1. Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the motor warranty.
2. D
O NOT
wire two or more motors to one switch—No parallel wiring.
3. All wiring must conform to NEC (National Electrical Code) and local codes.
1. Determine the final location of the switch.
NOTE: If the distance from point of entry to the switch location
is greater than 32", the installer must furnish a splice
between the motor cable and switch location.
2. F
OR
O
NE
-T
OUCH
U
PGRADES
:
2.1 If the external wall plug has been removed and sealed go
to step 3.
2.2 If using the wall plug, measure the motor cable from the
arm to the plug. Trim the wire and terminate with an
installer furnished mating connector. Attach the new
connector to the wall plug and proceed to step 12.
3. For installations using the cable with a direct connection to
the switch (no external plug).
3.1
(refer to Figure 10)
Drill a 5/16” hole through the
vehicle wall for the motor cable.
3.2 Route the cable through the hole to the switch location.
3.3 Seal the cable and hole using a silicone sealant.
3.4 Go to step 5.
4. At the switch panel location, use a hole saw (1 3/4"
minimum, 2 1/4" maximum) to cut a hole through the
mounting surface.
5. Route the motor cable through the hole and terminate the
wires with spade connectors.
6. Push the switch into the faceplate until the locking tabs click into place behind the faceplate.
7. (Refer
to
Figure 12) Connect the motor wires to the switch as shown.
8. Run a 12 gauge wire (never use less than 14 gauge) from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit)
or equivalent. The circuit should be protected by a 20 amp fuse.
NOTE: Minimum wire length and maximum wire size should be used to assure adequate voltage.
9. Run a wire to chassis ground. Suitable ground would be the vehicle chassis or conductive structure
connected to the chassis.
10. Route the two new wires through the hole and terminate with spade connectors. Connect to the switch.
11. Carefully push the wires and switch into the mounting hole, then attach the switch plate assembly using
four (4) #6 x 1/2” screws.
12. Restore vehicle power and test the awning operation.
NOTE: If the awning operates opposite the switch markings (extends when retract is pushed);
reverse the red and black motor wires on the back of the switch.
TravelR006
Top of Channel Routing
Bottom of Channel Routing
O 5/16” Hole
Motor Cable
Motor Cable
O 5/16” Hole
Figure 10. Cable Pass-thru Drill Pattern.
TravelR021
O 1 3/4” Minimum
O 2 1/4” Maximum
#6 x 1/2 Screw
(qty: 4)
Figure 11. Switch Installation.
