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To add peripheral devices (such as remotes) they must be paired to the BT12 Control 
Module. 

1.  Turn power to the awning ON. 

2.  Extend the awning.  Note that the 

awning does not have to be opened 
completely. 

3.  Retract the awning. 
4.  When the awning is fully retracted, 

press and hold the retract switch for 3 
seconds. 
4.1. The awning is now in pairing 

mode for 5 minutes. 

5. The BT12 control module will 

automatically pair to the device then 
go to working mode. 

 

NOTES: 

 

The module will pair to the physically closest unpaired device first.  Repeat 
the pairing steps for each additional device (the module remembers the devices 
that have been paired). 

  Refer to the Carefree Connects Mobile App manual for setting up and 

pairing a smart device (such as a smart phone or tablet). 

  Multiple devices can be paired to the awning up to a maximum of 8 

peripheral devices. 

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  Only one active BT Motion Sensor can be paired to the BT12 Control 

Module. 

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Only one active BT Remote can be paired to the BT12 Control Module. 

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  Multiple mobile devices (smartphone or tablet) can be paired to the 

BT12 Module but only 1 can be active at a time. 

Summary of Contents for TRAVEL'R

Page 1: ...nformation TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 Operation 6 Standard Switch Operation 6 Ignition Lockout 6 Options 7 BT Remote 7 BT Motion Sensor 8 LED s 9 Setting the System into Pairing Mode 10 Carefree Connects Mobile App 10 Adjusting the Pitch 12 Emergency Operation 13 Common Operational Questions 13 Awning Care 14 Fabric Care 14 Arm Care 14 FAQs 15 The Indicator Light Blinks on the BT12 Control B...

Page 2: ...of worm gear drive motor eliminates the need for travel locks The BT12 Wireless Control System with Bluetooth wireless technology offers unique features not available with a standard awning installation Carefree Connects Mobile App The app provides full and enhanced control of the awning using a smart phone or tablet The free app can be downloaded on any devices that support 1 Current iOS or Andro...

Page 3: ...ever there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation be...

Page 4: ...System and the Carefree Connects Mobile App are products of Carefree of Colorado located in Broomfield Colorado USA The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete However Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or fo...

Page 5: ...f 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 WARNING Risk of fire Keep all sources of heat and flame away from the awning canopy Fabric is NOT fireproof CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other r...

Page 6: ...in The awning will stop To CLOSE the awning Press and release the retract switch The awning will close completely To interrupt the awning retraction press and release the retract switch again The awning will stop When the awning is in the retracted rolled up position shut off the power switch to avoid accidentally extending the awning IGNITION LOCKOUT The BT12 Control System provides two options f...

Page 7: ...ing will extend out to the full extension and stop automatically Retract Press and release The awning will retract and stop automatically when the awning is fully retracted LED Controls The LED controls are for white LED s wired through the BT12 Control Module Turn the LED power switch to ON refer to page 8 The remote ON OFF button allows you to turn the LEDs ON OFF the LED power switch must be ON...

Page 8: ...e power is shut off with the power switch while the awning is extended the awning is not protected by the auto retract system Battery Replacement If the motion sensor batteries are low the awning will beep every 30 seconds when the power switch is ON and the awning will partially retract This will continue until the batteries are replaced The awning will operate normally after the batteries are re...

Page 9: ...d with the BT Remote or the mobile app the system will remember the setting for the next time the lights are turned on A feature of the Carefree Connects Mobile App can be enabled to shut the LED lights off when the awning is retracted closed This is a safety feature to prevent the lights from being accidentally left on when the awning is retracted The LED Rollup setting can be enabled disabled wi...

Page 10: ...vice then go to working mode NOTES The module will pair to the physically closest unpaired device first Repeat the pairing steps for each additional device the module remembers the devices that have been paired Refer to the Carefree Connects Mobile App manual for setting up and pairing a smart device such as a smart phone or tablet Multiple devices can be paired to the awning up to a maximum of 8 ...

Page 11: ...d status readings for Real time open and close with the touch of a button Power your LED lights ON or OFF and adjust the LED brightness Adjust the rollback feature to save your LED positioning while the awning is extended not available for box awnings View the health of your awning and review status notifications Name your awning s Avoid confusion by having each awning identified with a unique nam...

Page 12: ... pins 3 Slide the scissor arm to the desired set hole towards the coach for a lower pitch and away from the coach for a higher pitch With the Awning Closed 1 Press in the pitch adjustment pin located on the long scissor arm 2 Slide the inner scissor arm up or down to the desired set hole NOTICE Do not set the individual arm pitch at more than three 3 positions different between the left and right ...

Page 13: ...ble through your dealer COMMON OPERATIONAL QUESTIONS The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation 1 The awning motor is equipped with a thermal protection circuit to protect the motor from overheating Operating the awning repeatedly over a short time period may cause the circuit to sense a overheat condition and shut off the motor If this occurs w...

Page 14: ...fabrics are mildew resistant because of a chemical biocide in the vinyl coating Under ordinary conditions mildew will not appear However in areas where high temperature and humidity are common mildew can be a problem and require the material to be washed more frequently POOLING When water collects on the top of the fabric this is known as pooling This can occur during inclement weather or if a run...

Page 15: ... when the power switch is ON and the awning will partially retract This will continue until the batteries are replaced The awning will operate normally after the batteries are replaced Battery replacement is described on page 8 THE REMOTE DOES NOT WORK Confirm that the remote is paired The module indicator light will blink when peripherals are attached see description above In the mobile app on th...

Page 16: ...to the repair or replacement at Carefree s option of any defective component with new or factory refurbished components OWNER MUST RETAIN THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE AND OR HAVE THE PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION ON FILE AT CAREFREE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE Visit www carefreeofcolorado com for Warranty Duration Warranty Coverage and Exclusions Warranty Terms of Cover...

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