Jayco Alante 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Section 4: Vehicle Operation
Additional Awning Operation Information
 Operating the awning repeatedly over a short time period may cause the circuit to
sense an overheat condition and shut off the motor. If this occurs, wait approxi -
mately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool then operate the awning in normal
fashion.
 Normal operation time is 28-35 seconds to extend or retract. If the power supply
is on the low side of the acceptable voltage range (10VDC– 14VDC) the awning
will move slower.
 Always operate the awning according to the instructions.
 Periodically check that the fasteners are tight (tighten if necessary).
 Keep the awning fabric and arms clean.
Refer to the manufacturer’s user guide for detailed operating and safety information.
Emergency Operation
If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be retracted by jumping the motor
using a 10VDC – 14VDC power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery.
1. Remove the front cover (the cover snaps onto the rear
cover). Press on both sides of the rear cover until the
front cover releases then lift the cover off.
2. Detach the RED and BLACK wires from the cable to
the motor.
3. Attach jumper wires to the motor wires.
4. Connect the other ends of the jumper leads to the
10VDC – 14VDC source. If the awning moves in the
wrong direction, reverse the leads. Maintain contact
throughout the retraction process.
5. When the awning is closed, remove the jumper wires and reattach the cable wires to the
motor wires. Be sure to match RED to RED and BLACK to BLACK.
6. Snap the front cover onto the rear cover. Hang the cover on the top and swing it down
until it clicks.
Carefree® Travel’r Awnings (if so equipped)
 Press the power switch to ON. The Direct Response system is activated and man-
ual controls are active. All functions are disabled if the switch is off.
 Press and hold the EXTEND switch to open the awning.
 Press and release the RETRACT switch. The awning will close completely. To
interrupt retraction, press and release the RETRACT switch again.
 When the awning is retracted turn the power switch OFF.
Power switch should be set to OFF whenever the awning is not being operated
and during transport.
DO NOT USE A 110VAC POWER SOURCE FOR THE EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE PROCEDURE! Doing so will permanently damage the awning!
Do not use the Emergency Override without following the directions.
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