Carefree of Colorado
Rafter VI
CAUTION
I
F THE AWNING ARMS ARE TO BE PLACED IN THE CARPORT POSITION
,
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS
MUST
BE DONE TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE AWNING OR RAFTER
,:
•
DO
NOT
LOCK
(
CLOSE
)
THE TENSION HANDLE UNTIL AFTER THE AWNING ARMS ARE SET
.
•
F
OR AWNINGS WITH A ROLL BAR LOCK
(
I
.
E
.
THE
C
AREFREE
S
PIRIT OR
F
IESTA
),
THE LOCK MUST BE
PLACED IN THE
"
CLOSE
"
POSITION WHILE THE AWNING ARMS ARE BEING SET IN THE CARPORT POSITION
.
•
A
FTER SETTING THE ARMS IN THE CARPORT POSITION
,
SET THE ROLLBAR LOCK TO THE
"
OPEN
"
POSITION AND CLOSE THE TENSION HANDLE OF THE RAFTER
.
7. If the rafter is equipped with the ground support, rotate the ground support down and loosen the locking
knob of the support.
8. Extend the support to the ground. While holding the foot on the ground, slightly lift the upper channel to
place a
LIGHT
amount of tension on the rafter. Tighten the support's locking knob.
9. Secure the support to the ground with stakes.
S
TORAGE
1. Remove the ground stakes holding the vertical support.
2. Loosen the ground support locking knob, slide the lower channel into the upper channel and tighten the
locking knob.
3. Open the tension handle of the rafter.
4. Loosen the locking knob and slide the rafter together.
5.
For removable arms
:
•
Close the tension handle.
•
Tighten the locking knob.
•
Hold the arm out at approximately 45° and sharply pull the arm from the upper support bracket.
•
Store the rafter in the vehicle.
6.
For permanent mount arms
:
•
Close the tension handle.
•
Rotate the vertical support into the rafter channel and secure with the retaining strap.
•
Rotate the arm down and place the pin into the storage bracket.
•
To avoid possible rattling, open the tension handle toward the coach, lift the upper channel then
tighten the locking knob. Close the handle.
A
RM
C
ARE
The best method of keeping the arms and braces operating smoothly is to clean them. Dirt and debris can
cause the channels not to slide easily.
Periodically wash out the channels with running water (i.e. a hose) to keep them clean. If the channels still
do not slide easily, lightly spray the inside of the channels with a dry silicone lubricant after the arms have
been cleaned and dried thoroughly.
Hardware Maintenance
•
Replace any parts that become damaged.
•
Periodically check all mounting hardware, screws, lags, etc., and re-tighten when necessary.
