Carefree of Colorado
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I
NTRODUCTION
From it's beginning in the early 70's, Carefree of Colorado has emerged as the
premier manufacturer of quality awnings and accessories for Recreational
Vehicles (RVs). Our full line of products can provide the accessories that match
your life style; no matter what type of RV you own. Check with your dealer to
discover the products that can make your life more Carefree.
The Apex Patio Awning offers the coach owner an awning system that provides
as much or as little shade as required. The versatile awning system is available
as a single awning or as a 2 or 4 awning combination with all awnings controlled
at a single master control pad.
Each unit is equipped with Apex lateral support arms that are the strongest
available on the market. No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls or
equipment that may be mounted on the roof. These arms can also be adjusted
to vary the canopy pitch up to 2 feet (it is strongly recommended that service and
adjustments be performed by trained technicians).
The canopy is made from Sunbrella® acrylic fabric. The canopies are housed in
an aluminum case that easily blends in with the coach roof.
The unique and innovative 110V electronic control system provides Carefree’s
Direct
Response
system with interior pushbutton controls for standard extend/retract functions.
At the master control panel the auto-retract system can be engaged to automatically
retract the awning in windy conditions. Sensitivity can be set to respond to a variety of
wind speed conditions. An RF remote is included with the
Direct Response
system.
O
PERATION
The
Direct Response
system provides a wide range of awning controls with
control panel operation in one convenient location. The standard operation is
straight-forward with the buttons clearly labeled. The control panel is designed to
allow the user to control each awning individually or together. Each function is
described below. These buttons operate the same with or without the auto-
retract system turned on.
Operational Notes:
Ignition Lockout Sensors:
If the optional Carefree EL ignition lockout is installed the system will disable the
extend function while the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position.
Special order RTL ignition lockouts will fully retract the awning and disable the extend
function when the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position.
Functions will return to normal operation when the ignition key is turned OFF.
Coach manufacturers may install their own lockout design. Refer to the coach
literature for AC power for accessories.
Awning Motor
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,
wait approximately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool then operate the awning in
normal fashion.
Manual
Compliments
of
Northwest
RV
Supply
Printed
From
http://www.nwrvsupply.com
