Carefree of Colorado
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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.
The Eclipse Patio Awning uses unique “scissor” style arms that do not require
vertical ground support. The arms provide easy to use pitch adjustment—simply
push together the pins on the arms, snap into the hole set desired, and the pitch
is set! The pitch can be left in any position and the Eclipse will roll up completely!
When the awning is rolled back out, it rolls out to the pitch setting previously set.
Features include:
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The awning rollbar and arms are made from light weight, no-rust aluminum;
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100% billow-proof, worm-gear drive motor eliminates the need for travel locks;
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Highest head clearance of any vertical arm awning;
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Automatic Self-Leveling Retraction from any pitch;
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Large selection of vinyl and Acrylic fabrics and fabric covers.
Consult your Carefree Dealer for available options and upgrades.
This manual describes the operation and care for your Eclipse Patio Awning.
Descriptions include: Single Switch Operation; Multiple Switch Operation that
includes a convenient outdoor patio switch; and, the optional auto-retract system
that closes the awning automatically in windy conditions.
Operational Notes:
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.
Ignition Lockout Sensors (Available with Direct Response Only): 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.
RV manufacturers may install their own lockout design. Refer to the RV literature for
12V power used for accessories.
WARNINGS
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WNINGS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SHADE AND PROTECTION FROM THE SUN
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EFFECTS OF WIND AND RAIN ON AN AWNING ARE UNPREDICTABLE AND CAN CAUSE
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE AWNING AND
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OR THE VEHICLE
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F WIND OR EXTENDED
PERIODS OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED
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ROLL UP THE AWNING AND SECURE
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K
EEP ALL SOURCES OF HEAT AND FLAME AWAY FROM THE AWNING CANOPY
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ABRIC IS NOT FIRE
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PROOF AND CAN BURN IF LEFT IN CONTACT WITH ANY FLAME OR
HEAT SOURCE
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CAUTION
It is recommended that if leaving the RV unattended for a
length of time, retract the awning to avoid unexpected climate conditions.
