Carefree
Installation Manual
F
REEDOM
WM
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1. Determine the location of the switch.
2. At the switch location, cut a 1 1/8" x 1
1/2" hole.
3. Wire the switch as shown below. Wire
terminals at the switch are .187, 18-24
awg female disconnects.
NOTE: Allow adequate slack in the
12VDC power line so that the in-line
fuse (installed in step 4) can be
accessed from behind the switch.
4. Install the in-line fuse:
4.1.
Near the switch, cut the red
12VDC power line to the switch. Do
not strip the insulation.
4.2.
Insert a wire end into one of
the wire channels until it butts up
against the stop.
4.3.
Fold
that
half
of
the
connector body over until the
element contacts the wire. Use
pliers to crimp the connector closed.
4.4.
Repeat for the second wire
end.
4.5.
Slide the fuse into the fuse
port. Ensure that it is firmly seated.
5. Press the in-line fuse, wires and switch
into the mounting hole. Secure the
switch using two (2) #6 x 1/2" screws.
6. Snap the switch bezel over the switch
frame.
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P
ITCH
A
DJUSTMENT
The Freedom WM provides minor pitch adjustment for aligning the lead rail with the case. This adjustment
is only for fine-tuning the installation. It is not intended as an operational pitch adjustment.
CAUTION
When the pitch of the awning is adjusted, it is important that the lead rail is parallel to
the awning housing.
1. Open the awning to access the adjustment screw located on
the arm case knuckle.
2. Have a second person lift up on the lead rail to relieve the
pressure on the adjustment screw.
3. Using a 5mm allen wrench, turn the adjustment screw
Arm
Case Knuckle
Pitch Adjustment Screw
clockwise to raise the lead rail; turn the adjustment screw
WM013
counterclockwise to lower the lead rail.
Figure 1. Pitch Adjustment.
4. Repeat for the other side as necessary.
