F
REEDOM
WM
Installation Manual
Carefree of Colorado
10
052563-001r9
M
ANUAL
O
VERRIDE
(
MOTORIZED VERSIONS ONLY
)
If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted
using the manual override located on the idler (right) end of the case.
NOTE: This procedure cannot be used to extend the awning.
1. Remove the plug from the right endcap and save.
2. Insert a 3/8" socket drive extension and handle into the square drive
hole inside the end cap.
3. Turn the handle counterclockwise until the awning is retracted.
4. Replace the plug.
CAUTION
After closing the awning with the manual override, the lead rail may move out from the case
1/4" 1/2". This is normal and the awning is secure for travel until power is restored or repairs are completed.
Do not attempt to force the lead rail in with the override, serious damage can occur to the awning.
S
ETTING THE
M
OTOR
L
IMITS
The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. It may be necessary to
reset the switches. The “
OUT
” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The
“
IN
” limit switch is used to stop the
motor when the awning is fully retracted.
The limit switches are located inside the motor endcap.
Figure 2. Motor Limit Switches.
To access the switches, remove the outer motor endcap and plug.
Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch
1. Extend the awning out completely.
2. Confirm that the arms are fully extended. The motor should stop and the fabric should be tight. If the
motor continues to run, the fabric will sag; or, if the motor quits before the arms are extended, it will be
necessa
ry to adjust the “
OUT
” limit switch.
3.
Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the “
OUT
” limit switch. C
LOCKWISE
increases time the motor runs during
extension,
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
reduces the time the motor runs.
NOTE: It is best to make the adjustments in increments of a single turn. 3 full turns of the screw
equals approximately 2” of fabric extension.
4. Extend and retract the awning several times to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as required until the awning extends correctly.
