F
REEDOM
WM
Installation Manual
Carefree of Colorado
4
052563-001r9
CAUTION
For proper operation of
Awning
2.0m 3.25" 8 cm
the
awning, the brackets must be placed
2.2m 6.75" 17 cm
under the
arm knuckles. If it is
2.44m 5.0" 13 cm
necessary to position the
brackets
2.57m 3.25" 8 cm
differently than shown in Figure 3, use
3.03.5m m 13.253.25" 33.5 cm" 8 cm
the knuckle positions shown.
4.0m 22.5" 57.5 cm
4.5m
4.5" 11.5 cm
5.0m 14.5"
37 cm
4. Attach the plates using the supplied M6-1 x 50mm carriage bolts,
fender washers, nuts and bolt covers.
5. For motorized awnings only:
Edge of
Case
Arm
Center Arm
Knuckle
Knuckle
Center Knuckle 4.5m & 5m
4.5m
60.5" 153.5 cm
5.0m
70.5"
179 cm
Typical Both Sides
WM045
M6-1 x 50mm Carriage Bolt
8mm [5/16”] Hole
Bolt Cover
Nylock Nut
Fender Washer
Mounting Plate
WM004
Mounting the Awning
1. Set the awning into the hooks of the mounting plates.
For motorized awnings: Route the motor wires
through the hole drilled previously while lifting the
awning into position.
Tip: If the wire is routed along the back of the
case, use small pieces of tape to hold the wire in
place while lifting the awning.
2. Adjust the position of the awning horizontally as
required.
3. Attach the awning case to the mounting plates
using two (2) self-tapping #6 x 3/8" screws for each
bracket.
#6 x 3/8” Screw
(2 per Bracket)
WM005
5.1. The motor wire comes out of the back of the motor end cap. Use the dimensions shown to locate
the hole into the vehicle.
5.2. The hole location can be located in the areas shown to avoid interior framing, cabinets and
electrical components that could be damaged or interfere with the hole location.
5.3. Ensure that the motor wires are accessible after routing.
There is 70" [180cm] of wire furnished with the motor.
3/16" [5mm]
(min.)
If the final routing to the switch location is greater than the
supplied wire from the motor, the installer must
splice additional 18awg wire to the motor wires. Wire
and splices are furnished by the installer.
5/16" [8mm]
Hole thru Wall
5.4. Drill an 5/16" [8mm] hole through the outer vehicle wall.
Locate hole in these areas
WM007
This is a preliminary step, the wire and switch installation are completed after the awning is
secured.
Edge of Back Plate
]
5
/8" [16mm
