Carefree
Installation Manual
F
REEDOM
WM
052563-001r9
7
This completes the installation of the manual awning. For motorized awnings go to "Switch
Installation" on page 7.
S
WITCH
I
NSTALLATION
(
MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY
)
CAUTION Disconnect
the battery and electrical sources before working with the electrical
wiring.
1. Determine the location for the switch.
x
There is approximately 180cm [70"] of wire from the awning motor. If the distance to the switch
exceeds the furnished wire, the installer must furnish 18 awg wire and butt splice to the motor wires.
x
Location should provide the operator a view of the awning during operation.
x
The switch requires a 4.8cm x 7.3cm [1 7/8" x 2 7/8"] area on the mounting surface and a minimum
clearance depth of 3.2cm [1.25"] from the mounting surface.
1. At the switch location, cu
t a rectangular hole 1.25”(3.2cm) x 1.88” (4.8cm) through the mounting surface.
SK002a
2. Determine the switch orientation:
2.1. The wires of the connector extend from the side of the switch with 3 terminals on the back.
2.2. For wire routing on the right side of the switch, orient the switch with the 3 terminals on the right.
2.3. For wire routing on the left side of the switch, orient the switch with the 3 terminals on the left.
2.4.
Push the switch into the faceplate until the tabs on the switch “click” into place be
hind the faceplate.
Ensure that the switch and faceplate are oriented so that the lettering is up and the wires are oriented
as desired.
2.5. Set switch aside.
3. Route the awning motor wires through the switch hole and attach to the switch connector:
C
ONNECTOR
W
IRE
C
OLOR
LH
C
ONNECTOR
O
RIENTATION
RH
C
ONNECTOR
O
RIENTATION
RED→
+12VDC
+12VDC
WHITE→
BLUE
(motor wire)
BROWN
(motor wire)
BLUE→
BROWN
(motor wire)
BLUE
(motor wire)
BLACK→
Ground
Ground
4. Run a minimum 14 awg wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent.
The circuit should be protected by a 15-amp fuse.
5. Run a minimum 14 awg wire to system ground.
SK003a
To Ground
To +12VDC
BROWN Motor Wire
BLUE Motor Wire
RED
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
SK003b
To Ground
To +12VDC
BROWN Motor Wire
BLUE Motor Wire
RED
BLACK
WHITE
BLUE
