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VOLUTION
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Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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BT12
S
YSTEM
I
NSTALLATION
WARNING
Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before
working on or around the electrical system.
NOTICE
To comply with 2018 NFPA 1192 RV Standard, Section 6.4.7, switches must be
mounted as follows:
For travel trailers and 5
th
wheels:
a) Installed in a dedicated switch cabinet with a latching door; or,
b) Installed with the optional covered bezel available from Carefree; or,
c) Installed in a cabinet with a latching door where the switch is protected and
CANNOT
be activated by
any items or cargo that may move or shift during transit; or,
d) Installed with an interrupt circuit that disables awning extension when the vehicle is in motion (i.e. a relay
tied into the parking brake or ignition that disconnects the
BROWN
extend wire).
For motorized coaches (Class A, Class B or Class C):
a) Installed with an interrupt circuit connected to the “IGN LOCK” (green wire).
The BT12 module provides an ignition lockout option. When the “IGN LOCK” (green wire) is connected to
the vehicle PCM or other switched source the following parameters are set:
i) If Open = Awning Active
ii) If tied to GND = RTL (Retract Then Lock) – Awning retracts, extend command disabled
iii) If tied to +12Vdc = Standard – Extend command disabled
To Start:
1. Determine the location for the awning switches, awning lights switch and BT12 control module.
NOTE:
The BT12 control module leads are 6" in length. If the distance between the module and the
switches is greater than 6", the installer must furnish splice wires for the extra distance. Use
appropriate size wire gauges. Use appropriate sized butt splices to secure connections.
2. Route the motor cable and LED harness to the location of the module.