Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
F
REESTYLE
RM
070014-301r6
12
R
EPLACING THE
M
OTOR
(O
RIGINAL
C
ONFIGURATION
)
1. From the motor end cap remove the cover screws and end cap screws.
2. Carefully pull the end cap and motor partially out of the roller tube.
3. Disconnect the motor wires from the harness.
4. Remove the motor screws from the end cap and set end cap and screws aside.
5. Pull the motor out of the roller tube and set aside.
6. Attach the one-way drive to the new motor with the "A" pointing toward the motor. Secure with the supplied
clip.
NOTICE
The one-way drive must be oriented with the "A" facing the motor. If the drive is not
oriented correctly, the awning not to operate and the arms will spring out when released.
7. Align the one-way drive with the roller tube and start sliding the new motor into the roller tube.
8. Attach the end cap to the motor with the motor screws removed previously. Ensure that the motor is oriented
with the limit switches pointed toward the access holes in the cap.
9. Attach the motor and harness wires, matching the wire colors (Blue to Brown and Brown to Blue). Fold
and tuck the wires and connectors to fit inside the end cap.
10. Align the bearing on the motor and slide into the roller tube.
11. Align the screw holes in the end cap and attach to the awning case.
12. While holding the lead rail, carefully remove any roller tube supports and arm ties. Allow the lead rail to extend
until the fabric is taut. If the lead rail continues to extend after the fabric is taut, the one way drive was installed
backwards. Retie the arms, remove the motor and orient the one way drive as shown.
13. To test:
13.1. Restore
power.
13.2. Use the switch to extend and retract the awning.
13.3. Open the awning halfway, shake the lead rail. If the awning extends, the motor wires are
reversed. Reverse the motor wire connections.
14. After replacing the motor, it will be necessary to adjust the motor limit switches (page 3).
Motor Screws
Cover
Screw
Cover Screw
End Cap
Screws
FRM006a
End Cap
Quick Connects (x2)
Bearing
Motor
“A”
One-Way Drive
Clip