Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
F
REESTYLE
RM
070014-301r6
3
A
DJUSTING 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 LH motor endcap. To access the switches:
For the original configuration remove the plugs from the rear of the endcap.
For the current configuration remove the outer motor endcap.
Out Limit Switch
The “OUT” limit switch stops the motor when the awning is fully extended.
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 fully extended, it will
be necessary to adjust the “
OUT
” limit switch.
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.
3. If the fabric sags:
3.1. Retract the awning until the fabric is tight then retract an addition 10"-12".
3.2. Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the “
OUT
” limit switch
COUNTERCLOCKWISE
to reduce the time the
motor runs.
3.3. Extend to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
3.4. Repeat the procedure until the awning extends correctly.
4. If the arms do not extend completely:
4.1. Retract the awning approximately 10"-12".
4.2. Using a 4mm Allen wrench turn the “
OUT
” limit switch
CLOCKWISE
to increase the time the motor runs.
4.3. Extend to confirm that the adjustment is correct.
4.4. Repeat the procedure until the awning extends correctly.
IN Limit Switch
NOTE:
The "in" limit switch is not adjusted when the Direct Response system is installed. The system
electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted.
If the "in" limit switch is accidently adjusted, the motor may shut off before the awning is fully closed. If this
occurs, turn the "in" adjustment screw
CLOCKWISE
. It is not necessary that the screw position matches the
closed position. The Direct Response electronics controls the closed position.
“OUT”
4mm Hex
4mm Hex
RMF020b
“OUT”
“IN”
4mm Hex
4mm Hex
“IN”
Original Configuration
Current Configuration