Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
F
REESTYLE
RM
070014-301r6
6
C
ANOPY
R
EPLACEMENT
(C
URRENT
C
ONFIGURATION
)
This procedure requires two people.
1. Open the awning 18"-24".
2. Disconnect power to the awning.
3. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and
the fabric is slack.
4. Hold the lead rail in this position and firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms
together. Use a minimum 1/2" rope - do not use bungee cords. When tying
the rope, use a non-slip knot such as a square knot or equivalent.
CAUTION
Failure to secure the lead rail as described will allow the spring arms to
unexpectedly extend out possibly causing personal injury and damage to the awning.
1. On the LH (motor) side:
1.1. Remove the fabric retaining screw from the
lead rail endplate.
1.2. Remove the outer end cap and set aside.
1.3. Disconnect the motor quick connects.
1.4. Remove the two (2) motor screws and two
(2) cover screws from the end plate.
2. On the RH (idler) side:
2.1. Remove the lead rail end plate and set
aside.
2.2. Remove the outer end cap and set aside.
2.3. Remove the five (5) screws and end plate.
Set parts aside.
3. Rotate the top cover back and out of the way.
4. Lift the roller tube, fabric and motor up and out of the case.
5. Remove the fabric retaining screws from the motor bearing and idler end plug.
6. To prevent accidental damage to the motor, remove the motor from the roller tube and set aside.
7. Use care and pull the roller tube out the idler end of the case while pulling the fabric from the lead rail.
8. Note the orientation of the old canopy then unwrap and remove from the roller tube.
9. Unfold the replacement fabric then slide the new fabric onto the roller tube until the fabric and roller
tube are centered.
NOTICE
While the awning fabric is fairly robust, use care not to snag the new fabric while
sliding it into the roller tube and lead rail.
Tip: Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without
staining the material.
Fabric
Retaining Screw
Fabric Slot
Fabric
Retaining Screw
Fabric Slot
Leadrail
Endplate
Cover
End Cap
Case End Plate
Cover
Screws
End Cap
Fabric Retaining
Screw
Disconnect Motor Wires
Motor Screws (x2)
Motor
FRM008
FRM007
Spring Arms
Firmly Tie Elbows Together