Carefree Installation
Manual L
ATITUDE
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A
DJUSTING THE
P
ITCH
The awning pitch can be adjusted. It is strongly recommended that adjustments be made in small
increments to achieve the desired setting.
This procedure works best with 2 people. One person to lift the roller tube to relieve the weight and one person to
make the adjustments. D
O
N
OT USE POWER TOOLS
,
ALWAYS USE HAND TOOLS TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
.
1. Open the awning.
2. At the top of the knuckle loosen the
locking screw approximately 1/4".
NOTICE
The locking screw
MUST
be
loosened before adjusting the pitch.
3. To raise the pitch: Turn the lower
adjustment screw clockwise.
4. To lower the pitch: Turn the lower adjustment screw counterclockwise.
5. Hand tighten the locking screws until snug when the desired pitch is achieved.
NOTICE
D
O
N
OT
overtighten the locking screw. Overtightening the screw can cause unnecessary
strain and wear on the knuckle.
Important Note:
After the initial installation and the awning is opened, the awning may settle. This is
normal. Check that the locking screws on the knuckle are snug.
FL009a
Locking Screw
Raise
Lower
Raise
Lower
Locking Screw
