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Installation & Setup Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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NOTE: For motorized awnings, the zipper insert is can remain on the roller tube and can be rolled
up with the awning. After the first installation, the front panels are removed by unzipping
the panels from the insert.
1. Extend the awning out completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2.
(Detail A)
For Carefree electric awnings, it is necessary to over extend (reverse wrap) the fabric on the roller
tube.
For Travel'r and Eclipse without Auto Retract:
•
Hold the
EXTEND
switch until the empty slot of the tube aligns with the slot on the back of the idler head.
For Eclipse with Auto Retract:
•
After extending the awning, press and release the retract button. Stop the awning when the roller tube
makes approximately 1/2 turn or less.
•
Hold the
EXTEND
switch until the empty slot of the tube aligns with the slot on the back of the idler head.
Zipper Insert
Empty Slot
Over Extend
(Reverse Wrap)
Canopy on Tube.
Velcro Pad
Velcro Tab
on Insert
DETAIL
A
(View Looking at Back of Idler Head)
DETAIL
B
DETAIL
C
3/4”
W
Panel
Edge
Canopy
Edge
Flap (ref)
Zipper (ref)
AAR021
Measure this distance
Figure 1. Installing the Zipper Insert.
3.
(Detail A)
Slide the zipper inserts into the slot.
•
For the privacy panels on the inside of the room, slide the insert in with the zipper facing the RV. For the
privacy panels on the outside of the room, slide the insert in with the flap facing the RV.
•
For the door on the right side, slide the short (door) zipper insert in first then the long (panel) zipper insert.
•
For the door on the left side, slide the long (panel) zipper insert in first then the short (door) zipper insert
4. Using the retract switch, roll the awning up to the normal extended position.
5. Zip the front panel and door to the zipper insert. Zip the door and front panel together.
6. Position the panel on the roller tube.
•
For full size rooms, center the panel and door beneath the awning canopy.
•
For rooms shorter than the awning, position the room in the desired position. If the room is offset to one
side, it is recommended that the outside zipper edge is approximately 3" in from the edge of the canopy.
7.
(Detail B)
Place the square Velcro hook pieces on the roller tube to align with the Velcro tabs on the zipper
inserts. Remove the backing paper and stick the velcro on the roller tube beneath the tabs.
8.
(Detail C)
On the roller tube, mark the edge of the zipper. Measure 3/4" up the roller tube from the slot with
the zipper insert.
9. Drill a 5/16" hole into the rollbar. Clean and deburr the hole as required. Use care to not damage the canopy.
Tip: Use a punch or small drill bit to mark and start the hole. This will prevent the larger drill bit from
"skipping" on the curved surface of the roller tube.
10. Measure and note the final distance (dimension "W") from the edge of the awning canopy to the center
of the hole. This dimension will be used to mount the rafter brackets on the RV wall.
11. Repeat steps 9 & 10 for the other side.
