Carefree of Colorado
Installation & Setup Manual
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1. Extend the rafter pole to its maximum length. To extend the
pole, twist the inner (smaller) tube a quarter turn, lock in place
with a reverse quarter turn.
2. Unfold the side panel and slide the rafter into the pocket at
the top of the panel. Refer to Detail A on page 6 for the
correct pocket to use. The hook on the rafter pole goes to
the back edge of the panel.
3.
(Detail A)
Lift and hook the panel and rafter into the "U" slot of
the mounting bracket on the RV wall.
NOTE:
For awnings with Uniguard, the Uniguard will
rest on top of the rafter when the rafter is installed.
4.
(Detail B)
Lift the front edge of the panel up, unlock the rafter
pole then insert the pin into the mounting hole of the roller tube.
Extend and lock the rafter.
5. Assemble the pole pieces. Slide the upper and center sections
together until the valco button, in the top pole, snaps in place in
center pole. Slide the bottom tube into the bottom of the center
pole; it locks and unlocks with a quarter-turn twist.
6.
(Detail A)
Slide the pole assembly onto the rubber track of the side panel. The hook goes to the top.
7.
(Detail B)
Holding the pole at an angle, hook the pole into the lower T-slot of the upper mounting bracket.
8.
(Detail C)
Rotate the pole down and align the lower pin with the lower bracket. Adjust the length of the
pole to ensure a snug fit. Lock the pole with a quarter-turn twist of the bottom tube. Smooth the rubber
seals against the RV wall.
9. Adjust the panel on the rafter pole and Snapless pole so that the panel is hanging straight.
10. The side panels may be adjusted to best fit the awning extension. Locate the 2 zippered expansion
pockets on the back of the side panel. Leave the pockets unzipped for maximum extension or zip one
or both pockets together as needed to shorten the extension of the wall.
11. Zip the side panel and front panel (or door) together. For tall flat pitch awnings with the front extension
panel, attach the velcro between the expansion panel and side panel.
12. At the bottom of the panels and skirt, fold any excess material inside the room and secure the panels to
the ground using stakes (not supplied) and the appropriate row of grommets.
DETAIL
A
Snapless
Pole
(3 pieces)
Valco
Button
DETAIL
B
Panel Not Shown for Clarity
Rubber
Track
DETAIL
C
Quarter-Turn
Lock - Unlock
Smooth Rubber Seal
Against RV Wall
AAR026a
Figure 8. Attaching the Snapless Pole.
AAR025
Rafter
DETAIL
B
Rafter
Hook
Zippered
Expansion Pockets
DETAIL
A
Figure 7. Attaching the Rafter.
