Carefree of Colorado Service
Manual
M
ARQUEE
052549-301r7
7
M
OTOR
R
EPLACEMENT W
/
3-S
LOT
R
OLLER
T
UBE
(
KIT NO
.
R001651)
CAUTION
If the awning is closed when the end cap is removed, the spring arms will try to
open. Support the roller tube and allow the awning to open slowly then secure the arms by tying the
elbows together as described above.
1. Remove the three (3) screws holding the
end cap to the case. Remove the two (2)
motor screws.
2. (Detail C) Carefully pull the end cap away
from the case and remove the retaining ring
and motor wire from the end cap. Set the
end cap aside.
3. (Detail B) Remove the retaining screw from
the bearing and roller tube. Pull the motor
partially out from roller tube.
NOTICE
When pulling the motor
out, the servicing technician must use
care to not break or damage the
motor cables.
4. Disconnect the motor wires from inside
the coach and pull out
or
clip the motor
wires. If cutting the motor wires be sure
to leave enough wire that can be
stripped and spliced.
5. Pull the motor out of the roller tube and set aside.
6. (Detail A) On the new motor, check that the one-way drive is installed with the "B" facing the motor.
NOTICE
The one-way drive must be oriented with the "B" facing the motor. If the drive is
not oriented correctly, the awning will not operate and the arms will spring out when released.
7. (Detail B) Slide the new motor into the roller tube and attach the retaining screw through the bearing and in
the fabric slot. The screw must be positioned to thread into the metal of the roller tube slot and the edge of the
polycord. D
O NOT OVER TIGHTEN
, maximum torque 16 in-lbs.
8. Carefully pull the roller tube and fabric out of the case 4"-6". This will pull the roller tube out of the idler side.
9. Attach the end cap to the new motor. Note that the orientation is with the wire pointing up.
10. (Detail C) Route the wire in the end cap as shown. Secure using the retaining ring removed previously.
11. Route the new motor wire into the coach and attach or if the wires were cut, splice the new wires to the
existing wires. Match the wires ( Blue to Blue and Brown to Brown. Push the splices into the coach
then use a quality silicone sealant to seal the wire hole into the coach.
NOTE:
If splicing the wires, allow enough lead wire from the motor so that the completed splices can be
pushed into the wall before sealing. There is no room in the case for the splices.
12. Align the roller tube on the idler side and slide the roller tube and fabric into the awning.
13. Align the screw holes in the end cap and attach to the awning case.
14. While holding the lead rail, carefully remove any roller tube supports and arm ties. Allow the lead rail to extend
until the fabric is taut. If the lead rail continues to extend after the fabric is taunt, the one way drive was
installed backwards. Retie the arms, remove the motor and orient the one way drive as shown above.
15. To test, restore power then extend and retract the awning.
16. After replacing the motor, it will be necessary to adjust the motor limits (page 8).
Retaining
Ring
“B” Must Face
Towards Motor
Retaining
Clip
One-Way
Drive
Motor
Fabric Slot
#10 x 2
Retaining Screw
DETAIL
A
DETAIL
B
DETAIL
C
Pull Roller Tube and Fabric
Out of Case 4”-6”
Marquee027
Motor Screws
Motor
One-Way Drive
Bearing
