Carefree of Colorado Installation
Manual
M
ARQUEE
052549-001
7
I
NSTALLER
F
URNISHED
S
WITCHES
Two switch alternatives are available for installers wishing to furnish the control switch.
Alternate Switch A
The installer can use a double pole, double throw switch with momentary ON, center OFF
(
Momentary ON – OFF – Momentary ON). The switch
MUST
have polarity reversal between the two ON positions.
Wire the switch as shown on page 6.
Alternate Switch B
Used with the Carefree relay module, the installer may use up to two (2) single pole switches. The
switch(es) must be momentary on, single pole, double throw, center OFF
(Momentary ON – OFF – Momentary ON).
1.
Route a cable for the motor wires from the motor location through the carriage walls to the location of
the switch/relay module. The recommended cable from the switch to the awning should be 2-
conductor, 20AWG, stranded, PVC coated, unshielded wire.
2.
Butt-splice the motor wires to the installer furnished cable wires. Match the wire colors.
3.
Determine the location of the switch.
•
Location should provide the operator a view of the shade during operation.
•
Follow the switch manufacturer’s directions for preparing the switch mount location.
•
The relay module must be mounted within 16” or less of the switch location.
4. Separate the wires from the relay module into 3 groups:
•
Brown, yellow and gray (primary switch),
•
Black and red (power leads),
•
Connector bundle with:
Brown, yellow and gray (switch); and, Blue and white (motor).
NOTE: The relay module harness is supplied with one connector installed. The installer must
furnish the mating connector (p/n 1-480704) and terminals (p/n 350547-3) for the
exterior switch and motor cables. Vendor: AMP/Tyco Electronics.
5. Measure and cut away any excess cable from the motor and primary switch wires. Terminate the
wires and install in the mating connector as shown.
4. Run a wire from chassis ground to the relay module. Suitable ground would be the vehicle chassis or
conductive structure connected to the chassis. Butt splice to the black (ground) relay wire.
5. Run an 18 gauge wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent to the relay
module. The circuit should be protected by a 5 amp fuse (the motor has a maximum 2 amp stall current).
Butt splice to the red (+12VDC) relay wire.
Red
Black
Blue
White
Gray
Yellow
Brown
Rear View of Connectors Shown
PV3007
6
4
5
1
2
1
2
6
4
5
Relay
Module
Motor
+12VDC
Black
Red
Installer Furnished
Switch
SPDT Center OFF
Common
Retract
Extend
Common
Retract
Extend
Gray
Brown
Yellow
Gray
Yellow
Brown
Installer Furnished
Switch
SPDT Center OFF
Figure 5. Relay Module Wiring Diagram.
6. Restore vehicle power and test the switch operation. Note which direction extends the awning and
which direction retracts the awning.
7. Orient the switch so that pushing the switch up corresponds with retracting the awning, pushing the
switch down corresponds with extending the awning. Install the switch into the mounting surface.
NOTE: If the switch cannot be reoriented, reverse the top and bottom leads to the switch to
reverse awning direction.
8. On the relay module, remove the paper cover on the adhesive foam and press the module onto a flat surface.
