Carefree of Colorado
Service Manual
M
IRAGE
052979-301r16
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15. Lift the arm assembly into position.
16.
(refer to Detail B)
Slide the case arm knuckle into the support inside the case and secure with 1 each
M12-1.25 x 25 bolt and washer and 1 each M12-1.25 x 40 bolt, washer and saddle. Do not tighten at
this time.
17. (refer to Detail A) Insert the lead rail arm knuckle into the lead rail connector and secure with 1 each
M12-1.25 bolt, washer and nut. Do not tighten at this time.
18. If the sensor cable is routed on the replacement arm:
a. Attach a piece of wire channel to the top of each section of the arm. If using new channel, cut
each piece slightly shorter than the arm extrusion. Attach the channel using double sided tape.
b. Route the cable through the wire channel. At the arm joints, arch the cable slightly to avoid
binding. Do not twist the cable.
Tip: Use a small tool, such as a flat bladed screwdriver to gently spread open the channel then insert
the cable. Do this for the entire length of the channel until the cable is fully inserted.
19. Adjust the arm pitch as required. Follow the procedure for pitch adjustment on page 2.
20. After replacing the arm, it may be necessary to adjust the motor limits. Refer to "Adjusting the Motor
Limits" on page 3.
To Replace the Lead Rail Connector:
1. Remove the lead rail end plate.
2. Carefully mark the location of the existing connector.
3. Loosen the 6mm securing screw and slide the existing connector from the lead rail. This is the outer
hex screw.
4. Insert the new connector assembly into the lead rail and position at the marks made previously.
5. Tighten the outer 6mm securing screw.
6. Attach the lead rail end plate.
To Replace the Case Arm Support
1. Carefully mark the location of the existing support.
2. Remove the end cap if installed.
3. Remove the end plate.
For the idler side
, slide the end plate off of the roller tube idler and set aside. (Refer to details on page 1.)
For the motor side
, Support the roller tube and carefully pull the motor and end plate out 3"-4".
(Refer to details on page 8.)
NOTICE
When pulling the motor out of the case, the servicing technician must use
care to not break or damage the motor cables.
When pulling the motor, do not let the roller tube come out more than 1"; otherwise the roller
tube idler will disengage from the opposite end plate. If this occurs, reinsert the idler into
the endplate before continuing (refer to illustration under Canopy Replacement on page 1 for
idler description).
4. Loosen the clamping screws on the support and slide the old support out of the case.
5. Insert the new support assembly into the case and position at the marks made previously.
6. Tighten the clamping screws.
7.
For an idler side replacement.
Reinstall the end plate. Ensure that the idler pin of the roller tube is
properly seated.
8.
For a motor side replacement.
Press the motor back into the roller tube. Ensure that the idler pin of the
roller tube is properly seated on the opposite side. Reattach the end plate to the case.
9. Reinstall the end caps if previously installed.
10. Return to step 14 on the previous page.
