Carefree of Colorado
Service Manual
M
IRAGE
052979-301r16
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D03
A
A
WNING DOES NOT
A
UTO
-R
ETRACT IN
W
IND
(S
TANDARD
E
LECTRONICS
)
NOTE: For standard electronics with the optional auto-retract anemometer; the auto-retract system is always on.
Confirm that the sensitivity is set correctly (if set on highest level, system may appear not to function). Setting the
sensitivity is in the Owner's manual and on page 4.
A
Confirm that the retract function works using the P
ATIO
switch
YES
Function works using the switch; go to
test B
NO
Function does not work with switch; go
to procedure D01
B
Test Anemometer
1
Do the anemometer cups spin freely?
YES
Go to step B2
NO
Anemometer defective - replace
2
Test signal from anemometer:
2.1
Remove anemometer wires from control box;
2.2 Place continuity tester between anemometer
wires;
2.3 Have a helper slowly turn the anemometer:
Does the circuit open and close? It should open
and close once for every revolution.
YES
Control Box is defective - replace
NO
The circuit stays open or stays closed;
go to step B3
3
Test the wire continuity between the control box and the
anemometer.
YES
Continuity OK; replace anemometer
NO
Repair or Replace wires as required
D03
B
A
WNING DOES NOT
A
UTO
-R
ETRACT IN
W
IND
(D
IRECT
R
ESPONSE
)
A
Press the power on button then press the auto-retract button.
Does the auto-retract LED flash?
YES
The flashing LED indicates that the
sensor has been disengaged or
otherwise disabled. Go to step C.
NO
Function does not work with switch;
go to procedure D01
B
Confirm that the retract function works using the push buttons.
YES
Function works using the switch; go
to test C
NO
Function does not work with switch;
go to procedure D01
C
Test Motion Sensor
1
Confirm cable is plugged into connector on box marked
“Shaker”
YES
Go to step 2
NO
Correct as required and test.
2
2.1 Unplug sensor from control box.
2.2 Connect a second sensor into control box.
2.3 Set the control switches for the auto retract function
2.4 Hold the second sensor horizontally and gently move
up and down.
YES
Awning retracts; original sensor
defective - replace
NO
Awning does not retract; control box
defective - replace
