Carefree of Colorado
F
REEDOM
T
UBULAR
M
OTOR
R
EPLACEMENT
R
EMOVING THE
M
OTOR
CAUTION
W
HEN PULLING THE MOTOR OUT OF THE CASE
,
THE SERVICING TECHNICIAN MUST USE CARE TO NOT BREAK
OR DAMAGE THE MOTOR CABLES
.
W
HEN PULLING THE MOTOR
,
DO NOT LET THE ROLLBAR COME OUT MORE THAN
1";
OTHERWISE THE ROLLBAR IDLER WILL DISENGAGE
FROM THE OPPOSITE END PLATE
.
I
F THIS OCCURS
,
REINSERT THE IDLER ONTO THE ENDPLATE BEFORE CONTINUING
.
FIII047
Motor
Motor Screws
(qty: 2)
Spacer
(qty: 3)
End Plate
Figure 3. Removing the Old Motor.
1. Pull the end plate and motor partially out from the
awning case.
2. 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.
3. Pull the motor, crown, roller bearing and drive hub
out of the roll bar.
CAUTION
I
F THE AWNING IS CLOSED WHEN
THE MOTOR IS REMOVED THE SPRING ARMS WILL TRY
TO OPEN
.
S
UPPORT THE ROLL BAR AND ALLOW THE
AWNING TO OPEN SLOWLY THEN SECURE THE ARMS
BY TYING THE ELBOWS TOGETHER AS DESCRIBED
PREVIOUSLY
.
4. If still attached, remove the end cap from the end plate then remove the attaching screws holding the motor to the end
plate. Make note of the motor orientation on the end plate.
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5. Attach the new motor to the end plate paying
attention to match the orientation from the old
motor.
6. Partially slide the new motor assembly into the
roll bar. Ensure that the drive and bearing are
properly aligned inside the roll bar.
7. Route the new motor wire into the coach and
attach or if the wires were cut, splice the new
wires to the existing wires. Ensure that the
wire colors match (Blue to Blue and Brown to
Brown). 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 not clearance room in the case for the wires and
splices.
FIII048
Motor Screws
(qty: 2)
Spacer (qty: 3)
End Plate
Motor
Bearing (ref)
Drive (ref)
Figure 4. Installing the New Motor.
8. Attach the end plate to the case.
9. While holding the lead rail, carefully remove any roller tube supports and arm ties. Allow the lead rail to extend
until the fabric is taunt.
10. To test, restore power then extend and retract the awning.
11. After replacing the motor, it will be necessary to adjust the motor limits (page 3).
12. After testing and adjusting the motor limits, attach the end cap.
