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LTITUDE
Aftermarket Installation Manual
Carefree of Colorado
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070026-020
3. Repeat for other side.
4. Allow the roller tube and canopy to hang down the side of the vehicle.
5. Remove the arms from the vehicle.
6. Remove any existing brackets.
7. Plug and seal all mounting holes. The mounting holes of the new arms may not match the old awning arms.
I
NSTALLING AN
A
WNING
R
AIL
NOTE:
If the vehicle already has a full-length awning rail installed, skip to step 5. The awning rail and arms must
be positioned so that any existing trim does not interfere with the awning arm when in the closed position.
1.
Determine the optimum positioning of the awning so that the arms will not interfere with the door frame or
light fixtures. The centerline of the awning rail should be above the door opening a minimum of 6". After
determining mounting position, mark the position with a chalk line.
2.
Awning rail must be level.
3.
Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.
4.
Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with #10 x 3/4” screws. Use all the attach holes in the rail.
NOTICE
Make sure the screws are securely mounted to the structural frame of the vehicle.
5.
Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail on the
installation side.
6.
File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail. This will help
protect the awning fabric from damage during installation.
7.
Spray inside the awning rail track with a dry silicone lubricant.
R
OLLER
T
UBE
E
NDCAPS
1. Press the endcaps onto the ends of the roller
tube.
1.1. The slots in the endcaps must line up with
the slots in the roller tube
1.2. The cap must be fully inserted onto the
roller tube. The endcap must seat squarely
over the end of the roller tube.
2. Attach each endcap with three (3) #10 x 5/8 truss head screws.
T
OP
M
OUNTING
B
RACKETS
On each arm attach the top mounting bracket to the channel
using one (1) #10 x 2 ¼ screw and nylock nut.
Spread open
the end of the
awning rail
SF030
Align Slots
#10 x 5/8 Screw
(3 per endcap)
Endcap
Endcap
Alt030
Top Mounting Bracket
#10 x 2.25 Screw
#10 Nylock Nut
Alt031
