Carefree of Colorado
Wind Smart
Auto-Retract System
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052987-002R5
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For New Installations
– These instructions assume that the awning and arms have been mounted and that the
cable(s) from the arms have been routed through the exterior wall as described in the awning installation
instructions. These instructions replace the switch and wiring directions included with the awning.
For Existing Installations
– The installer must locate and remove any existing control boxes and switches (not
including the exterior switch with the Eclipse). Access to the motor cable(s) and the 12VDC/Ground wires is
required.
There are three (3) switch plate configurations available for this installation.
A) Three switch plate (this should be used unless the plate does not fit in the desired location).
B) Two switch plate plus a single switch plate (this option is used when it is necessary to “stack” the
switches because of space limitations)
C) Two switch plate (this is used because of space restrictions). This configuration eliminates the “Wind
Speed Switch”. When the wind speed switch is not used, the system defaults to the “medium” setting.
1. Determine the location of the switches and control box:
1.1 Do not mount the control box and switches near heat producing elements such as LP appliances
or engine exhaust components.
1.2 The mounting surface for the switch plate should be a minimum of 1/2” thick.
1.3 The clearance dimensions for the switch plates are shown in Figure 2 on page 5.
1.4 Mount the control box near the switch panel so that the switch harnesses can be plugged into the
control box without stressing the connections. Clearance dimensions are shown in Figure 3 on
page 6.
2. Determine the location of the anemometer:
2.1 Position the anemometer in a location that is not blocked from the wind. Suitable positions would
be along the roofline or on the roof.
2.2 Approximately 6 foot of cable is furnished with the anemometer. It is the installer’s responsibility
to provide additional cable and splices if the anemometer is mounted a greater distance from the
control box.
2.3 For the Eclipse and One-Touch, the anemometer cannot be mounted on the case of the awning.
3. Determine the location of the optional RF receiver (RR24):
3.1 Do not mount the RR24 unit near heat producing elements such as LP appliances or engine
exhaust components.
3.2 For best reception, do not mount the RR24 near or on a metal surface.
3.3 Mount the unit with the antenna pointing up.
3.4 The clearance dimensions for the RR24 are shown in Figure 6 on page 10.
3.5 The included cable is approximately 60 inches long. Mount the unit close enough to the control
box so that the cord can be connected without stressing the connections.
CAUTION
A
LWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH
THE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS
.
When the
WindSmart
installation is complete, return to the original awning instructions for any final
assembly required.
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