Carefree Compass User Manual

070035-001r1 Printed in USA June, 2019
I NSTALLATION M ANUAL
COMPASS ARMS AND CANOPY
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BASIC INSTALLATION OF THE AWNING.
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Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions
and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the
product to not operate properly.
T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1 
Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 2
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3 
Required Pre-Installation Preparation ..................................................................................................... 3
Installing an Awning Rail ......................................................................................................................... 3
Arm Wire Harness Routing Options ........................................................................................................ 4
Cable Routing at the Top of the Arm .............................................................................................. 4
Cable Routing at the Bottom of the Arm ......................................................................................... 4
Assembling the Awning .......................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 5
Securing the Fabric ................................................................................................................................. 6
Switch and Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................... 7 
Wire Routing ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Awning Control Switch ............................................................................................................................ 8
Optional Factory Installed Speakers ........................................................................................... 9 
Accessory Harness ............................................................................................................................... 10
Optional LED’s ............................................................................................................................. 11 
Switch Installation for LED's ................................................................................................................. 11
Power Connection for RGB LED's ........................................................................................................ 12
Optional Wire Covers .................................................................................................................. 13 

Carefree Compass Specifications

General

Brand	Carefree
Model	Compass
Category	Accessories
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Covers chemical exposure, electrical shock, personal protective equipment, and proper handling of heavy objects.

Installation

Required Pre-Installation Preparation

Prepare the vehicle by parking on a flat surface, leveling, and checking arm placement to avoid interference.

Installing an Awning Rail

Steps to position, level, seal, and secure the awning rail to the vehicle wall, including rail end preparation.

Arm Wire Harness Routing Options

Assembling the Awning

Mounting the Awning

Securing the Fabric

Switch and Wiring Installation

Wire Routing

Awning Control Switch

Switch Installation for LED's

Power Connection for RGB LED's