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Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE
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D03 ARM DOES NOT EXTEND OR DOES NOT EXTEND COMPLETELY
YES
Go to test B
A
Visually confirm motor is working when control switch is pressed.
NO
Go to test D02 – Awning Does Not
Extend and/or Retract – page 14.
YES
Go to test C
B
Confirm that the arm channels, pivot points and contact points
are clean and clear of obstructions.
NO
Clean and Lubricate then retest. If
the arm still hangs up – go to test C
YES
Tractioners OK - Go to test D
C
If the awning has Alumaguard, check that the tractioners are
installed and positioned correctly (refer to page 6).
NO
Reposition and attach the
tractioners according to the
directions on page 6 and retest.
YES
Shock is defective – replace. See
procedure on page 12.
D
1. Open the awning. If the awning arm does not extend,
carefully pull the arm out as the fabric is unrolling.
2. Does the fabric sag when the awning is extended?
3. Inspect the shock. Is there evidence of dirt build up and oil
leaks on the rod?
4. Hand close and open the arm. Is the tension from the shock
mushy, weak or missing?
NOTE: To close the awning by hand, push the head of the
arm toward the coach. Pulling down on the head or roll bar
WILL NOT close the awning.
NO
Shock extends with arm and is
solid. Shock pressure is
approximately 85 lbs. Go to test E.
E
This step only applies to new Uniguard and Alumaguard installations that do not extend correctly. Check that the
centerline of the roll bar is 3/4" ± 1/4" above the centerline of the awning rail. Refer to 052547-001 Eclipse Arms
and Canopy After Market Installation Manual or 052547-021 Eclipse Arms and Canopy OEM Installation Manual
and reposition the arms as necessary.