Carefree RV User Manual

070026-020 Printed in USA August, 2018
A FTERMARKET I NSTALLATION M ANUAL
ALTITUDE ARMS AND CANOPY
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BASIC INSTALLATION OF THE AWNING.
RV
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
Required Pre-Installation Preparation ......................................................................................... 3 
Upgrades to Existing Awnings ................................................................................................................ 3
Installing an Awning Rail ......................................................................................................................... 4
Roller Tube Endcaps .............................................................................................................................. 4
Top Mounting Brackets ........................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 5 
Attaching the Roller Tube ....................................................................................................................... 5
Cable Routing at the Top of the Arm .............................................................................................. 5
Routing LED Harness to Bottom of the Arm ................................................................................... 5
Mounting the Awning .............................................................................................................................. 6
Mounting the Arms ......................................................................................................................... 6
Securing the Fabric ................................................................................................................................. 7
Switch and Wiring Installation ..................................................................................................... 8 
Wire Routing ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Carefree Connects Power Cable ............................................................................................................ 8
Awning Control Switch ............................................................................................................................ 9
Optional LED’s ............................................................................................................................. 10 
Switch Installation for LED's ................................................................................................................. 10
Optional Wire Covers .................................................................................................................. 11 

Carefree RV Specifications

General

Color	Black
Size	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Water Resistance	Yes
UV Protection	Yes

Summary

Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

General safety warnings and advice for operating the awning.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Warning regarding chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Product and Component Overview

Product Overview and Specifications

Details on adjustable pitch, materials, lighting, and technical specifications.

Component Checklist

List of all components included in the awning kit with quantities.

Pre-Installation and Rail Mounting

Vehicle Preparation and Rail Check

Steps for vehicle parking, leveling, and checking the awning rail.

Upgrades to Existing Awnings

Instructions for replacing existing canopies or manual awnings.

Installing an Awning Rail

Guidelines for mounting a new awning rail on the vehicle.

Roller Tube Endcaps and Brackets

Procedures for installing roller tube endcaps and top mounting brackets.

Awning Installation Procedure

Attaching the Roller Tube

Steps for connecting the roller tube to the motor and idler arms.

Cable Routing on Arms

Guidance on routing cables at the top and bottom of the awning arm.

Mounting the Awning Arms

Detailed steps for securing the awning arms to the vehicle.

Securing the Fabric

Method for attaching the canopy fabric to the awning rail.

Switch and Wiring Installation

Wire Routing Procedures

How to route motor, LED, and power cables to the control switch.

Awning Control Switch Connection

Connecting the motor wires to the control switch.

Carefree Connects Power Cable

Connecting the accessory power cable for optional features.

Optional Features Installation

Optional LED Features and Switch

Description of LED options and how to install their switch.

Optional Wire Covers

Guidance on installing optional covers for wire management.