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CCD-0001262
3000 Series 12V
Power Awning
LED Lights
Aftermarket Manual
(For Aftermarket Applications)
lippert.com 432-LIPPERT (432-547-7378) Rev. 09.23.24
Troubleshooting
What’s HappeningWhat’s Happening Why?Why? What Should Be Done?What Should Be Done?
Awning won’t open or close. Optional travel locks are
locked.
If installed, make sure optional travel locks are
unlocked.
Bad fuse. Verify the fuse is good.
Low power to the motor
when switch is in the
extended or retracted
position.
Check for power at the motor when the switch is in the
extended or retracted position.
position.
Bad gas strut. Check for bad gas strut. Replace if necessary.
Weakened pitch arm bolt. Check pitch arm bolt for proper tension. High winds
position due to the built-in safety feature of the awning.
Pitch arm washers are out
of proper location.
Make sure all three pitch arm washers are in their
proper location.
Adjusting Pitch Arm Fasteners
If the pitch arm does not hold position, it can be tightened
by adjusting the bolt (Fig. 23A) in the center of the pitch arm.
1. Use a 1/2" wrench to tighten the nut (Fig. 23A) while
holding the bolt (Fig. 23B) on the other side of the pitch arm
with a 1/4" hex wrench.
NOTE: When tightening the nut do not tighten more than ¼
turn at a time and do not tighten to the point of crushing the
pitch arm.
A
B
Fig.23
NOTE: Existing bolt, Belleville washers and nut are
NOTE: Use caution when retracting the awning manually.
The use of a step stool or ladder may be required to
completely retract the awning.
2. When the awning is completely retracted, replace the
rubber grommet in the drive head assembly (Fig.21A).
NOTE: The motor’s internal drive system prevents the
awning from moving (extend or retract) on its own. If the
motor is damaged or disabled, make sure to secure the
awning in the retracted position with a strap around both
the outer arm and the mount arm before the manual
override nut is released.