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052563-001r9 Printed in USA August, 2013

NSTALLATION

ANUAL

FREEDOM WM AWNING

MOTORIZED OR MANUAL LATERAL ARM BOX AWNING

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1

Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 1

Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 3

Attaching the Mounting Plates ................................................................................................................ 3

Mounting the Awning ...................................................................................................................... 4

Installation Using an Awning Rail ........................................................................................................... 5

Bottom Bracket Installation ..................................................................................................................... 6

Switch Installation (motorized awnings only) ............................................................................. 7

Pitch Adjustment ........................................................................................................................... 8

Setting the Motor Limits ............................................................................................................... 9

Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch ...................................................................................................... 9

Adjusting the IN Limit Switch .......................................................................................................... 9

Summary of content (11 pages)

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INSTALLATION MANUAL FREEDOM WM AWNING RV MOTORIZED OR MANUAL LATERAL ARM BOX AWNING TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview .......................................................................................................................... 1 Component Checklist.............................................................................................................................. 1 Installation .......................................................................................................
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PROPRIETARY STATEMENT The Freedom Awning is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and complete. However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result from the use of this document.
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Installation Manual Carefree FREEDOM WM PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Freedom Awnings are state of the art lateral arm awnings. When retracted, the housing provides protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the coach sidewall. The full tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage. Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms.
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FREEDOM WM Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado COMPONENT CHECKLIST 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 10 11 12 RV PATIO O WNER 'S M FREE ANUA L , WINDOW DOM A WNI NGS AND O TD AWNIN GS Freed om Patio Awnin g Freed om Windo w and OtD Awnin gs Specia operatil Note: This Manufang controls manua configu cturers providel provide s a d include ration (OEM's basic ) may by Carefre of descrip compond, contactthe switche alter e of tion ents or the are not coach s.
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Installation Manual Carefree FREEDOM WM INSTALLATION Two standard methods are available to mount the Freedom awning. The awning may be mounted using a set of mounting plates that attaches to the vehicle wall (refer to page 3) If using adaptor brackets, follow the instructions included with bracket kit then proceed with "Mounting the Awning" on page 4. The awning may also be mounted using an existing awning rail.
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FREEDOM WM Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado Edge of Case Awning CAUTION For proper operation of 2.0m the awning, the brackets must be placed under the arm knuckles. If it is necessary to position the brackets differently than shown in Figure 3, use the knuckle positions shown. 3.25" 8 cm 2.2m 6.75" 17 cm 2.44m 5.0" 13 cm 2.57m 3.25" 8 cm 3.0m 3.25" 8 cm 3.5m 13.25" 33.5 cm 4.0m 22.5" 57.5 cm 4.5m 4.5" 11.5 cm 5.0m 14.5" 37 cm Arm Knuckle Center Arm Knuckle Center Knuckle 4.5m & 5m 4.5m 5.
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Installation Manual Carefree FREEDOM WM INSTALLATION USING AN AWNING RAIL The awning may be mounted using an existing awning rail. Awning rails are not furnished with the awning. 1. Determine the optimum positioning of the awning. 6. When installed, the bottom of the awning case is 13.3cm [5 1/4”] from the centerline of the awning rail. The rail must be mounted a minimum of 41.3cm [16.25”] above openings to avoid interference.
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FREEDOM WM Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado BOTTOM BRACKET INSTALLATION The awning is equipped with vertical supports. These supports extend from the leading edge of the awning to a bracket mounted on the wall or may be used in a carport position on the ground. 1. Determine the location of the brackets:  Close the awning if open.  Measure out .5" [1.2cm] from the edge of the lead rail.  At the marks made previously, measure down vertically and mark the location of the brackets.
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Installation Manual Carefree FREEDOM WM SWITCH INSTALLATION (MOTORIZED AWNINGS ONLY) CAUTION ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE ELECTRICAL WIRING. 1. Determine the location for the switch.  There is approximately 180cm [70"] of wire from the awning motor. If the distance to the switch exceeds the furnished wire, the installer must furnish 18 awg wire and butt splice to the motor wires.
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FREEDOM WM Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado 5. Run a minimum 14 awg wire from the power distribution panel (auxiliary battery circuit) or equivalent. The circuit should be protected by a 15-amp fuse. 6. Run a minimum 14 awg wire to system ground. NOTE: If the wire run is 30 feet or longer, use 12awg wire to prevent voltage drop. 4. Route the two wires through the mounting hole. Butt splice the 12VDC wire to the RED connector wire. Butt splice the ground wire to the BLACK connector wire. 5.
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Installation Manual Carefree FREEDOM WM SETTING THE MOTOR LIMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. It may be necessary to reset the switches. The “OUT” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended. The “IN” limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully retracted. The limit switches are located inside the motor endcap. “OUT” 4mm Hex “IN” Endcap 4mm Hex Plug WM011a Figure 11. Motor Limit Switches.