Carefree Electric Awning Manual Retract
Perfect for picnics and relaxation.
Carefree electric awning manual retract. If 110v power is not available to the vehicle the awning can still be safely retracted using the manual override. Caution extend only until you see the gray flap at the end as damage could occur if you. Insert the manual crank into the gear loop located on the side of the awning. 110v direct response auto retract system installation and operation.
Once open the spring has enough force to fully retract the awning without motor assist. Carefree s electric awnings also come with optional direct response electronics that sense the canopy s motion and automatically retract the awning when this motion gets beyond a predetermined threshold. Essentially the drum contains a spring that winds when the motor opens the awning. The bypass may be accessed from inside the case on the motor housing or from the top of the case above the motor housing.
Our powered 12v or 110v awnings will open and close with just the push of a button. Notice for awnings under 12. Carefree of colorado pioneer manual patio awning is the easiest full size patio awning to operate. Occur if the awning is retracted when the arms are set at more than 3 positions difference.
Turn the handle to extend and retract the awning. Carefree of colorado electric awning if your specific model is equipped with a carefree of colorado 12v electric awning it can be extended or retracted with the switch located on the wall inside your unit see picture below. If you have any questions please call us at 844. This is a tutorial on the various ways to manually override your awning if the motor or electricity goes out.
If independent power does not turn it on then you have a failed carefree motor and it will need replacing. Use the strap to control how fast the awning retracts. To use the inside bottom access the awning must be open a minimum of 8 to afford access to the override. If it works off of independent power then it s the wiring or the switch.
If the awning fails to close attach the strap and loosen the motor screws at the end of the drum. Fully depress both pins one on each side minimum pitch maximum pitch lg009 pull gently to reduce. Check your owners manual for instructions on manually retracting your awning until you have received the necessary replacement parts. The arms must be set at an equal pitch.
The crank handle may be extended or shortened by turning the twist lock knob counterclockwise and sliding the handle in or out as desired.