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ROPRIETARY 

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TATEMENT

 

The Eclipse Patio 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. 

The information contained in this manual pertains to the current configuration of the models listed on the 
title page.  Earlier model configurations may differ from the information given.  Carefree of Colorado 
reserves the right to cancel, change, alter or add any parts and assemblies, described in this manual, 
without prior notice. 

Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado 
products only.  Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited 
without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado. 

 

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AFETY 

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NFORMATION

 

WARNING 

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 WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH

,

 IF NOT AVOIDED

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 COULD RESULT IN 

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND

/

OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE

CAUTION 

A

 CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAY CAUSE MINOR TO MODERATE 

PERSONAL INJURY AND

/

OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

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T MAY ALSO BE USED TO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES

NOTE:  A note indicates further information about a product, part, or step. 

Tip: 

A tip provides helpful suggestions. 

Safety Notes: 

  Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system. 

  Always wear appropriate safety equipment (i.e. goggles). 

  Always use appropriate lifting devices and/or helpers when lifting or holding heavy objects. 

  When using fasteners, use care to not over tighten.  Soft materials such as fiberglass and aluminum 

can be "stripped out" and lose the ability to grip and hold. 

 

 

 

Reference Publications located @ 

www.carefreeofcolorado.com

:' 

052547-001 

Eclipse Arms and Canopy After Market Installation Manual 

052547-021 

Eclipse Arms and Canopy OEM Installation Manual 

052547-201 

Eclipse Owner's Manual 

052547-301 

Eclipse Service Manual 

052987-002 

WindSmart Installation & Operation Manual 

052526-001 

Direct Response Installation & Operation Manual 

 

 

Carefree of Colorado 

2145 W. 6

th

 Avenue Broomfield, CO  80020 

a

 Scott Fetzer 

company 

303-469-3324   

  www.carefreeofcolorado.com

 

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for Eclipse XL

Page 1: ...e Patio Awning Specifications 1 Eclipse Patio Awning Options 1 Component Checklist 2 Installation 4 Required Pre Installation Preparation 4 Installing an Awning Rail 4 Assembling the Awning 5 Mounting...

Page 2: ...Y HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE CAUTION A CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAY CAUSE MINOR TO MO...

Page 3: ...ely 40 inches approximately 45 inches Extend Actuation Gas Shock Gas Shock Retract Actuation Motorized roll up Motorized roll up w supplemental spring tension Position Control Motorized roll out in Po...

Page 4: ...rdware Rollbar ordered seperately 2 1 3 15 14 13 12 11 E0012c 10 8 7 5b 5a 6a Arm Assemblies see notes 1 2 24 25 26 29 18 19 6b 9 7 8 7 9 7 Standard XL 4 Electrical Single Switch 18 19 16 17 23 22 20...

Page 5: ...Switch Install 1 5 21 Receptacle Seal Cap 1 22 Spade Connector Female Insulated 2 23 Screw 6 x 1 2 2 24 Relay Module 1 25 Switch DPDT Latching 1 26 Switch DPDT Momentary 1 27 Switch Plate Double 1 28...

Page 6: ...s Flex Connect or the awning arm when in the closed position Standard Awning Rail Mounted to Coach Wall Flex Connect Must Be Flat When the Awning is Closed UNIGUARD E0050 Standard Awning Rail Mounted...

Page 7: ...back of the channel 3 5 Route the excess wire up and out the top of the channel and close the arm 3 6 Secure the top of the arm in the closed position using a plastic wrap or equivalent CAUTION DURING...

Page 8: ...4 1 4 62 1 2 1 4 XL E0022a 90o Typ Centerline of Arm Centerline of Arm Awning Length Fabric Width 5 approx 5 approx Awning Rail Flat Mounting Surface Area 4 1 4 x 70 6 7 Clearance from top of door 6 a...

Page 9: ...using a 5 32 drill bit and a 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screw 11 Hold the awning closed and carefully remove the plastic wraps at the top of the arms The awning will open a few inches 12 Cap or cover the exposed...

Page 10: ...l the cable and hole using a silicone sealant 2 4 Go to step 4 3 For installations using an external wall mount plug receptacle 3 1 Drill a 15 16 hole through the exterior wall in the location shown i...

Page 11: ...push the wires and switch into the mounting hole then attach the switch plate assembly using four 4 6 x 1 2 screws 12 Restore vehicle power and test the awning operation Wiring Diagram Single Switch...

Page 12: ...h the hole 3 4 Refer to Figure 13 Detail A Insert the terminated wire ends into the back of the receptacle 3 5 Coat the backside of the receptacle flange with silicone sealant and insert the receptacl...

Page 13: ...ng switch The extend retract switch is a double throw momentary contact switch 9 Connect the wires from step 7 to the switches as shown in Figure 13 page 12 10 Run a 12 gauge wire never use less than...

Page 14: ...e Gray Brown Yellow Gray Brown Yellow Detail B Alternate Wire Connection Front View of Switch Panel Rear View of Switch Panel E0032a Carefree of Colorado 6 4 5 1 2 1 2 6 4 5 A 1 2 3 5 6 7 2 1 5 3 7 6...

Page 15: ...ough the cover the plate and the fascia 6 Repeat for the other side 7 Verify proper installation by opening and closing the awning SECURING THE FABRIC 1 Roll the awning in and out several times to mak...

Page 16: ...aguard is extended as shown 2 Unlock the keeper and wrap the tractioner around the roller tube 3 Position the tractioner under the Alumaguard with a 1 4 gap between Alumaguard and tractioner Lock the...

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