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Carefree of Colorado Installation 

Manual 

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CLIPSE

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OEM 

052547-021 

P

RODUCT 

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VERVIEW

 

The Eclipse Patio Awning uses unique “scissor” style arms that do not require vertical ground support.  The 
arms provide easy to use pitch adjustment—simply push together the pins on the arms, snap into the hole 
set desired, and the pitch is set!  The pitch can be left in any position and the Eclipse will roll up completely!  
When the awning is rolled back out, it rolls out to pitch setting previously set. 

The awning rollbar and arms are made from light weight, no-rust aluminum.  The awning fabric is offered in 
either heavy weight vinyl or the Sunbrella® fabric, one of the most durable, strongest, weather-resistant 
and fade resistant fabrics on the market. 

Eclipse Patio Awning Specifications: 

 

E

CLIPSE 

U

NIVERSAL

 

E

CLIPSE 

XL 

Maximum Extension:

 

8 foot 

9 foot 

Maximum Length: 

21 feet 

21 feet 

Drop @ Min. Pitch:

 

approximately 12 inches 

approximately 13.5 inches 

Drop @ Max Pitch:

 

approximately 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 

Power Requirements: 

12VDC (operating range 10VDC to 14VDC) 

1

 

Circuit Rating: 

20 amp 

Power Source: 

Motor and controls are routed and hardwired into the vehicle’s 12V system 

OR 

14.4V NiCD Battery (rechargeable)   

 

Battery Charger: 

Input

:  10VDC to 18VDC 

Time to Charge 

2

:

  2 Hours 

Emergency Retract: 

Electrical override system (external power source) 

Eclipse Patio Awning Options: 

  Alumaguard Awning Wrap 

3

 

 WindSmart 

Auto-Retract 

System 

4

 

  Uniguard Awning Wrap 

3

 

 Remote 

Control 

5

 

 SunBlocker 

  12V Direct Response Auto-Retract System 

4

 

NOTES: 

1. 

Installation with optional SunBlocker shade requires a minimum power source of 12VDC 
(operating range 12VDC to 14VDC) 

2. 

Charge time is approximate requirement for a fully discharged battery to be fully charged. 

3. 

Selected at time of initial order. 

4. 

Windsmart and Direct Response Installations are not available with the Universal AM Eclipse w/ Battery 

5. 

Remote Control available with auto-retract installations only 

 

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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