E
CLIPSE
,
OEM Installation
Manual
Carefree of Colorado
6
052547-021
M
OUNTING THE
A
WNING
CAUTION
I
T IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT LEAST THREE PEOPLE INSTALL THE AWNING DUE TO ITS SIZE AND WEIGHT
.
Prior to mounting the awning, it is necessary to mark the first mounting hole.
Do not drill at this time
.
NOTE: For the bottom 3 mounting holes: if mounting into structure, use the 1/4 x 1 1/2 screws; if
not attaching into structure, use the furnished moly rivets.
The upper mounting holes must attach into structure using the screws provided. If
structural backing is not available for the upper mounting holes, it will be necessary to use
the aftermarket arm configuration so that the upper brackets can mount into the structural
members at the roof line.
1.
Check the location where the awning is to be mounted. Ensure that the awning will not interfere with
other equipment on the vehicle, such as a slide out room, light fixtures, exhaust vents etc.
2.
On the awning rail, mark the location of the centerline of the motorized arm assembly. From that
mark, measure down vertically a distance of 55 1/4" (62 1/2” for XL model) ± 1/4" from the centerline
of the awning rail. These will be the initial mounting holes.
55 1/4" 1/4”
62 1/2" 1/4” XL
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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”
(approx)
Approximate
Drill Area for
Upper Cable
Routing
7 1/2”
68 1/4”
75 1/2” XL
First Mounting
Hole (ref)
Approximate
Drill Area for
Lower Cable
Routing
Figure 4. General Layout and Installation.
3.
Unroll the canopy one wrap.
CAUTION
F
OR THE XL MODEL
,
DO NOT UNROLL THE CANOPY MORE THAN
1
TO
1
1/2
WRAPS
.
N
O PRE
-
TENSION IS
REQUIRED ON THE SPRING AT REST
(
CLOSED
).
E
XCESSIVE UNWRAP WILL CAUSE THE SPRING TO BE PUT IN
TENSION AT CLOSE
,
CAUSING THE AWNING TO NOT CLOSE PROPERLY
.
4.
With one person holding each arm, the third person should thread the polyrod (the plastic rod on the
edge of the fabric) into the awning rail, starting at one end. Carefully move across the vehicle, gently
pulling the fabric into the rail, until the awning is in the pre-determined location.
NOTE: While the awning fabric is fairly robust, care must be taken not to snag it on the
awning rail.
5.
(Refer to Figures 4 and 5)
Align the first mounting hole in the motorized arm with the location marked
in step 2. The arm assembly must be perpendicular to the awning rail.
IMPORTANT
NOTE: For Uniguard and Alumaguard installations, the centerline of the roll bar must
be 3/4" ± 1/4" above the centerline of the awning rail.
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