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ROPRIETARY 

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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. 

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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WARNING 

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 WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH

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 IF NOT AVOIDED

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 COULD RESULT IN 

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND

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OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE

CAUTION 

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

PERSONAL INJURY AND

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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. 

 

052978-051r5 

Printed in USA 

March, 2010 

Carefree of Colorado 

2145 W. 6

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 Avenue Broomfield, CO  80020  

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 Scott Fetzer 

company

 

Summary of Contents for FREEDOM RM AWNING

Page 1: ...e Brackets Using the Sprinter Rail 3 Attaching the Carefree Mounting Rails 4 Mounting the Brackets On a Flat Roof 5 Mounting the Awning 6 Mount Bottom Brackets 7 Switch Installation motorized awnings...

Page 2: ...r translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS S...

Page 3: ...s 257 300 350 400 450 500 Widths inches 101 118 138 157 177 197 Extension 200cm 80 250cm 98 LEADING EDGE POSITION ACTUATION AND CONTROL Power Lateral Arm Spring Minimum Tension Open Position Control M...

Page 4: ...Crank Handle Used with Manual Crank Only 1 3 13 Switch Kit Used with Motorized Only 1 4 14 Owner s Manual 1 5 NOTES 1 2 bracket kits are available Kit for applications with a Sprinter rail includes it...

Page 5: ...e sprinter rail measure the location of the inner and outer edges of the cross member flanges inside the vehicle Do this for the first and last cross members that the awning covers 5 Using a non perma...

Page 6: ...using two 2 each M6 x 20 screws flat washers and nylock nuts 15 Go to Mounting the Awning on page 6 Attaching the Carefree Mounting Rails When the Sprinter van is not equipped with the OEM Sprinter m...

Page 7: ...template on the roof and mark the position of the rear edge and the mounting hole locations Connect the marks these will be the installation guidelines For vehicles with tapered sides Use the templat...

Page 8: ...se the dimensions shown to locate and drill an 8mm 5 16 hole into the vehicle NOTE Locate the hole to avoid interior framing cabinets and electrical components that could be damaged or interfere with...

Page 9: ...of the awning measure down vertically 94 127 cm 37 50 and mark the location of the brackets RMF004 94 127 cm 37 50 Bottom Bracket 10 x 3 4 Flat Head Screws Leg Pivot O 4mm 5 32 Pilot Hole Support Legs...

Page 10: ...To Chassis Ground To BROWN Motor Wire To BLUE Motor Wire To 12VDC Blue White Red DETAIL A Right Side Orientation DETAIL B Left Side Orientaion RMF018 Figure 10 Switch Installation 2 Cut a rectangular...

Page 11: ...ded The motor should stop and the fabric should be tight If the motor continues to run the fabric will sag or if the motor quits before the arms are extended it will be necessary to adjust the OUT lim...

Page 12: ...n Manual FREEDOM RM PATIO AWNING BRACKET POSITION TEMPLATE Use this template when mounting brackets without a Sprinter rail 75 2 75 75 Clearance Screw Location Screw Location Clearance Clearance Clear...

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