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Carefree of Colorado Installation 

Manual 

F

REEDOM 

RM

 

P

ATIO 

A

WNING

 

P

RODUCT 

O

VERVIEW

 

The Freedom Awnings are state of the art lateral arm awnings.  When retracted, the housing provides 
protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the coach sidewall.    The full 
tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage. 

Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms.  No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls, custom 
graphics or equipment that may be mounted on the sidewalls. 

Freedom Awning Specifications: 

  Fully retractable and self storing; 

  Available as manual or motorized; 

  The sealed awning motor operates on standard 12VDC (range 10VDC to 14VDC); 

  Case and frame are constructed of high-strength aluminum extrusions, protected with a polyester paint finish; 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 

centimeters 

257 300 350 400 450 500 

Widths: 

inches 

101 118 138 157 177 197 

Extension:

 

200cm (80") 

250cm (98") 

L

EADING 

E

DGE 

P

OSITION 

A

CTUATION AND 

C

ONTROL

 

Power: 

Lateral Arm Spring 

Minimum Tension

 

Open 

Position Control:

 

Motorized: 

Roll Out/In Controlled by Electrical Motor  

 

Manual: 

Roll Out/In Controlled by Manual Crank 

M

OTOR 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 

Motor Type: 

Tubular 

Power: 

12VDC 

Minimum:

 10VDC 

Output:

 30 Watts

 

 

Nominal Current:

 2.5Amps 

Max Current:

 14Amps (stall @ min voltage) 

Power Source: 

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

Torque 

Continuous:

 6Nm/4.5 ft-lbs.

 Tightening:

 18Nm/13.2 ft-lbs. 

Speed 

15 rpm 

C

OLORS 

A

VAILABLE

 

Case 

Satin, White or Black 

Fabric:

1

 

Vinyl 

Awning Length

Fabric Width

3.8cm 

[1.5”]

6.9cm 

[2.7”]

17.3cm

[6.8”]

16cm 

[6.3”]

Awning Length

Fabric Width

3.8cm 

[1.5”]

5cm 

[2”]

17.3cm

[6.8”]

RMF001e

16cm 

[6.3”]

Manual Crank

Motorized

 

Figure 1.  General Dimensions. 

 

Special Note:  Dimensions are provided in centimeters.  Conversion formulas are provided below; 

Centimeters Millimeters 

 

Inches =  

2.54 

=

25.4  

 

 

 

 

 

Centimeters =  Inches x 2.54   

Millimeters = 

Inches x 25.4 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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