Carefree of Colorado Installation
Manual
F
REEDOM
RM
P
ATIO
A
WNING
052978-051r5
6
Drill Holes thru Bracket,
Roof & Support Frame
(2 plcs in Front, 2 plcs in Rear of Bracket)
Awning Width
RMF013
L
R
Awning L
R
2.5m & 10-11cm
5-8cm
3m
[4”-4.25”] [2”-3”]
3.5m 10-33cm 5-31cm
[4”-13”] [2”-12”]
4m 30.5-58cm 23-56cm
[12”-23”] [9”-22”]
Figure 7. Mounting the Brackets.
7. Position the brackets on the roof.
RMF013a
Refer to Text for
Suggested Hardware
(4 per bracket)
Support Framing
7.1. The brackets must straddle the frame supports. Reference the
marks made previously.
7.2. Make sure that the outer edges of the brackets are within the
dimension range shown for the end of the awning. Adjust the
bracket and awning position as necessary.
8. Drill holes through the brackets, roof and frame as required for the mounting hardware. Secure the
brackets with the installer furnished hardware.
9. Go to "Mounting the Awning".
M
OUNTING THE
A
WNING
1.
For Motorized Awnings:
The motor wire comes out of the
motor endcap under the awning. Use 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 the hole location.
Ensure that the motor wires are accessible after
routing. There is 180cm [70"] of wire furnished with
the motor. If the final routing to the switch location is
greater than 180cm, the installer must splice
additional 18awg wire to the motor wires. Wire and
splices are furnished by the installer.
RMF016
Torque Screw
to 13.6 nm
Mounting Bracket
Awning Frame
M6 x 20 Screw
& Square Nut
(2 per bracket)
5cm - 6.5cm
[ 2”-2.5”]
8mm
[ 5/16”]
Hole
thru Roof
Motorized Only
Figure 8. Mounting the Awning.
2. In the rear track of each mounting plate, start twoM6 x 20
screws and square nuts through the holes in the back of the
mounting plate. Do not tighten at this time.
3. Lift and set the awning into the hooks of the mounting
brackets. Pull the case forward to engage the brackets fully.
4. Horizontally position the awning on the brackets. Align the
inside edge of the RH Endcap with the rear corner of the front
door (refer to Figure 4 on page 4).
5. Tighten the rear screws. Torque to 13.6 nm.
