Carefree of Colorado SUNDIAL PATIO AWNING, Installation And Operation Manual

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AINTENANCE

Maintaining the Carefree Sundial Awning is easy.  Simply follow the recommendations below. 

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AINTENANCE

CAUTION 

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O NOT USE OIL BASED CLEANERS OR ANY CAUSTIC

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 GRANULATED

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 OR ABRASIVE TYPE CLEANERS ON YOUR 

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AREFREE PRODUCT

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1.  One of the best ways to keep the fabric looking good and to delay the need for deep or vigorous 

cleanings is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with clear water. This practice will help prevent dirt 
from becoming deeply imbedded in the fabric and eliminate the need for more frequent vigorous 
cleanings. In most environments, a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years. 

2.  When it's time for a thorough cleaning, the fabric can be cleaned while still on an awning frame. 

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  For Acrylic Fabric – Use a stiff brush and warm water with soap. 

3.  When cleaning the fabric, it is important to observe the following: 

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  Always use a natural soap. Never detergent. 

•

  Water should be cold to lukewarm. Never more than 100 degrees. 

•

  Air dry only. Never apply heat to the fabric. 

Mildew 

Mildew is a fungus growth that looks like dirt.  Under ordinary conditions, mildew will not appear.  However, 
in areas where high temperature and humidity are common, mildew can be a problem and require the 
material to be washed more frequently.    T

HOROUGHLY

 rinse the fabric with clean water and allow to air dry 

completely before rolling up the awning. 

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DJUSTING THE 

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ITCH

CAUTION 

D

URING INSTALLATION OR WHEN THE PITCH OF THE AWNING IS ADJUSTED

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 IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE LEAD RAIL 

IS PARALLEL TO THE AWNING HOUSING

. 

1.  Extend the awning fully. 
2.  On one end, loosen the 6mm hex screw located on the spring 

arm knuckle. 

3. S

LIGHTLY

 loosen the 3/4” nut on the side of the knuckle. 

4.  Turn the 3/4” adjustment nut located on the bottom of the knuckle.  

C

LOCKWISE

 raises the pitch, 

COUNTERCLOCKWISE

 lowers the pitch. 

NOTE:  When raising the pitch, it is helpful to have a 

second person lift up on the lead rail. 

5.  Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other end.  Note the caution 

information above. 

6.  When the pitch adjustments are completed, tighten the 6mm 

screw and the 3/4” nut on the side of the knuckle. 

When the pitch is adjusted, it is necessary to adjust the angle of 
the lead rail for the awning to close correctly. 
7. S

LIGHTLY

 loosen the 3/4” nut on the side of each arm knuckle 

on the lead rail. 

8. Turn 

the 

INSIDE

 6mm hex screws of each knuckle to increase 

or decrease the angle of the lead rail.  The face of the lead rail 
should be parallel with the wall. 

9.  When the lead rail adjustments are completed, tighten the 3/4” nut on the side of the knuckles. 

Coach Wall

3/4” Adjustment Nut

6mm Hex Screw

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3/4” Nut
On Side of Knuckle

3/4” Nut

6mm Hex Screw

Lead Rail (ref)

Figure 18.  Pitch Adjustment. 

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