Carefree BT12, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...nto Pairing Mode 11 Carefree Connects Mobile App 11 FAQs 13 The Indicator Light Blinks on the BT12 Control Box 13 The System Beeps and the Awning Partially Retracts 13 The Remote Does Not Work 13 Manual Override 14 Awning Care 15 Fabric Care 15 Arm Noise 16 Adjusting the Pitch 16 Carefree Major Product Limited Warranty 17 Before operating the awning carefully review the Owner s Manual The manual c...

Page 2: ...ures not available with a standard awning installation Carefree Connects Mobile App The app provides full and enhanced control of the awning using a smart phone or tablet The free app can be downloaded on any devices that support 1 Current iOS or Android operating systems and 2 Bluetooth low energy technology Full Retract When the awning is retracted it retracts completely It is not necessary to h...

Page 3: ...here is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between ...

Page 4: ... awning BT12 Wireless Awning Control System and the Carefree Connects Mobile App are products 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 ...

Page 5: ...e severe damage to the awning and or the vehicle If wind or extended periods of rain are expected roll up the awning NOTICE It is recommended that if leaving the RV unattended for a length of time retract the awning to avoid unexpected weather conditions NOTICE The Freestyle RM awning is a free standing self supporting lightweight awning with auto retraction Do not hang items from the awning or us...

Page 6: ...in The awning will stop To CLOSE the awning Press and release the retract switch The awning will close completely To interrupt the awning retraction press and release the retract switch again The awning will stop When the awning is in the retracted rolled up position shut off the power switch to avoid accidentally extending the awning IGNITION LOCKOUT The BT12 Control System provides two options f...

Page 7: ... switch is ON The system is OFF when the power switch is set to OFF If the power is shut off with the power switch while the awning is extended the awning is not protected by the auto retract system If the motion sensor batteries are low the awning will beep every 30 seconds when the power switch is ON and the awning will partially retract This will continue until the batteries are replaced The aw...

Page 8: ...re that the contact tabs are clean and bent out for best contact 12 Insert new batteries Match the new battery orientation with the old batteries Tip Place the battery end next to the PC board first then swivel the other end into the case This will set the batteries firmly into the case 13 Check that the seal is in place and flat then attach the rear cover with the screws removed previously 14 Ins...

Page 9: ...me to extend the awning The awning will extend out to the full extension and stop automatically Retract Press and release The awning will retract and stop automatically when the awning is fully retracted LED Controls The LED controls are for white LED s wired through the BT12 Control Module Turn the awning lights switch to ON refer to page 9 The remote ON OFF button allows you to turn the awning l...

Page 10: ...ave the LED s operated through a multiplexing control center The factory default for the lights is full bright When the light is adjusted with the BT Remote or the mobile app the system will remember the setting for the next time the lights are turned on RGB COLOR LEDS Select OEMs may offer RGB LEDs These are NOT controlled through the BT12 Control System These lights use a separate IR Infrared re...

Page 11: ...e Using the Switches 1 Turn the awning power switch to OFF 2 Press and hold the extend switch 3 While holding the extend switch turn the power switch ON 4 Continue to hold the extend switch for 3 seconds then release NOTES The awning will remain in pairing mode for 5 minutes The module will pair to the physically closest unpaired device first Repeat the pairing steps for each additional device Ref...

Page 12: ...reeofcolorado com The Carefree Connects Mobile App provides programmable controls and status readings for Real time open and close with the touch of a button Power your LED lights ON or OFF and adjust the LED brightness View the health of your awning and review status notifications Name your awning s Avoid confusion by having each awning identified with a unique name Adjust the motion sensitivity ...

Page 13: ...placed The awning will operate normally after the batteries are replaced Battery replacement is described on page 7 THE REMOTE DOES NOT WORK Confirm that the remote is paired The module indicator light will blink when peripherals are attached see description above In the mobile app on the Peripherals Page confirm that the remote is connected Green indicates the remote is connected red indicates de...

Page 14: ...e inside the end cap 17 Turn the handle clockwise until the awning is retracted 18 Reinstall the plug CURRENT CONFIGURATION 1 Remove the right outer endcap and save 2 Insert a 3 8 socket drive extension and handle into the square drive hole inside the inner end cap 3 Turn the handle clockwise until the awning is retracted 4 Reinstall the outer cap NOTICE After closing the awning with the manual ov...

Page 15: ...ent Water should be cold to lukewarm never more than 100 F Air dry only Never apply heat to the fabric Always allow the fabric to dry thoroughly before rolling up the awning MILDEW Mildew is a fungus growth that looks like dirt Vinyl coated polyester fabrics are mildew resistant because of a chemical biocide in the vinyl coating Under ordinary conditions mildew will not appear However in areas whe...

Page 16: ... from closing properly If in doubt try closing the awning if the lead rail does not close properly then lower the pitch 1 Open the awning to access the adjustment screws located on the arm case knuckles 2 Have a second person lift up on the lead rail to relieve the pressure on the adjustment screws 3 Using a 4mm allen wrench loosen the top screw Turn the bottom adjustment screw clockwise to raise ...

Page 17: ...nent with new or factory refurbished components OWNER MUST RETAIN THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE AND OR HAVE THE PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION ON FILE AT CAREFREE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE Visit www carefreeofcolorado com for Warranty Duration Warranty Coverage and Exclusions Warranty Terms of Coverage and Warranty Claim Procedures Register your Carefree products on lin...

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