Carefree LATITUDE, Owner'S Manual

Carefree of Colorado

4 

O

PERATION

The 

Direct Response

TM

 system detects awning motion caused by windy 

conditions.  The sensor is located in the lead rail. 

The system operates by gauging the motion of the awning's front edge. When the 
motion exceeds the factory preset threshold value the system automatically 
retracts the awning. 

I

MPORTANT 

N

OTE

:

The auto-retract system is ON when the power is ON.  The 

system is OFF when the power switch is OFF.  If the power is shut off while the 
awning is extended, the awning is not protected by the auto-retraction system. 

To Operate the Awning: 



Press the power switch to ON.  When power is on, the Direct Response 
system is active and the manual controls are active.  When power is OFF, all 
functions are disabled. 



 To 

OPEN

:  Press and release the 

extend switch.  The awning will 
open completely.  To interrupt the 
awning extension, press and 
release the extend switch. 



 To 

CLOSE

:  Press and release the 

retract switch.  The awning will 
close completely.  To interrupt the 
awning retraction, press and 
release the retract switch. 



When the awning is in the retracted (rolled up) position, shut off the power 
switch to avoid accidentally extending the awning.  For safety, the power 
switch must be turned off before moving the RV. 

E

MERGENCY 

O

VERRIDE

If power to the vehicle is not available, the awning can be safely retracted by jumping 
the motor using a 10V-14V power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery. 

1.  Remove the front cover.  The cover 

snaps onto the rear cover.  To remove, 
press the bottom of the rear cover until 
the front cover releases then lift the front 
cover off. 

2.  Detach the R

ED

 and B

LACK

 wires 

from the module to the motor. 

3. Attach 

jumper 

wires to the motor wires. 

4.  Connect the other ends of the jumper 

leads to a 12-14V source.  If the 
awning moves in the wrong direction, 
reverse the leads.  Maintain contact 
throughout the retraction process. 

5.  When the awning is closed, remove the jumper wires and reattach the 

module wires to the motor wires.  Be sure to match the wire colors. 

6.  Snap the front cover onto the rear cover.  Hang the cover on the top and 

swing down until it clicks. 

Press & Release
to 

Extend

On/Off

Press & Release
to 

Retract

LCDR005a

Front

Cover

Module

FL025

Attach Jumpers

to Wires from Motor