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Carefree Installation 

Manual  L

ATITUDE

 

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RODUCT 

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VERVIEW

 

The Latitude Awning is a state of the art lateral arm awning.  Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms.  No 
vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls, custom graphics or equipment mounted on the sidewalls. 

  Fully retractable and self-storing; 

  Available in two configurations: single stage or dual stage; 

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

  Single touch operation for extend and retract; 

  LED lights standard, mounted in roller tube. 

S

PECIFICATIONS

 

Length 

Single Stage  10' 4" – 20' [3.15m – 6.1m] 

 

Dual Stage 

10' 4" – 18' [3.15m – 5.49m] 

Support: 

Lateral Spring Arms  

 

Motor: 

Power: 10VDC–14VDC 

Circuit Rating: 15 amp 

(motor is mounted in RH roller tube head) 

Power Source: 

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

Controls: 

Carefree Direct Response (to be phased out in 2019) 
BT12 Wireless Awning Control System 

Color: 

Hardware: 

White or Black 

 

Fabric: 

Heavy Duty Vinyl with Weatherguard or FLXguard 
(refer to sales literature for colors) 

Weight: 

 

10' 

4" 

12' 14' 16' 18' 20' 

 

Single Stage 

45.5 lbs. 

48.3 lbs. 

51.7 lbs. 

55.0 lbs. 

58.3 lbs. 

61.6 lbs. 

 

Dual Stage 

52.1 lbs. 

55.9 lbs. 

60.4 lbs. 

65.0 lbs. 

69.6 lbs. 

n/a 

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OMPONENT 

C

HECKLIST

 

 

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ESCRIPTION

 

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Awning Assembly 

 

 

QuicKonnect 

1  

 

Canopy Funnel 

 

 

Clamp, Cable 

1  

 

Screw, PPH 

#8 x 1"

 

 

Screw, HWHC 

#6 x 3/8"

 

 

Switch Kit, Direct Response 

 

Covered Bezel, 2 Switch 

Notes: 

1.  Awning configuration is specified at time of order, including awning length, fabric, color and 

electronics.  Check awning assembly against original purchase order. 

2.  Mounting screws are ordered separately.  Available in single awning or master pack quantities.  2 screw 

styles available: 1/4-20 x 1 self-drilling screws or 1/4 x 2" lag screws.  Screws available in White or Black. 

3.  The covered bezel (item 8) is optional and ordered separately.  Refer to page 7 for information about 

NFPA 1192 RV Standard, Section 6.4.9 (Switch Installation Requirements) 

4.  Item 7 is furnished with the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System kit when ordered. 

 

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RETRACT

ON

EXTEND

OFF

Awning Cont

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RETRACT

ON

EXTEND

Awning 

Control

OFF

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Summary of Contents for LATITUDE

Page 1: ...e the product to not operate properly TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Overview 1 Component Checklist 1 Installation 2 Pre Installation Requirements 2 Mounting the Awning 2 Attaching the Canopy 3 Secure the Awning 3 Remove the Temporary Assembly Pins 3 Adjusting the Arm Position 4 Jumping the Motor when Direct Response is Installed 4 Jumping the Motor without Direct Response 4 Adjusting the Pitch 5 Switc...

Page 2: ...ION This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert individuals to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible personal injury or death WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious bodily injury CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate bo...

Page 3: ... with Weatherguard or FLXguard refer to sales literature for colors Weight 10 4 12 14 16 18 20 Single Stage 45 5 lbs 48 3 lbs 51 7 lbs 55 0 lbs 58 3 lbs 61 6 lbs Dual Stage 52 1 lbs 55 9 lbs 60 4 lbs 65 0 lbs 69 6 lbs n a COMPONENT CHECKLIST ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NOTE 1 Awning Assembly 1 2 QuicKonnect 1 3 Canopy Funnel 1 4 Clamp Cable 1 5 Screw PPH 8 x 1 1 6 Screw HWHC 6 x 3 8 4 7 Switch Kit Direct...

Page 4: ...d until instructed to do so in the installation steps It is recommended that 2 people lift and hold the awning while a third person installs the screws NOTE While attaching the screws apply a quality silicone sealant around the screws and holes 1 Lift the awning up to the desired location and place the top of the brackets against the bottom of the awning rail 2 Attach the brackets through the expo...

Page 5: ...ected the awning should not be operated until completing all installation instructions including Adjusting the Arm Position Secure the Awning Before operating the awning it is necessary to finish securing the awning to the vehicle wall 1 Open the awning approximately 18 to access the mounting plate To open follow the directions in Jumping the Motor on page 3 Do not close the awning except as noted...

Page 6: ...cs will not be damaged If the wires are reversed remove and reconnect in the correct order 4 To extend the awning Momentarily connect the BROWN and YELLOW wires together It is not necessary to hold the wires together while the awning is moving 5 To stop the awning while extending Momentarily connect the BROWN and YELLOW wires together again 6 To retract the awning Momentarily connect the GRAY and ...

Page 7: ...en the locking screw approximately 1 4 NOTICE The locking screw MUST be loosened before adjusting the pitch 3 To raise the pitch Turn the lower adjustment screw clockwise 4 To lower the pitch Turn the lower adjustment screw counterclockwise 5 Hand tighten the locking screws until snug when the desired pitch is achieved NOTICE DO NOT overtighten the locking screw Overtightening the screw can cause ...

Page 8: ...ee of Colorado 6 070005 001r12 If installing the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System use the wiring and setup instructions in 070029 001 BT12 Installation Manual Manual is available on line at www carefreeofcolorado com carefreeconnects ...

Page 9: ... 1 2 3 8cm hole 2 Route the cable from the awning through the hole 3 Terminate the three 3 20awg wires Brown Yellow Gray with 187 18 20 awg female terminals Attach to the EXTEND RETRACT switch as shown in the wiring diagram 4 Terminate the RED wire from the cable with a 187 14 16 awg female terminal Attach to one terminal of the ON OFF switch 5 Terminate the BLACK wire from the cable with a 25 14 ...

Page 10: ... in motor head Gray Yellow Brown Red Black Red Black F F Awning Red Black Retract Common Extend 12Vdc switched Ground M F M F F M F M M F M F M F F M Chassis Ground 25 14 16awg Spade Terminals 1 Male 1 Female To 12VDC 187 14 16awg Female Spade Terminals qty 2 187 18 20awg Female Spade Terminals qty 3 Additional Extend Retract Switch Gray Yellow Brown Top Bottom ...

Page 11: ...re the switch as shown below Wire terminals at the switch are 187 18 24 awg female disconnects NOTE Allow adequate slack in the 12VDC power line so that the in line fuse installed in step 4 can be accessed from behind the switch 4 Install the in line fuse 4 1 Near the switch cut the red 12VDC power line to the switch Do not strip the insulation 4 2 Insert a wire end into one of the wire channels u...

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