Carefree of Colorado
Installation Manual
Mirage
7
052979-003r5
C
ONTROL
B
OX
I
NSTALLATION
(refer to wiring diagram on page 9)
NOTE: The control box is not rated for exterior
installations and must be mounted in the
INTERIOR
of the vehicle.
1.
After determining the location of the control box, remove
the box lid.
2. Attach the box using a minimum of two (2) #8 x 3/4
screws. The screws should be mounted in opposite
corners.
3.
Route a 2-conductor 14AWG NM wire w/ ground from the AC
power source to the box. It is recommended that the installer
provide a dedicated AC circuit that is protected by an
appropriate sized fuse/circuit breaker. Each patio awning
draws a maximum of 3 amps. Connect wires to the control
box as shown in the wiring diagram.
4.
Splice the awning motor wires to a 3-conductor 14AWG NM wire w/ ground. (Refer to note 1 on the
wiring diagram on page 9.)
5.
Route the cable wire from the motor to the control box and attach the wires to the terminals as shown.
NOTE: For RH motor configurations:
RED WIRE
goes to terminal (1);
BLACK WIRE
goes to terminal (2).
For LH motor configurations:
RED WIRE
goes to terminal (2);
BLACK WIRE
goes to terminal (1).
6.
Connect the cable from the switch panel to “ACC” in the control box.
7.
Connect the cable from the motion sensor to “AMD” in the control box.
NOTE: Use the slot cutouts in the box to route the phone cables.
#8 x 3/4 Screw (2)
RTA0033a
6 1/2”
(typ)
2 3/8”
Figure 9. Control Box.
