Owner`s manual

Carefree of Colorado
C LOSING THE A WNING
CAUTION
ONCE THE AWNING ROLLER LOCK IS PLACED IN THE ROLL IN OR CLOSE POSITION THE
AWNING IS UNDER FULL SPRING TENSION
. IF NOT FIRMLY HELD, THE AWNING WILL
ABRUPTLY ROLL UP TO THE STORED POSITION POSSIBLY CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR
DAMAGE TO BOTH THE AWNING AND THE
RV.
1. Disconnect, remove and/or store any optional equipment that is used (i.e. rafters,
hangers etc.) Follow the storage directions furnished with the particular option(s).
2. If the awning has been placed in the carport configuration:
 Remove the stakes holding the carport foot.
 Set the brake lever to the close position.
 Swivel the arm back and lock the carport feet into the bottom mounting
bracket.
 Set the brake lever to the open position.
 Repeat for the second arm.
3. Return the arm length to the storage length:
 Open the arm lever and slide the upper arm channel down to the stop
bolt.
 Close the arm lever. It may be necessary to move the arm up and down
slightly for the lock pin to snap into the position hole.
 Repeat for the second arm.
4. Loosen the black lock knob for the brace.
5. Disengage the spring latch for the brace (located on the top of the roll bar
end plug) and slide the brace down the arm. It may be necessary to press
out on the roll bar to ease the tension. Repeat for the second arm.
6. Firmly grasp the pull strap and set the brake lever to “CLOSE”. For all
models: The brake lever is accessible by hand when the awning is extended.
Tip: The pull strap can slide along the roll bar. Move the strap toward to the
right end of the roll bar to easily hold the strap and operate the brake lever.
 For Simplicity: Push the
BRAKE LEVER up to the CLOSE position. This is
located on the right end of the roll bar.
 For Spirit and Fiesta: Press the BRAKE LEVER down until it stops. This is
located on the right end of the roll bar, the remote lock is attached to the lever.
7. Allow the awning to roll up slowly until it is completely closed.
8. Secure the arms:
 For Simplicity: Thread the strap through the ring and attach the velcro
securely. Repeat for the second arm.
 For Spirit and Fiesta: Press the ARM TRAVEL LOCK down until the latch
tab clicks. Repeat for the second arm.
9. Tighten the black lock knob on the braces.
The awning is now ready for travel and storage.
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