Carefree of Colorado ONE-Touch User manual

ONE-Touch 12-VOLT PATIO
AWNING AUTO-RETRACT &
REMOTE CONTROL UPGRADE
INSTRUCTIONS
052947-001
USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN UPGRADING AN EXISTING
ONE-TOUCH PATIO AWNING TO A ONE TOUCH WITH AUTOMATIC
RETRACTION AND REMOTE CONTROL.
REVIEW COMPONENTS BEFORE PROCEEDING
Control Module / Switch Panel
Remote Control Key Fob
Adjustable Rafter
Adjustment Stickers
Adjustment Screws
Adjustable Rafter w/ Transmitter
SECTION ONE: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINS INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CUSTOMER MUST RECEIVE THIS MANUAL AFTER INSTALLATION
FOR PROPER OPERATING PROCEDURES
Adjust both connecting ends of the
rafter to the same length.
Removethis label after adjustment.

SECTION ONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Step One: Installing New Rafter
The Upgrade to the Auto– Retract / Remote Control
for the One-Touch requires that the back rafter be
changed out. Follow the steps listed below to
ensure proper rafter change.
A. Extend awning out too a point that there is only one
wrap of fabric remaining around the roller assembly.
(the valance slot will be facing almost straight up)
B. Move to the back arm unscrew the gas shock from
the shock bracket mounted on the rafter.
(shown below)
C. Remove top bracket lag bolts that are attaching the
top bracket to the vehicle. Take care not to scratch the
vehicle with the top brackets when removing.
D. Fold top portion of rafter toward lower portion.
E. Slide rafter outward until the slot of the rafter bot-
toms out on the retaining pin. Depress spring and slide
spring under pin and remove rafter and set aside.
Top Rafter
Bracket
UNSCREW GAS SHOCK HERE
NOTE: BACK
COVER NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
SLIDE RAFTER OUTWARD UNTIL THE
SLOT OF THE RAFTER BOTTOMS OUT
ON THE RETAINING PIN. DEPRESS
SPRING AND REMOVE RAFTER
SLIDE RAFTER
OUTWARD
F. Depress the spring on the top of the new rafter and
slide it upward between the two bushings until the slot in the
end of the rafter bottoms out on the retaining pin. The
spring will then hook over pin. (Reversing the above steps)
G. Using silicon caulk and the previously removed lag
screws, re-attach the top bracket.
H. Using caution not to unthread the lower portion of the
Gas shock, thread the upper portion of the shock into
The rafter swivel bracket. Pliers may be needed to hold
the lower portion of the shock.
I. Roll awning completely out. Locate the Rafter
Adjustment measurement sticker (as shown on front page)
on the front rafter. (if your rafter is adjustable and has a
sticker.) Roll the awning half way in and adjust the back
rafter to match the front rafter measurement.
If the front rafter is not the adjustable style and has no
sticker, with the awning rolled completely out, measure the
front rafter from top pivot point to bottom pivot point and
then roll the awning half way in and adjust the back rafter to
match the measurements taken on the front rafter.
PIN
SPRING
SLOT
BUSHING
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SECTION ONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
A. Locate the Power Control Module and the Power
Control Switch that were previously installed in the
vehicle.
Power Control Module looks like this and is
probably located in an overhead
cabinet or possibly behind or under the dash.
There will be wire running from this to a 12 volt
power source , to the switch and to the
Receptacle installed on the sidewall just to the left
of the front arm assembly of the awning.
Power Control Switch looks like this and is
probably located in an overhead cabinet,
passenger side armrest, or in the dash.
B. Once the components are located, unplug the 3
and 2 pronged connectors from the Power Control
Module. Remove the screws attaching the control
module (if applicable) and set that control module
aside. You will use the Red, Hot 12-volt wire and the
Black, Ground wire from the existing 3 pronged plug.
The Blue wire will no longer be used. The 2 prong
connector will used to plug into the new control box.
C. Remove the screws attaching the switch panel to
gain access to the wiring on the back of the panel.
Disconnect the wiring from the back of the switch
panel. These wires will no longer be used. Set the
old switch panel aside. The hole that was cut for the
old switch panel will now need to be enlarged to a 2-
1/4” diameter hole. Follow the upcoming instructions
for proper wiring of the new control panel and switch
panel.
Step Three: Install the Power Control
Module and Power Control Switch
Tip: For optimum performance, always ensure
electrical connections are clean, dry, and tight. When using
solderless terminals or other methods of attaching or
connecting wires, it is recommended to use heat shrink
tubing to reduce corrosion contamination and the possibility
of corroded connections or an open circuit.
THE POWER CONTROL MODULE AND THE POWER
CONTROL SWITCH COME STANDARD, INTEGRATED
INTO ONE COMPONENT. THIS MAINLY APPLIES TO
NEW INSTALLATIONS OF COMPLETE AWNING. IT IS
INTENDED TO BE USED LIKE THIS IN CASES WHERE
THE COMPLETE UNIT CAN BE SAFELY INSTALLED IN
A SUITABLE LOCATION. THIS LOCATION SHOULD BE
WHERE IT DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH ANYTHING
BUT ALSO WHERE ACCESS CAN BE GAINED TO THE
SWITCH CONTROLS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THIS
LOCATION BE SUCH THAT THERE IS SUFFICIENT VIEW
OF THE ONE-Touch
AWNING DURING OPERATION.
IN DOING AN AUTO-RETRACT UPGRADE, SUCH AS
THIS, IN MOST CASES YOU WILL WANT TO MOUNT
THE SWITCH PANEL IN THE SAME LOCATION AS THE
ORIGINAL SWITCH PANEL. WHEN DOING SO, THE
POWER CONTROL SWITCH PANEL MAY BE REMOVED
FROM THE CONTROL MODULE AND PLACED RE-
MOTELY, IN THE LOCATION OF THE PREVIOUS
SWITCH PANEL.
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION STARTING ON THE NEXT
PAGE AS THEY RELATE TO YOUR APPLICATION.
Power Control
Module With
Power Control
Switch
Attached
Step Two: Locating Existing
Electronic Components
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Step Three: Install the Power Control
Module and Power Control Switch (cont.)
A. Review the wiring diagram on page 8. Determine a
suitable location to mount the Power Control Module which
allows convenient wiring for the ONE-Touch Awning.
Whenever possible, mount the new Power Control
Module in the same location as the one previously
removed. If not possible, then typical locations include: in
an overhead cabinet near the entry door, or in a protected
exterior compartment.
NOTE: Power control Module must not be mounted in
a area surrounded by a metal enclosure.
Warning: Do not mount the Power Control Module and
Switch near heat producing elements such as
LP appliances or engine exhaust components.
Caution: If the location of the Power Control Module is
now different than the one previously removed,
minimum wire length and maximum wire size should be
selected to assure adequate voltage to the
ONE-Touch Awning motor.
B. Once the location of the Power Control Module has
been determined, remove the screws attaching the face of
the switch plate to the Control Module Box.
MOUNTING OF THE POWER CONTROL MODULE AND
THE SWITCH PANEL IN EXISTING LOCATIONS.
Remove
Screws
E. Plug the male end of the extension cord connector
into the Control Module where the switch panel was just
removed.
F. Confirm that the hole size for the switch panel is now
2-1/4” in diameter. Plug the adapter (female) end of the
extension cord into the plug coming out of the back of
the Switch Panel.
G. Fasten the Control Module in place vertically using
the screws provided.
NOTE: The Control Module should be mounted vertically (not
laying down) in order to obtain proper antenna operation.
H. Plug the two prong connector that was
previously unplugged from the original control
module into the connector of the new control
module located in the slot on the face of the control
module.
H. Mount the switch panel using the previously
removed screws.
I. Connect the unattached end of the red wire coming
out of the Control Module to the previously identified
HOT wire that was that was disconnected in step One B
on the previous page.
J. Connect the unattached end of the black wire
coming out of the Control Module to the previously
identified GROUND wire that was disconnected in
Step One B on the previous page.
C. Unplug the wire connection going from the switch
plate to the control module components. (like a tele-
phone plug)
D. Locate the extension cord with adapter in the
hardware pack. Route the extension cord from the
location where the previous switch was mounted to the
Control Module Box. The male end of the extension
cord will plug into the Control Module while the
Adapter (female) end will plug into the back of the
Switch Panel. Conceal the cord behind corner trim
molding or inside cabinets. If surface wiring is the only
option, obtain After-market concealment raceways to
safely route cord.
SECTION ONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Step Three: Install the Power Control
Module and Power Control Switch (cont.)
15 Amp Fuse 2 Prong Connector
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Step Fourteen: Setting Transmitter Code
SETTING THE AUTO-RETRACT TRANSMITTER
A. While being positioned close to the power control
module with the power switch on the control module in the
Manual mode, fully extend the awning until the rafter is
completely locked out.
SECTION ONE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Step Four: Activating Transmitter
A. Roll awning half way out per the Operating
Instructions. Move to the rear arm. Carefully remove the
white tab located on the transmitter installed in the rear
rafter. Removing this tab will allow the transmitter battery
terminal to make contact. Take care not to damage or
pull out rubber cover when removing tab.
Tab Will Be Located Here
Nylon Elbow Stop
Elbow Switch Is
Located Under Nylon
Elbow Stop Here
B. Verify that elbow switch is completely com-
pressed between the nylon elbow stop on the upper
portion of the rafter and the lower portion of the
rafter.
C. If elbow switch is not fully compressed when
awning is in the complete rolled out position, re-adjust the
carriages as shown on page 10 of the
Regular One–Touch Owners Manual.
D. Right when the awning is fully extended and the rafters
have fully locked out, listen (up to 15 seconds) to the
control module for a long low tone then a short high tone.
E. Now, place the power switch on the control module in
the Auto position. When you do this, watch the LED red
light on the control panel. It might blink a couple of times
and then it should turn to solid red. If the light turns to a
solid red the Auto Retract system is activated.
F. If the LED light continues to blink, roll awning back in 3
revolutions and then roll completely out again and wait up
to 15 seconds. The transmitter should then be set.
G. Verify the activation by pushing up on the roller
assembly, buckling the rear rafter causing the micro
switch to trip the auto retract. The awning should start
retracting at that point.
THE INSTALLATION IS NOT COMPLETE. PLEASE
MAKE SURE THIS MANUAL IS GIVEN TO THE
CUSTOMER TO ENSURE PROPER OPERATION!
Position In
Manual
Mode
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B. To Retract: Position Power Control Switch in the
Manual Mode and operate the power switch in the
“RETRACT” position until the awning is fully retracted.
Place switch panel in the OFF position.
SECTION TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
THE ONE-Touch AWNING CAN BE USED IN EITHER A
FULL MANUAL MODE OR IN THE AUTO RETRACT
MODE. THE MANUAL MODE REQUIRES YOU TO
DEPRESS THE SWITCH ON THE SWITCH PANEL OR
USE THE REMOTE CONTROL TO EXTEND AND
RETRACT AWNING. IF SET IN THE AUTO RETRACT
MODE , THE AWNING WILL AUTOMATICALLY
RETRACT WHEN THE WIND REACHES A VELOCITY
THAT COULD DAMAGE THE AWNING IF LEFT OUT.
Warning: If the awning is partially deployed the awning will
not be resistant to wind; partial extension is recommended
in calm conditions only. Additionally, Do not extend the awn-
ing in gusty wind conditions. If the awning is to be left un-
attended or used in breezy wind conditions when in the
Manual Mode, it is highly recommended that the Wind
Braces provided to be positioned between both Rafter
assemblies and Arm assemblies.
Note: The RV must be positioned relatively level for the
Carefree ONE-Touch awning to operate properly.
Tip: For optimum performance, be sure the battery
systems are fully charged or the power converter
energized.
How the Power Control Module Works
To prevent damage to the ONE-Touch motor and circuitry,
the Power Control Module monitors the current drawn by
the motor. If the current draw exceeds the preset factory
level, the power control module shuts off the power to the
awning momentarily. This will occur if the power switch
continues to be operated after the awning is fully retracted
or extended. To reduce wear on the awning and it’s power
system do not continue to operate the power switch after
full extension or retraction.
Step One: To Use In Manual Mode
A. TO EXTEND: Place the awning in the Manual Mode by
depressing the 3 position rocker switch on the Power
Control Switch Panel that is marked “Manual“. (figure 16)
Operate the power switch in the “EXTEND” mode. Extend
the awning until the roller assembly stops turning. At this
point the fabric will be slightly slack. Jog the “RETRACT
switch slightly to tighten canopy.
Note: If the awning is only to be partially extended,
simply release the momentary rocker switch when the
awning is extended to the point desired.
Press Here To
Place In
Manual
Mode
Press Here To
Extend Or
Retract In
Manual Mode
Press Here To
Place In Auto
Retract Mode
figure 19
Step Two: To Use In Auto Retract Mode
A. TO EXTEND: Depress the 3 position rocker switch
on the Power Control Switch Panel that is marked
Manual. Operate the power switch in the “EXTEND”
mode until the awning is completely extended. Jog the
“RETRACT” switch slightly to tighten canopy.
B. Wait approximately 3 seconds and then depress
the “AUTO” switch. Within 10 seconds of depressing
the “AUTO” switch, the red LED light should be a
steady light (not flashing). If the light is steady then the
Auto Retract is activated. If the light is flashing then
depress the “MANUAL” switch and retract awning 3
revolutions.
Extend again and wait 3 seconds and depress the
“AUTO” switch again.
The Auto Retract is now activated and the awning will
retract when the wind reaches a velocity that could
damage the awning if left out.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE WIND BRACES
WITH THE AWNING IN THE AUTO RETRACT
MODE!
C. TO RETRACT: Position Power Control Switch in
the Manual Mode and operate the power switch in the
“RETRACT” position until the awning is fully retracted.
Place switch panel in the OFF position.
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SECTION TWO OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)
Step Three: Using The Remote Control
THE REMOTE CONTROL FOB CONTAINS THREE
BUTTONS. TOP BUTTON IS USED FOR “EXTEND“,
THE BOTTOM BUTTON IS USED FOR “RETRACT”
AND THE CENTER BUTTON IS AN EMERGENCY
“STOP” BUTTON.
Extend
Stop
Retract
A. TO EXTEND: Place the awning in the Manual Mode
by depressing the 3 position rocker switch on the Power
Control Switch Panel that is marked “Manual“. (figure 16)
Press the top button or “EXTEND” button on the
Remote Control. Hold down the button until the awning
reaches full extension. Jog the bottom “RETRACT” but-
ton slightly to tighten canopy.
B. TO RETRACT: Press the bottom “RETRACT”
button. Hold button down for 2 seconds until the awning
starts to retract. Once the awning starts retracting, the
remote will automatically “latch” in place. After 2
seconds, once the awning starts to retract, release the
button and the awning will continue to retract. DO NOT
CONTINUE TO HOLD DOWN ON THE RETRACT
BUTTON ONCE THE AWNING BEGINS TO RETRACT!
DOING SO WILL NOT ALLOW THE AWNING TO
RETRACT PROPERLY! If stopping the awning from
retracting is desired at any point, press the “RETRACT”
button again, or press the center “STOP” button. Once
fully retracted, place switch panel in the OFF position.
STOP BUTTON
The center STOP BUTTON can be used to stop the
awning at any time during retraction. The STOP
BUTTON will stop the awning from retracting in
either the MANUAL OR THE AUTO RETRACT MODE.
Emergency Retraction of Awning
If an alternative minimum 12 volt power source is
available:
If power from the RV is unavailable for operation, the
Carefree ONE-Touch awning can be safely retracted by
disconnecting the power plug (located on the outside
of wall of RV) and applying a positive and negative
12-volts to the two terminals located on the bottom
side of the motor housing.
Using the jumper cables provided attach a jumper lead to
each of the terminals. Connect other ends of jumper Ca-
bles to a minimum 12V source. If the awning does not
retract reverse the leads.
Caution: Be careful when retracting the awning in this
manner as the awning may move abruptly; it will be
necessary to maintain contact with each of the two
screw terminals throughout the retraction process.
If no alternative 12 volt power source is available:
If power from the RV is unavailable for operation and no
alternative 12 Volt power source is available,
The Carefree ONE-Touch awning can be safely retracted
by disconnecting the power plug (located on the outside of
wall of RV) and using a reversible electric drill fitted with
the straight 9/64” hex key provided to turn the motor or
using the L shaped hex key and turning it by hand.
The portion of the motor that can be turned is
accessible though an opening at the base of the motor
housing.
Caution: Operate the drill in reverse at a low power
setting to retract the awning. It will be necessary to
turn the motor with the drill throughout the retraction
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT TRANSMITTER
BATTERY!
THE TRANSMITTER CASE CONTAINS A SMALL
A 23 BATTERY FOR OPERATION. IF THE BATTERY
BEGINS TO GET LOW, THERE WILL A CHIRPING
SOUND (SIMILAR TO A SMOKE ALARM) THAT WILL
BEGIN TO COME FROM THE CONTROL MODULE.
WHEN THE CHIRPING SOUND APPEARS, THE
BATTERY SHOULD BE REPLACED.
TO REPLACE THE BATTERY, SIMPLY REMOVE THE
RUBBER COVER FROM THE TRANSMITTER CASE,
REMOVE AND REPLACE THE BATTERY AND CARE-
FULLY REPLACE THE RUBBER COVER SO THAT IT
HAS A PROPER SEAL.
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SECTION Three Wiring Diagram
MOTOR
COVER
RV WALL
TOP VIEW
Extend / Retract
Manual / Off/ Auto
POWER CONTROL
MODULE
N
L M
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