Carefree Awning Stabilizer Pole Kit HD User manual

070020-002r3 1 November, 2018
C AREFREE
AWNING STABILIZER POLE KIT -HD
ASUPPORT AND TIE DOWN KIT FOR VERTICAL ARM AND BOX AWNINGS DURING
PROLONGED USE.
RV Accessories
NOTICE After opening the awning set the awning power switch to off to prevent the awning from
retracting when the supports are installed. Retracting the awning with the supports and tie-downs attached
can damage the awning.
NOTICE If it is necessary to adjust the awning pitch after staking, loosen the tension straps and lower the height
of the vertical support before adjusting the pitch. Failure to do so can cause damage to the awning.
CAREFREE’S LATITUDE AND VERTICAL ARM AWNINGS
1. Open the awning and set the desired pitch according to the product documentation.
2. Press the cradle over the pin on the
pole. No tools required. It is not
necessary to remove the cradle for
storage.
3. Place the support pole cradle under
the roller tube between the canopy
and endcap.
4. Loosen the locking knob on the
vertical support. Adjust the height of
the support then tighten the knob.
NOTICE Do not use the
supports to adjust the awning’s
pitch. Use the awning’s pitch
adjustments prior to installing the
supports.
The poles may be adjusted from 56" to
108".
5. Place a stake through the D-ring of
the tension strap. Then drive the
stake into the ground approximately
5'-6' in front of the awning.
6. Loop the strap over the roller tube.
Attach the D-ring to the hook on the
cradle.
7. Tighten the strap by pulling the open
end of the strap through the tension
adjustment rings.
8. Repeat for the other side.
NOTICE Always remove the supports before retracting the awning. Retracting the awning with the
supports and tie-downs attached can damage the awning.
Cradle
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Stake through
D-ring
Tension Strap
(2 total)
Vertical Support
(2 total)
Loosen
5'-6'
Vehicle
Place D-Ring in
Hook on Cradle
Place Cradle under
Roller Tube Between
Canopy and Endcap
Tighten
Stake through
Foot
Tension Adjust
Rings
Locking Knob

CAREFREE OF COLORADO AWNING STABILZER POLE KIT
2
BOX AWNINGS
Always observe the notices on the 1st page.
1. Press the lead rail grip over the pin on the pole.
No tools required. It is not necessary to remove the grip for storage
2. Open the awning and set the desired pitch according to the product documentation.
3. Loosen the lead rail grip knob.
4. Squeeze the finger tabs to open the
grip jaws.
5. Place jaws over back edge of lead rail
and release the tabs.
6. Rotate the pole until it is vertical to
the ground and tighten the knob.
7. Loosen the locking knob on the
vertical support. Adjust the height of
the support then tighten the knob.
NOTICE Do not use the
supports to adjust the awning’s
pitch. Use the awning’s pitch
adjustments prior to installing the
supports.
The poles may be adjusted from 56" to
108".
9. Place a stake through the D-ring of
the tension strap. Then drive the
stake into the ground approximately
5'-6' in front of the awning.
8. Place the D-ring on the other end of
the strap in the hook of the grip.
9. Tighten the strap by pulling the open
end of the strap through the tension
adjustment rings.
NOTICE Always remove the supports before retracting the awning. Retracting the awning with the
supports and tie-downs attached can damage the awning.
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Tension Adjust
Rings
Stake through
D-ring
Tension Strap
(2 total)
Vertical Support
(2 total)
Loosen
5'-6'
Tighten
Stake through
Foot
Squeeze Finger Tabs
to Open Grip Jaws
Place Jaws Over
Edge of Lead Rail
Release the Tabs
Place D-Ring
in Hook of Grip
Locking Knob
Lead Rail
Grip
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