Carefree Freedom WM User manual

052563-301r5 Printed in USA July, 2016
S ERVICE M ANUAL
Freedom WM
RV

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1
Canopy Replacement - Manual Crank ......................................................................................... 2
Canopy Replacement - Motorized................................................................................................ 4
Replacing the Lead Rail ................................................................................................................ 6
Installing the New Lead Rail. ..................................................................................................................6
Arm Replacement.......................................................................................................................... 7
Replacing the Lead Rail Connector........................................................................................................8
Replacing the Case Connector...............................................................................................................8
Pitch Adjustment – Freedom WM ...........................................................................................................8
Motor Replacement ....................................................................................................................... 9
Remove Old Motor..................................................................................................................................9
Install the New Motor............................................................................................................................10
Adjusting the Motor Limits ....................................................................................................................11
Out Limit Switch ................................................................................................................................11
IN Limit Switch ..................................................................................................................................11
Switch Wiring Freedom WM(motorized only) .......................................................................................12
Replacing the Crank.................................................................................................................... 13
Optional LED Lighting................................................................................................................. 14
Switch Installation.................................................................................................................................14
Replacing the LED Strip .......................................................................................................................15
Harness Replacement ..........................................................................................................................16
Standard Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 17
Fabric Care...........................................................................................................................................17
Mildew ...............................................................................................................................................17
Pooling ..............................................................................................................................................17
Leaking..............................................................................................................................................17
Motor Maintenance...............................................................................................................................17
Support Arm Care.................................................................................................................................17
Arm Noise.............................................................................................................................................18
Manual Override (motorized versions only) ..........................................................................................18
Part Number Listing .................................................................................................................... 19
Serial Number/Part Number Location ...............................................................................................19
Freedom WM Illustrated Parts List .......................................................................................................20
Freedom OtD Illustrated Parts List .......................................................................................................22
Freedom WMNL Illustrated Parts List...................................................................................................23
Optional LED Lighting...........................................................................................................................24

052563-301r5 Printed in USA July, 2016
PROPRIETARY STATEMENT
The Freedom WM Awning is a product of Carefree of Colorado, located in Broomfield, Colorado, USA. The
information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the document is accurate and
complete. However, Carefree of Colorado assumes no liability for errors or for any damages that result
from the use of this document.
The information contained in this manual pertains to the current configuration of the models listed on the
title page. Earlier model configurations may differ from the information given. Carefree of Colorado
reserves the right to cancel, change, alter or add any parts and assemblies, described in this manual,
without prior notice.
Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado
products only. Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited
without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado.
SAFETY INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert individuals to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sysmbol
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 bodily injury.
NOTICE Indicates a situation that may result in equipment-related damage.
General Safety:
WARNING Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before
working on or around the electrical system.
WARNING Always wear appropriate safety equipment (i.e. goggles).
CAUTION Always use appropriate lifting devices and/or helpers when lifting or
holding heavy objects.
NOTICE When using fasteners, do not over tighten. Soft materials such as fiberglass and
aluminum can be "stripped out" and lose the ability to grip and hold.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. California’s Proposition 65 requires this
warning to be given to customers in the state of California.
Reference Publications located @ www.carefreeofcolorado.com:'
052563-001 Freedom WM Installation Manual
052563-201 Freedom WM Owner's Manual
052573-001 Freedom Freestyle Installation Manual
052576-201 Freedom Freestyle Owner's Manual
052563-301 Service Manual
Carefree of Colorado 2145 W. 6
th
Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020
aScott Fetzer company 303-469-3324 ♦www.carefreeofcolorado.com

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Freedom Awnings are state of the art lateral arm awnings. When retracted, the housing provides
protection against the elements while the streamlined styling blends in with the coach sidewall. The full
tension canopy fabric allows the awning to be partially or fully extended for best shade coverage.
Each unit is equipped with lateral support arms. No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls, custom
graphics or equipment that may be mounted on the sidewalls.
Freedom Awning Specifications:
Fully retractable and self-storing;
Available as manual or motorized;
The sealed awning motor operates on standard 12VDC (range 10VDC to 14VDC);
Case and frame are constructed of high-strength aluminum extrusions, protected with a polyester paint finish;
Stainless steel fasteners and hardware.
SPECIFICATIONS
Widths: centimeters 220 244 257 300 350 400 450 500
inches 87 96 101 118 138 157 177 197
Extension: 200cm (80") 250cm (98")
LEADING EDGE POSITION ACTUATION AND CONTROL
Power: Lateral Arm Spring Minimum Tension Open
Position Control: Motorized: Roll Out/In Controlled by Electrical Motor
Manual: Roll Out/In Controlled by Manual Crank
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Motor Type: Tubular
Power: 12VDC Minimum: 10VDC Output: 30 Watts
Nominal Current: 2.5Amps Max Current: 14Amps (stall @ min voltage)
Power Source: Motor and controls are routed and hardwired into the vehicle’s 12V system
Torque Continuous: 6Nm/4.5 ft-lbs. Tightening: 18Nm/13.2 ft-lbs.
Speed 24 rpm
COLORS AVAILABLE
Case Satin, White or Black
Fabric:
1
Vinyl
wm001
Awning Width
Fabric Width
3.8”
[9.7cm]
5.8”
[14.8cm]
6.5”
[16.5cm]
4.25”
[10.8cm]
2.25”
[5.7cm]
Pivot
30”-38”
(optimum)
50”
(maximum)
Pivot
Support Legs
Stored Inside Lead Rail
Top of Door to
Bottom of Case
Clearance:
3” Minimum
Wall Mount
Bottom Bracket for
Support Legs
1 3/8” x 2 1/8”
Figure 1. General Dimensions.
Special Note: Dimensions are provided in centimeters. Conversion formulas are provided below;
Inches = Centimeters =Millimeters
2.54 25.4
Centimeters = Inches x 2.54 Millimeters = Inches x 25.4

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CANOPY REPLACEMENT -MANUAL CRANK
This procedure requires two people.
1. Open the awning 18"-24".
2. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and
the fabric is slack. While holding the lead rail in this position, firmly tie the
elbows of the spring arms together. Use a minimum 1/2" rope - do not use
bungee cords. When tying the rope, use a non-slip knot such as a square
knot or equivalent.
CAUTION Failure to secure the lead rail as described
will allow the spring arms to unexpectedly extend out possibly
causing personal injury and damage to the awning.
WM023
Outer
End Cap
Fabric Retaining Screw
LH End Plate
LH End Cap
Roller Tube
Retaining Screw
Hem Rolls
Against Roller Tube
Pull and Hold
Polycord While
Placing Screw
DETAIL B
View of RH (Idler) Plug
DETAIL
A
View of LH (Motor) Bearing
#10 x 2
Screw
Figure 3. Fabric Replacement - Manual Crank.
1. Remove the LH outer end cap.
2. Remove the roller tube retaining screw and washer from the center of the crank assembly.
3. Remove the fabric retaining screw from the left lead rail end plate.
4. Remove the RH lead rail end plate and the RH end cap.
5. Slide the roller tube and fabric out of the case and lead rail.
6. (Detail A) Remove the fabric retaining screws located through the end plug on each end of the roller tube.
7. Unroll the old fabric and slide off the roller tube.
8. Unfold the replacement fabric.
NOTICE While the awning fabric is fairly robust, care must be taken not to snag it while sliding the
new fabric into the roller tube or lead rail.
Tip: Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without
staining the material.
9. (Detail A & B) Slide the black polycord of the fabric into the fabric slot. Orient the fabric with the hem
on the top (the hem will then roll against the roller tube). Center the fabric in the roller tube.
Marquee012
Spring Arms
Firmly Tie
Elbows Together
Figure 2. Tying the Arms.

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10. (Detail B) After the fabric is centered, pull and hold the excess polycord to one side of the fabric slot.
Place one (1) #10 x 2 PHSD screw through the fabric slot hole and polycord. The screw must be
positioned to thread into the metal of the roller tube slot and the edge of the polycord. The screw action
will pull the polycord further into the slot hole. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN,maximum torque 16 in-lbs.
11. After the screw is installed, trim the excess polycord.
12. (Detail B) After tightening the fabric in the slot from one end of the roller tube to the other end, repeat
step 5 and 6 to secure the fabric on the opposite end of the roller tube.
13. Roll the fabric onto the roller tube. Note the direction of the wrap as shown. Allow adequate fabric to extend
past the roller tube to cover the distance to the lead rail..
14. Lift the roller tube and fabric up and slide the fabric polycord into the slot of the lead rail while sliding the
roller tube into the case.
15. At the crank, align the square shaft with the crank assembly. Attach using the roller tube retaining
screw removed previously.
16. Align the roller tube and RH end cap and attach the end cap to the case.
17. Center the fabric in the lead rail. Trim any excess polycord flush with the inside of the lead rail end plates.
18. Attach the RH end plate and the fabric retaining screws (both ends).
NOTE: The top screw secures the fabric in the lead rail. The screw should be positioned to thread into the
metal of the lead rail and the edge of the polycord.

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CANOPY REPLACEMENT -MOTORIZED
This procedure requires two people.
1. Open the awning 18"-24".
2. Disconnect power to the awning.
3. Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse and
the fabric is slack. While holding the lead rail in this position, firmly tie the
elbows of the spring arms together. Use a minimum 1/2" rope - do not use
bungee cords. When tying the rope, use a non-slip knot such as a square
knot or equivalent.
CAUTION Failure to secure the lead rail as described
will allow the spring arms to unexpectedly extend out possibly
causing personal injury and damage to the awning.
WM024a
Outer
End Cap
Fabric Retaining Screws
12-16 in-lbs.
RH End Plate
RH End Cap
Inner
End Cap
15 in-lbs.
Hem Rolls
Against Roller Tube Pull and Hold
Polycord While
Placing Screw
View of RH (Idler) Plug
#10 x 2
Screw
Figure 5. Fabric Replacement - Motorized.
1. Remove the two (2) screws holding the outer end cap. Set the cap and screws aside.
2. On the motor side, remove the fabric retaining screw. It may be necessary to rotate the roller tube to align the
screw with the access hole in the inner cap.
3. Remove the fabric retaining screw from the left lead rail end plate.
4. Remove the RH lead rail end plate and the RH end cap.
5. Slide the roller tube and fabric out of the case and lead rail.
6. Remove the fabric retaining screw located through the RH end plug.
7. Unroll the old fabric and slide off the roller tube.
8. Unfold the replacement fabric.
NOTICE While the awning fabric is fairly robust, care must be taken not to snag it while sliding the
new fabric into the roller tube or lead rail.
Tip: Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without
staining the material.
Marquee012
Spring Arms
Firmly Tie
Elbows Together
Figure 4. Tying the Arms.

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9. Slide the black polycord of the fabric into the fabric slot. Orient the fabric with the hem on the top (the
hem will then roll against the roller tube). Center the fabric in the roller tube.
10. After the fabric is centered, on the RH end plug, pull and hold the excess polycord to one side of the fabric slot.
Place one (1) #10 x 2 PHSD screw through the fabric slot hole and polycord. The screw must be positioned to
thread into the metal of the roller tube slot and the edge of the polycord. The screw action will pull the polycord
further into the slot hole. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN,maximum torque 16 in-lbs.
11. After the screw is installed, trim the excess polycord.
12. Roll the fabric onto the roller tube. Note the direction of the wrap as shown. The view is of the RH plug. Allow
adequate fabric to extend past the roller tube to cover the distance to the lead rail..
13. Slide the fabric into the lead rail and the roller tube into the case.
14. Align the roller tube with the motor drive and bearing. Press the roller tube into the case.
15. Align the RH end cap with the roller tube and case and attach using the screws and spacer removed
previously. Torque screws 15 in-lbs.
16. On the motor side, align the fabric slot of the roller tube and the access slot through the inner end cap.
17. Attach the fabric retaining screw through the motor bearing and into the roller tube.
18. Open and close the awning to confirm that the fabric rolls and unrolls squarely. Adjust the fabric
position in the lead rail as required.
19. Center the fabric in the lead rail. Trim any excess polycord flush with the inside of the lead rail end plates.
20. Attach the RH end plate and the fabric retaining screws (both ends).
NOTE: The top screw secures the fabric in the lead rail. The screw should be positioned to thread into the
metal of the lead rail and the edge of the polycord.
21. Reattach the outer end cap on the LH side. Torque screws to 15 in-lbs.
22. After installing the canopy, it may be necessary to adjust the motor limits for motorized awnings. Refer
to "Adjusting the Motor Limits" on page 11.

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REPLACING THE LEAD RAIL
This procedure requires a minimum of two people. This can be done while the awning is mounted on the vehicle.
If being done before the awning is mounted, set the awning on a clean hard surface such as the floor of the shop.
3. Open the awning completely. There should be some slack in the fabric. If necessary, adjust the motor limits
so that the motor can extend far enough to create slack in the fabric (refer to page 11).
Remove
End Plate
Remove
End Plate
Remove Vertical Support
From Rail, Mark as RH
Remove Vertical Support
From Rail, Mark as LH
Ramp Arm
Connector RampArm
Connector
Center Ramp
(centered in lead rail)
Measure Locations Measure Locations
View of Back of Lead Rail
(arms and fabric not shown for clarity) WM033
Figure 6. Replacing the Lead Rail.
4. Remove the LH and RH end plates and set aside.
5. Remove the vertical supports from the lead rail. Be sure to mark or note which is LH and which is RH.
6. Carefully measure and record the locations of the ramps and arm connectors.
7. Loosen and slide out the outer ramps.
NOTE: It will be necessary to hold and support the lead rail during the removal and assembly.
8. Loosen the arm connector screw for one arm and slide the arm and connector out of the lead rail.
Allow the arm to extend fully and support the arm with a ladder or scaffolding.
9. Repeat for the second arm.
NOTE: If the unit has a center arm, loosen the screw. The arm connector is moved as the lead rail is
slipped from the canopy.
10. Loosen and slide out the center ramp.
11. Slide the lead rail off the canopy fabric. If the unit has a center arm, slide the arm out of the lead rail
while sliding the lead rail off the fabric.
INSTALLING THE NEW LEAD RAIL.
1. Mark the new lead rail with the dimensions and locations measured previously.
NOTICE While the awning fabric is fairly robust, care must be taken not to snag it while sliding
the new fabric into the roller tube or lead rail.
Tip: Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without
staining the material.
2. Lift the lead rail up and slide onto the fabric. Center the fabric in the lead rail. If the unit has a center
arm, begin sliding the arm into the lead rail at the same time.
3. Slide the center ramp into the lead rail. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Slide one arm connector into the lead rail.
5. Slide the other arm connector into the lead rail.
6. Align the arm connectors with the measurement marks made previously and tighten the screws.
7. Slide the outer ramps onto the lead rail and align with the measurement marks. Align the center ramp in the
center of the lead rail. Tighten all screws to 25-30 in-lbs.
8. Attach the end plates. The top screws are the fabric retaining screws.
NOTE: The top screw secures the fabric in the lead rail. The screw should be positioned to thread into
the metal of the lead rail and the edge of the polycord.
9. After installing the lead rail, it may be necessary to adjust the motor limits for motorized awnings. Refer
to "Adjusting the Motor Limits" on page 11.