Carefree FREEDOM FREESTYLE WM Service Manual

Carefree FREEDOM FREESTYLE WM Service Manual

12v motorized lateral arm box awning w/ direct response
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Read this manual before installing or servicing this product. Failure to follow the
instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or
cause the product to not operate properly.
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July, 2017

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  • Page 1 ERVICE ANUAL REEDOM REESTYLE 12V M OTORIZED ATERAL WNING W IRECT ESPONSE Read this manual before installing or servicing this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the product to not operate properly. 052573-301r8 Printed in USA July, 2017...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mildew ............................... 17  Pooling .............................. 17  Leaking .............................. 17  Motor Maintenance ..........................17  Arm Noise ............................. 18  Manual Override ........................... 18  Part Number Listing ........................19   Serial Number/Part Number Location ....................19  Freedom Freestyle WM Illustrated Parts List ..................19 ...
  • Page 3 USA. The information contained in or disclosed in this document is proprietary to Carefree of Colorado. Every effort is made to ensure that the information presented in this 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.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    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 Freestyle WM Specifications:  Fully retractable and self-storing;...
  • Page 6: Canopy Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE ANOPY EPLACEMENT This procedure requires two people. Spring Arms 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.
  • Page 7 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE 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.
  • Page 8: Replacing The Lead Rail

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE EPLACING THE 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.
  • Page 9: Arm Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE EPLACEMENT This procedure is for replacing the outside arms. For the middle arm on 4.5 and 5 meter awnings, refer to page 10. CAUTION The spring arm is under tension to open. Use extreme care and firmly hold the spring arms during assembly and disassembly to avoid any sudden or unexpected movement by the arm.
  • Page 10: Replacing The Lead Rail Connector

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE 15. Secure the pivot assembly to the case connector with the retaining clip. 16. Slide the arm onto the lead rail connector and secure using the pin and clip removed previously. 17. For the LH arm, route the cable through the wire channel. At the arm joints, arch the cable slightly to avoid binding.
  • Page 11: Replacing The Case Connector

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE EPLACING THE ONNECTOR Three configurations of the case connector have been used with the Freestyle WM awning. When replacing an earlier style connector, replace all (LH, RH and center) case connectors with the current configuration.
  • Page 12: Removing A Configuration 2 Connector

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE Removing a Configuration 2 Connector This procedure does not require removing the end caps. 1. Open the awning until the arms are fully extended. 2. Disconnect power to the awning. 3. Remove the cable from the wire channel inside the case and on top of arm. Allow the harness to hang loosely.
  • Page 13: Installing The New Case Connector

    5. Repeat for each arm. Ensure that the lead rail is parallel with the awning case. NOTE: The Freedom Freestyle WM lead rail self-adjusts to accommodate the pitch. No adjustment is required to the lead rail when the pitch is adjusted.
  • Page 14: Middle Arm Replacement

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE IDDLE EPLACEMENT CAUTION The spring arm is under tension to open. Use extreme care and firmly hold the spring arms during assembly and disassembly to avoid any sudden or unexpected movement by the arm. Serious personal injury and/or property damage could occur.
  • Page 15: Motor Replacement

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE OTOR EPLACEMENT 1. Disconnect power to the awning. Spring Arms 2. If the awning is extended: Carefully push the lead rail toward the case so that the arms collapse. While holding the lead rail in this position, firmly tie the elbows of the spring arms together.
  • Page 16: Install The New Motor

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE NSTALL THE OTOR “B” Bearing (ref) One-Way Drive DETAIL Motor Harness Wire Retaining Screw Fabric Slot DETAIL Connect Harness Wire Motor Wire Spacer Motor Wires Motor Screws Motor Wire Thru Hole Endcap In Endcap...
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Motor Limits

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE DJUSTING THE OTOR IMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning. The “ ” limit switch is “OUT” used to stop the motor when the 4mm Hex awning is fully extended.
  • Page 18: Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE ROUBLESHOOTING AND IAGNOSTICS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to resolve operational issues with the electronics installation. Common Operational Items The following are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation.
  • Page 19 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE LOSE ORRECTLY Does lead rail close parallel to the case? Go to test B Correct the pitch setting so arms are even. Refer to page 7. Does lead rail stop before reaching case? 1.
  • Page 20: Electrical

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE LECTRICAL IRING CHEMATIC +12VDC .187, 18-20awg .187, 14-16awg Blue Awning Female Spade Female Spade Terminals (x3) Terminals (x2) Brown Extend/ Red Shrinkwrap Retract Brown Blue Black Black Shrinkwrap On/Off (+12Vdc) Rear View of...
  • Page 21: Standard Maintenance

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE TANDARD AINTENANCE Maintaining a Carefree Awning is easy. Just follow these basic steps:  Always operate the awning according to the instructions.  Periodically check that the fasteners are tight. Tighten if necessary. ...
  • Page 22: Arm Noise

    Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE OISE After a period of use, the arm knuckle joints may slide together slightly making a squeaking or squealing noise; this is normal and not a reason for concern. To reduce the sound, apply a few drops of multi- ®...
  • Page 23: Part Number Listing

    Carefree of Colorado Service Manual REEDOM REESTYLE UMBER ISTING ERIAL UMBER UMBER OCATION Serial# / Part# Located on the Inside of the Left End of Case FF009 WM I REEDOM REESTYLE LLUSTRATED ARTS 16 17 RE TR AC T OF F...
  • Page 24 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado REEDOM REESTYLE Item Part Number Description Notes R001618XXX Endcap, LH, Outer R001861XXX Endcap, LH, Inner R001862 Motor Assy, LH 610900-xxx.xx Roller Tube R001623 Roller Tube Endplug, RH R001620XXX Endcap, RH R040792-005 Plug, White R040792-006 Plug, Black...

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