Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT
This procedure only applies to the Universal Eclipse with battery. The Eclipse battery configuration uses
one exterior switch and one rechargeable 14.4V NiCd battery pack mounted in the right arm assembly.
NOTE: For safety and shipping, new batteries are shipped without a charge. It will be necessary to
charge the battery before using. Refer to "Charging the Battery" below.
1. Remove the two socket head cap screws holding the bottom
cover and set aside. Allow the bottom cover to hang down on
the wires.
2. Remove the fascia.
3. Disconnect the battery connector from the switch in the
bottom cover.
4. Pull out the battery and connector. The mounting brackets
are spring clips, use care to not bend or distort the brackets.
5. Thread the connector and wires down along the inside of the
channel, behind the springs and pins.
NOTE: Orient the battery with the wires starting at the
(ref) top of the battery pack.
6. Spread the wires apart and route to each side of the lower
bracket.
7. Place the top of the battery into the top bracket.
8. Snap the bottom of the battery into the bottom bracket.
9. Connect the battery and motor connectors to the end cover with switch.
10. Reinstall the bottom cover and fascia.
Charging the Battery
NOTES ABOUT THE BATTERY:
• Always discharge the battery
completely by operating the awning
before recharging. DO NOT charge
the battery after every use.
• Always charge the battery fully. Do
not partially charge the battery.
• Do not operate the awning while the
battery is charging. If it is necessary
to operate the awning before the
battery is fully charged, first
disconnect the charger to prevent
possible damage.
• If the awning is operated while the charger is plugged in, the charger will falsely report a full battery
charge. It will be necessary to reset the charger by unplugging the power cord, wait 10 seconds then
reconnect.
• Do not leave the charger plugged into the battery without power cord plugged in. This can cause the
battery to discharge through the charger. Damage to the battery can occur over extended periods.
1. Connect the charger to the vehicle’s 12 volt auxiliary outlet (cigarette lighter).
2. Connect the charger to the battery through the battery receptacle. The receptacle is located next to the
switch on the bottom of the right arm.
3. Observe the LEDs located on the side of the charger. When the green LED stays steady on, the
battery is fully charged. Disconnect the charger.
Upper
Bracket
Lower
Bracket
Bottom Cover
E0053
Motor Connector
(ref)
Battery
Connector
Facia
#8 x 3/4
Socket Head
Cap Screw
Figure 10. Battery Replacement.
Receptacle
Green
LED
Red
LED
12V
Vehicle Auxiliary
Power Outlet
E0035
Exterior
Switch
Operation Mode Green LED Red LED
Battery fast
charging
Flashing OFF
Battery not
connected
OFF Flashing
Fast charge
finished
ON OFF
14.4 V NiCd
Battery Charger
PN 060511-001
Figure 11. Charging the Battery.
Manual Compliments of
Northwest RV Supply
Printed From
http://www.nwrvsupply.com
