Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE
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MOTOR REPLACEMENT
CAUTION
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BATTERY OR POWER SOURCE BEFORE WORKING WITH ANY ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
Two methods are used for replacing the Eclipse motor. 1) Replacing the motor if the awning is extended
(fully or partially) and 2) Replacing the motor if the awning is fully closed.
REPLACING THE MOTOR - AWNING EXTENDED
1
1
Spacers
(qty: 11)
3/8-16 x 6 Bolt
Front Cover
Rear Cover
Motor - Red Wire
Cable - Red Wire
Motor Head
Motor - Black Wire
Cable - Black Wire
1
Wire color from the cable
may deviate on some models.
NOTE:
Standard Color
Red
Black
Deviation Color
Yellow
Brown
3/8-16 Lock Nut
#10 x 5/8 Screw
(qty: 2)
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Figure 6. Motor Replacement - Awning Extended.
1. For convenience, lower the awning to the maximum pitch setting.
2. On the motorized side, remove the two square drive screws attaching the end cap to the roll bar then
separate the roll bar from the end cap. It will be necessary to hold the roll bar and both arms in
position.
CAUTION
THE ARMS ARE UNDER TENSION FROM THE GAS SHOCK. WHEN THE ROLL BAR IS SEPERATED, BOTH ARMS WILL
EXTEND
. USE EXTREME CARE AND HOLD THE ARMS IN POSITION. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE
OTHER PERSON HOLDING THE IDLER ARM
.
3. Hold on to the motor arm and allow it to extend to its maximum position.
4. Hold on to the idler arm and roll bar and allow the arm to extend to its maximum position while allowing
the fabric to unroll from the roll bar.
CAUTION
FOR XL AWNINGS: THE IDLER HEAD HAS A ROLL BAR SPRING INCORPORATED TO SUPPLEMENT THE CLOSING
POWER OF THE MOTOR
. IN THE CLOSED POSITION, THE SPRING HAS NO WINDS; THE WINDS INCREASE AS THE
AWNING IS OPENED
. WHEN THE ARM IS FREED THE ARM WILL OPEN/CLOSE UNTIL THE SPRING WIND TENSION
(CLOSE) EQUALS THE GAS SHOCK TENSION (OPEN). ALLOW THE ARM TO COME TO REST AT THE EQUALIZATION
POINT
. DURING ASSEMBLY COLLAPSE AND HOLD THE MOTOR ARM TO MATCH THE XL IDLER ARM POSITION.
5. Use a ladder or other device support the roll bar.
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW THE ROLL BAR TO DROP TOWARD THE GROUND. THE TWISTING MOTION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS
DAMAGE TO THE IDLER ARM
.
6. On the right hand arm remove the front cover by removing the six (6) smaller screws from the back of
the motor head. Save cover and screws.
Manual Compliments of
Northwest RV Supply
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