Carefree of Colorado
ADJUSTING THE PITCH
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The Eclipse arms have 6 pitch
adjustment settings from minimum
pitch to maximum pitch. The awning
can be extended and retracted in any
of these positions without having to
reset the pitch between uses.
CAUTION
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Maximum
Pitch
Minimum
Pitch
BE CAREFUL WHEN ADJUSTING THE PITCH AS THE AWNING MAY MOVE ABRUPTLY.
1. Extend the awning completely. It is
easier to adjust the pitch when the
awning is fully extended.
Pitch Adjustment Pins
(one on each side)
Support and Lift in this area
Lift up
when pin is
at front of hole
Pull down
when pin is at
back of hole
Wall
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Pitch Adjustment Pin Tip
(refer to tip in step 3)
Min.
Max.
2.
Hold on to the awning arm to keep
it steady while adjusting the pitch.
3. Press the pitch adjustment pins,
located on the long scissor arm.
There are two pins: one in the
outer channel (shown) and one in
the inner channel.
Tip: Applying
LIGHT pressure on
the arm will decrease the force
required to press the pitch
adjustment pins.
4. Slide the outer scissor arm to
the desired set of holes—
towards the coach for a lower
pitch and away from the coach
for a higher pitch.
R
AIN
R
ELEASE
S
ETTING
The effects of wind and rain on an awning are
unpredictable and can cause severe damage to the
awning and/or the vehicle. IF WIND OR EXTENDED PERIODS
OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED
, ROLL UP THE AWNING AND SECURE.
Maximum
Pitch
Minimum
Pitch
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If the a
wning is extended during rain, position one arm at
minimum pitch and the other arm at maximum pitch. This
provides slope to allow the water to run off.
Note: The awning can be retracted with the arms set
in the release setting. The pitch does not have to be
equalized before closing.
T
HE
A
UTO
-D
UMP
F
EATURE
When set at the MINIMUM (flat) pitch, the Eclipse awning will automatically dump
accumulated water. The feature works by having one arm automatically folding
partially closed to create a valley in the canopy. The valley allows the water to
run off one side to prevent pooling. When the rain has stopped and the water
has drained, the arm will extend back to normal.
This feature is disabled when accessories such as rafters or Add-A-Rooms are
installed.
