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1. AWAY FROM THE AWNING CANOPY FABRIC IS NOT FIREPROOF AND CAN BURN IF LEFT INCONTACT WITH ANY FLAME OR HEAT SOURCE A CAUTION It is recommended that if leaving the RV unattended for a length of time retract the awning to avoid unexpected climate conditions ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL R PATIO AWNING OPERATION STANDARD SWITCH OPERATION Press to Retract To Operate the Awning e Press and hold the Patio Switch until the awning is in the desired position then release the switch Press to Extend TravelR0O41 DIRECT RESPONSE OPERATION The optional Travel r Direct Response system detects awning motion caused by windy conditions The sensor is located in the motor head The system operates by gauging the motion of the awning s front edge roller tube When the motion exceeds the factory preset threshold value the system automatically retracts the awning Gust detection is incorporated into the software When the motion value suddenly and sharply increases above a safe maximum value the awning closes immediately en 4 Press amp Release ON OFF to Retract OFF EXTEND Awning Contral Press amp Hold to Extend cproos To Operate the Awning e Press the power switch to ON When power is on the Direct Response system is active and the manual controls are active When power is OFF all functions are disabled e O OPEN the awning Press and hold the extend switch until the awning is open e TO CLOSE the a
2. and debris can cause the arms not to move easily Periodically wash out the channels with running water i e a hose If the arms still do not move easily lightly spray the joints and pivot points with a dry silicone lubricant after the arms have been cleaned and dried thoroughly CAREFREE MAJOR PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY Carefree of Colorado hereafter referred to as Carefree warrants to the first retail Purchaser that the Carefree Product is free of defects in material and workmanship within the terms and conditions as set forth in the warranty statement available online at www carefreeofcolorado com Carefree s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement at Carefree s option of any defective component with new or factory refurbished components OWNER MUST RETAIN THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE AND OR HAVE THE PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION ON FILE AT CAREFREE FOR WARRANTY CLAIMS THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE For Warranty Duration Warranty Coverage and Exclusions Warranty Terms of Coverage and Warranty Claim Procedures Refer to publication 052580 111 Carefree Major Product Limited Warranty available online at www carefreeofcolorado com Register your Carefree products on line at www carefreeofcolorado com Publications available on line www carefreeofcolorado com 052540 221 Travel r Owner s Manual 052540 002 Travel r Fixed Pitch Installation Manual 052540 021 Travel r Adju
3. than 100 F Air dry only Never apply heat to the fabric Always allow the fabric to dry thoroughly before rolling up the awning MILDEW Mildew is a fungus growth that looks like dirt Vinyl coated polyester fabrics are mildew resistant because of a chemical biocide in the vinyl coating Under ordinary conditions mildew will not appear However in areas where high temperature and humidity are common mildew can be a problem and require the material to be washed more frequently POOLING When water collects on the top of the fabric this is known as pooling This can occur during inclement weather or if a running air conditioner discharges over the awning The water is dumped when the awning is retracted It is recommended that if water accumulates on the top retract the awning in steps 8 12 to dump the water This will help prevent the fabric from stretching or distorting The effects of wind and rain on an awning are unpredictable Severe damage to the awning and the vehicle may result IF WIND OR EXTENDED PERIODS OF RAIN ARE EXPECTED ROLL UP THE AWNING AND SECURE FOR TRAVEL LEAKING On vinyl canopies side hems and poly cords are stitched in with a sewing machine On occasion this stitching may allow water to seep or leak through This is normal and not a defect covered by warranty Treat the seams with a quality seam sealer ARM CARE The best method of keeping the arms and braces operating smoothly is to clean them Dirt
4. 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 and when the adjustable pitch awning is set in a rain release setting EMERGENCY OPERATION If the original power source fails or is unavailable the Travel r has emergency override terminals 12V The terminals can be used with a 10V 18V power source such as a cordless drill battery or car battery AAWARNING Do not connect the Travel r terminals to a 110V power source Doing so will permanently damage the awning A CAUTION Do not use the emergency terminals without following the directions below The electronic circuit creates a dynamic brake for the motor by shorting and grounding the motor leads Steps 1 amp 2 remove the brake to allow the emergency override to work Front Cover DETAIL A Disconnect E gt 7 Disconnect heed hes ao Wires to Motor Emergency ee ORRY Terminals MA DETAIL B DETAIL C traveiroa4 1 Detail A Remove the front cover from the motor head There are six 6 small screws in the rear of the motor head 2 Detail B Disconnect the input cable wires from the terminals DO NOT disconnect the wires to the motor 3 Leave the wires disconnected and reattach the fro
5. e Uniguard when not used over an extended period Open and close the awning in short bursts 2 or 3 times the awning will then open normally lf the awning does not operate contact your Carefree Service Center Visit our web site at www carefreeofcolorado com for a listing of dealers and service centers ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL R PATIO AWNING AWNING CARE Maintaining a Carefree Awning is easy Just follow these basic steps e Always operate the awning according to the instructions e Periodically check that the fasteners are tight Tighten if necessary e Keep the awning fabric and arms clean FABRIC CARE A CAUTION DOnotuse oil based cleaners or any caustic granulated or abrasive type cleaners on your Carefree product 1 One of the best ways to keep the fabric looking good and to delay the need for deep or vigorous cleanings is to hose fabrics off on a monthly basis with clear water This practice helps prevent dirt from becoming deeply imbedded in the fabric In most environments a thorough cleaning will be needed every two to three years 2 When it s time for a thorough cleaning the fabric can be cleaned while still on the awning frame e For Vinyl Fabric Use a soft brush and warm water with soap e For Acrylic Fabric Use a stiff brush and warm water with soap 3 When cleaning the fabric it is important to observe the following Always use a natural soap never detergent Water should be cold to lukewarm never more
6. ly OWNER S MANUAL Laretre TRAVEL R 12V MOTORIZED AWNING This manual provides operational instructions for TRAVEL R FIXED FLAT PITCH AWNING TRAVEL R FIXED STEEP PITCH AWNING AND TRAVEL R ADJUSTABLE PITCH AWNING Special Note This manual provides a basic description of the product and the standard operating controls provided by Carefree of Colorado Some Original Equipment Manufacturers OEM s may alter or change the placement style and or functional configuration of the switches If your controls do not match the style or description included contact the coach manufacturer for an accurate description OEM furnished components are not covered by the Carefree warranty Carefree of Colorado INTRODUCTION From it s beginning in the early 70 s Carefree of Colorado has emerged as the premier manufacturer of quality awnings and accessories for Recreational Vehicles RVs Our full line of products can provide the accessories that match your life style no matter what type of RV you own Check with your dealer to discover the products that can make your life more Carefree The Travel r series of awnings provides motorized awning comfort with Carefree s standards for looks strength and dependability It is the successful blend of style quality and economy Features include e The unique scissor style arms do not require vertical ground supports e The adjustable pitch arms provide easy to use 6 position pitch adjustme
7. me Lift up Pull down when pinis when pin is at at front of hole back of hole St Min Z LS S Support and Lift in this area TravelR035 RAIN RELEASE SETTING ADJUSTABLE PITCH AWNING ONLY 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 If the awning is extended during rain position one arm at a shallow pitch and the other arm at a steeper pitch This provides a slope to allow the water to run off to one side Note The awning can be retracted with the arms set in the rain release setting The pitch does not have to be equalized before closing See Warning below AWARNING Do NOT SET THE ARMS AT MORE THAN THREE 3 POSITIONS DIFFERENT BETWEEN THE SHALLOW AND STEEP PITCH DAMAGE TO THE ARMS AND CANOPY CAN OCCUR IF THE AWNING IS RETRACTED WHEN THE ARMS ARE SET AT MORE THAN 3 POSITIONS DIFFERENCE Shallow Pitch Steeper Pitch TravelR034 Rain Release Minimum Setting Pitch Maximum Difference 3 Positions TravelR039 ADJUSTABLE TRAVEL R PATIO AWNING THE AUTO DUMP FEATURE The flat pitch Travel r and the adjustable pitch Travel r when the awning is set at the minimum flat pitch will automatically dump accumulated water The feature works by having one arm automatically folding partially closed
8. nt e The awning rollbar and arms are made from light weight no rust aluminum e The 100 billow proof worm gear drive motor eliminates the need for travel locks e Can be installed using a single switch control or with the Direct Response electronic system e Highest head clearance of any vertical arm awning TABLE OF CONTENTS SEER OGIUIC IOI csc sic sc eters ces E OPEO Renee err ee ee cree rete ae nen eee nen a ee ee ee ee ee eee Standard SwitCh OP ration vcicccccwiccscesncccosesescencedtelsadsaweensacbaesesessts acudeevenenseceee Direct RESPONSE Operation cceeeccccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeseaeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeesssaaaeess Adjusting the Pitch Adjustable Pitch Awning Onlly ccccccssseeeeeeseeeeeees Rain Release Setting Adjustable Pitch Awning Onlly cccccccsssseeeeeeeeeeseeeeees The Auto DUMp Feature ccccccccccsseeeceeseeeceeseecseuseeceegeeeseaseeeseeseessaseesseaes EMENOeCnICY OD CN ALO esse E Common Operational QUESTIONS cccccccceeeeeecseeeeeeeseeeeceeceeeeeeeeeseeeaeeeeeeeess AWNING G aO germ nee eee ee mn Rec en re Sen ere Ra eee eee ee eee FO C aE e E E A A AWARNINGS A AWNINGS ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SHADE AND PROTECTION FROM THE SUN 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 A KEEP ALL SOURCES OF HEAT AND FLAME
9. nt cover 4 Detail C Attach the provided jumper leads to the terminals located on the rear of the motorized head 5 Connect the other ends of the jumper leads to a 12V source If the awning does not begin to move reverse the leads 6 Maintain contact throughout the retraction process Carefree of Colorado A CAUTION Be careful when retracting the awning as the awning may move abruptly COMMON OPERATIONAL QUESTIONS The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation 1 The awning motor is equipped with a thermal protection circuit to protect the motor from overheating Operating the awning repeatedly over a short time period may cause the circuit to sense a overheat condition and shut off the motor If this occurs wait approximately 15 minutes to allow the motor to cool then operate the awning in normal fashion The awning seems to extend and retract slowly Normal operation time is 28 35 seconds to extend or retract If the power supply is on the low side of the acceptable voltage range 10VDC 14VDC the awning will move slower The awning may appear to move jerkily When the fabric is rolled out the Alumaguard or Uniguard may bounce creating a wave like motion in the canopy fabric This will create the appearance of moving jerkily With Uniguard the awning sticks or hangs up When Uniguard is installed with a vinyl canopy the vinyl will have a tendency to cling to th
10. stable Pitch Installation Manual 052540 301 Travel r Service Manual IMPORTANT NOTICE It is strongly recommended that adjustments and repairs not described in this book be performed by trained technicians at your Authorized Carefree Dealer Work performed by non authorized persons or businesses may void warranty Colorado www carefreeofcolorado com Carefree of Colorado 2145 W 6 Avenue Broomfield CO 80020 a Scott Fetzer company 052540 22113 March 2010
11. wning Press and release the retract switch The awning will close completely To interrupt the awning retraction press and release the retract switch again The awning will stop e When the awning is in the retracted rolled up position shut off the power switch to avoid accidentally extending the awning Don t have Direct Response Contact your Carefree dealer about having an upgrade kit installed Carefree of Colorado ADJUSTING THE PITCH ADJUSTABLE PITCH AWNING ONLY The Travel R 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 See the Warning about rain release settings at the bottom of the page Maximum LEA Pitch ZF Minimum lt I Pitch TravelR033 A CAUTION Use care when adjusting the pitch as the awning may move abruptly Pitch Adjustment Pin Tip 1 Extend the awning completely It is easier to adjust the pitch when the awning is fully extended Hold on to the awning arm to keep it steady while adjusting the pitch Press in the pitch adjustment pin located on the long scissor arm Tip Applying LIGHT pressure on the arm will decrease the force required to press the pitch adjustment pins Slide the scissor arm to the desired set hole towards the coach for a lower pitch and away from the coach for a higher pitch O

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