Slideout Cover Install Manual - E
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1. Fully close the room if open Detail A Press the plunger forward into the cap until it stops Turn the adjustment bolt until there is a 1 4 gap between the coach wall and the head of the screw NOTE Two adjustment bolts are included The shorter bolt will accommodate most installations the longer bolt is for installations with a longer distance between plunger and wall The graphic below shows the application ranges for each i Striker em Min 1 3 16 Max 2 3 16 Plate 4 Min 7 16 Max 1 3 16 Rear Face of Plunger 10 1 Screw Maximum Minimum fe Wall Wall ee 2 27 cs026 On the coach wall mark the spot that is in line with the Using the flats on the adjustment bolt adjust as required so that the bolt head contacts the striker plate when the plunger is pushed forward into the cap center of the adjustment bolt A Open the room a few inches Plunger p Detail At the mark made previously mount the LH striker plate using two 2 10 x 1 screws A Close the room 5 16 10 x 1 2 Screw minimum 2 plcs Pin Tab Assy E DETAIL C cs006 Figure 8 Anti Billow Lock Detail C Set the pin tab on the roller Align the pin tab assembly as shown If necessary adjust the position so that the screw hol2. Work performed by non authorized persons or businesses may void warranty Carefree of Colorado 2145 W 6 Avenue Broomfield CO 80020 a Scott Fetzer company B 052559 001r4
3. Ifthe distance is outside the range shown adjust the vertical position of the bracket to match the acceptable range The bracket can be mounted below or on the flange as long as the screws enter the structure of the room and the position does not exceed the maximum height to top of flange as shown 5 Using a quality silicone sealant coat the mounting surface of the bracket with particular attention around the mounting holes cs004 6 Attach the brackets using the supplied 12 x 1 1 4 self drilling screws Figure 3 Alternate Mounting 052559 001r4 3 SLIDEOUT COVER INSTALLATION MANUAL CAREFREE OF COLORADO INSTALLING AN AWNING RAIL 1 Measure up from the bracket as shown in Figure 2 This is the centerline of the awning rail slot 2 Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape 3 Align the centerline of the awning rail and attach using 10 x 3 4 screws Position the slot pointing down To aid sliding the canopy into position 4 Detail C Using a screwdriver slightly spread open one end of the awning rail Spread open the end of the awning rail 5 Clean and deburr the end of the rail 6 Spray inside the rail track with silicone lubricant 05005 Figure 4 Awning Rail MOUNTING THE AWNING Setting the Anti Lock Assembly The antilock plunger is mounted in the LH end cap as a standard installation If the plunger interferes with equipment on the coach wall i e lights vents etc the plunger
4. Standard Base Weight 42 Box Length 13 5 Ibs for every 12 increase add 1 Ib Weight calculation is approximate Actual weight may vary based on specific installation details 052559 001r4 1 SLIDEOUT COVER COMPONENT CHECKLIST INSTALLATION MANUAL CAREFREE OF COLORADO MI ITEM DESCRIPTION NOTE 1 Awning Rail 1 3 2 Roller Tube Assy w Fabric 1 3 End Cap Assy LH 1 4 Cap Assy RH 1 O 5 Mounting Bracket Tall 2 2 6 Mounting Bracket Short 2 2 7 Striker Plate 1 8 Pin Tab Lock 1 9 Screw Self Drilling HWH Bracket Mount 12x11 4 10 10 Screw Pan Head Sq Drive Striker Attach 10 x 1 2 11 Screw Pan Head Sq Drive Roller Tube Attach 10 32 x 1 2 2 12 Screw Oval Head Self Drilling Pin Tab Attach 10x 1 2 2 O 13 Screw Pan Head Sq Drive Extension Attach 10 1 2 4 14 Screw HWH Fabric Attach 6 x 3 8 2 Notes 1 Awning configuration is specified at time of order including awning length fabric color etc Check awning assembly against original purchase order 2 Bracket style item 6 or 7 is specified at time of order 3 Awning rail must be specified at time of order A screw packet is included with awning rail 052559 001r4 CAREFREE OF COLORADO INSTALLATION MANUAL SLIDEOUT COVER INSTALLATION Du
5. can be moved to the RH end cap 1 Lay the two end caps down with the inside of the caps Bushing Assy facing up gt Plunger 2 In the LH end cap remove the screw and washer that 42 attaches the plunger Remove the plunger and bushing GB DI assy from the end cap 002 sa 3 Install the bushings and plunger in the RH end cap and oS Screw amp Washer secure using the screw and washer removed previously Note that the plunger is flipped screw is above the pos scale as shown Figure 5 Switching the Plunger 4 The adjustment of the plunger and placement of the striker plate is done after completing the installation Refer to page 6 4 052559 001r4 CAREFREE OF COLORADO INSTALLATION MANUAL SLIDEOUT COVER Mounting the Roller Tube Assembly Right End Cap ro x 3 8 Screw 2 plcs F 4e x 1 2 Screw 1 for each endcap Lore x 1 2 Screw 2 per bracket DETAIL B DETAILC LOCK Fin Figure 6 Mounting the Roller Tube Detail A Slide the end cap extension onto the mounting bracket Do not attach at this time N Repeat for the other side NCAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE SPRING LOCKING PIN UNTIL INSTRUCTED AFTER ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETE 3 Unroll some of the fabric from the roller tube 4 Slide the polyrod and fabric into the awning rail Center the fabric over the room 5 Roll up the slack material onto the roll bar NCAUTION Failure to roll up the slack befo
6. e fabric from stretching or distorting IMPORTANT NOTE f the room must be closed during wet weather rain close the room in increments approximately 8 12 This is to allow water to run off while the room is closing and prevent sudden pooling 052559 001r2 A CAREFREE OF COLORADO OWNER INFORMATION SLIDEOUT COVER 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 atwww carefreeofcolorado com IMPORTANT NOTICE It is strongly recommended that adjustments and repairs be performed by trained technicians at your Authorized Carefree Dealer
7. ed www carefreeofcolorado com 052559 001 Installation Manual 052559 301 Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 2145 W 6 Avenue Broomfield CO 80020 a Scott Fetzer company 303 469 3324 www carefreeofcolorado com CAREFREE OF COLORADO INSTALLATION MANUAL SLIDEOUT COVER PRODUCT OVERVIEW GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS e Light weight SOK with style and performance e Simple Installation e Two mounting bracket sizes available to accommodate a range of room flange sizes e Carefree s innovative automatic anti billow lock securely holds the fabric during travel The lock automatically engages when the room is closed and automatically releases when the room is opened 4 3 8 Width Box Length 10 1 approx gt Fabric Box Length 4 5 approx gt Ta a ej D 7 1 1 1 o 1 1 Striker Plate 7349 Shown with tall bracket dimensions are approximate Actual dimensions may vary based on installation and room configuration cs007 Figure 1 General Dimensions AVAILABLE LENGTHS measured box length 42 196 AVAILABLE EXTENSION Up to 42 FABRIC TENSION One spring mounted in RH end of roller tube COLOR Hardware White Black Fabric Vinyl refer to sales literature for available colors WEIGHT
8. es DO NOT line up on any slots of the roller tube When adjusting the position rotate the tab away from the plunger Attach the pin tab using two 2 10 x 1 2 oval head screws To test the plunger 11 1 Pull up on the fabric between the roller tube and awning rail Note Do not move the fabric by twisting the roller tube 11 2 The plunger should move back against the striker plate and stop the roller tube from turning 052559 001r4 CAREFREE OF COLORADO INSTALLATION MANUAL SLIDEOUT COVER NOTES 052559 001r4 7 IW P OWNER INFORMATION eie SupEour COVER Automatically opens and closes with the room Shades the top of the room to help cool cu the interior The positive slope protects the room from 2 water dirt and debris when the room is i extended gt Automatic anti billow lock when the room is closed No manual adjustments or setting are required MAINTENANCE Maintaining the Carefree Slideout Cover is easy Just follow these basic steps e Periodically check that the fasteners are tight Tighten if necessary e Keep the awning fabric clean FABRIC CARE NCAUTION Do NOT USE 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 will help prevent dirt from becoming deeply
9. imbedded in the fabric In most environments a thorough cleaning is only required every two to three years 2 When it s time for a thorough cleaning the fabric can be cleaned while still on the coach 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 e Water should be cold to lukewarm never more than 100 F e Air dry only Never apply heat to the fabric e 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 required the material to be cleaned more frequently Thoroughly rinse the fabric with clean water and allow to air dry completely before rolling up the fabric 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 room in steps 8 12 to dump the water This will help prevent th
10. li INSTALLATION MANUAL aie _ SupEour COVER TABLE OF CONTENTS Product OVOEVIGW ikanta ui ski talk cR OK oan Ra RR E BIN UB nennen nna 1 General Description and SpecificatioNS nennen enne nnne 1 Component e aai a 2 Installation e ia 3 POV UGA the EAC A 3 Installing an Awning Rs Om 4 Mo nting the AWNING RR RAR AI 4 Setting the Anti Lock Assemblati 4 Mounting the Roller Tube Assembly i ii 5 Setting Up the Anti Billow Lock aaa 6 Owner infor A Oral A Maitena CS ea A Fabric Care ii E E E aaa A Carefree Major Product Limited Warranty B INSTALLER S NOTE WHEN COMPLETED WITH THE INSTALLATION CUT OFF THE LAST SHEET OF THIS MANUAL AND PLACE WITH THE COACH OWNER INFORMATION 052559 001r4 Printed in USA February 2012 PROPRIETARY STATEMENT The SLIDEOUT COVER is a product of Carefree of Colorado located in Broomfield Colorado USA The information contained in or disclosed in this document is considered proprietary to Carefree of Colorado Every effort has been made to ensure that the information presented in the 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 The information contained in this manual pertains to the current configuration of the m
11. odels listed on the title page Earlier model configurations may differ from the information given Carefree of Colorado reserves the right to cancel change alter or add any parts and assemblies described in this manual without prior notice Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado products only Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado SAFETY INFORMATION AWARNING A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE NCAUTION A CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLV HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAV CAUSE MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURV AND OR PROPERTV DAMAGE IT MAV ALSO BE USED TO ALERT AGAINST UNSAFE PRACTICES NOTE A note indicates further information about a product part or step Tip A tip provides helpful suggestions Safety Notes e Always disconnect battery or power source before working on or around the electrical system e Always wear appropriate safety equipment i e goggles e Always use appropriate lifting devices and or helpers when lifting or holding heavy objects e When using fasteners use care to not over tighten Soft materials such as fiberglass and aluminum can be stripped out and lose the ability to grip and hold Reference Publications locat
12. re installing the roller tube will reduce the spring tension Reduced spring tension may cause the fabric to sag and not roll up correctly when the room is closed 6 Details B and C On the RH side spring side slide the end cap onto the roller tube spindle Align the flats of the spindle with the flats in the end cap The roller tube should be oriented with the spring lock pin facing out 7 Secure the end cap to the roller tube using one 1 10 32 x 1 2 pan head cap screw Torque screw to 25 35 in Ibs Repeat steps 7 and 8 for the LH end cap Center the roller tube and fabric over the room 10 From the bottom secure the end cap extensions to the mounting bracket using two 2 each 10 x 1 2 screws NCAUTION ona Awning Rail THE ROLLER TUBE HAS A PRE WOUND SPRING WHEN THE SPRING LOCK PIN IS REMOVED THE ROLLER TUBE SPRING WILL QUICKLY ROLL UP ANY SLACK MATERIAL USE CARE THAT HANDS AND FINGERS ARE OUT OF THE WAY T 6 x 3 8 11 Detail C Remove the spring locking pin from the end of the roller tube Screw assembly This is located on the right end of the roller tube 12 Open and close the room to ensure that the fabric is rolling up straight SOK3034a on the rollbar Figure 7 Securing the Fabric 13 Secure the fabric to the awning rail using two 6 x 3 8 screws through the rail and fabric 052559 001r4 5 SLIDEOUT COVER INSTALLATION MANUAL CAREFREE OF COLORADO SETTING UP THE ANTI BILLOW LOCK la 2 10 11
13. ring installation the room should be closed until instructed otherwise MOUNTING THE BRACKETS Two brackets are available for mounting the SLIDEOUT COVER The tall bracket is used for large flanges the short bracket is used for smaller flanges NOTE The mounting surface must have sufficient framing or backing to support the brackets and allow the use of the screws Aluminum or fiberglass skins are not adequate to support the installation h O O 1 B Awning Rail EN Place Bracket Against 7 88 max clearance from mounting surface Top and Side Flange Edges Y Y 6 7 5 25 max Lu 3112 x 1 1 4 Self Drilling Screw 5 per bracket Tall Bracket i Awning Rail vale Jl Place Bracket Against Top and Side Flange Edges y 88 max clearance from mounting surface 9 6 o o o 3 5 max 12 x 1 1 4 Self Drilling Screw 5 per bracket Short Bracket Figure 2 Mounting the Brackets If installing a new awning rail 1 Align the mounting brackets with the inner edges of the top and side room flanges Go to step 5 If using an existing awning rail 2 Measure the distance from the inner flange edge to the center of the awning rail 3 If the distance is within the range shown align the mounting brackets with the inner edges of the top and side room flanges Go to step 5 4
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