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1. Ignition Switched 12VDC m RF Reciever Ignition p Lockout B Optional BE poc Splitter w Mode Switch pe PE BLACK HI 4 MES ple BLUE COM E RED LOW 7 SIGs _ 7 a Lho GROUND GRN POWERON X BLK Ll DIR RES ON OR 12VDC RED witc 1415160 GRAY EXT 4 RE 12VDC 12 YELLOW COM 4 43 BRN GROUND Ls RET 7 16 T E 7 bo a LJ jp Lid Ie 1 Switch z r t atio Switc Ground ODIO i 1 1 EXT Et _ 7 IT Additional I dd Patio Switch Exterior 1 Vehicle i Switch 26 052547 301r9 DRO005a Carefree of Colorado Service Manual Rear View of Connectors Shown From Exterior Switch From Motor From Sensor Detail A Optional Wall Mount 9 Pin Connector
2. 45 is E Ignition 12 Switched 19 12VDC 9 8 7 STAR A E 4 12VDC 3 Ground N To C8 Power ON OFF Lock Out Sensor To C9 DR Sensor OEM switch Motor Windspeed Switch Patio Switch 12VDC OEM switch OEM switch Connector C1 Pin Out Carefree Harness 12VDC T Ground From To Description C1 pin 1 C2 pin 2 12VDC Power C1 pin 2 C2 pin 1 12VDC Ground C1 pin 3 C4 pin 1 Patio Switch Input for Retract C1 pin 4 C4 pin 2 Patio Switch Common DC Ground C1 pin 5 C4 pin 3 Patio Switch Input for Extend C1 pin 6 C5 pin 1 Wind Speed Low C1 pin 7 C5 pin 2 Wind Speed Common DC Ground C1 pin 8 C5 pin 3 Wind Speed High C1 pin 9 C15 pin 4 Motion Sensor Data Signal C1 pin 10 C15 pin 3 Motion Sensor 12VDC power Het to Detail B C1 pin 11 C15 pin 2 Motion Sensor Common DC Ground C1 pin 12 C6 pin 1 Ignition Lockout Signal Input 1 C1 pin 13 C6 pin 2 Ignition Lockout Signal Input 2 C1 pin 14 C3 pin 2 Motor A Input C1 pin 15 C3 pin 1 Motor B Input bs pes 8 710 ise 1 125 120 Io 1O 2 a eee gs 75726 cues Su pl az Phone Cable Adaptor DETAIL A 30 prece
3. E Phone Cable RF Receiver 1 2 3 4 BLACK Hl 4 5DE 6 BLUE COM RED LOW 9 G 3 LL GROUND GRN 7 Mode Switch 77 Wind Speed Switch GRAY EXT V 1 12VDC YELLOW COM 4 BRN r i 1 gt l i i I i E Patio Switch Ground Ld pag er CRE Edosa EE Eclipse i11 Exterior Switch Fog 11 Awning Motor Anemometer 1 1 C7CCOM ee 3 NOTES A zu Early versions of the Eclipse Exterior Switch cable may have different wire colors 7 Current Color Previous Color Jacket Color Black White Gray Brown Black1 Additional Wire Colors Gray Black2 Patio Switch Yellow Yellow Green p Early versions of the Patio Switch harness may have different wire colors Current Color Previous Color Brown Black Gray Red Yellow Blue Wire colors for anemometer are not pin specific Ws006a 052547 301r9 25 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WIRING DIAGRAM DiRECT RESPONSE PRIOR TO JULY 2010 This switch hardware shown has been discontinued For wiring replacement switches use the schematic on the page 28 Wiring Diagram Direct Response after July 2010
4. c Ignition p A Lock i Ground 7 5 Optional ge me eg ee 0 D Splitter Extend Retract On Off gt i eMe MC O Control Box l 12VDC 12V mimm m pH joe 5 5 i 6 unb 5 7 n i D 8 H i oo 02 ug Ground H pp B TE Red pL XE Black mi B ug oo a m 8 Additional Extend Retract Switch Early versions of the Eclipse Exterior Switch cable may have different wire colors VY Current Color Previous Color Jacket Color Black or White Gray Brown Black1 Wire Colors Gray Black2 Yellow Yellow Green Splitter is used only when the optional Lock Out Sensor is installed Connect the RF receiver directly to the control box if Lock Out is not installed The optional Lock Out Sensor can only be used with control boxes marked 060574 003 Wires for the sensor are not pin specific 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE 052547 301r9 29 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WIRING DIAGRAM DiRECT RESPONSE W PRE WIRED HARNESS OEM Harness Simplified refer to OEM literature for specific harness configuration and details
5. ranei 36 Baiern Dc aiti TM TRI 37 acier E ME ease 1 r 37 Miu M ev O 38 mower PM 38 UE LEX Lx MELLE M HM E Mere 38 RU eal AU ERR P EEA E O 38 Pan Number LISUng c12 39 NumberSeral Number LOGOUOPL a ect cb Dad Rap EMI 39 Armes Parn Number Mir liio EE E Oo 39 Roller Part Number ConiguratiO as aseniaorkadeckti HR RR oT AR t LR RR RUM RA HEAR HE 39 BONN E er 40 un We es 40 PROPRIETARY STATEMENT The Eclipse Patio Awning 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 models listed on the tile page Earlier model configurations may differ from the information given Carefree of Colorado reserves
6. 1 Wall Plug ref pin 2 Black gt pin 1 Red C9 DRO31b 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE Carefree Harness BLACK RED GREEN YELLOW C6 Lock Out Sensor T ON gt QOO IO OO X50 ROI A aak Ch Sm BROWN YELLOW GREY 4 15 Power Patio Switch Windspeed Switch DR Sensor Motor RF Reciever 16 58 RF Receiver amp Qui H H UP 6 X 1 2 Screw Lock Out Sensor n qty 2 6 C6 et Yellow L Lock Out Sensor ref C1 E B T yellow
7. ECLIPSE To Patio Switch Connector L To Motor Connector L iT Control Box Cables 4 wire RJ11 123 4 terminated phone cord straight no twist Detail B Phone Cable DROO05b i Splitter is used only when the optional Lock Out Sensor is installed Connect the RF receiver directly to the control box if Lock Out is not installed Bu The optional Lock Out Sensor can only be used with control boxes marked p n 060574 003 Wires for the sensor are not pin specific Early versions of the Eclipse Exterior Switch cable may have different wire colors Current Color Previous Color Jacket Color Black or White Gray Brown Black1 Wire Colors Gray Black2 Yellow Yellow Green Early versions of the Patio Switch harness may have different wire colors Current Color Previous Color Brown Black Gray Red Yellow Blue 052547 301r9 27 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WIRING DIAGRAM DiRECT RESPONSE AFTER JULY 2010 Ignition Switched 12VDC RF Reciever
8. Coat the threads of the shaft of the new shock with a non permanent thread lock i e loctite then screw the rod into the clevis of the arm elbow Hand tighten only Lift and hold the arm up in the area indicated in Figure 9 The arm should be unfolded and extended as far as possible Coat the threads of the barrel of the new shock with a non permanent thread lock i e loctite then screw the barrel into the clevis in the mounting channel Hand tighten only It will be necessary to grip and hold the shaft while turning the barrel Align the roll bar with the end cap on the arm assembly Rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roller assembly and then press the roller assembly fully into the cap The end cap must seat squarely over the end of the roller assembly when complete Secure the end cap to the roller assembly using two 10 x 5 8 square drive screws Partially retract the awning It may be necessary to lightly pull down on the lower arm at the mounting channel until the rollers are past the location of the stop bolts Always pull down from the bottom of the arm to avoid pinching Reinstall the stop bolts removed in step 2 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado REPLACING THE ARM ROLLERS Use Kit number R019291 005 for white or R019251 006 for black 1 Open the awning completely Use a ladder or scaffold to support the roller tube Disconnect power to the awning Cut the tie brack
9. 1 Cables are 4 wire RJ11 1234 terminated phone cord straight no twist 1 DETAIL B a o 0 6 x 1 2 Screw _ ES qty 2 Lou Control Box DRO31b 052547 30410 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado LED LIGHTING SWITCH INSTALLATION NOTE Installers may choose to furnish the control switch The installation requires that the power line 12VDC be attached to a dedicated 2A circuit breaker or a 2A in line fuse must be installed between the switch and power source For easy access locate the fuse close to the switch 1 Determine the location of the switch At the switch location cut a 1 1 8 x 1 1 2 hole Wire the switch as shown below 2 In line Fuse Wire terminals at the switch are 187 12VDC Line 18 24 awg female disconnects EA NOTE Allow adequate slack in the 12VDC power line so that the in line fuse installed in step 4 can be accessed from behind the switch 4 Install the in line fuse 4 1 Near the switch cut the red 12VDC power line to the switch Do not strip the insulation 4 2 Insert a wire end into one of the wire channels until it butts up against the stop 4 3 Fold that half of the connector body over until the element contacts the wire Use pliers to crimp the connector closed uw CR cm 18 24awg Female Disconnect x2 4 4 Repeat for the second wire end
10. 4 5 Slide the fuse into the fuse port ge 18awg Wi Single Pol Ensure that is firmly seated Single Throw Switch ENT 5 Press the in line fuse wires and Vehicle Wall switch into the mounting hole Secure the switch using two 2 6 x 1 2 E Drm screws LED Strip in Roller Tube Py 6 Snap the switch bezel over the switch A 571 04 er Connector in jut Roller Tube LEDO002b 32 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE REPLACING THE LED STRIP 1 2 3 10 11 12 13 Extend the awning out completely Clamp the Canopy Disconnect power Harness in this locaion Use a non permanent marker to mark the location of the ends of the LED strip Clamp the canopy harness in the canopy to prevent the wire from pulling up into the seam of the canopy This can be done with a paper clip or similar device that will not damage the wires or canopy Remove the slot covers from the ends of the LED strip and set aside Carefully pull the wires and connectors out of the roller tube through the hole that is located behind the slot cover location Disconnect the connectors Slot Cover Remove the existing LED strip 06026 7 7 Cut Between Pads to Adjust Length Starting at the reference mark made previously LEDOO5S remove the release paper from the back of the new s
11. Exterior Wall Plug with Interior and Exterior Switches AM Aftermarket or Retrofit uses extended mounting channel amp top mounting bracket OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer STYLE CODE SIZE CANOPY COLOR FABRIC WRAP TYPE COLOR QJ 18 79 79 Vinyl Roller Assy 18 LG Ocean Blue Vinyl Ocean Blue Cream Weatherguard QJ Vinyl or Polyweave 12 VINYL VINYL Weatherquard QL Acrylic w Alumaguard 13 CUSTOM GRAPHICS ALUMAGUARD UNIGUARD QK Vinyl or Polyweave 14 POLYWEAVE CUSTOM w Alumaguard 15 ACRYLIC ALUMAGUARD UNIGUARD 9 XL vinyl or Polyweave 16 Available In Horizontal Or 9 XL Vinyl or Polyweave w 17 Vertical Stripe Or Solid Alumaguard 18 CUSTOM ACRYLIC 9 XL Acrylic w Alumaguard 19 Custom Colors Are Available OU Acryylic w Uniguard 20 Polyweave w Uniguard 21 Refer to sales order information for specific codes and colors available 052547 301r9 39 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Arms 24 25 26 T I IL 11 SEI Uniguard Detail D 27 e Standard Utility C Roll Bar Bar Detail B After Market Top Bracket 67 05015 40 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE Part Number Des
12. 3 8 Soft Connect cA Nea x 3 8 Screw Alumaguard Screw Uniguard gt Fabric JEEE E0014 Figure 4 Securing the Fabric 25 1 For vinyl awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and canopy approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric 25 2 For Uniguard awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and the soft connect material approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric 25 3 For Alumaguard awnings place screw on the outer edge of the Alumaguard not through the Alumaguard INSTALLING THE TRACTIONERS The tractioners are used with the alumaguard metal fabric wrap and uniguard with vinyl fabrics 1 4 Gap gt PI B Position Tractioner under b Bele View A A Alumaguard Uniguard Alumaguard Alumaguard or Uniguard zm 1 4 CN Place Screw Between Slots on i View A A Uniguard w Vinyl Fabric E0058 Figure 5 Installing the Alumaguard Tractioner 1 Partially extend the awning until the Alumaguard Uniguard is extended with the edge on the roll bar as shown 2 Unlock the keeper and wrap the tractioner around the roller tube 3 Position the tractioner under the Alumaguard Uniguard with a 1 4 gap between the metal wrap and tractioner Lock the keeper 4 Repeatfor the other end of the rollbar 5 Extend the awning to verify that the tractioners are lifting the metal wrap up and over the roller assembly 6 To secure the tractioner drill a 1 8
13. 5 25 Wide 27 901067 Tractioner Kit pkg of 2 R001509 Owners Kit Jumper Cable Manual amp Hex Key not shown 041223 006 Foam Tape Black not shown 041223 005 Foam Tape White not shown Notes 1 XXX Color xxx Length in inches 2 Cover kits include front cover rear cover and attaching screws 3 After 01 01 2011 all replacement arms will have a 60 7 8 rear extrusion Aftermarket arms will include item 5 top extension kit This change does not affect existing mounting hole locations 4 Top extension kit item 5 includes top mounting bracket item 5a 052547 301r9 41 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado Electronics Single Switch Kit Battery Z 433 MHz 24 E0502sm QB2547 8019 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE ltem Part Number Description Notes 1 R001605 Kit Single Switch 2 R001112 Relay Module Multi Switch 3 R019468 006 Kit Multiple Switch Multi Switch 4 NLA Receptacle Multi Switch 5 R001098 Battery Battery Configuration Only 6 NLA Battery Clip set of 2 7 R001097 Battery Charger Battery Configuration Only 8 NLA Fascia Cap External Switch Battery Configuration Only 9 R019489 001 Switch Kit Direct Response 9 10 R060345 001 Harness Power Motor Connect 11 R060574 003 Controller 2 3 6 12 R060538 002 Sensor w Cable 13 R040562 001 Cord Retainer 14 R060434 001 Phone Cable 60 15 R060532 001
14. Slide the fabric out of the awning rail Clean and deburr the roll bar slots and awning rail Alumaguard Uniguard as required If not previously done spread open the awning rail track to facilitate inserting the new fabric Tip Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without staining the material Unfold the replacement fabric then slide the new fabric into the awning rail Alumaguard Uniguard Center the fabric and install any fabric retaining screws removed previously Allow the fabric to hang down the side of the coach e Alumaguard installations Use a pair of side cutters or similar tool and crimp the aluminum Use care to not bend or distort the aluminum slats NOTE While the awning fabric is fairly robust care must be taken not to snag it on the awning rail Position the fabric feeders on the roll bar Be sure to use the same slots as the old canopy Slide the rollbar on to the new fabric Center the fabric and install any fabric retaining screws removed previously Remove the feeders If removed install the upper mounting bracket Lift and align the roller assembly with the end cap on the motorized arm assembly Rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roller assembly and then press the roller assembly fully into the cap The end cap must seat squarely over the end of the roller assembly when complete NOTE The roller ass
15. Use caution to avoid unexpected movement by the awning For Key FOBS w Antenna Press and release the STOP button on the remote The red light will go out after the receiver learns the remote signal NOTE Pressing the stop button will cause the blue up arrow button to default as the close retract function If a function button is pressed to train the receiver it will be programmed as the close retract button Example Pressing the bottom button will program the bottom button for retract and the top button as extend Repeat for each additional remote Operational Notes 1 36 Transmitter and receiver must match in 7 frequency 418 MHz or 433 MHz 1 1 Key FOBS 1 1 1 The gray button key FOBS Rear Label are marked with a label for AX 418 MHz or 433 MHz 1 1 2 Key FOBS w antenna are 433 Mhz 1 2 Receivers 1 2 1 418 MHz receivers are marked RR24 1 2 2 433 MHz receivers marked RR Version 1 can only be used with the 433 MHz gray button Key FOB 1 2 8 433 MHz receivers marked RR Version 5 is compatible with any 433 MHz Key FOBS marked version 2 thru 5 RR Version 1 Version 2 433 MHz RF Receiver DR026a The receiver exits the program mode after ten seconds If the light does not come on above the memory is full and must be cleared To clear the memory press and hold the transmitter learn button for 5 seconds While holding the button the indicator light should be off for
16. 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 4 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 the 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 Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the system being tested STANDARD ELECTRICAL Wiring diagram single switch page 23 Wiring diagram multiple switch page 23 AUTO RETRACT SYSTEMS Wiring diagram Windsmart page 25 Wiring diagram Direct Response page 26 Procedures in this section Page STANDARD ELECTRICAL MuuE O 15 001 THE AWNING OPERATES IN REVERSE OF THE SWITCH PLATE 15 D02 THE AWNING DOES NOT EXTEND AND OR RETRACT 15 003 ARM DOES NOT EXTEND OR DOES NOT EXTEND COMPLETELY 17 AUTO RETRACT SYSTEMS cioe ceux esi inu ilc cx gn rn ET n V idu cu V CR aaa aaa Naaa 18 004 THE AWNING OPERATES IN REVERSE OF THE SWITCH PLATE MARKINGS eere 18 D05 THE AWNING DOES NOT EXTEND AND OR RETRACT USING THE PATIO SWITCH 1
17. can be cut off with side cutters At the roller tube remove the connector from the Seal Hole and Harness canopy harness Route Wire With a 3 Loop with Silicone Sealant Attach the new harness to the old harness Between Canopy and Wall LEDO07 Carefully use the old harness to pull the new harness through the hem of the canopy After the new harness has been routed in the canopy hem 10 1 Connect the canopy harness connector and LED connector Then carefully push the connectors into the roller tube 10 2 Place the split grommet over the canopy harness and press the grommet into the hole of the roller tube At the vehicle wall 11 1 Forsquare cut canopies only Attach the new harness terminal ring to the canopy using a new rivet 11 2 If the canopy has a metal wrap attach the wire to the inside of the wrap see page 34 then proceed with the next step 11 3 Atthe vehicle wall route the new canopy harness through the wall to the switch Tip Tie the new harness to the old harness that was cut previously Use the old harness to pull the new harness through the wall to the desired location 11 4 Atthe vehicle wall provide a 3 loop of harness between the canopy and wall Seal the wall entrance hole and harness with a quality silicone sealant 11 5 Connect the new harness to the switch Two 2 187 18 24 awg female disconnects are provided if connecting to a switch 11 6 Alternate method At the wall splice
18. hole through the tractioner and rollbar roughly center the hole between two slots of the rollbar 7 Secure with one 1 10 square drive screw IMPORTANT NOTE Over time and use the awning fabric may stretch When this occurs the position of the tractioner relative to the metal wrap may change It may be necessary to remove the screw and adjust the position of the tractioners both sides It will be necessary to drill new holes step 6 before securing with the screw 6 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE REPLACEMENT NCAUTION 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 Motor Black Wire Cable Black Wire lt j Motor Red Wire Cable Red Wire Kf wire color from the cable may deviate on some models Standard Color Deviation Color Red Yellow Black Brown Front Cover E0049 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 NCAUTION T
19. mesures less than 14 5V Chage battery and retest If voltage is still less than 14 5 V to B B Test Charger 1 Observe the red and green LEDson the charger Does YES If battery still measures below 14 5V the Green LED flash charging then stay on steady battery pack defective replace charge complete NO Red LED is on go to step 2 2 Jiggle the charger connector in the end cap Does YES End cap connector is faulty replace green led flash end cap assembly NO Check wires wires OK charger defective replace 22 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE WIRING DIAGRAM SINGLE SwiTCH PRIOR TO JULY 2010 This switch hardware has been discontinued For wiring replacement switches use instructions provided with the Single Switch Kit EXTEND l O Front View of Carefree of Colorado Switch Panel Rear View of Switch Panel 12VDC Vehicle Ground NOTE Wire color from the motor may deviate on some models Standard Color Deviation Color Red Yellow Black Brown Detail Eu Terminals 1 and 4 are capped with insulated connectors Optional Wall Mount Connector These terminals must remain capped at all times WIRING DIAGRAM SINGLE SWITCH JULY 2010 AND ON To Ground RED Motor Wire WHITE BLACK Motor Wire lI gt RED To 12VDC SK005a NOTES 1 If connect
20. replace See carefully pull the arm out as the fabric is unrolling procedure on page 12 2 Does the fabric sag when the awning is extended NO Shock extends with arm and is 3 Inspect the shock Is there evidence of dirt build up and oil solid Shock pressure is leaks on the rod approximately 85 lbs Go to test E 4 Hand close and open the arm Is the tension from the shock mushy weak or missing NOTE To close the awning by hand push the head of the arm toward the coach Pulling down on the head or roll bar WILL NOT close the awning E This step only applies to new Uniguard and Alumaguard installations that do not extend correctly Check that the centerline of the roll bar is 3 4 1 4 above the centerline of the awning rail Refer to 052547 001 Eclipse Arms and Canopy After Market Installation Manual or 052547 021 Eclipse Arms and Canopy OEM Installation Manual and reposition the arms as necessary 052547 301r9 17 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado AUTO RETRACT SYSTEMS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the auto retract installation NOTES 1 Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram for the system being tested 2 Inthe charts below YES is a positive response to the test NO is a negative response 3 After July 2010 the Direct Response system uses an On Off switch in place of the Mode switch The aut
21. the end cap collapse and hold the motor arm to match the idler arm position Ensure that the fabric is rolled up evenly on the roll bar 15 Align the roll bar with the end cap on the motorized arm assembly Rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roller assembly and then press the roller assembly fully into the cap The end cap must seat squarely over the end of the roller assembly when complete NOTE On early units a spider gear was inside the end cap to hold the rollbar in position with the drive shaft The replacement end cap no longer requires the use of the spider 16 Secure the end cap to the roller assembly using two 10 x 5 8 square drive screws 17 Restore power and test operation If the awning moves in the wrong direction i e extends when retract is pushed reverse only the two motor wires in the rear cover 18 Attach the front cover using the small screws removed previously 10 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE IDLER SPRING REPLACEMENT This procedure applies to the XL Model only The idler incorporates a roll bar spring to supplement the closing power of the motor In the closed position the spring has no winds the winds increase as the awning extends p s N Q S Rear Cover m t E 3 7 p M A S n 3 8 16 Lock Nut 5 99 v L Mounting Frame NL Ae Add 10 x 5 8 Screw 3 8 16
22. the new harness to the existing harness using 24 awg butt connectors Push the connectors into the vehicle wall Seal the wall entrance hole and wires with a quality silicone sealant NOTE Be sure to allow enough harness from the canopy to provide a 3 loop of harness and adequate length for the connectors to be pushed inside the wall before sealing the hole and harness with a quality silicone sealant 052547 301r9 35 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado STANDARD SERVICE PROCEDURES PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE RECEIVER Early transmitters amp receivers operate on a frequency of 418MHz Models for 2007 4 on operate on 433MHz The transmitter and receiver frequencies must match ldentifying the transmitter frequency is described under the operational notes below 1 2 5 Power to the control box must on Press and release the Press to Learn Transmitter button on the bottom of the receiver box The receiver is in program mode when the red light comes on Indicator Program For Gray Button Key FOBS Press and release ANY button on the Light Button remote It is recommended to use the STOP button The red light will go out after the receiver learns the remote signal NCAUTION When the receiver learns the transmitter signal the system will perform the operation of the button pressed Example pressing an extend button during the learning phase will cause the awning to extend when the receiver learns the signal
23. 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 A WARNING WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE NCAUTION CAUTION INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT MAY CAUSE MINOR TO MODERATE PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IT MAY 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 located O www carefreeofcolorado com 052547 001 Eclipse Arms and Canopy After Market Installation Manual 052547 021 Eclipse Arm
24. 8 DO6A AWNING DOES Nor AUTO RETRACT DURING WINDY CONDITIONS 19 DO6B AWNING DOES Nor AUTO RETRACT DURING WINDY CONDITIONS DIRECT RESPONSE 19 007 AWNING DOES Nor MOVE WHEN KEY FOB BUTTONS ARE 20 COMMON TEST PROCEDURES ecceeceeceneceeccnscneceeccneceeccnseueceaseueceeceuseueceeseuseueseusensceeseuseueseeseuscessenseness 21 CTO1 TESTING A SWITCH AND HARNESS cccccececceeeccceececeeeeceseseneeseeeeseceseeeuseseesseneuseceeeseueeseueesenenes 21 CTO2 TESTING THE CONTROL BOX ceccesecceeececeeescneeecneescnensecueeseueeseneuseneusecuseseessaneuseceeseeeseseneesaneees 22 CT03 TESTING THE BATTERY AND CHARGER isceiesccevsccceseceeeccaedscusasccassacuaezenarsccarsccersiedesstessseceasitoans 22 14 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual STANDARD ELECTRICAL The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the mechanical and standard electronics installations ECLIPSE In the charts below YES is a positive response to the test NO is a negative response THE AWNING OPERATES IN REVERSE THE SWITCH PLATE This condition generally occurs during new installations or when major components have been replaced A Confirm Switch is mounted in correct position and correctly YES Switch mounted OK
25. Aulo odia iba ebbe iR RB NND pK UL Qu PAM REPE U KB Kg U e DMU MEAN ANDR RDUM I Ebo A bdMM 18 Common Test Procol BEL iid preste ilia e lies KR adea 21 Wiring Diagram Single Switch Prior to July 2010 23 Wiring Diagram Single Switch July 2010 and Gn ua i bin d d rk eine 23 Wiring Diagram Multiple Switch Prior to July 2010 etm aid rr cnet 24 Wiring Diagram Multiple Switch After July 2010 s qe eei reticere tete eite rni roh iecit 24 Wiring Vends M a trn PME 25 Wiring Diagram Direct Response prior to July 2010 troi bani rte nie 26 Wiring Diagram Direct Response After July 2010 aic renean rane rane tnim rmn nera urimun 28 Wiring Diagram Direct Response w Pre Wired Harness eese 30 LED Lighting e aE REEE r 32 32 SRI ER NN PEN 33 Canopy Replacement with LED roe rtm LR Ra rael a tice 34 Attaching the Harness to a Metal VITSE d dide ii TREE 34 Canopy rame cf E EN OT oos 35 Standard Service Procedures Loinasiiadnns RERQMREARRNA AREENAN 36 Programming the Remote 7
26. HE 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 NCAUTION 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 NCAUTION 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 052547 301r9 7 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 7 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Disconnect the motor and cable wires from inside the rear cover Carefully note the loc
27. Ignition Lockout Sensor EL 5 16 R060589 001 Splitter Used with Ignition Lockout 17 SR0095 Sensor Test Tool 18 R001036 RF Remote Receiver 418 MHz 4 19 R060429 002 RF Remote Receiver 433 MHz Version 5 4 20 Obsolete Key FOB Remote 418 MHz 4 21 Obsolete Key FOB Remote 433 MHz Version 1 4 22 RO60622 001 Key FOB Remote 433 MHZ Version 5 4 23 060732 001 LED Strip Short Lead Used with 18 or shorter 10 R060732 002 LED Strip Long Lead Used with 19 and longer 10 24 R001716 Slot Cover 2 25 R060740 001 Canopy Harness 26 40 00 LED Roller Tube without LED strip 27 Canopy Only w Harness Refer to Canopy Order Form 28 SRO101 Switch Kit includes item 29 29 R019493 001 Fuse Kit includes in line fuse holder and 2A fuse NorEs 1 Windsmart has been discontinued in 2007 and not available for original or upgrade installations Components are no longer available 2 Control Boxes for the WindSmart and Direct Response are NOT interchangeable 3 A Direct Response upgrade kit p n SR0036 is available and contains items 9 thru 14 4 Key FOB and Receiver must match in frequency 418 MHz or 433 MHz 418 MHz receivers are marked RR24 and have a blue band or no band around the antenna 433 MHz receivers are marked RR and have a red band around the antenna Key FOBs marked version 4 must be used with receivers marked version 4 Remote Receiver marked Version 5 is compatible with all remotes marked Version 2 thru 5 5 T
28. M MULTIPLE SWITCH AFTER JULY 2010 _ 8 48 5 Max Distance with ied m To 12VDC 2 ref 4 P Butt Splice 5 plcs Extend Retract Brown Yellow Gray Red Exterior Switch Gray Brown Brown 187 14 16awg Female Spade Terminals qty 2 T 187 18 20awg Female Spade Terminals S am EI qty 3 25 14 16awg Spade Terminals 1 Male 1 Female Trim Only Blue and White Wires from Connector Chassis Ground Butt Splice 2 plcs When Exterior Switch Not Used 24 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE WIRING DIAGRAM WINDSMART The system has been discontinued in 2007 and not available for original or upgrade installations Superseded by the 12V Direct Response System Cables are 4 wire RJ11 123 4 terminated phone cord straight no twist
29. SERVICE MANUAL ECLIPSE Colorado THIS PUBLICATION COVERS THE FOLLOWING MODELS e Universal Eclipse e Eclipse w Windsmart Electronics e Eclipse XL d Eclipse w Direct Response Electronics e Universal Eclipse w Battery The information contained in the publication applies to all models listed Details and procedures unique to a specific model are labeled appropriately Adjustable Pitch E0069 LED Lighting 052547 301r9 Printed in USA July 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS Produ i 1 banda dd dad adl an vd 2 For Unva l ECD cU eet 2 Fo 5 07 a CC 4 nto ene nae mE E MELLE LU 6 Replace meN enn 7 Replacing the Motor Awning Replacing the Motor Awning CA BET eeee 9 dlen Spring FRET aw 11 Replacing ihe Gas SNOOK YeEE b b gy 12 ihe Arm 13 f 14 caeci P og M T 15
30. ad 5 Connect the other ends of the jumpers to a 12 18VDC power source i e drill battery It may be necessary to try then reverse the leads on the battery and try again 6 Does the motor run D Test wire continuity between motor and wire ends YES Wire continuity good reconnect the wires disconnected in the previous test then go to test E NO Repair as required then reconnect the wires disconnected the previous test 002 continued on next page 052547 301r9 15 ECLIPSE D02 CONT E Test Switch Function Single Switch Installation this test requires a continuity tester The Patio Switch used in the Single Switch Installation is a center on that is internally cross wired to short in the center position to provide dynamic braking for the motor to prevent drift when the awning is stopped Test 1 is for Series amp 11 switches Use Test 2 for Series III switches Observe continuity for switch in center position extend position and retract position Test OK all checks pass go to step 1 Place one lead of tester on pin 2B Touch 2nd lead to the other pins one at a time 1 Place one lead of tester on pin 5B Touch 2nd lead to the other pins one at a time 6 3 Retract 58 de 2B Center 4 02901 eus Series Switch Place one lead of tester on 12V pin 3 Touch 2nd lead to the other pins one at a time 2b Place one lead of te
31. ation of each wire Remove the rear cover by removing the one 1 large screw from the back of the motor head Save cover and screw Loosen and remove the 3 8 16 lock nut from the mounting bolt Make note of the number and order of the spacer washers between the arm mounting block and the motor head Tip When the nut is removed the bolt will slide out of the arm mounting block inside the arm channel Placing tape on the head of the mounting bolt and the spacers will prevent them from falling out when the nut and motor are removed Remove the motor assembly The motor assembly consists of the motor mounting frame gears shaft and roller end cap Place the new motor assembly in position over the mounting bolt Ensure that the spacer washers are all accounted for Secure using the washer and lock nut removed previously The nut should be tightened until snug but the motor head should be able to swivel by hand Attach the rear cover to the motor assembly using the large screw removed previously Attach the motor and cable wires to the terminals inside the rear cover NOTE FOR XL AWNINGS Before attaching the roll bar to the end cap collapse and hold the motor arm to match the idler arm position Ensure that the fabric is rolled up evenly on the roll bar Align the roll bar with the end cap on the motorized arm assembly Rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roller assembly and then press the rol
32. c retaining screws and slide the roll bar off the fabric 7 Determine the type of canopy replacement If replacing a full fabric canopy or canopy with Alumaguard or canopy with Uniquard For arms using an upper mounting bracket it will be necessary to remove the upper bracket from one side After removing the bracket brace the arm using scaffolding or similar support NCAUTION THE LOWER MOUNTING SCREWS FOR ARMS USING THE UPPER BRACKET MAY NOT BE MOUNTED INTO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE COACH WALL FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE ARM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE COACH WALL e For canopy only replacement for units with Alumaguard The fabric is crimped into the aluminum slat Use a large flat screw driver or similar tool to spread open the crimp on both sides of the fabric For canopy only replacement for units with Uniquard Remove the retaining screws from both sides of the Uniguard 4 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE 8 9 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Slide the fabric out of the awning rail Alumaguard Uniguard Clean and deburr the roll bar slots and awning rail Alumaguard Uniguard as required If not previously done spread open the awning rail track to facilitate inserting the new fabric Tip Lightly spraying the slots with a dry silicone lubricant will help the fabric slide into the slot without staining the material Unfold the replacement fabric then sl
33. cription Notes 1 Contact Carefree 1 2 Set Hardware Arm Assy Motorized RH Standard 3 2 for Order 1 2 Set Hardware Arm Assy Idler RH Standard 3 Information NOTE 1 2 Set Arm Assemblies for XL are no longer available 3 R001099 Gas Shock 4 R001100XXX Cap Rail Top 5 R014635 251 Top Extension Kit aftermarket installations only White 4 R014635 JV1 Top Extension Kit aftermarket installations only Black 4 RO001094XXX Top Mounting Bracket aftermarket installation only 6 R001102XXX Fascia R001102XXX XL Fascia for XL 7 R001103XXX Fascia Cap No Switch 8 NLA Fascia Cap External Switch Direct Wire 9 NLA Fascia Cap External Switch Battery Configuration Only 10 RO001101 Hinge Bracket Kit 11 R019291 005 Arm Roller Kit White R019291 006 Arm Roller Kit Black 12 901008 Rubber Bumper 13 RO01110XXX Cap Channel Bottom 14 RO01111XXX Cap Channel Top 15 R001104XXX Motor Assy 16 001323 Kit Head Attach Hardware 17 R060414 00X Motor Cable 18 R001324XXX Kit Motor Cover 2 19 RO01107XXX Idler Assy Standard 20 NLA Idler Assy XL 21 R001325XXX Kit Idler Cover 2 22a 40xx00 Roller Tube 4 Slot 3 1 2 Dia 22b 15xx00A Roller Tube w Utility Slot 3 1 2 Dia 23 Canopy Refer to Canopy Order Form 24 20xxx36XXX Alumaguard Assembly Only 25 RO01246XXX xxx Uniguard includes 4 25 soft connect R001246XXX xxxT Uniguard includes 5 25 soft connect 26 RO01247XXX xxx Soft Connect 4 25 Wide R001247XXX xxxT Soft Connect
34. e Pin Center Extend Retract All other pins should be NO in all switch positions YES NO Test OK all checks pass go to step 2c Test failed switch defective replace Pin Center Extend Retract All other pins should be NO in all switch positions YES NO Test OK all checks pass Revaluate problem cause is not electrical Test failed switch defective replace Retract Series Ill Switch The Series 111 switch terminals are not labeled The illustration is labeled for identification purposes in the procedures above Travelr019a 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE D03 ARM DOES NOT EXTEND OR DOES NOT EXTEND COMPLETELY A Visually confirm motor is working when control switch is pressed YES test B NO Go to test 002 Awning Does Not Extend and or Retract page 14 B Confirm that the arm channels pivot points and contact points YES test C are clean and clear of obstructions NO Clean and Lubricate then retest the arm still hangs up go to test C C If the awning has Alumaguard check that the tractioners are YES Tractioners OK Go to test D installed and positioned correctly refer to page 6 NO Reposition and attach the tractioners according to the directions on page 6 and retest D 1 Open the awning If the awning arm does not extend YES Shock is defective
35. e awning to access the inside surface of the metal wrap ALUMAGUARD Clean the inside surface of the metal wrap Attach the harness to the inside surface 3 1 For Alumaguard Use 1 by 2 pieces of Velcro loop taping the harness on each slat between the joints 3 2 For Uniguard Tape the harness to the inside surface using a 2 x 7 8 piece of Velcro loop UNIGUARD 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE CANOPY HARNESS REPLACEMENT NOTE Square cut canopies uses a soft rivet in the hem next to the awning rail to hold the harness in place Tapered canopies do not use the rivet If replacing a harness in a tapered canopy skip steps 6 and 11 1 1 11 Extend the awning out completely Locate and remove the split grommet from the roller tube Carefully pull the wires and connectors out of the roller tube Disconnect the connectors Clamp the LED harness connector outside the roller tube to prevent it from falling back into the roller tube This can be done with a paper clip or similar device that will not damage the wires At the awning rail clip the harness close to the canopy Clamp the harness going into the Attach Ring Terminal to Canopy with Soft Rivet vehicle to prevent it from falling in the vehicle Ring Terminal and Rivet Only Used with Square Cut Canopy wall For square cut canopies only Remove the rivet from the canopy This is a soft rivet and
36. e 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 052547 301r9 37 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado STANDARD MAINTENANCE 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 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 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 e Always use a natural soap never detergent e Water should be cold to lukewarm never mo
37. embly must be oriented with the fabric going over the roller toward the coach wall Secure the end cap to the roll bar using two 10 square drive screws Repeat steps 17 and 18 to attach the idler arm assembly to the roll bar Visually check that the fabric is squarely mounted Adjust as required Roll the awning in and out several times to make sure that the fabric is square on the rollbar Secure the canopy to the awning rail using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw at both sides of the awning lt 1 1 Awning ai Povos Awning Rai sae Awning inn ee B EE EE A ub f 6 x 3 8 6 x 3 8 a7 x 3 8 Screw Screw Alumaguard Screw Uniguard Fabric GN E0014 Figure 2 Securing the Fabric 22 1 For vinyl awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and canopy approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric 22 2 For Uniguard awnings place screw through awning rail polyrod and the soft connect material approximately 1 in from the end of the fabric 22 3 For Alumaguard awnings place screw on the outer edge of the Alumaguard not through the Alumaguard For Alumaguard installations go to Installing the Alumaguard Tractioners on page 6 052547 301r9 3 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado FOR ECLIPSE XL This procedure applies to the XL Model only The idler incorporates a roll bar spring to supplement t
38. erating correctly Use procedure CTO2 YES Control box OK Testing the Control Box on page 22 NO Repair as recommended in procedure and retest 18 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE DO6A AWNING DOES Nor AUTO RETRACT DURING WINDY CONDITIONS WINDSMART NOTE The mode switch must be set to Auto Retract ON Confirm that the retract function works using the YES Function works using the switch go EXTEND RETRACT switch to test B NO Function does not work with switch go to procedure D01 on page 17 Test Anemometer 1 Do the anemometer cups spin freely YES Goto step B2 NO Anemometer defective replace 2 Test signal from anemometer YES Plug the connector into the control 2 1 Remove anemometer connector from control box box Go to Testing The Control Box 2 2 Place an ohmmeter between pins of connector NO The circuit stays open or stays closed 2 3 Have a helper SLOWLY turn the anemometer Does or the ohmmeter reads more that the circuit open and close It should open and close 1000ohms 2x or more go to step once for every revolution When closed the meter B3 should read approximately 10000hms 3 Test the wire continuity between the connector and the YES Continuity OK replace anemometer anemometer NO Repair or Replace wires as required DO6B AWNING DOES Nor AUTO RETRACT DURING WINDY CONDITIONS DIRECT RESPONSE NOTE For series switc
39. et in half Drill out the roll rivets from the roller on both sides of the arm Drill only the rivet do not drill into the roller mount at the bottom of the channel ar wh 6 Spread the arm channels and hold slightly skewed From inside the channels drill out the 4 rivets that hold the tie bracket halves Remove and discard parts 7 Pull out the roller from the channel It may be necessary to use a flat blade screwdriver or similar tool to pop out the roller NCAUTION UsE A RAG OR SIMILAR PROTECTION BETWEEN ANY TOOLS AND THE SURFACES OF THE ARMS THIS IS TO PREVENT SCRATCHING OR DAMAGING THE SURFACE 8 Assemble the new roller standoff and rivet as shown then insert the roller into the channel of the extrusion It may be useful to use a clamp or wide mouth pair of pliers to squeeze the new roller into the channel of the extrusion 9 Slide the arm channels onto the rivets NOTE It is not necessary to crimp or roll the new roller rivet When the assembly is complete the rivet is trapped and cannot come out Service Manual Remove Roller From Extrusions Roller Standoff Rivet ECLIPSE Drill Out Rivet Holding Roller 2 plcs 0061 Drill Out and Remove Bracket Rivets 4 plcs E0061b Insert Rollers into Channel 2 plcs Slide Arm Onto Rivet E0061c 10 Position the new tie b
40. go to test B oriented NO Carefully remove the switch rotate 180 and reinstall in panel Reconnect harnesses and retest B Confirm switch is wired correctly Use the wiring diagram and YES Switch wired OK go to test C confirm the wires to from the switch to the connector are NO Rewire the switch according to the correctly placed wiring diagram 002 THE AWNING DoES NOT EXTEND AND OR RETRACT For Multiple Switch configurations the Power switch must be ON A Check Installation Integrity YES Go to test B Use the wiring diagram and confirm that the components and NO Correct as required wiring are properly installed and connected B Confirm Power Supply YES Go to test B Is vehicle battery or power source providing 10V to 14V to the NO Correct as required Switch Power switch for Multiple switch installations For battery installations use test procedure CTO3 Testing the Battery on page 22 C Test Motor Function YES Motor is good go to test C 1 Forinstallations with an external plug Disconnect plug NO Motor is defective replace 2 Forinstallations with a single switch Remove switch plate and disconnect the motor wires from the switch 3 For installations with multiple switches disconnect the connector from the relay to the motor If no connector remove the butt splices on the red and black wires from the motor Cap the wires to prevent shorting 4 Attach jumper leads to the emergency terminals located on the back of the motor he
41. he closing power of the motor In the closed position the spring has no winds the number of winds increase as the awning extends It will be necessary to remove the spring temporarily to change the canopy 10 x 5 8 Screw qty at End Cap End Cap 1 Roller Assembly i NL Align Empty Slot gn Empty Slots i Detail A i N Alumaguard Uniguard Detail B Upper Bracket Detail C After Market Installations Trim Polycord Trim Polycord From Fabric 1 From Fabric Feeder M Feeder 1 Piece Fabric 2 Piece Fabric Detail D E0052a Figure 3 Canopy Replacement Eclipse XL Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail Follow the instructions for Removing the Spring on page 11 Remove the screws that attach the motor head end cap to the roll bar and save While supporting the roll bar pull the roll bar out of the end cap of the motor head It may be necessary to slide the canopy in the awning rail about 2 3 for the roll bar to clear the end cap NCAUTION THE ARM IS UNDER TENSION FROM THE GAS SHOCK WHEN THE ROLLBAR IS DISENGAGED FROM THE END CAP THE ARM WILL EXTEND FROM THE GAS SHOCK TENSION USE EXTREME CARE AND HOLD THE ARM AND LET IT EXTEND IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE OTHER PERSON HOLDING THE MOTOR ARM Allow the fabric and roll bar to hang down on the side of the coach Mark the slots that the current fabric is in then remove any fabri
42. he channels still do not slide easily lightly spray the joints and or inside of the channels with a dry silicone lubricant after the arms have been cleaned and dried thoroughly Hardware Maintenance e Replace any parts that become damaged e Periodically check all mounting hardware screws lags etc and re tighten when necessary MOTOR MAINTENANCE e Check all wiring and connections for wear Repair when needed 38 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado PART NUMBER LISTING PART NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Left Arm Service Manual ARMS PART NUMBER CONFIGURATION Example Part Number X JE 5 0 HW ECLIPSE Arm part and serial numbers are located on the inside of the lower arm channel Roll bar part and serial numbers are located on the roller tube and valance care label E0048 STYLE CODE COLOR ARM TYPE ARM CONFIGURATION CONTROLS VX JE 50 HW Eclipse Black Universal AM Interior and Exterior Switches VX All Eclipse Refer to sales order 50 Universal BT AM Battery Powered information for specific 54 Short Discontinued codes and colors 52 XL HW AM Interior and Exterior Switches available ROLLER PART NUMBER CONFIGURATION Example Part Number QJ187979 RF AM Exterior Wall Plug and Single Interior Switch Used for One Touch Upgrade CS OEM Interior and Exterior Switches DR OEM Direct Response EP OEM Exterior Wall Plug and Single Interior Switch SP OEM
43. he optional Ignition Lockout Sensor can only be used with controller boxes item 11 that are marked with 060574 003 Sensor does not work with boxes marked with 001 or 002 6 The controller box item 11 marked with 060574 003 is backward compatible and can be used for replacement of all previous versions marked with 001 and 002 Switch kit item 1 includes switch faceplates screws and connector and replaces all previous single switch kits Components not available separately Switch kit item 3 includes switches faceplate and screws and replaces all previous multi switch kits Components not available separately Switch kit item 9 includes switches w harnesses faceplate and screws and replaces all previous multi switch kits for direct response Components not available separately 10 LED strip item 23 is sent on a roll and cut to length during installation Slot cover item 24 is included 052547 301r9 43
44. hes the Mode switch must be in the POWER ON or AUTO RETRACT ON positions for the key FOB to work For series III switches the On Off switch must be ON A Confirm that the retract function works EXTEND RETRACT switch using the B Test Motion Sensor Follow the steps below YES NO Function works using the switch go to test B Function does not work with switch go to procedure 001 NOTE A sensor tester is now available from Carefree Follow the instructions included with the tester or 3 3 Hold the second sensor vertically and gently move up and down 052547 301r9 1 Confirm cable is plugged into connector on box marked YES step 2 Motion Sensor NO Correct as required and test 2 Remove cable from box and inspect connector on cable YES Wired OK go to step 3 Connector should be wired as shown in the wiring diagram NO Remove connector and replace page 23 or page 24 3 Unplug sensor from control box YES Awning retracts original sensor 3 1 Connect a second sensor into control box defective replace 3 2 Set the control switches for the auto retract function NO Awning does not retract control box defective replace 19 _ECLIPSE D07 Service Manual AWNING DOES WHEN KEY FOB BUTTONS ARE PUSHED Carefree of Colorado Before continuing ensure that the system is working correctly at the switch panel If not go to DO1 The Awn
45. ide the new fabric into the awning rail Alumaguard Uniguard Center the fabric and install any fabric retaining screws removed previously Allow the fabric to hang down the side of the coach For Alumaguard installations Use a pair of side cutters or similar tool and crimp the aluminum Use care to not bend or distort the aluminum slats NOTE While the awning fabric is fairly robust care must be taken not to snag it on the awning rail If removed install the upper mounting bracket 12 13 Position the fabric feeders on the roll bar Be sure to use the same slots as the old canopy Slide the rollbar onto the new fabric Center the fabric and install any fabric retaining screws removed previously Remove the feeders Lift and align the roller assembly with the end cap on the motorized arm assembly Rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roller assembly and then press the roller assembly fully into the cap The end cap must seat squarely over the end of the roller assembly when complete NOTE On early units a spider bracket was inside the end cap to hold the rollbar in position with the drive shaft The newer end caps no longer require the use of the spider Secure the end cap to the roll bar using two 10 square drive screws Insert the idler assembly spring into the roll bar then rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roll bar Press the end cap fu
46. ing Does Not Extend and or Retract Using the Extend Retract Switch NOTE For series switches the Mode switch must be in the POWER ON or AUTO RETRACT ON positions for the key FOB to work For series Ill switches the On Off switch must be ON A Remove battery from Key FOB and test Should measure YES Battery OK Key FOB does not work between 2V 3V go to test B NO Replace battery B Confirm that the Receiver is programmed for the Key FOB If system does not work go to step C refer to page 28 C Program a second Key FOB refer to page 28 and test YES 2nd Key FOB works 1st Key FOB is defective NO 2nd Key FOB does not work go to step D D Check the cable between the RR24 and Direct Response YES Cable is OK Confirm that cable is control box As a continuity check Pin 1 of connector 1 goes securely plugged in go to step 4 to Pin 1 of connector 2 pin 2 goes to pin 2 pin 3 goes to pin 3 NO Repair or Replace as required and pin 4 goes to pin 4 D Replace the RR24 Receiver and test YES System works OK 151 receiver is defective NO System does not work Reinstall 1st receiver go to step E E Replace Auto Retract control box 20 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual COMMON TEST PROCEDURES These common tests are referred to in the diagnostics procedures CTO1 TESTING A SWITCH AND HARNESS Disconnect the switch harness connectors from the control box and
47. it closed E b 2 3 The Series Ill switch terminals s 5 1 8 cu T 7 8 in the procedures above 9 ho Motion Extend On Off Retract Wind Speed Patio Mode Series Series Ill T 052547 301r9 21 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CTO2 TESTING THE CONTROL BOX This test had been developed as a bench test of the control box A Test Power 1 Check Fuse YES Fuse go to step A2 NO Replace fuse If the fuse continues to blow this may be an indication of a situation with the power lines to the control box or with the control box If so replace fuse and go to step A2 2 Confirm power to the control box YES Voltage and Polarity is correct go to B 2 1 Remove the power connector at control box 2 2 Test voltage across terminal Value should be between 10V and 14V Polarity must match symbols on control box YES Voltage is correct but polarity is reversed Reverse wires and retest NO Voltage is less than 10V Check vehicle power sources and correct as required If power source OK check continuity to power plug and repair as required B Test Control Box Function For these tests e Refer to the appropriate wiring diagram e Remove all plugs from the control box except for the power connector e Place the positive lead of a voltmeter on pin B motor and the negative lead of voltmeter on pin A motor 1 Measure
48. ler assembly fully into the cap The end cap must seat squarely over the end of the roller assembly when complete NOTE On early units a spider gear inside the end cap is used to hold the rollbar in position with the drive shaft The replacement end cap no longer requires the use of the spider Secure the end cap to the roller assembly using two 10 x 5 8 square drive screws Restore power and test operation If the awning moves in the wrong direction i e extends when retract is pushed reverse only the two motor wires in the rear cover Attach the front cover using the small screws removed previously 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE REPLACING THE MOTOR AWNING CLOSED This procedure will require replacing the front and rear motor covers in addition to the motor assembly Rear C D ref id ac Motor Attach Bolts amp Nuts Motor ref ref Motor Black Wire Cable Black Wire amp Motor Red Wire Cable Red Wire 10 x 5 8 Screw qty 2 BB Wire color from the cable may deviate on some models Standard Color Deviation Color Red Yellow Front Cover Black Brown E0049a Figure 7 Motor Replacement Awning Closed 1 Place a large flat blade screwdriver or similar tool in the seam between the front and rear covers Using a twisting and prying motion break the covers off It may be necessary to use a hammer and lightly tap the screwdriver into the plastic to establi
49. lly on to the rollbar and secure using two 10 square drive screws With the awning open it is necessary to add winds to the spring To add winds firmly grasp the mounting frame and rotate over the top and away from the coach To hold the frame use vice grips NOTE One complete revolution equals one wind One wind must be added for every 11 inches that the awning is open With the awning fully extended total number of winds equals 10 Refer to Figure 8 on page 11 Place the idler assembly in position over the mounting bolt Ensure that the spacer washers are all accounted for NOTE It will be necessary to collapse and hold the arm to match the roller position Secure using the washer and lock nut removed previously The nut should be tightened until snug but the idler head should be able to swivel by hand Attach the rear cover to the motor assembly using the large screw removed previously Attach the front cover using the small screws removed previously Visually check that the fabric is squarely mounted without any wrinkles Adjust as required Roll the awning in and out several times to make sure that the fabric rolls squarely onto the rollbar 052547 301r9 5 EcLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado 25 Secure the canopy to the awning rail using one 6 x 3 8 hex head screw at both sides of the awning Awning nw Polyrod Awning ai T oen Polyrod Awning jon 6 x
50. n upgrade to an existing motorized awning An auto retract system offer unique features not available with standard electronics e Full Extend Press and release the control to extend the awning extends completely It is not necessary to hold the button when opening e Full Hetract Press and release the control to retract the awning retracts completely It is not It is not necessary to hold the button when closing Auto Hetract The awning can be set to automatically close when windy conditions occur e Remote Control The operator can conveniently operate the awning from any location with a wireless remote control Eclipse Patio Awning Specifications ECLIPSE UNIVERSAL ECLIPSE XL Maximum Extension 8 foot 9 foot Length 12 21 feet 12 21 feet Drop Min Pitch approximately 12 inches approximately 13 5 inches Drop Max Pitch approximately 40 inches approximately 45 inches Extend Actuation Gas Shock Gas Shock Retract Actuation Motorized roll up Motorized roll up w supplemental spring tension Position Control Motorized roll out in Power Requirements 12VDC operating range 10VDC to 14VDC 1 Circuit Rating 15 amp Power Source Motor and controls are routed and hardwired into the vehicle s 12V system OR 14 4V NiCD Battery rechargeable discontinued Battery Charger Input 10VDC to 18VDC Time to Charge 2 2 Hours Emergency Retract Electrical override sy
51. nd cap from roll bar 8 Pull the idler head and spring out of the roll bar and set aside INSTALLING THE SPRING 9 Insert the new spring into the roll bar then rotate the end cap until the slot in the cap aligns with the empty slot in the roll bar Press the end cap fully on to the rollbar and secure using two 10 square drive screws NOTE On early units a spider gear was inside the end cap to hold the rollbar in position with the drive shaft The replacement end cap no longer requires the use of the spider 10 With the awning partially open add one wind to the spring To add a wind firmly grasp the mounting frame and rotate over the top and away from the coach One complete revolution equals one wind NOTE One wind must be added for every 11 inches that the awning is open 11 Place the idler assembly in position over the mounting bolt Ensure that all the spacer washers are accounted for 12 Secure using the washer and lock nut removed previously The nut should be tightened until snug but the idler head should be able to turn by hand 13 Reinstall the idler head covers 052547 301r9 11 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado R T DO NOT ALLOW THE ROLLER TUBE TO DROP EPLACING THE GAS SHOCK NCAUTION HE GAS SHOCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 85 LBS OF PRESSURE IN THE CLOSED POSITION PRESSURIZED SHOCK CAN OPEN RAPIDLY WHEN REMOVED OR RELEASED AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE Open the awning NOTE The a
52. nt 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 144V NiCd aiy Battery Charger e NOTES ABOUT THE BATTERY Sent mis Rares Gaele e Always discharge the battery Pee OFF Fast charge ON OFF inishe completely by operating the awning before recharging DO NOT charge witch the battery after every use e Always charge the battery fully Do not partially charge the battery e 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 LED LED possible damage Figure 11 Charging the Battery 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 notleave 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 Betten net OFF Flashing connecte PN 060511 001 V Vehicle Auxiliary Power Outlet E0035 2 Connect the charger to th
53. o 7 8 Remove the two square drive screws attaching the to the roll bar separate the roll bar and end cap It will be necessary to hold the roll bar and motor arm Allow the arm to extend out Use a ladder or other device support the roll bar NCAUTION DO NOT ALLOW THE ROLL BAR TO DROP TOWARD THE GROUND THE TWISTING MOTION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE IDLER ARM Loosen and remove the 3 8 16 lock nut from the mounting bolt Make note of the number and order of the spacer washers between the arm mounting block and the motor head Tip When the nut is removed the bolt will slide out of the arm mounting block inside the arm channel Placing tape on the head of the mounting bolt and the spacers will prevent the bolt and the spacers from falling out when the nut and motor are removed 10 Remove the rest of the motor assembly The motor assembly consists of the motor mounting frame 11 gears shaft and roller end cap Place the new motor assembly in position over the mounting bolt Ensure that the spacer washers are all accounted for 12 Secure using the washer and lock nut removed previously The nut should be tightened until snug but the motor head should be able to swivel by hand 13 Attach the rear cover to the motor assembly using the large screw removed previously 14 Attach the motor and cable wires to the terminals inside the rear cover NOTE FOR XL AWNINGS Before attaching the roll bar to
54. o retract system is active when the switch is in the ON position and disabled when the switch is OFF 4 The Extend Retract switch is also referred to as the Patio switch 5 Orginal switches are labeled Series New switch configuration is labeled Series 004 THE AWNING OPERATES IN REVERSE OF THE SWITCH PLATE MARKINGS For series switches the Mode switch must be in the POWER or AUTO RETRACT ON positions for the key FOB to work For series III switches the On Off switch must be ON Series only Confirm Switch is mounted in correct position YES Switch mounted to test and correctly oriented The lens or lens caps should be on NO Carefully remove the switch rotate the bottom of the switch as indicated by the shaded area 180 and reinstall in panel Reconnect harnesses and retest B Confirm switch is wired correctly Use the wiring diagram and YES Switch wired OK go to test C confirm the wires from the switch to the connector are NO Rewire the switch according to the correctly placed wiring diagram C Confirm Operation of EXTEND RETRACT Switch Use test YES Switch and Harness OK to test D procedure CTO1 Testing a Switch and Harness on page 21 NO Repair Or replace as recommended in procedure and retest D Is the control box operating correctly Use test procedure YES Power and Control Box OK CTO2 Testing the Control Box on page 22 NO Repair as recommended in procedu
55. of the end cap of the motor head NCAUTION DO NOT ALLOW THE ROLL BAR TO DROP TOWARD THE GROUND THE TWISTING MOTION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE IDLER ARM Support the roll bar pull the roll bar out of the end cap of the idler head Allow the fabric and roll bar to hang down on the side of the RV Use care not to scratch the side of the RV Mark the slots that the current fabric is in then remove any fabric retaining screws in the roll bar and slide the roll bar off the fabric 9 Determine the type of canopy replacement If replacing a full fabric canopy or canopy with Alumaguard or canopy with Uniguard For arms using an upper mounting bracket it will be necessary to remove the upper bracket from one side After removing the bracket brace the arm using scaffolding or similar support NCAUTION THE LOWER MOUNTING SCREWS FOR ARMS USING THE UPPER BRACKET MAY NOT BE MOUNTED INTO STRUCTURAL MEMBERS OF THE COACH WALL FAILURE TO SUPPORT THE ARM CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE COACH WALL e For canopy only replacement for units with Alumaguard The fabric is crimped into the aluminum slat Use a large flat screw driver or similar tool to spread open the crimp on both sides of the fabric For canopy only replacement for units with Uniquard Remove the retaining screws from both sides of the Uniguard 2 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
56. or block is oriented with wires to the left reverse the motor wires WHITE connector block wire goes to RED motor wire BLUE connector wire goes to BLACK motor wire 2 For first time replacement installation refer to installation instructions furnished with replacement switch kit 052547 301r9 23 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado WIRING DIAGRAM MULTIPLE SWITCH PRIOR TO JULY 2010 This switch hardware has been discontinued For wiring replacement switches use the schematic below 7 Rear View of Connectors Shown Module Gra SE Brown Yellow DO Exterior Switch l Blue gt Butt Splice 5 plcs Motor White E 5 8 5 Gray Gray aj gt a Brown Brown B Coe Yellow Yellow dq93 7 6 5 4691 3 Detail EXTEND 2 1m Alternate Wire Connection OC aha Of Power Jextend Retract Rear View of Connectors Shown Front View of Rear View of Switch Panel 12VDC Switch Panel Ground NOTE Wire color from the motor may deviate on early models Standard Color Deviation Color Exterior Red Yellow Switch Detail B Black B Optional Wall Mount Connector TOWN sas WIRING DIAGRA
57. racket between the arm channels 11 Attach using four 4 each 1 4 20 x 1 truss head screws and nylock nuts Use the existing rivet holes in the channels Before tightening make sure that the front of the bracket is parallel with the front face of the channels 12 Clean the surface of the bracket then attach the warning label to the front of the bracket 13 Remove the roller tube supports and reconnect power to the awning 052547 301r9 Tie Bracket 1 4 20 Screw amp Nut 0061 13 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado DIAGNOSTICS The following procedures are intended to aid the service technician to logically resolve operational issues with the mechanical and standard electronics installations Common Operational Items The following items are operational items that may come up as questions during normal operation These are also given in the operator s manual 1 The motor has a thermal protection circuit If the motor overheats the circuit will shut off the motor Wait approximately 15 minutes operation will return to normal As an example this may occur if the awning is fully closed and retract switch pushed repeatedly then the awning does not extend 2 The awning seems to extend and retract slowly The operational range is 28 35 seconds to extend or retract If the power supply is on the low side of the range 10V the awning will move slower 3 The awning may
58. re and retest 005 THE AWNING DOES NOT EXTEND AND OR RETRACT USING THE EXTEND RETRACT SWITCH For series switches the Mode switch must be in the POWER ON or AUTO RETRACT ON positions for the key FOB to work For series Ill switches the On Off switch must be ON A Confirm Power Supply Is vehicle battery or power source YES Go to test B providing 10V to 14V to the control box NO Correct as required B Test Motor Function YES Motor is good go to test C 1 Disconnect Motor Plug from control box NO Motor is defective replace 2 Attach jumper leads to the emergency terminals located on the back of the motor head 3 Connect the other ends of the jumpers to a 12 18VDC power source i e drill battery It may be necessary to try then reverse the leads on the battery and try again 4 Does the awning move Test wire continuity between motor and control box connector YES Wire continuity good go to test D NO Repair as required D Series only Confirm Operation of MODE Switch Use test YES Switch and harness OK go to test E procedure CT01 Testing a Switch and Harness on page 19 NO Repair or replace as recommended in procedure and retest E Confirm Operation of EXTEND RETRACT Switch Use test YES Switch and harness OK go to test F procedure CT01 Testing a Switch and Harness on page 21 NO Repair or replace as recommended in procedure and retest Is the control box op
59. re than 100 F 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 washed more frequently Thoroughly rinse the fabric with clean water and allow to air dry completely before rolling up the awning 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 ARM CARE The best method of keeping the arms and braces operating smoothly is to clean them Dirt and debris can cause the channels not to slide easily Periodically wash out the channels with running water i e a hose to keep them clean If t
60. remove the plate and switches from the mounting ECLIPSE surface A Series Confirm switch is mounted in correct position and YES Switch mounted OK go to test B correctly oriented The lens or lens caps should be on the NO Carefully remove the switch rotate bottom of the switch as indicated by the shaded area 180 reinstall in panel Reconnect harnesses and retest B Confirm switch is wired correctly Use the wiring diagram and YES Switch wired OK go to test C from the switch to the connector are NO Rewire the switch according to the wiring diagram C Test the Switch function this test requires a continuity tester Do not remove the wires from the back of the switch From the numbered terminal of the switch trace the wire to the connector place the tester leads on the connector pins The pins are not marked on the connector Steps 1 through 5 are for the Extend Retract and Wind Speed Switches Refer to step 6 for the Series Mode Switch 1 Using a continuity tester place one lead on common pin YES Circuit s are open go to step 2 8 for Extend Retract 5 for Windspeed Place the second NO Circuits are closed continui
61. rm may not completely open when the shock has lost pressure or it is removed It may be necessary to pull the arm out and away from the vehicle to open the awning Remove the stop bolts and save 10 x 5 8 Screw qty 2 Remove the two square drive screws attaching the end cap to the roller tube then separate the roller tube and end cap It will be necessary to hold the roll bar and motor arm Allow the arm to extend out Use a scaffold or similar device to support the roller tube Al Stop NCAUTION n TOWARD THE GROUND THE TWISTING MOTION of CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE OTHER ARM E Support the arm in the area shown PP JI Minimum Pitch Mon Unscrew the shock barrel from the Support and Liftin this area clevis in the mounting channel Tip Wearing a pair of rubber gloves will Figure 9 Replacing the Shock 11 12 13 14 15 16 12 aid in gripping the surfaces of the shock Unscrew the shaft from the clevis in the arm joint Set old shock aside NOTE It may be necessary to use vice grips or pliers on the old shock to unscrew the shock from the clevis DO NOT use vice grips or pliers on the new shock Damage to the surface of the shaft or damage to the barrel can cause the new shock to not work Unpack the new shock and carefully allow it to extend to its maximum length Insert the new shock between the upright struts
62. s and Canopy OEM Installation Manual 052547 031 Eclipse Arms and Canopy OEM Installation Manual Winnebago 052547 101 Eclipse Arms Upgrade for One Touch 052568 201 Eclipse Owner s Manual 052547 211 Eclipse Owner s Manual Winnebago 052547 301 Eclipse Service Manual 052987 002 WindSmart Installation amp Operation Manual 052526 001 Direct Response Installation Manual Carefree of Colorado 2145 W 6 Avenue Broomfield CO 80020 a Scott Fetzer company www carefreeofcolorado com 052547 301r9 Printed in USA July 2014 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Eclipse Patio Awning uses unique scissor style arms that do not require vertical ground support The arms provide easy to use pitch adjustment simply push together the pins on the arms snap into the hole set desired and the pitch is set The pitch can be left in any position and the Eclipse will roll up completely When the awning is rolled back out it rolls out to the pitch setting previously set The awning rollbar and arms are made from light weight no rust aluminum The awning fabric is offered in either heavy weight vinyl or the Sunbrella amp fabric one of the most durable strongest weather resistant and fade resistant fabrics on the market Two auto retract systems are used for the hardwired Eclipse awning WindSmart discontinued and Direct Response The system may be installed as part of the original motorized awning installation or as a
63. sh a starting point Tip Start at the bottom and work around the seam until the covers are off Disconnect the motor and cable wires from inside the rear cover Carefully note the location of each wire Firmly hold the motor and idler arms up while removing the three 3 motor attach bolts and nuts Remove the motor from the motor mounting frame NCAUTION THE ARMS ARE UNDER TENSION FROM THE GAS SHOCKS WHEN THE MOTOR IS DISENGAGED FROM THE GEARS THE ROLL BAR WILL BE ABLE TO FREE SPIN AND BOTH ARMS WILL EXTEND FROM THE GAS SHOCK TENSION USE EXTREME CARE AND HOLD THE ARMS IN POSITION IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE OTHER PERSON HOLDING THE IDLER ARM 5 While holding on to the arms and roll bar allow the awning to extend to the maximum position the fabric will unroll from the roll bar NCAUTION 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 6 On the right hand arm remove any pieces of the front and rear covers Remove the cover s attaching screws and save 052547 301r9 9 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorad
64. stem external power source Eclipse Patio Awning Options Alumaguard Awning Wrap WindSmart Auto Retract System discontinued Uniguard Awning Wrap 12V Direct Response Auto Retract System SunBlocker Remote Control NOTES 1 Installation with optional SunBlocker shade requires a minimum power source of 12VDC operating range 12VDC to 14VDC 052547 301r9 Charge time is approximate requirement for a fully discharged battery to be fully charged Selected at time of initial order Windsmart and Direct Response Installations are not available with the Universal AM Eclipse w Battery Remote Control available with auto retract installations only ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CANOPY REPLACEMENT FoR UNIVERSAL ECLIPSE 10 x 5 8 Screw qty 4 T End Cap Align Slots Align Slots a Detail A BT N Alumaguard Uniguard Detail NN Detail C Upper Bracket E After Market Installations Trim Polycord Trim Polycord 1 From Fabric From Fabric Feeder 1 Piece Fabric 2 Piece Fabric E0052 Detail D Figure 1 Canopy Replacement Universal Eclipse Remove the canopy retaining screws in the awning rail Extend the awning out completely Set the awning to the maximum pitch Remove the screws that attach the end caps to the roll bar and save Qv olt While holding the roll bar up pull the roll bar out
65. ster on Ground pin 1 Touch 2nd lead to the other pins one at a time 2c Place one lead of tester on Ground pin 5 Touch 2nd lead to the other pins one at a time 2 12 8 16 4 Extend Center 5 Ground 3 N Y N N no continuity Y continuity Pin Center Extend Retract 3 N N Y N no continuity Y continuity N no continuity Y continuity N no continuity Y continuity N no continuity Y continuity Service Manual Pin Center Extend Retract 6 Y N Y 5B Y N N YES NO Carefree of Colorado Test failed switch defective replace 6 Y Y N YES NO Test OK all checks pass Revaluate problem cause is not electrical Test failed switch defective replace 1 1 Retract 6 ce ce 3 58 2B pd Extend Series Il Switch All other pins should be NO in all switch positions Note The Series 11 switch terminals are not labeled The illustrations are labeled for identification purposes in the procedures above Test 2 is for Series Ill switches Use Test 1 for Series amp Il switches Observe continuity for switch in center position extend position and retract position Test OK all checks pass go to step 2b YES NO Travelr019 Test failed switch defective replac
66. the Power Setting YES Voltage OK go to step B1 4 1 1 Place a jumper between pins 6 and 8 this will NO Control box is defective replace simulate power ON 1 2 Place a second jumper between pins 11 and 12 this will simulate the Retract Function 3 Does voltage equal 10V to 14V 4 Move the second jumper between pins 12 and 13 YES Voltage OK go to step B2 this will simulate the Extend Function NO Control box is defective replace 1 5 Does voltage equal 10V to 14V 2 Measure the Auto Retract On Setting YES Voltage OK YES Voltage OK goto step B2 4 go to step B2 4 NO Control box is defective replace 2 1 Place a jumper between pins 7 and 8 this will simulate Auto Retract On 2 2 Place a second jumper between pins 11 and 12 this will simulate the Retract Function 2 3 Does voltage equal 10V to 14V 2 4 Move the second jumper between pins 12 and 13 YES Voltage OK reconnect plugs and return this will simulate the Extend Function to diagnostic 2 5 Does voltage equal 10V to 14V NO Control box is defective replace CT03 TESTING THE BATTERY AND CHARGER This test applies only to battery installations NOTE for safety and shipping new batteries are shipped without a charge A Test Battery 1 Using a volt meter test the battery voltage YES Voltage measures between 14 5 to 17 0 Volts return to system diagnostic DO1 NO Voltage
67. the full 5 seconds then come on The system may be programmed for up to 5 remotes Additional remotes may be ordered separately 052547 301r9 Carefree of Colorado Service Manual ECLIPSE 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 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 Upper 1 Remove the two socket head cap screws holding the bottom DEPA i cover and set aside Allow the bottom cover to hang down on the wires Remove the fascia Facia 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 DLL fs ccs Battery 5 Thread the connector and wires down along the inside of the Motor Connector channel behind the springs and pins ref Connector NOTE Orient the battery with the wires starting at the ref top of the battery pack Batam M 6 Spread the wires apart and route to each side of the lower TU i bracket Cap Screw E0053 7 Place the top of the battery into the top bracket Figure 10 Battery Replaceme
68. tor Then carefully push the with Silicone Sealant connectors into the roller tube Route Wire With a 3 Loop 7 2 Place the split grommet over the canopy Between Canopy and Wall harness and press the grommet into the hole of the roller tube LEDOO6 7 3 lf the canopy has a metal wrap attach the wire to the inside of the wrap see page 34 then proceed with the next step At the vehicle wall 8 1 At the vehicle wall route the new canopy harness through the wall to the switch Tip Tie the new harness to the old harness that was cut previously Use the old harness to pull the new harness through the wall to the desired location 8 2 At the vehicle wall provide a 3 loop of harness between the canopy and wall Seal the wall entrance hole and harness with a quality silicone sealant 8 3 Connect the new harness to the switch Two 2 187 18 24 awg female disconnects are provided if connecting to a switch 8 4 Alternate method At the wall splice the new harness to the existing harness using 24 awg butt connectors Push the connectors into the vehicle wall Seal the wall entrance hole and wires with a quality silicone sealant NOTE Be sure to allow enough harness from the canopy to provide a 3 loop of harness and adequate length for the connectors to be pushed inside the wall before sealing the hole and harness with a quality silicone sealant 1 x 2 Velcro Loop Open th
69. trip and press the strip into the LED slot Clean the slot to remove any dirt and tape residue At the end of the roller tube cut the LED strip to match the mark made previously To trim the LED strip always cut between the 4 pad cluster as shown Connect the canopy harness connector and LED connector Then carefully push the connectors into the roller tube Press the slot covers into the LED slot Restore power and test 052547 301r9 33 ECLIPSE Service Manual Carefree of Colorado CANOPY REPLACEMENT WITH LED LIGHTING 1 2 ATTACHING THE HARNESS A METAL WRAP When replacing the canopy only or replacing the canopy harness it is necessary to attach the cable to the inside of the metal wrap 1 2 3 34 Extend the awning out completely Remove the split grommet from the roller tube Carefully pull the wires and connectors out of the roller tube Disconnect the connectors Clamp the LED harness connector outside the roller tube to prevent it from falling back into the roller tube This can be done with a paper clip or similar device that will not damage the wires At the awning rail clip the harness close to the canopy Clamp the harness going into the vehicle to prevent it from falling in the wall Replace the canopy per the standard procedures for the awning 7 After the new canopy has been installed bu 7 1 Connect the canopy harness connector and Seal Hole and Harness LED connec
70. ty exists lead on pin 1 Put the switch in the center position and switch assy is defective replace measure the continuity Move the second lead to pin 7 measure the continuity Circit should be open 2 Place the second lead on pin 1 Press the switch down YES Circuit closed go to step 3 Extend for Extend Retract Lo for sensitivity Is circuit NO Circuit open switch defective replace closed 3 Leave the leads in position of step 2 Press the switch up YES Circuitopen go to step 4 Retract for Extend Retract Hi for sensitivity Is the NO Circuit closed switch defective replace circuit open 4 Move the second lead to pin 7 Press the switch down YES Circuit open go to step 5 Extend for Extend Retract Lo for sensitivity Is the NO Circuit closed switch defective replace circuit open 5 Leave the leads in position of step 4 Press the switch up YES Circuit closed go to step 6 Retract for Extend Retract Hi for sensitivity Is the NO Circuit open switch defective replace circuit closed 6 For Series Mode Switch only Follow steps 1 through 5 YES Switch tests OK return to diagnostic using pins 5 2 and 8 respectively NO Test Failed switch defective 7 For Series Ill On Off Switch only Place on lead on each YES Switch tests OK return to diagnostic terminal With switch in OFF is the circuit open With the NO Test Failed switch defective switch in ON is the circu
71. x 6 Bolt aty 2 Detail A Spacers peras Front Cover E0051 Figure 8 Idler Spring Replacement REMOVING THE SPRING 1 Extend the awning out approximately 10 inches This will allow access to the attaching screws for the covers 2 Tie the arm as shown in Detail A Use a soft rag or similar material beneath the tie material to prevent damaging the finish NCAUTION THE ARM IS UNDER TENSION FROM THE GAS SHOCK WHEN THE HEAD IS DISENGAGED FROM THE ROLL BAR THE ARM WILL TRY TO EXTEND FROM THE GAS SHOCK TENSION IF THE ARM IS NOT TIED AND SECURED 3 Remove the six 6 small screws for the front cover and the one 1 large screw that attaches the rear cover to the frame Set covers and screws aside and save NCAUTION THE SPRING WILL HAVE A MINIMUM OF ONE WIND WHEN THE AWNING IS PARTIALLY OPEN FIRMLY HOLD THE IDLER HEAD WHILE DISASSEMBLING WITH MINIMUM TENSION THE SPRING CAN STILL UNWIND WITH FORCE THATCAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4 Loosen and remove the 3 8 16 lock nut from the mounting bolt Make note of the number and order of the spacer washers between the arm mounting block and the idler head 5 Firmly hold the idler head and pull the bolt down to free the head from the arm 6 While firmly holding the idler mounting frame unwind the spring To unwind rotate the idler mounting frame over the top toward the coach 7 Remove the square drive screws attaching the end cap to the roll bar and separate the e

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