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1. When it is not possible to attach into structure or if 3 8 Lock Nut the screws will be exposed inside the coach an 7 16 Holes Washer alternate method is to use a backing plate and thru Wall p cover The installer must furnish the 3 8 bolts o washers and lock nuts 1 Using the mounting plate as a template drill 7 16 holes through the wall The inside of the wall must be accessible 3 8 Bolt Backing Plate 2 Attach as shown in Figure 5 using a backing plate and cover Torque nuts to 50 in Ib Mounting Plate MIRAGE014 Figure 5 Alternate Mounting Method 4 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage MOUNTING THE AWNING UNIT 1 While lifting the awning route the awning motor J Back Plate wires through the 1 2 hole drilled previously lt 2 Set the awning into the hooks of the mounting plate 3 Adjust the horizontal position of the awning as required Nd l E MIRAGE018 Mounting Plate Figure 6 Mounting the Awning SECURING THE AWNING NOTE This procedure requires opening the awning For motorized awnings follow the Manual Override instructions on page 12 For motorized awnings these steps can be done after the electrical installation when motorized power is available d Drill in this area BAS 3 16 Thru Ream case only to 5 16 1 4 x 1 12. switch configurations Before making adjustments visually inspect the limit switches to determine which configuration is installed in the awning Use the illustration above to determine the correct turning direction for the adjustments Adjusting the OUT Limit Switch NOTE During normal operation the awning will extend out then roll back slightly to tension the fabric 1 Extend the awning out completely 2 Confirm that the arms are fully extended The motor should stop and the fabric should be tight 3 If the motor continues to run the fabric will sag use a 4mm allen wrench to turn the OUT limit switch to DECREASE the motor run time 4 f the motor quits before the arms are extended use a 4mm allen wrench to turn the OUT limit switch to INCREASE the motor run time NOTE It is best to make the adjustments in increments of a single turn 3 full turns of the screw equals approximately 2 of fabric extension 5 Extend and retract the awning several times to confirm that the adjustment is correct 6 Repeat as required until the awning extends correctly Adjusting the IN Limit Switch NOTE The IN limit switch is not adjusted when the Direct Response system is installed The system electronics monitors the motor and shuts the motor off when the awning is fully retracted If the IN limit switch is accidentally adjusted the motor may shut off before the awning is fully closed If this occurs turn the IN adjustment screw to
3. terminated jumper cable from the box location to the cable end 10 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage TESTING THE SYSTEM The function LEDs extend retract and stop perform a dual function When the button is pressed the LED illuminates The LED stays illuminated during the selected operation and after the awning has fully extended or retracted This provides an indicator of the awning position When the stop button is pressed the LED will illuminate and stay on until a function is pressed If on it indicates that the awning is partially extended retracted All function buttons are press ON press OFF The auto functions will continue until the awning is fully extended retracted or when the stop button is pressed 1 o oN 9 10 While observing the control panel have a second person initiate 110VAC power to the coach and awning system The following should occur 1 1 The Auto Retract and Wind Speed LEDs should illuminate briefly then extinguish 1 2 The Power ON OFF and function position LEDs will briefly illuminate 1 8 The system then goes to the default settings The POWER ON AUTO RETRact ON and MEDIUM Wind Speed LED will be on NOTE The function position LEDs extend stop and retract will not be illuminated During power up the controller does not retain position information The controller is updated with the first function used Press the POWER OFF ALL LEDs should extinguish The PowE
4. 123 terminated phone cord straight no twist cables are 4 wire RJ11 terminated phone cord straight no twist RTA031 SWITCH INSTALLATION 1 At the switch location cut a 4 x 3 3 4 rectangular Switch Cable to hole The mounting box is able to clamp to Latch Tap Control Box thicknesses from 1 4 to 1 2 Insert the mounting box and tighten the latch tab d aa screws The tabs will automatically rotate to clamp on the back side of the mounting surface Do not 2 he 3 4 over tighten the clamp screws ea 4s A 3 Mount the Patio and Wind Speed Switches in the mounting box 4 Mount the faceplate onto the switches It may be Mounting Bax Wind Speed necessary to slightly loosen the switches to align the Switch faceplate and switches Face Plate MIRAGEO222 5 Connect the switch cable to the patio switch and Figure 8 Switch Installation route to the location of the control box 6 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual CoNTROL Box INSTALLATION refer to wiring diagram on page 9 NOTE The control box is not rated for exterior installations and must be mounted in the INTERIOR of the vehicle 1 After determining the location of the control box remove the box lid 2 Attach the box using a minimum of two 2 8 x 3 4 screws The screws should be mounted in opposite corners 3 Route a 2 conductor 14AWG NM wire w ground from the AC power source to the box It is recommended that the ins
5. 2 Lag Screw 3 plecs miracEo10 Figure 7 Securing the Awning 1 Adjust the awning horizontally as required Open the awning approximately 3 feet to access the back panel of the awning case Drill three 3 3 16 holes through the case mounting plate and into wall do not go through interior surfaces of wall in the approximate areas shown above 4 Ream out the holes in the case only to 5 16 5 Attach the awning case to the mounting plate and wall using three 3 1 4 x 1 1 2 lag screws 6 From inside seal the wires and access hole with a quality silicone sealant This completes the basic awning installation For manual configurations no further action is required For motorized configurations proceed to the next section Electrical 5 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AAWARNING ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE VEHICLE BATTERY AND ELECTRICAL SOURCES BEFORE WORKING WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING AND COMPONENTS These instructions are for the Direct Response Auto Retract System For alternate control systems follow the directions included with the electronics package IMPORTANT NOTICES e Failure to follow the wiring instructions in this publication may void the motor warranty e All wiring must conform to NEC National Electrical Code and local codes e Do NOT wire two or more motors to one switch No parallel wiring e The SO cable from the 110VAC awning motor can only pass directly
6. Be For RH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 1 Motor Black goes to Pin 2 For LH Motor Configurations Motor Red goes to Pin 2 Black Motor Black goes to pin 1 EB The SO cable from the 110VAC awning motor can only pass through a wall it cannot be laid up in the wall and must be connected to NM wire or individual wires in conduit no more than 6 inches past the point of entry Be Splitter is used only when Optional Lock Out Sensor is installed Connect RF Receiver directly to EYE if Lock Out is not installed BE wires for the Ignition Lock Out Sensor are not pin specific D ror early units Label DSK was ACC Label EYE was BUS Label AMD was SHAKE DRO12a Figure 12 Wiring Diagram Direct Response System FROM To RH CONFIGURATION To LH CONFIGURATION Motor Red Control Box 1 Control Box 2 Black 2 1 White 3 3 Ground 6 6 AC Power White Control Box 4 Control Box 4 Source Black 5 5 Ground 7 7 Awning Sensor 10 Cable Control Box AMD Control Box AMD Patio Switch 60 Cable Control Box DSK Control Box DSK Splitter 60 Cable Control Box EYE Control Box EYE Receiver 60 Cable Splitter Splitter Ignition Lockout 60 Cable Splitter Splitter Notes 1 Cable lengths are the lengths of the furnished cables If a connection requires a length greater than the supplied cable the installer must provide a
7. INCREASE the motor run time It is not necessary that the screw matches the closed position The Direct Response electronics control the closed position NOTE It is normal for the lead rail to slightly relax after the awning closes completely 13 052979 003r5
8. MATION AWARNING A WARNING INDICATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION THAT IF NOT AVOIDED COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE NCAUTION A 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 Reference Publications located O www carefreeofcolorado com 052979 003 Mirage Installation Manual 052979 211 Mirage Direct Response Owner s Manual 052979 301 Mirage Service Manual 052979 003r5 Printed in USA May 2013 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage OVERVIEW GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Mirage Patio Awning offers the coach owner an awning system that provides as much or as little shade as required The canopies are housed in an aluminum case that easily blends in with the coach side wall The canopy is made from Sunbrella fabric Each u
9. R ON OFF button disables all functions including Auto Retract and the optional RF remote if installed It does not disconnect the 110VAC power Press the POWER ON Press the EXTEND button the LED should illuminate while the awning extends and stay on after the awning auto stops Observe the awning it should fully extend The system performs an auto tension action when the awning is fully extended The awning rolls in reverse to tension the fabric The auto tension feature works only with the extend function when the awning is fully extended or the stop button is pushed while extending After the awning is fully extended press the RETRACT button the EXTEND LED should extinguish and the Retract LED should illuminate while the awning is retracting Press the STOP button When the STOP button is pressed the awning will stop the RETRACT LED should extinguish and the STOP LED should illuminate Press the RETRACT button allow the awning to retract fully the Retract LED will illuminate and stay lit Press the AUTO RETRACT OFF The AuTO RETRACT and WIND SPEED LEDs should go out Press the AUTO RETRACT ON Press each Wind Speed button and confirm that the LEDs illuminate Test the Auto Retract function 9 1 Fully extend the awning 9 2 With the AUTO RETRACT ON set the WIND SPEED to the lowest setting 9 3 Create a firm but gentle vertical rocking motion with the leading edge of the awning The awning should retract after 2 3 seconds of the mot
10. Vlr p INSTALLATION MANUAL x vare fet MIRAGE PATIO AWNING This publication includes installation for the DELI Direct Response Auto Retract System with DSK Style Switches TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 2 a A ee 1 General Description 2 BEN 8 OL 1 Mirage Patio Awning Specific ET ae IT BT eee 1 Component Checklist OKT 00 umm 2 lin oj M A 3 Reguired Pre nsialaton Parameters MR T D o o S S 3 Mountina Plate Layout and Sta UOI aie iani unie Fa Pre Elea Del epa IDE ERAI ENDE M MU ERA TA QUI EB I0 Lade Oi 3 Alternate Mounting Plate Attachment Method tertiam ett itm etri hate rnit lm ka doris nnee 4 Mauning ihe Awning ili eR D ROT 5 SECUN t PORRO sisi iaptet x DRE HER T DU DOR a PEL A CUDA DU HERD IRE DR RR 5 Elecirical ISAM SIGN MC c 6 lies darc Le Mh rers C BRE Bl See m D E Em 6 BARES IEEE To oho iG E Lira Rd cto n LATA Lr Ep BHL LH Aaa 6 swaps ia 7 stalling the LEU ilr 1 Semet 8 Programming ING Reco ais e 8 Operational NES Sa ea en ee Lu een re ud D D eS M EMI E er ere 8 Ignition Lockout Sensor Installation Optional ieiuno tte rite Coto rrt tbt mtt erm tton rns 9 Wiring Diagram Direct Response System sssseessssesssesssieeee eee ennn nennen nennen nnne 10 gr 4 245 Peso e 11 Standard Sys
11. a second 18 gauge wire to the second terminal of the sensor and route the wire to a SWITCHED 12VDC source 8 Bundle and secure the sensor cable and wires as required 9 Reattach the control box cover 9 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage WiRING DIAGRAM DiRECT RESPONSE SYSTEM Ignition Switched 12VDC RF Receiver Sa al Awning 1 3 a 8D ee g 12VDC Ignition coe EELIS Ground Lockout GRNAT Sensor V EB i 5 MEER SEED rece Optional 4 3 Oc zg Lecce eee On pamant iE Eu ro RH Motor Wire Shown Splitt tit See Detail A for LH Motor J d piter ek m trj T ri m z Ji ia 1 iE PEE Di l li z Remote Rear View a O CE Ti Ke bad Switch Panel e 2 y Pa a D 7 E A i ze Co as o qi 2 ZR oz uBLK iol PE oY O OQ Nt OJ e 110VAC s Detail A Wire Legend Red For LH Configuration Black Reverse Red amp Black Wires Green Ground
12. ctual dimensions may vary with specific installations SUPPORT Lateral Spring Arms 2 for 12 18 3 for 19 21 MOTOR Tubular Available in LH or RH configurations Power 120V 60Hz 2 5A Torque 60nm Speed 14 RPM CONTROLS Direct Response COLOR Hardware White or Black Fabric Woven Acrylic refer to sales literature for colors APPROXIMATE WEIGHT LBS Awning Length Weight Dim B Awning Length Weight Dim B Awning Length Weight Dim B 12 134 6 5in 15 160 11 25in 19 194 17in 13 143 16 169 20 203 14 152 17 177 21 211 18 186 22 220 A Awning Length 5 57 1 1 2 ref e Back Plate Awning Case Qe 1 iud 3 ref Mounting Plate ref Lateral Arm Mount ref MIRAGE007a Figure 1 General Description Mirage Patio Awning 1 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual COMPONENT CHECKLIST ITEM DESCRIPTION MIRAGE049 NOTE 1 Awning Assy 1 Mounting Plate Screw Rolock 3 8 x 1 1 2 hk N Screw Lag 1 4 x 1 1 2 DDD D DIR Backing Plate Backing Plate Cover Hex Key 7mm x 133mm 2 3 Owner s Manual 9 Control Box 10 Screw Pan Head 11 Switch Plate 8 x 3 4 12 Switch Assy Switch Mount 14 Cable 60 15 RF Receiv
13. er 433MHz 16 Screw Phillips Truss Head 6 x 1 2 17 Cable 60 18 Remote Control Key FOB 433MHz 19 Sensor Ignition Lock Out D D 0 DDD D O DDD DID DO Splitter Cable m N 60 N A OO N Z o c D o configuration fabric etc Check awning assembly against original purchase order 2 Hex key item 8 is used with motorized awnings only 3 Place hex key item 8 and Owner s Manual item 9 with RV owner information if included is for installer reference oos Mounting screws are included with switches and switch plate Additional remote control Key FOBs may be ordered separately SR0015 Remote Control and Ignition Lock Out are optional equipment that must be specified at time of order 1 Specific awning configuration is specified at time of order including the awning length LH or RH Installation manual 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual INSTALLATION IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THREE PEOPLE INSTALL THE AWNING DUE TO THE SIZE AND WEIGHT OF THE COMPONENTS Mirage REQUIRED PRE INSTALLATION PARAMETERS Prior to installing the awning the installer must determine the layout of the specific construction elements to successfully assemble and mount the awning 1 Determine the location size and type of structural framing in the area where the awning is to be mounted e There must be structural fra
14. hed 12VDC circuit A switched 12VDC source is a line that is hot when the ignition switch is in the on position or a 12VDC circuit through a relay that is hot when a specific condition is met i e releasing the parking brake Relays are not furnished with this kit 1 Disconnect power to the awning Shut off the power source or pull the appropriate circuit breaker 2 Locate the control box for the Direct Response System 3 Open the cover of the control box 4 For Single Awning Applications 4 1 Disconnect the remote receiver cable from the EYE port in the control box Do not disconnect the cable from the receiver box 4 2 Connect the supplied 6 cable to EYE port in the control box 4 3 Attach the splitter to the other end of the cable 4 4 Plug the cable from the remote receiver into the splitter 4 5 Attach the Lock Out Sensor to the end of the 60 cable Route the cable as desired and connect the cable to the splitter 4 6 Proceed to step 6 5 For Multiple Awning Applications 5 1 The module may be connected to the control box as described for single awning applications OR 5 2 The module may be directly connected to any open EYE port on any of the control boards It is not necessary to use the short cable or splitter 5 3 Proceed to step 6 NOTE Wires to the module are not pin specific 6 Attach one 18 gauge wire to a terminal of the sensor and route the wire to a suitable 12VDC ground 7 Attach
15. ill be necessary to use the top access to close the awning completely 7mm Hex Manual Override yall Bottom View MIRAGE028 Figure 13 Manual Override Access 4 When done return the screw and well nut to the top of the case if removed ADJUSTING THE PITCH NCAUTION DURING INSTALLATION OR WHEN THE PITCH OF THE AWNING IS ADJUSTED IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE LEAD RAIL 5 6 When the pitch is adjusted it is necessary to adjust the angle of IS PARALLEL TO THE AWNING HOUSING Extend the awning fully On one end loosen the 6mm hex screw located on the spring arm knuckle SLIGHTLY loosen the 3 4 nut on the side of the knuckle Turn the 3 4 adjustment nut located on the bottom of the knuckle CLOCKWISE raises the pitch COUNTERCLOCKWISE lowers the pitch NOTE When raising the pitch it is helpful to have a second person lift up on the lead rail Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other end Note the caution information above When the pitch adjustments are completed tighten the 6mm screw and the 3 4 nut on the side of the knuckle the lead rail for the awning to close correctly T SLIGHTLY loosen the 3 4 nut on the side of each arm knuckle on the lead rail Turn the INSIDE 6mm hex screws of each knuckle to increase or decrease the angle of the lead rail The face of the lead rail should be parallel with the coach wall 3 4 Adjustmen
16. ion If the optional Ignition Sensor is installed 10 1 Partially retract the awning 10 2 Turn the ignition key ON 10 3 Press the EXTEND button The LED should flash for 2 seconds then shut off and the previous function LED will come back on For problems not covered above refer to the service manual available on line www carefreeofcolorado com 11 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual STANDARD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS MANUAL OVERRIDE If 110V power is not available to the coach the Mirage awning can still be safely retracted using the manual override The bypass may be accessed from inside the case on the motor housing or from the top of the case above the motor housing To use the inside bottom access The awning must be open a minimum of 8 to afford access to the override To use the top bypass access Remove the screw and well nut that is used to secure the end cap T 2 Mirage Wall Remove Screw and Rubber Well Nut to Access Manual Overide 7mm Hex Chuck the 7mm hex key into a 3 8 battery powered drill Insert the hex key into the manual override on the awning For the top access it will be necessary to locate the hex by feel it is not visible with the key inserted in the hole Operate the drill in the forward clockwise direction to close the awning Reverse the drill to open the awning NOTE When using the bottom override the awning can only be closed within 6 8 It w
17. long Screw 2 Mount the unit close enough to the splitter or control box RTA034 so that the cord can be connected without stressing the Figure 10 RR24 RF Receiver connections 15 Allow room below the box to access the connector jack programming button and indicator light Position the control box and secure using two 2 6 x 1 2 screws NOTE If the box is mounted on a surface that is less that 1 2 thick the screws will protrude through the opposite side of the surface Connect the cable to the receiver NOTE If the Lock Out Sensor is not installed the Receiver cable is connected directly to the EYE connector of the control box Route the cable to the splitter or to the control box and connect to EYE Programming the Heceiver When adding or replacing a key FOB it is necessary to program the receiver for the transmitter 1 2 4 Power to the control box must be 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 Press and release the stop button on the remote The red Stop light will go out after the receiver learns the remote signal E x e NOTE Pressing the stop button will cause the blue up arrow button to default as the close Indicator Program retract function If a function button is Light Button pressed to train the receiver it will be Fi d EE sns programmed as the close retrac
18. m Bottom of Case i of Case 4 A B MEME ee OLL OUO O ULUOUOLOLM 1 0 br Maximum Height of Projection MEM Minimum NE l Travel Path Pitch 119 A l j p ou Minimum Height B is measured from the uppermost edge of the projection i e door slide out room flange to the bottom of the mounting plate The value Maximum T given is a minimum requirement adjust upward as required to clear casing trim etc Pitch uas mirage008b Door Width A gt 0 12 18 24 30 36 42 48 B MINIMUM PITCH 2 5 3 25 4 25 5 25 6 25 7 25 8 25 9 B MAXIMUM PITCH 2 5 5 75 8 25 10 75 13 25 15 75 18 5 20 5 Figure 2 Mounting Height VS Pitch 2 Mark the mounting plate position with a chalk line ensuring that it is parallel to the ground Include the end points of the mounting plate 3 Use a non permanent method of marking to temporarily mark the location of the structural framing in the mounting area 4 Transfer the frame pattern to the mounting plate 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage 5 Below is the minimum number of required mounting locations Each position uses two screws Awning Length 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Bp of Locations 4 5 6 6 On the plate mark the location of the mounting locations The inner mounting locations should be spaced as evenly as possible between the outer mounting locations Locations must match the frame location pattern If a m
19. ming at the awning mount locations Fiberglass or sheet metal siding alone is NOT strong enough to support the weight of the awning e f the framing is not obvious it may be possible to use a stud finder or other similar device to locate the frame e f in doubt contact the coach manufacturer to determine the type and position of the structural frame 2 Determine the mounting locations for the control box and switch assemblies e For 110VAC installations the installer must provide enclosed junction boxes for all wire splices Boxes are required in conformance with prevailing construction codes e At the control box location AC input is required It is recommended that the installer provide a dedicated AC circuit for the awning system that is protected by an appropriate sized fuse circuit breaker Each patio awning draws a maximum of 3 amps MOUNTING PLATE LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION 1 Determine the location of the awning e Mounting area must be plumb and clear of obstacles e The mounting plate is 9 shorter than the awning w standard end caps 6 shorter than the back plate Reference Figure 1 e The awning is factory set with minimum pitch Mounting height above a door opening or slide out room must be adjusted for a greater pitch The chart below provides the minimum distance from the top of a protrusion to the bottom of the mounting plate when the awning is set at MINIMUM and MAXIMUM pitch Botto
20. nit is equipped with Mirage lateral support arms that are the strongest available on the market No vertical arms interfere with coach sidewalls or equipment that may be mounted on the sidewalls or sidewall graphics These arms can also be adjusted to vary the canopy pitch up to 2 feet it is strongly recommended that service and adjustments be performed by trained technicians The unique and innovative 110V electronic control system provides Carefree s Direct Hesponse system with interior pushbutton controls for standard extend retract functions At the master control panel the auto retract system can be engaged to automatically retract the awning in windy conditions Sensitivity can be set to respond to a variety of wind speed conditions An optional RF remote is available with the Direct Response system Two configurations of the Mirage awning are available a RH passenger side and a LH driver s side The motor is located to the front of the awning reducing wiring to keep the awning controls to the front of the vehicle In the Wiring Diagram the RH configuration is shown detail A shows the alterations for the LH configuration Mirage Patio Awning Specifications The following information is for reference only Specific information is detailed in the installation instructions LENGTH 12 21 3 66m 6 4m in 1 foot 305m increments EXTENSION 10 3m DROP MIN PITCH 10 25cm DROP MAx PITCH 35 89cm Values are approximate a
21. ounting location cannot match a structural member refer to the Alternate Mounting Plate Attachment Method below 7 On the mounting plate drill 7 16 holes at the marks made in the previous step The grooves in the plate are the vertical locations for the holes Each location has two holes 4 1 2 Melee 7 16 Grooves 5 ref 3 ref typ L Hole Pattern to Match Structural Frame MIRAGE004b Figure 3 Mounting Plate Hole Drill Pattern 8 Position the mounting plate on the coach wall using the marks from step 2 Horizontally position the plate as required 9 On one end of the plate use the plate as a template and drill an 11 32 pilot hole into the structure Attach the plate using a 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 thread cutting screw 10 Confirm position of plate and repeat step 6 on the opposite end of pope the mounting plate unting p e 45 11 Continue to drill and attach using the 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 thread cutting screws until all mounting holes are done 12 For motorized configurations Drill one 1 1 2 hole through outer wall as shown in Figure 4 RH configuration is shown for LH configuration reverse end location Hole is behind the awning motor MIRAGEO05 Figure 4 Cable Routing Hole Alternate Mounting Plate Attachment Method NCAUTION THIS METHOD SHOULD BE USED ONLY AS REQUIRED PRIMARY ATTACHMENT MUST BE INTO THE STRUCTURE AS DESCRIBED ABOVE
22. t button MEE ibd 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 Transmitter and receiver operate on a frequency of 433 MHz 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 If the light still does not come on check the continuity of the cord between the boxes and repair or replace as required Pin 1 of the 1 connector goes to pin 1 of the 2 connector etc If the light does not go out in above the receiver already knows the transmitter s signal or the battery in the remote needs to be replaced 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 the full 5 seconds then come on The system may be programmed for up to 5 remotes Additional remotes may be ordered separately 8 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage IGNITION LOCKOUT SENSOR INSTALLATION OPTIONAL Two ignition lockout sensors are available with the Direct Response System e The STD ignition lockout module disables the extend function when the module receives a current through a switched 12VDC circuit e The RTL ignition lockout module will fully retract the awning and disable the extend function when the module receives a current through a switc
23. t Nut 3 4 Nut On Side of Knuckle 6mm Hex Screw Coach Wall 6mm Hex Screw 3 4 Nut MIRAGE024 Figure 14 Pitch Adjustment When the lead rail adjustments are completed tighten the 3 4 nut on the side of the knuckles 12 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual SETTING THE MOTOR LIMITS The motor limit switches are preset at the factory for best operation of the awning The OUT limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully extended The IN limit switch is used to stop the motor when the awning is fully retracted The IN limit is NOT USED when the Direct Response system is installed Mirage ien Decrease Run Time e Increase __ Run Time Previous Configuration Current Configuration IN Limit Switch OUT Limit Switch Decrease Decrease Run Time Run Time BN OUT IN CN pou Limit Switch Limit Switch MEX W N all Increase RH Motor Increase Run Time Run Time Decrease Run Time e Increase Run Time Previous Configu Current Configuration MIRAGE023 Figure 15 Motor Limit Switches The limit switches are located inside the case near the end cap It is necessary to extend the awning to access the switches NOTE There are two 2 motor limit
24. taller provide a dedicated AC circuit that is protected by an appropriate sized fuse circuit breaker Each patio awning draws a maximum of 3 amps Connect wires to the control box as shown in the wiring diagram Mirage le x 3 4 Screw 2 1 2 yp es E sO ea 2 3 8 RTA0033a Figure 9 Control Box ze 4 Splice the awning motor wires to a 3 conductor 14AWG NM wire w ground Refer to note 1 on the wiring diagram on page 9 5 Route the cable wire from the motor to the control box and attach the wires to the terminals as shown NOTE For RH motor configurations RED WIRE goes to terminal 1 BLACK WIRE goes to terminal 2 For LH motor configurations RED WIRE goes to terminal 2 BLACK WIRE goes to terminal 1 6 Connect the cable from the switch panel to ACC in the control box 7 Connect the cable from the motion sensor to AMD in the control box NOTE Use the slot cutouts in the box to route the phone cables 052979 003r5 Carefree of Colorado Installation Manual Mirage INSTALLING THE RF REMOTE RECEIVER 1 4 Determine the location of the optional RF receiver 1 1 Do not mount the unit near heat producing elements such as LP appliances or engine exhaust components 1 2 For best reception do not mount the unit near or on a metal surface 1 3 Mountthe unit with the antenna pointing up 6 x 1 2 1 4 The included cable is approximately 60 inches
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26. through a wall it can not be laid up in the wall and must be connected to NM wire or individual wires in conduit no more than 6 inches past the point of entry e The installer must provide enclosed junction boxes for all 110VAC wire splices Boxes are required in conformance with prevailing construction codes Installers are required to furnish the flush mounted UL approved electrical duplex boxes where required The Direct Hesponse electronic system is a premier auto retract system that detects motion from adverse wind conditions and retracts the awning Sensitivity is set by the user e System includes Control box Master control panel w pushbutton awning control and windspeed sensitivity setting motion sensor factory installed e An RF remote control is provided with the Direct Response system e An optional ignition lockout is available e The switches use a 5VDC signal to operate the control box eliminating the need for a junction box for the control panel e Components are connected using terminated cables Terminated cable is 4 wire RJ11 terminated phone cord straight no twist This does not include 110VAC power connections NOTE Cable lengths of the furnished cables are listed in the chart with the ae system wiring diagram If a connection requires a length greater Yos than the supplied cable the installer must provide a terminated Cables are iwire RIN jumper cable from the box location to the cable end Terminated
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