Carefree Universal Eclipse User manual

052568-001r5 Printed in USA August, 2017

NSTALLATION

ANUAL

ECLIPSE ARMS AND CANOPY

THIS PUBLICATION COVERS MODELS:

Universal Eclipse w/ Single Switch or Direct Response Electronics

Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions

and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the

product to not operate properly.

LED Lighting

These instructions apply to OEM and Aftermarket Installations. Details and procedures

unique to a specific application are labeled appropriately.

Adjustable Pitch

E0069

Flat

Steep

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Overview.......................................................................................................................... 1

Eclipse Patio Awning Specifications:..............................................................................................1

Eclipse Patio Awning Options: .......................................................................................................1

Component Checklist..............................................................................................................................2

Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 4

Required Pre-Installation Preparation.....................................................................................................4

Installing an Awning Rail.........................................................................................................................4

Assembling the Awning ..........................................................................................................................5

Mounting the Awning..............................................................................................................................6

Electrical ........................................................................................................................................ 8

Single Switch Installation........................................................................................................................8

Direct Response Installation.................................................................................................................10

Routing the Wire into the Vehicle.................................................................................................10

Installing the Switches..................................................................................................................10

Wiring an Additional Patio Switch.................................................................................................11

Installing the Control Box .............................................................................................................11

Installing the Remote Receiver.....................................................................................................12

Programming the Receiver...........................................................................................................12

Wiring Diagram - Direct Response...............................................................................................13

Ignition Lockout Sensor Installation (Optional).............................................................................14

Final Assembly ............................................................................................................................ 15

Attaching the Fascia and Bottom Cover...............................................................................................15

Securing the Fabric...............................................................................................................................15

Removing the Temporary Assembly Pins.............................................................................................16

Installing the Tractioners.......................................................................................................................16

Optional LED’s............................................................................................................................. 17

Wire Routing.........................................................................................................................................17

Switch Installation.................................................................................................................................18

Power Connection for optional OEM RGB LED's.................................................................................19

052568-001r5 Printed in USA August, 2017

ROPRIETARY

TATEMENT

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

title page. Earlier model configurations may differ from the information given. Carefree of Colorado

reserves the right to cancel, change, alter or add any parts and assemblies, described in this manual,

without prior notice.

Carefree of Colorado agrees to allow the reproduction of this document for use with Carefree of Colorado

products only. Any other reproduction or translation of this document in whole or part is strictly prohibited

without prior written approval from Carefree of Colorado.

AFETY

NFORMATION

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert individuals to potential

personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to

avoid possible personal injury or death.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or

serious bodily injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate bodily injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a situation that may result in equipment-related damage.

General Safety:

WARNING

Shock Hazard. Always disconnect battery or power source before

working on or around the electrical system.

WARNING

Always wear appropriate safety equipment (i.e. goggles).

CAUTION

Always use appropriate lifting devices and/or helpers when lifting or

holding heavy objects.

NOTICE

When using fasteners, do not over tighten. Soft materials such as fiberglass and

aluminum can be "stripped out" and lose the ability to grip and hold.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

WARNING

This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause

cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm. California’s Proposition 65 requires this

warning to be given to customers in the state of California.

Reference Publications located @ www.carefreeofcolorado.com:'

052568-001 Eclipse Arms and Canopy Installation Manual

052568-201 Eclipse Owner's Manual

052547-301 Eclipse Service Manual

Carefree of Colorado 2145 W. 6

Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020 a Scott Fetzer company

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The unique "scissor" style arms eliminate the need for vertical ground supports.

Easy to use 6 position pitch adjustment. 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.

Worm gear style motor is billow proof - eliminates the need for travel locks.

In the minimum (flat) pitch, the auto-dump feature automatically releases to allow water to run-off to

prevent water pooling. When the water is gone, the arms return to the fully extended position.

Can be installed using a single switch control or with the Direct ResponseTM electronic system. An RF

remote is available with the Direct ResponseTM system.

Eclipse Patio Awning Specifications:

LENGTH 12' - 21' [366 - 640cm]

EXTENSION: 7' 6 3/4" [230.5cm] Drop @ Min. Pitch: 12" [30.5cm] Drop @ Max. Pitch: 40" [102cm]

Values are approximate, actual dimensions may vary with specific installations.

EXTENSION TIME: 28 Seconds (approx) RETRACTION TIME: 32 Seconds (approx)

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 12VDC (operating range 10VDC to 14VDC) Circuit Rating: 15 amp

POWER SOURCE: Motor and controls are routed and hardwired into the vehicle’s 12V system

EMERGENCY RETRACT: Electrical override system (external power source)

COLOR: Hardware: White, Black or Satin

Fabric: Heavy Duty Vinyl or Acrylic Fabric with Alumaguard or Uniguard

(refer to sales literature for colors)

Fabric Wrap: Weatherguard or Metal Wraps: Alumaguard or Uniguard

Eclipse Patio Awning Options:

Alumaguard Awning Wrap 2



12V Direct Response Auto-Retract System

Uniguard Awning Wrap 2



Remote Control

SunBlocker

NOTES:

1. Installation with optional SunBlocker shade requires a minimum power source of 12VDC

(operating range 12VDC to 14VDC)

2. Selected at time of initial order.

3. Remote Control available with Direct Response installations only

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COMPONENT CHECKLIST

Optional equipment and electronics are shown but may not be included with a particular arm set. Refer to

the original purchase order to determine which options are applicable.

The Rail Extension Kit is standard for aftermarket installations.

For Aftermarket Direct Response, refer to Eclipse upgrade kit SR0036.

Remote Control and Ignition Lock-Out are only available when Direct Response is installed.

21 3

1918

E0012c

Single Switch (Standard)

Direct Response (Optional)

21 22

Remote Control Kit (Optional)

25 26 27

Ignition Lock-Out Kit (Optional)

Roller Tube

Arms

Common Hardware

Rail Extension (aftermarket)

171615

Carefree of Colorado

12V DIRECT RESPONSE

CONTROL BOX

PARTNO. 060574-003

MOTION SENSITIVITY

SWITCH

RR433

(Optional)

PATIO S WITCH

MOTION SENSOR

MODE SWITCH

A B

MOTOR

+12V

GROUND

FUSE (15A)

EYE PORT

on RP24

Program

Mode

Press to Learn

Transmitter

Version_______

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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NOTE

1 Rollbar Assembly 1

2 Screw, HWHC #6 x 3/8 2

3 Tractioner 2 2

4 Screw, Truss Head, SQ Drive #10 x 5/8 2 2

5 LH Arm Assy, Idler 1

6 RH Arm Assy, Motorized 1

7 Fascia Assy 2

8 Bottom Cover 2

9 Screw, Lag 1/4 x 1 1/2 8

10 Screw, Truss Head, SQ Drive #10 x 5/8 4

11 Screw, SHC, Self-Tapping #8 x 3/4 4

12 Screw, HWHC #6 x 3/8 2

13 Jumper Cable 1 5

15 Rail Extension Kit 1 3,4

16 Screw, SHC #10 x 1/2 4 3,4

17 Nylock Nut 10-32 4 3,4

18 Screw, Lag 1/4 x 2 1/2 8 3

19 Rivet, Moly 7/32 4 3

20 Switch Kit, Single Switch 1 6

21 Control Box, Direct Response 1

22 Screw, Phillips Truss Head #6 x 1/2 2

23 Harness, Power, Motor 2

24 Switch Kit, Direct Response (includes bezel and connector harnesses) 1

25 Receiver, RF, 433 MHz 1

26 Screw, Phillips Truss Head #6 x 1/2 2

27 Cable 60” 1

28 Remote Control Key FOB, 433MHz 1

29 Cable 60” 2

30 Sensor, Ignition Lock-Out 1

31 Splitter 1

Notes: 1. Awning configuration is specified at time of order, including awning length, fabric, color and

electronics. Check awning assembly against original purchase order.

2. Screws and Tractioners are furnished with roller tube assemblies equipped with optional

Alumaguard/Uniguard.

3. Used with aftermarket installations.

4. Rail Extension kit includes hardware for two arms (items 15, 16,17). Standard for

aftermarket installations.

5. Place Jumper Cable (item 14) with RV owner information. Installation manual, if included,

is for installer reference.

6. OEM's may choose to furnish the control switch (item 20). The switch must be a DC

polarity reversing switch with dynamic brake.

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INSTALLATION

REQUIRED PRE-INSTALLATION PREPARATION

1. Park the vehicle on a flat surface and level the unit.

2. If this is an upgrade for a manual patio awning, follow the awning manufacturer's instructions and

remove the awning from the coach including the roll bar and canopy.

2.1. Remove all brackets.

2.2. Plug and seal all mounting holes. The new Eclipse arms may not match the locations of the old

awning arms.

2.3. Remove the roll bar from the arms and on a flat clean surface, roll the fabric onto the roll bar.

2.4. If the canopy is equipped with Alumaguard, remove the tractioners and set aside. These will be

reinstalled after the new awning assembly is installed.

3. Check where the awning arms will be installed. The arms fit snug to the side of the vehicle and must not

cover or interfere with exhaust vents, lights etc.

4. If there is an awning rail installed, check that the awning rail runs the full length of the awning. Please

refer to the note under "Installing an Awning Rail" before proceeding.

5. Refer to the important note on page 6 about the required positioning of the centerline of the roll bar.

INSTALLING AN AWNING RAIL

NOTE: For canopies WITHOUT Alumaguard or Uniguard: If the vehicle already has a full-length awning

rail installed, skip to step 6.

For Alumaguard and Uniguard installations: If the existing awning rail is incorporated into the

coach trim or a drip rail, it will be necessary to mount a standard awning rail flat on the coach wall.

The awning rail and arms must be positioned so that any existing trim does not interfere with the

Alumaguard or Uniguard's "Flex Connect" or the awning arm when in the closed position.

1. Determine the optimum positioning of the awning so that the arms will not interfere with the door frame or

light fixtures. The centerline of the rail should be above the door opening a minimum of 6" for vinyl and 7" for

Alumaguard/Uniguard. After determining mounting position, mark the position with a chalk line.

2. Awning rail must be level.

3. Seal the back of the rail with silicone sealant or putty tape.

4. Align the awning rail onto the wall and secure with #10 x 3/4” screws. Use all the attach holes in the

rail.

NOTICE Make sure the screws are securely mounted to the structural frame of the vehicle.

5. Use a screwdriver to spread open one end of the awning rail on

the installation side.

6. File any sharp edges or burrs from the end of the rail. This will

help protect the awning fabric from damage during installation.

7. Spray inside the awning rail track with silicone lubricant.

Standard Awning Rail

Mounted to Coach Wall

Flex Connect Must Be

Flat When the Awning

is Closed

UNIGUARD

E0050

Standard Awning Rail

Mounted to Coach Wall

ALUMAGUARD

Coach WallCoach Wall

Spread open the

end of the awning rail T0012

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ASSEMBLING THE AWNING

1. Decide on the location of the switches and control box to determine the cable routing.

2. If the motor and Direct Response sensor cables are to be routed through the RV wall at the bottom of

the arm, no modification is required. Go to step 3.

2.1. If the motor and Direct Response sensor cables are to be routed through the RV wall at the top of the

arm:

2.2. Remove the plastic wrap at the top of the motorized arm. Partially open the arm being careful to

not let the arm extend more than 6”.

NOTE: The arm is under tension from the gas shock located in the arm.

2.3. Pull the cable(s) out of the slot(s) in the rear of the back channel and pull the cables out of the hole

in the top of the channel.

2.4. Secure the top of the arm in the closed position using a plastic wrap or equivalent.

3. For Aftermarket Installations: An extension

kit is furnished for aftermarket installations.

3.1. At the top of the arms, remove the rail

caps.

3.2. Attach the rail extension to the rail as

shown.

NOTICE During assembly and

installation, The arm assemblies must

remain perpendicular to the roller

assembly. Failure to handle the arms

carefully can bend the drive shaft.

4. 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 assembly must be oriented with the fabric going over the roller toward the mounting surface.

5. Secure the end cap to the roller tube assembly using two #10 square-drive screws.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to attach the non-motorized arm assembly to the roller tube assembly.

Remove Rail Cap

and Screws

Rail Extension Assy

#10-32 SHCS

and Nylock Nut

(2 per arm)

E0068

Roller Tube

Assembly

Align Slots

End Cap

#10 x 5/8 Screw (qty: 4)

End Cap

E0020a

CLIPSE

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OUNTING THE

WNING

CAUTION

It is recommended that at least three people install the awning due to its

size and weight.

NOTE: For the bottom 3 mounting holes: if mounting into structure, use the 1/4 x 1 1/2 screws; if not

attaching into structure, use the moly rivets.

The upper mounting holes must attach into structure using the screws provided. If structural backing is not

available for the upper mounting holes, it will be necessary to use the aftermarket rail extension so that the

upper brackets can mount into the structural members at the roof line.

1. Check the location where the awning is to be mounted. Ensure that the awning will not interfere with

other equipment on the vehicle, such as a slide out room, light fixtures, exhaust vents etc.

2. On the awning rail, mark the location of the centerline of the arm assemblies.

3. From those marks, measure down vertically a distance of 55" ± 1/4" from the centerline of the awning

rail. These will be the initial mounting holes.

4. Unroll the canopy one wrap.

5. With one person holding each arm, the third person should thread the polyrod (the plastic rod on the

edge of the fabric) into the awning rail, starting at one end. Carefully move across the vehicle, gently

pulling the fabric into the rail, until the awning is in the pre-determined location.

NOTE: While the awning fabric is fairly robust, care must be taken not to snag it on the awning rail.

6. For installations without the rail extension: Align the first mounting hole in the motorized arm with the

location marked in step 2. The arm assembly must be perpendicular to the awning rail.

7. For installations with the rail extension: Butt the top of the rear channel against the awning rail as

shown in Detail A.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For Uniguard and Alumaguard installations, the centerline of the roll bar

must be 3/4" ± 1/4" above the centerline of the awning rail.

8. Drill a 5/32” hole at the first mounting hole for the RH (motorized) arm

8.1. If the hole goes into a structural member, attach the motorized arm using a 1/4 x 1 1/2” lag screw.

8.2. If the hole is through the outer skin only, ream the hole out to 1/4" and attach arm with a moly rivet.

55" ± 1/4”

E0022a

90o

Typ.

Centerline

of Arm

Centerline

of Arm

Awning Length

Fabric Width

5” 5”

Awning

Rail

= Flat Mounting

Surface Area

4 1/4” x 70”

6”-7”

Clearance

from top of

door

6”

Drill Area for

Upper Cable

Routing

7 1/2”

68 1/4”

First Mounting

Hole (ref)

Drill Area for

Lower Cable

Routing

Align Top of Rail

with Bottom of

Awning Rail

Detail A

Aftermarket Arm

Alignment

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