Carefree THIN-LITE Awning Light Installation guide

Brand: Carefree

Model: THIN-LITE Awning Light

Type: Installation guide

Carefree THIN-LITE Awning Light

The Carefree THIN-LITE Awning Light is a versatile and convenient lighting solution for your RV awning. It can be easily installed on either a utility slot roll bar or a standard slot roll bar, providing you with bright and evenly distributed light wherever you need it.

The light is powered by your vehicle's 12VDC system and comes with a coiled power cord that can be plugged into an exterior receptacle. The receptacle can be mounted in a convenient location, such as near an interior overhead cabinet light or a 12VDC switch near the door.

The Thin-Lite is equipped with foam plugs that can be used to hold the light in place on the roll bar. When the awning is not in use, the light can be easily removed and stored.

Carefree THIN-LITE Awning Light

The Thin-Lite is equipped with foam plugs that can be used to hold the light in place on the roll bar. When the awning is not in use, the light can be easily removed and stored.

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®Thin-Lite is a registered trademark of the Thin-Lite Corporation of Camarillo, CA.

CAREFREE

RV Accessory

FOR USE WITH THE SPIRIT UTILITY SLOT ROLL BAR AND

STANDARD SLOT ROLL BARS

PROVIDING POWER (ALL INSTALLATIONS)

The Thin-Lite is powered by the vehicle's 12VDC system. An exterior receptacle is used for the light cord plug.

1. Determine the location of the receptacle.

• Locate the receptacle so that there is easy access to a 12VDC power source such as interior overhead

cabinet lights, a 12VDC switch near the door etc.

• Determine the position of the bracket and receptacle

so that it can be comfortably reached for easy

operation.

• Position the bracket and receptacle so that when the

cord is plugged in it does not create an obstacle (i.e.

headroom for walking under).

2. At the predetermined location, drill an 11/16 inch hole into

the mounting surface.

3. Attach the receptacle to the bracket as shown.

4. Route the wires from the receptacle through the hole drilled in step 2. Position the bracket and receptacle over

the hole and attach using two (2) #6 x 1/2 screws.

5. Two wire clips are furnished, it is not necessary to trim or strip the wires. Place the bottom of the clip over the existing wire

in the coach; insert the wire from the receptacle into the top hole of the clip then, with a pair of pliers, squeeze the metal

plate into the plastic housing then close the plastic cover. Receptacle wires are marked (+) for 12VDC and (–) for ground.

INSTALLING THE THIN-LITE (UTILITY ROLL BAR APPLICATIONS)

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Foam Plug

Utility Slot

Left Arm

(ref)

End Cap Screw (ref)

Spring

(ref)

Foam Plug

Label Oriented

Out From Roll Bar

Roll Bar

Figure 2. Installing the Thin-Lite into a Utility Roll Bar.

1. Extend the awning out completely per the instructions with the awning. Be sure to lock the braces in position.

2. On the

LEFT end of the roll bar, remove the two screws holding the roll bar end cap and set aside.

3. While holding the roll bar, press the left arm out until the end cap clears the end of the roll bar about 2" to 3".

4. Allow the roll bar to rest on the spring. It may be necessary to move the roll bar around to provide clearance to

access the utility slot. The utility slot is the large diameter slot in the roller tube.

5. Slide one foam plug into the slot.

6. Slide the Thin-Lite into the slot. Orient the light as shown with the label facing out away from the roller tube.

7. Slide the second foam plug into the slot after the light.

8. Lift the roll bar and slide into the end cap. Ensure that the existing screw holes and slot of the end cap line up

with the roll bar. Reattach the end cap with the screws removed previously.

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Solderless

Connectors

#6 x 1/2 Screws

+12VDC

Ground

O 11/16” Hole

Receptacle

Bracket

Figure 1. Mounting the Power Receptacle.

Carefree of Colorado Thin-Lite

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USING THE THIN-LITE MOUNTED IN A UTILITY SLOT ROLL BAR

Foam Plug

Light

Coiled

Power Cord

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Foam Plug

Figure 3. Using the Thin-Lite Mounted in a Utility Slot.

1. Extend the awning out completely per the instructions with the awning.

2. Remove the power cord from the utility slot.

3. Slide the light to the desired location along the roll bar.

4. Use the foam plugs to hold the light in position.

5. (Detail A) Connect the cord to the receptacle.

NOTE: During times when the light does not need to be

on but the awning remains extended (such as

during the day), the cord can be unplugged to

shut off the light and the plug stored in the

storage hole of the receptacle bracket (Detail B).

6. When the awning is to be rolled up, coil the cord back into the

utility slot. Push the cord plug into the foam plug then push the

foam plug toward the light to hold the cord in place.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE CANOPY, THE CORD MUST BE STORED IN THE SLOT BEFORE THE AWNING IS RETRACTED!

12VDC Power

Receptacle

Plug From Light

Plug Storage

Hole

DETAIL

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Figure 4. Attaching the Plug.

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USING THE THIN-LITE WITH A STANDARD SLOT ROLL BAR

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Label Oriented

Away From Roll Bar

Clip

Left Arm

(ref)

Clip

Empty Slot

Figure 5. Attaching the Thin-Lite On a Standard Roll Bar.

1. Extend the awning out completely per the instructions with the awning.

2. From the left side of the roll bar, slide the furnished hanger clips into an open slot.

NOTE: If the end cap is not slotted to match the open slot in the tube, it will be necessary to notch the

end cap to expose the open slot.

3. Snap the Thin-Lite into the clips. Orient the light as shown with the label facing out away from the roller tube. For

best light, position the clips on the ends of the light tube.

4. Slide the light and clips to the desired location along the roll bar.

5. (Detail A) Connect the cord to the receptacle.

NOTE: During times when the light does not need to be

on but the awning remains extended (such as

during the day), the cord can be unplugged to

shut off the light and the plug stored in the

storage hole of the receptacle bracket (Detail B).

6. When the awning is to be rolled up, remove the light and

clips from the roll bar and store.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE CANOPY, LIGHT AND/OR HARDWARE, THE LIGHT AND CLIPS MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE THE

AWNING IS RETRACTED

LIMITED WARRANTY

Carefree of Colorado (hereafter referred to as Carefree) warrants to the FIRST retail Purchaser that the Thin-Lite is free of

defects in material and workmanship for one (1) year from original date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to damages that are the result of improper installation, misuse or neglect. In addition, wear and

fading from normal use is excluded from this coverage.

ARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURE

1. Retain a copy of the original purchase receipt.

2. If the product is found defective within the warranty period, return the product along with the original purchase

receipt to your qualified Carefree dealer.

3. All returns are for product replacement only. No returns for cash or credit are accepted.

4. Carefree does not cover any costs associated with delivery or return of the product.

12VDC Power

Receptacle

Plug From Light

Plug Storage

Hole

DETAIL

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Figure 6. Attaching the Plug.

Carefree of Colorado 2145 W. 6

Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020

a Scott Fetzer company 303-469-3324 ♦ www.carefreeofcolorado.com

Carefree THIN-LITE Awning Light Installation guide

Brand: Carefree

Model: THIN-LITE Awning Light

Type: Installation guide

Carefree THIN-LITE Awning Light

The Thin-Lite is equipped with foam plugs that can be used to hold the light in place on the roll bar. When the awning is not in use, the light can be easily removed and stored.

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