LED Lighting for RV Vertical Arm Awnings - Technical and Customer Service Guide

General Safety Precautions

• Shock Hazard: Disconnect power before working on the electrical system.
• Wear Safety Equipment: Use goggles and other protective gear as necessary.
• Lifting Precautions: Use appropriate lifting devices or assistance for heavy objects.
• Fastener Caution: Avoid over-tightening to prevent stripping in soft materials like fiberglass and aluminum.

LED Lighting Specifications

• Mounting Options:
  • In roller tube with concealed power harness in the canopy hem.
  • At the awning rail with a special canopy for integrated strip holder.
• Length: For awnings 10' – 21'.
• Power: White LED - 1A, 12Vdc; Color LED - 2A, 12Vdc.
• Colors: Bright White (6000K), RGB (variable color control), Warm White (3000K, OEM option).
• Controls: Single pole switch, IR Remote, Lighted switch, RF Remote (aftermarket upgrades).

Installation and Replacement Procedures

LED Strip Replacement

• For Springless Rollers: Extend awning, disconnect power, mark LED strip ends, clamp canopy harness, remove and replace LED strip, ensuring to cut through the center of the 4-pad cluster for size adjustments.
• For Spring Driven Rollers: Similar steps, with additional steps to handle the wire guard and grommet.

Awning Rail LEDs

Access LED strip at the awning rail, disconnect power, mark LED strip ends, slide out the old strip, clean the slot, slide in the new strip, and cut to length.

Canopy Wire Harness Replacement

Extend awning, remove split grommet, disconnect and remove old harness, attach new harness, route through canopy hem, and connect to the power source and switch.

RGB LED Lights

• Replacement: Similar to white LED replacement, with additional steps for handling the IR sensor.
• IR Receiver Replacement: Extend awning, disconnect power, remove the old receiver, attach strings to the new receiver, and reinstall.

Switch Installation

Install a single pole switch (required for white LEDs, optional for RGB). Ensure the power line is attached to a 2A circuit breaker or fuse. Cut a hole for the switch, wire it, install an in-line fuse, and secure the switch.

Harness Routing into the Vehicle

Route the power harness into the vehicle for connection to 12Vdc and the control switch, ensuring slack and secure attachment along the awning rail or with motor wires.

LED Components and Part Numbers

• White LED: Various strips and harnesses for different lengths and applications.
• Color LED: RGB strips, RF and IR remote and controller kits.
• External Power Harnesses: For aftermarket kits, including power cords and AC/DC power supply.
• Switch and Fuse Kits: Standard and lighted options.

Notes

• LED strips are cut to length during installation.
• RF remotes and controllers must be replaced together; they are not sold separately.
• White and RGB components, as well as IR and RF receivers and remotes, are not interchangeable.
• Some OEM options include alternate white LEDs in different colors and luminosity.

This guide is designed to assist customer service and technical staff in addressing inquiries and performing installations or replacements related to LED lighting for RV vertical arm awnings.