Product Manual

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PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE OPERATING. IF SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT HEEDED, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS MAY OCCUR. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, may result in minor or major injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text. THE FOLLOWING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS ARE USED IN THIS MANUAL. SYMBOL 1: Potential burn hazard. Sparks from electrical shorts can ignite fl ammable liquids such as fuel or oil. Heat from electrical overloads can cause fi re hazards. SYMBOL 2: Potential electrical hazard. Batteries have enough electrical energy potential to ignite fl ammable liquids such as fuel or oil. Wire overloads can cause electrical failures. Shock hazard exists. SYMBOL 3: Potential explosive air hazard. Pneumatic pressures used with this equipment can cause explosive failures on damaged equipment. SYMBOL 4: Potential eye hazard. Wear OSHA approved safety glasses. Battery acid and high air pressures create hazardous situations for eyes. SYMBOL 5: Potential chemical burn hazard. Wear protective gloves. Battery acid is corrosive and can cause skin damage. SYMBOL 6: Potential electrical hazard. Electrical energy can cause heat and burn hazards. SYMBOL 7: Potential fi re hazard. Use caution with fl ammable liquids such as
fuel and oil. Electrical shorts can ignite fl ammable liquids and wiring.
SYMBOL 8: Important information is stated.
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PART 10: TYPICAL TRAILER WIRING
Note: The standard wiring pictured below is viewed from the front of the connector. Not all trailers/vehicles are wired to this standard. The use of an electrical circuit tester is necessary to ensure proper match of vehicle’s wiring to trailer’s wiring. On some trailers with 6-way round plugs, the 12V wire and electric brake wire may be reversed (particularly horse trailers).
Trailer Wiring (View From Front Plug)
GROUND
12 VOLT AUX (12V)
LEFT TURN (LT) & STOP
ELECTRIC BRAKE (EB)
TAIL & RUNNING LIGHTS (TM)
RIGHT TURN (RT) & STOP
GROUND (GD)
CLEARANCE (GL-MARK) AUX (ABS) LEFT TURN (LTS)
STOP/BRAKE (STOP)
TAIL/TAG (GL-TAIL)
RIGHT TURN (RTS)
GROUND
BACK-UP LIGHTS (BU)
12 VOLT (12V)
LEFT TURN (LT)
ELECTRIC BRAKE (EB)
TAIL LIGHTS (TM)
RIGHT TURN (RT)
GROUND
RIGHT TURN
& BRAKES (RT)
TAIL LIGHTS
(TAIL)
LEFT TURN
& BRAKES (LT)
AUX
(A)
6-WAY ROUND PIN VEHICLE
FEMALE SOCKET (FRONT VIEW)
7-WAY ROUND (J560)
FEMALE SOCKET (FRONT VIEW)
7-WAY SPADE/FLAT VEHICLE
FEMALE SOCKET (FRONT VIEW)
4/5-WAY FLAT VEHICLE
CONNECTION (FRONT VIEW)