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: 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
(GD)
TAIL
LIGHTS
(TM)
ELECTRIC
BRAKES
(EB)
LEFT
TURN
(LT)
RIGHT
TURN
(RT)
12V
6-WAY ROUND PIN PLUG
12 VOLT
(12V)
BACK-UP
LIGHTS (BU)
ELECTRIC
BRAKE (EB)
TAIL
LIGHTS
(TM)
RIGHT
TURN
(RT)
LEFT
TURN
(LT)
GROUND
7-WAY FLAT PIN PLUG
BACK-UP
LIGHTS
RIGHT
TURN &
BRAKES
LEFT
TURN &
BRAKE
TAIL LIGHTS
GROUND
4/5 PIN PLUG
GROUND
(GD)
TAIL/TAG
LEFT
TURN
(LT)
CLEARANCE
AUX
(ABS)
STOP/BRAKE
RIGHT
TURN
(RT)
7-WAY ROUND PIN PLUG