Draw-Tite 119192 MODULITE ULTRA PROTECTOR - Manual

119192-037 Rev. A 11/03/09
ENGLISH
TOOLS REQUIRED:
Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Wire Crimpers,
Philips Head Screwdriver, Test-probe
NOTE: Steps 4 through 10
Some kits will require a wiring kit for installation that
may be sold separately.
1. CAUTION
Determine if the tow vehicle has a 2 wire
or 3 wire system.
2 WIRE SYSTEM
a) Same bulb for stop and turn signals
NOTE
Some vehicles have a separate bulb for stop signal
but also have a combination bulb for stop and turn
(such as 1992-95 Ford Taurus sedans). These cars
should be wired as 2 wire systems, using the wires
going to the common bulbs.
b) Attach the crimp on spade terminal provided
to the red “stop” wire and ground it along
with the white wire (mounting step 3).
3 WIRE SYSTEM
a) Amber turn signals.
b) Separate bulbs for stop and turn signals
(both red).
c) Some vehicles combine stop and tail light
functions onto 1 circuit (such as Mercedes
R-class). These vehicles will require that you
attach the trailer light power module red "stop"
wire to that same circuit on the vehicle and then
ground the brown "tail light" circuit.
d) Some vehicles combine stop and tail light
functions onto 1 circuit and then also have
an additional tail light function wire that is
independent of the stop (such as the BMW X5).
These vehicles will require that you attach the
trailer light power module red "stop" wire to
the same combined circuit on the vehicle and
then attach the brown "tail light" circuit to the
independent circuit on the vehicle.
e) Some vehicles combine the stop, turn and
taillight function onto 1 circuit and then also have
an additional combined stop and taillight circuit
(such as the VW GTI). These vehicles will require
that you attach the trailer light power module
red “stop” wire to the 2 function vehicle circuit
and attach the trailer light power module turn
functions to the 3 function vehicle circuit
(yellow = driver side, green = passenger side).
Then ground the trailer light power module
brown “taillight” circuit.
2. Determine a suitable location for mounting the
circuit protected convertor in an out of the way spot
near the left tail light in the trunk or on the frame rail,
if mounted under the vehicle.
CAUTION
When mounting under the vehicle, always make sure
that the unit is in a protected area and can not be
damaged from road debris or objects driven over.
The Convertor shall also be mounted so that the
wiring is directed downward. If it is impossible
to direct downward, wiring should be directed
to the side.
3. Locate a suitable grounding point near the convertor
such as an existing ground stud or drill a 3/32” hole and
secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw provid-
ed. (Do not drill into vehicle floor or bed.) Clean dirt and
rustproofing from area.
CAUTION
Verify what is behind any surface prior to drilling to
avoid damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury.
Do not drill into any exposed surfaces.
4. Disconnect and isolate the vehicle’s Negative (-)
battery terminal.
CAUTION
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
5. Using ring terminal (3/8” for top terminal or 1/2” for
side terminal), attach an in-line fuse holder (with fuse
removed) to the Positive (+) terminal of the battery.
NOTE
Cut the in-line fuse holder loop wiring.
6. Attach the 12 gauge wire to the fuse holder
with yellow butt connector.
7. Route 12 gauge (or larger gauge) wire from the
fuse holder to the convertor passing under or
through the vehicle.
CAUTION
When passing the wire through sheet metal always
go through an existing grommet, add a grommet
or use silicone rubber to insulate the wire from
the hole.
8. Attach the black 12 ga. wire to the red wire from
the T-Connector black box with the supplied yellow
butt connector.
Reconnect the tow vehicle’s Negative (-)
battery cable.
WARNING
Read and follow all warnings and cautions
printed on the tow vehicle’s battery.
9. When using a circuit tester, carefully probe one wire
at a time. Determine each of the vehicle functions as
shown in the illustration.
CAUTION
Do not probe across two wires or across wire and
vehicle structure.
10. Attach the trailer wiring to the vehicle as shown in
the illustration using wire splices.
WARNING
When splicing use appropriate gauge wire splices.
11. Attach trailer connector (sold separately) to
"output" wires. Green - right turn, Yellow - left turn,
Brown - tail light, White - trailer ground.
12. Install 25 amp fuse into the fuse holder.
TESTING PROCEDURE
With the ground wire connected and all of the other
circuits attached, attach the ground lead of a circuit
tester to the exposed ground terminal of the 5-Flat
end. Activate the tow vehicle’s left turn, right turn,
tail, backup and stop lights one at a time. Probe
the four receptacles of the 5-Flat end to confirm
proper functions.
13. Secure all loose wires with cable ties.
WARNING
Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT exceed
lower of towing manufacturer rating or:
• Max. stop/turn light: 2 per side (4.2 amps)
• Max. tail lights: 16 amps
Read vehicle's owners manual & instruction sheet
for additional information.
Installation Instructions
Directives de Montage
Instrucciones de Instalación
Circuit Protected Convertor
Convertisseur Protégé
Conversor de Circuitos Protegidos
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all vehicle warnings and installation
instructions before beginning installation. Wear safety
glasses and use all safety precautions during installation.
LISEz CECI EN PREmIER:
Lire et observer toutes les consignes de sécurité et les
instructions avant de commencer l’installation. Durant
l’installation, veiller à toujours porter des lunettes de
protection et respecter les mesures de sécurité.
LEA ESTO PRImERO:
Lea y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de instalación
del vehículo antes de empezar la instalación. Use gafas
de seguridad y todas las precauciones de seguridad durante
la instalación.
12 VOLT BATTERY OF TOW VEHICLE
TOW VEHICLE'S
TAIL LIGHTS
AND HARNESS
DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) CABLE
BEFORE WIRING POWER SUPPLY
TAIL LIGHT
LEFT TURN
STOP
RIGHT TURN
SECURE WIRE AFTER
INSTALLATION USING CABLE TIES
YELLOW BUTT CONNECTOR
INSTALL FUSE AFTER ALL
OTHER STEPS ARE COMPLETED
SEE WIRING STEP 1
2 WIRE SYSTEM:
CRIMP SPADE TERMINAL TO RED
WIRE AND ATTACH TO GROUND SCREW
3 WIRE SYSTEM:
ATTACH RED WIRE TO TOW VEHICLES
BRAKE LIGHT CIRCUIT
USE BLUE WIRE TAPS 3 OR 4 PLACES
THIS TRAILER LIGHT POWER SUPPLY IS FOR
USE ON 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEMS ONLY
GROUND SECURELY TO TOW VEHICLE
CHASSIS OR EXISTING GROUND STUD
IN-LINE FUSE HOLDER
AND FUSE
GREEN WIRE
RED WIRE
YELLOW WIRE
BROWN WIRE
WHITE WIRE
USE 12 GA OR LARGER WIRE
BATTERY BLACK
ATTACH TO
TRAILER CONNECTOR
(SOLD SEPARATELY)
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