Sealey TB11 User Manual
Tb11, Towing socket assembly n-type 12v, Safety instructions for
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey Product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these
instructions and properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS,
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. USE THIS PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH
IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE
THE WARRANTY. PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
1. SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
TOWING SOCKET
ASSEMBLY N-TYPE 12V
MODEL No:
TB11
WARNING! Ensure that Health and Safety, local authority and general workshop practice regulations are strictly
adhered to when using tools and equipment.
DO NOT use socket assembly if it, or any attachment, is damaged.
Maintain in a good, clean condition for best and safest performance.
Keep the work area clean, uncluttered and ensure there is adequate lighting.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
DO NOT use for any purpose other than for which it is designed.
WARNING! The warnings and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built
into this product, but must be applied by the operator.
Complete assembly includes 1.5mtr 7-core cable with pre-wired 12V 7-pin N-type socket. Metal plate with
pre-formed mounting points at 90mm centres.
2.1.
Position the mounting plate between the tow ball and the vehicle towing bracket.
2.2.
Locate a convenient connection point in the vehicle’s wiring harness near one of the rear light clusters.
2.3.
If there is no access for the cable available, drill a suitably sized hole in the bodywork near the tow ball. Remove
any sharp edges and fit a suitably sized grommet (or use sealant).
2.4.
Feed the 7 core cable through this hole and strip off the outer cover as necessary and connect the wires into the wiring
harnesss as required using the following codes.
12N Socket
7 Core Cable
Function
Pin 1
Yellow
Left Hand Direction Indicator
Pin 2
Blue
Rear Fog Lamp
Pin 3
White
Earth Return
Pin 4
Green
Right Hand Direction Indicator
Pin 5
Brown
Right Hand Tail and Number Plate Lamps
Pin 6
Red
Brake Lamp
Pin 7
Black
Left Hand Tail and Number Plate Lamps
2.5.
When completed, test all vehicle and trailer lamps for correct operation, before towing a trailer on the road.
WARNING: Number plate lamps on the trailer should be wired to avoid a common connnection between Pins 5 and 7 of the
12N Socket.
NOTE:
It is a legal requirement that a warning should be given if a bulb fails in the direction indicators on the trailer. It is
therefore recommended that a 7 way bypass relay is used where the direct connection of towing electrics may affect
bulb failure monitoring, multiplex wiring or other electronic systems
.
NOTE: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior notice.
IMPORTANT: No liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
WARRANTY: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which will be required for any claim.
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Original Language Version
TB11 Issue: 1 - 22/08/13
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2. INSTRUCTIONS