Harbor Freight 2 Pc Submersible Trailer Lights Product Manual

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Specifications

Power Source 12 VDC only (Negative Ground Only)

Features 2 Combination Submersible, Class A Stop, Tail, Turn Signals, License

Plate Bracket, 4 ft. Trunk Harness and 25 ft. Y-Harness.

Light Type 18 LEDs Per Light (not serviceable)

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Important Safety Information

Installation Precautions

1. Install only according to these

instructions. Improper installation

can create hazards.

2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles

and heavy-duty work gloves

during installation.

3. Keep installation area clean and well lit.

4. Keep bystanders out of the

area during installation.

5. Do not install when tired or when under

the influence of drugs or medication.

6. Read all instructions and safety

precautions in the vehicle’s manual onto

which the Trailer Lights will be installed.

7. Install on negative ground

12VDC systems only.

8. Do not install this product yourself

unless you are technically competent

to do so. If necessary, have a qualied

technician install the Trailer Lights.

9. Use the correct lights and electrical

setup for your trailer.

If the vehicle is OVER 80" wide, install

three additional Red Marker Lights*

(not included) onto the rear of the unit.

10. If the towing vehicle has rear

turn signals separated from its

stop lights, additional hardware

and installation procedures will

be needed. Contact a qualified

technician for guidance.

* Example additional marker light locations:

Mount the three Red Marker Lights to the rear of

the vehicle, making sure the Lights are no closer

than 6" and no farther away than 12" from each

other center to center. After mounting, use wire nut

connectors (not included) to connect all three leads

together. Then connect to the Brown wire in the back

of one Tail Light (either side) provided in this Kit.

Use Precautions

1. This product is not a toy. Do not

allow children to play with this item.

2. Use as intended only.

3. Inspect before every use; do not use

if parts are loose or damaged.

4. Maintain product labels and

nameplates. These carry

important safety information.

If unreadable or missing, contact

Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.

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Installation Instructions

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the

beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein

before set up or use of this product.

Towing Vehicle Installation

Note: Use the BLUE Splice Connectors to make the connections in steps 1-3.

1. Connect the BROWN wire of the

Trunk Harness (5) to the towing

vehicle’s Running Lights wire.

2. Connect the YELLOW wire of the

Trunk Harness to the vehicle’s

Left Stop & Turn light.

3. Connect the GREEN wire of the

Trunk Harness to the vehicle’s

Right Stop & Turn light.

4. Attach the WHITE GROUND wire

to the towing vehicle’s frame.

Trailer Installation

NOTE: INSTALL THE TRAILER LIGHTS ONLY AFTER

THE TRAILER IS FULLY ASSEMBLED.

1. Mount the Tail Light (1b), marked “LH”

(with the License Window on bottom),

on the left rear of the trailer with its side

marker to the outside of the trailer.

Then, mount the License Plate

Bracket (2) underneath it.

2. Mount the Tail Light (1a), marked “RH”

(without the License Window), on the

right rear of the trailer with its side

marker to the outside of the trailer.

3. Use the included Metal Frame Clips to

mount each half of the Y-Harness (3)

down each side of the trailer.

Run one YELLOW wire and

one BROWN wire down the left side

and one GREEN wire and one BROWN

wire down the right side of the trailer.

4. Connect the YELLOW and BROWN

wires to the Left Tail Light (1b) with

the included Wire Nut Connectors.

5. Connect the GREEN and BROWN

wires to the Right Tail Light (1a) with

the included Wire Nut Connectors.

6. Attach the WHITE GROUND wire

to the trailer tongue or frame.

Note: These Trailer Lights depend

on a metal, grounded trailer frame.

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Wiring Diagram

C Splice Connector

Green Wire

Yellow Wire

Brown Wire

White Wire

Right Tail

Light

Left Tail Light &

License Bracket

C

CC

3 Rear Markers

( Red) Required

for Trailers

over 80’ Wide

( Not

Included)

C

C

C

C

Connect Yellow

wire to Vehicle

L.H. Stop & Turn

Connect Green

wire to Vehicle

R.H. Stop & Turn

Connect Brown

wire to Vehicle

Running Lights

Connect

White wire to

Vehicle Frame

Trailer

Ground

Point

Window underneath to

light up license plate.

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Operation

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the

beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein

before set up or use of this product.

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM DRIVING HAZARDS:

Test operation of all lights before every use. Troubleshoot and repair wiring

properly before using. Do not use while trailer light operation does not match

vehicle light operation, if any lights do not light up, or if any lights flicker.

Park on level area away from traffic and set vehicle parking brake/chock tires.

Testing

1. Connect the Y-Harness (3) Plug

to the Trunk Harness (4) Plug.

2. Turn on the towing vehicle’s

headlights. The two Tail Lights

(1a and 1b) should turn on.

3. The brighter Stop Lights should turn

on only when the vehicle’s brake

pedal is depressed, or when the

vehicle’s turn signal is activated

(ignition key must be in its “on” position).

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Causes

No lights light up. 1. Vehicle’s running lights off.

2. Trailer wiring harness disconnected or connection is loose.

3. Main ground wire not connected properly.

Trailer light operation does not

match vehicle light operation.

Trunk Harness not wired properly to vehicle electrical system or

Y-Harness not wired properly to trailer lights.

A specific light does not

light up or flickers.

1. Wiring to that light is loose or disconnected.

2. That light is broken.

All lights flicker. 1. Trailer wiring harness connection is loose.

2. Main ground wire not connected properly.

Vehicle’s fuse blows repeatedly. Short circuit somewhere in wiring or lights. Diagnose to isolate

and repair the problem. Route wires carefully to avoid pinching.

Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the lights.

Park on level area away from traffic and set vehicle parking brake/chock tires.

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST

AND INSTALLATION DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY.

NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR

WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE

ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE

ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR

EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD

BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE

BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR

HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR

ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Parts List and Diagram

Part Description Qty.

1a RH Tail Light 1

1b LH Tail Light

(with License Window on bottom) 1

2 License Plate Bracket 1

Part Description Qty.

3 Y-Harness 1

4 Trunk Harness 1

5 Mounting Hardware 1 pkg.

Record Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number,

record month and year of purchase instead.

Note: Some parts are listed and shown

for illustration purposes only, and are not

available individually as replacement parts.

1b 1a

23 & 4

Mounting Hardware

Not Shown

Limited 90 Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality

and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from

defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence

or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation,

normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death,

injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages

arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation

charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany

the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace

the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily

and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense,

but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within

the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also

have other rights which vary from state to state.

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