NITE Phoenix
Installation Manual
Classic Sleeper including
T600, T660, T800 and W900
2390 Blackhawk Road ● P.O. Box 6007 ● Rockford, IL 61125 ● www.nitesystem.com ● 1-866-204-8570
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Before You Start
Parts List
Tools Required
Installation Procedures
Electrical Installation
Espar Heater Install
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Wiring Diagrams
Operating Instructions
Battery Management
Webasto Heater Install
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Congratulations. You have chosen the
premier no-idle climate control system on the
market today—the NITE® Phoenix from
Bergstrom.
The NITE Phoenix is a powerful 12V
rechargeable DC system that keeps sleeper
compartments cool in hot weather and warm in
cold weather (with optional heater) without
having to idle the truck’s engine—and without
a genset. It not only dramatically reduces fuel
burned, it’s also very environmentally friendly.
Your NITE Phoenix is a self-contained,
hermetically sealed, compact A/C system
that produces approximately 7,500 BTU/h
and has been quality engineered for years of
reliable service. The system operates
independently from your truck’s engine
using its own deep cycle batteries that are
completely separated from the truck’s
starting batteries.
The deep cycle batteries used are the most
advanced ever—and will efficiently power
the system for 7 to 9 hours. The batteries are
then fully recharged after just 4 to 6 hours of
driving.
Add it all up, and you have a revolutionary
no-idle system that will save you money and
fuel year after year—the NITE Phoenix
from Bergstrom.
Introduction
NOTE:
The NITE Phoenix A/C system is designed
to maintain a comfortable temperature inside
the sleeper without running the engine.
For optimal comfort, the curtain between the
cab and the sleeper must be closed when
using the unit. To enhance cooling efficiency
during the day, solar reflectors or curtains
should be placed over windshield and all
windows to block sunlight from entering the
cab and sleeper.
The NITE Phoenix A/C unit will not pull
down a hot sleeper that has been sitting in the
sun without the factory A/C running. To
assist the NITE Phoenix unit in cooling
down the sleeper, start the engine and run the
factory A/C until desired temperature is
reached. The NITE Phoenix unit will then
maintain a comfortable temperature
depending on solar load & ambient
temperature.
An alternator providing 30 amps over OE
spec is required for recharging
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Before You Start
A typical installation of the NITE Phoenix
generally takes between 8 to 10 hours, although
your particular situation may vary. This manual
contains step-by- step installation instructions. It
is divided into three categories:
● General installation
● Electrical installation
● Heater installation (optional)
There is also a section on how to check your
NITE Phoenix to make sure the installation was
successful, and a section on how to operate your
NITE Phoenix.
If relocation or reinstallation of any pre-installed
equipment is necessary for installation of the NITE
Phoenix equipment - please refer to the components
manufacturer's instructions or safety guidelines for
proper installation.
Before you start, we highly recommend doing the
following to help make your installation as easy
as possible.
1. Lay out all parts and check to make sure
you have all parts listed on the parts list.
Depending on truck, some hardware
may not be used. If you are missing any
parts, please call 1-866-204-8570.
2. To prevent damage to compressor, keep the
NITE Phoenix unit in an upright position
at all times. If unit is tipped, place back in
upright position for a minimum of 6 hours
prior to running.
3. Check the list of tools needed for
installation and make sure you have all of
them. Keep all tools within easy reach.
4. Look through the whole installation
manual to get an understanding of the order
in which components are installed.
5. Make sure you have good lighting and
enough space to work in.
6. You may want to get an assistant to help
you to reduce the number of times you
have to climb in and out of the cab.
7. Make sure you wear all appropriate safety
equipment.
Photo above is representative of kit
1000230792 only.
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Bergstrom Part #
Part Description
Quantity
1000230789 NITE PHOENIX AC ONLY
1000386342
NITE UNIT
1
1000342516
PHOENIX POWER KIT*
1
1000007552
NITE WARRANTY POLICY
1
1000251583
OPERATION CARD
1
585511
NITE WARRANTY CARD/SURVEY
1
1000230787 NITE PHOENIX AC/HEAT - ESPAR
1000386342
NITE UNIT
1
1000038693
ESPAR HEATER KIT**
1
1000342516
PHOENIX POWER KIT*
1
1000007552
NITE WARRANTY POLICY
1
1000251583
OPERATION CARD
1
585511
NITE WARRANTY CARD/SURVEY
1
1000342523 NITE PHOENIX AC/HEAT-WEBASTO
1000386342
NITE UNIT
1
Not sold separately
WEBASTO HEATER KIT
1
1000342516
PHOENIX POWER KIT*
1
1000007552
NITE WARRANTY POLICY
1
1000251583
OPERATION CARD
1
585511
NITE WARRANTY CARD/SURVEY
1
1000230792 INSTALLATION KIT
B290303
CLAMP, HOSE 4.12 I.D.
2
B300571
EDGING BULK
4 FT
B360692
GROMET-NO6 AND NO10 HOSE ADPTR
1
500105
LOUVER, CARY 633 WITH 631 BEZEL
2
500198
GRILLE, AIR RETURN
1
560235
HOSE, DEFROST 4 X 45 INCHES
1
584510
PLUG BUTTON .5 IN HLE 3L4566
2
1000007617
DUCT, STEALTH
1
1000168631
COLLAR, DUCT
2
1000183274
BRACKET, UNIT MNT
4
1000184211
DUCT, UPPER, PHOENIX
1
1000185196
COLLAR, SIDE
1
1000186017
DUCT, ASSY
1
1000218364
DUCT, INTAKE
1
1000219677
DUCT, INTAKE
1
1000224619
GASKET, STRIP
2
1000230622
BRACKET, INTAKE SIDE
1
1000230630
BRACKET, INTAKE SIDE
1
1000251573
CD, INSTALLATION MANUALS
1
1000256319
TEMPLATE, PHOENIX CONTROLS
1
1000415466
TEMPLATE, RECIRC GRILLE
1
1000513102
TEMPLATE, FLOOR
1
1000230794 NITE PHOENIX STD HARDWARE KIT
B203305
NUT, 1/4-20 W/EXT. LOCK WASHER
14
509700
WASHER, .25IN FLAT FS 4B4276
18
600047
SCREW, M6 X 20 MM HEX HD 8T4138
20
600059
SCREW, M6X16MMTORXHD .9X2044
10
600129
SCREW, NO 10 TH 8-15 X .437
5
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1000230794 KIT, NITE PHOENIX STD HARDWARE (cont)
600159
SCREW, NO 12-16 X 1 INCH HI-LO
20
600187
PLASTITE NO8-16 C.75 IN TORX
10
600282
BOLTCARRIAGE .25-20 X 3 IN
10
600283
SCREW, SELF DRILL
52
605007
WASHER, .25 IN HARD FLAT 6V7646
20
620001
POP RIVET, .125 IN 0 9N1995
6
620002
POP RIVET, .812 IN DIA FS
2
620011
POP RIVET, .812 IN DIA FS
6
621820
SCREW, TRUSS HD NO 10 SLF TP FS
24
1000173097
SCREW, 1/4-20 X 1'' HX HS SS
4
1000214538
SCREW, #10 1/2 SELF TAPPING
12
911-C059
SCREW,10-32 X ¾ RND HD SLOT
8
912-C006
WASHER, FLAT #10 SS
4
912-C007
WASHER, LOCK #10 SS
8
1000342516 NITE PHOENIX POWER KIT
*included in kits 1000230789, 1000230787, 1000342523
B223109
FUSE HOLDER
1
B360113
TIE-PLASTIC
50
600283
SCREW, SELF DRILL
2
650119
TERMINAL,INS. MALE BLADE
3
651462
TUBING HEAT SHRINK
22
660706
ASSY,WIRE,BATT.CABLE 5300MMBL
2
660707
ASSY,WIRE,BATT.CABLE 5000MMRE
3
670136
TERMINAL RING 5/16 4 GA
2
670137
TERMINAL RING 3/8 4 GA
20
1000049325
ENCLOSURE, ELECTRICAL
1
1000173480
HARNESS, DAYCAB POWER 4 GA
1
1000174251
FUSE, MEGA 100A YELLOW
1
1000174286
FUSEHOLDER, MEGA BOLT-ON
1
1000230085
FUSE, 5A ATO
1
1000235371
WIRE LOOM .413 ID X 140 FT
1
1000247777
TERM, 3/8" RING 14-16GA SEALE
1
1000247778
TERM, 3/8" RING 18-22GA SEALE
1
1000247779
BUTT CONN, STEP 14-16 TO 18-2
1
1000282660
POWER RELAY, BI-STABLE 300A
1
1000295771
WIRE HARNESS, NITE PHOENIX
1
1000299202
KIT, NITE PHOENIX CONTROLS
1
1000309203
KIT, CONN DEUTSCH DTM04-6P
1
1000309205
TERMINAL, LUG 4AWG 90-DEG
2
1000376501
BATTERY MONITOR SYS, NITE
1
1000493450
WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CAN BUS
1
Parts List
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Parts Breakdown
Cardboard Template Layout
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Tools Required
1) Drill Bit Set
2) Hole saws (1″, 1-5/8″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 4-1/2″ and 4-3/4″ )
3) Electric/Air Drill
4) Screwdrivers/Assorted Bits (Flat Head & Phillips Head)
5) Impact Gun
6) Air saw/Jigsaw (Cutting Sheet metal)
7) Torx Head (T20-T25) Bit Set
8) Metric Wrenches
9) SAE Wrenches
10) 1/4″, 3/8″ Drive Ratchets
11) SAE Socket Set
12) Metric Socket Set
13) Wire Cutters
14) Terminal Crimpers
15) Wire Strippers
16) Razor Knife
17) Electrical Tape
18) Cable Cutters
19) #4 Professional Grade Cable Crimpers
20) Cable Strippers
21) Work Light
22) Torque Wrench up to 50 in/lbs
23) U-barrel Crimper
24) Pop Rivet Gun
25) Deutsch Crimpers
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Prepare the Work Area. Start by
disconnecting the ground wire from the
starting batteries. Set up your work
light, clear the sleeper compartment of
loose items, and remove the divider
curtain if there is one. Then remove the
mattress.
Remove Aluminum Bunk Decking
Remove the screws securing the center
panel of the bunk deck (A) exposing the
center storage area (B).
Roll Floor Insulation Back. Pull up
the floor insulation and roll it back out
of your way as shown.
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3
A
B
Attention: The evaporator blower in the Phoenix will not rotate.
This unit will always be side discharge!
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Cut Driver’s Side Support Wall to
Allow Clearance for the NITE
Phoenix Unit.
Mark area as shown to allow proper
clearance around unit for the Phoenix to
protrude inside the driver’s side storage
box. Use an air saw to cut opening.
When necessary cut bottom, front and
rear edges flush. Template must be
placed against the front bunk support
wall to allow clearance for the elbow on
the back of the unit.
Apply Trim Lock Protector to Cut
Edge Cover the sharp edge of the cut
opening.
Determine Location for NITE
Phoenix Unit Mounting Plate. After
the side wall is cut out fold the two
mounting tabs on the template, opposite
the AIR outlet arrow and position the
template close to the front wall of the
bunk support (see photo). Check under
the truck for any obstructions. Locate
the edges of the cross members using
rivets as guides. Do not cut through
cross members.
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5
4
AIR
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Mark and Cut Holes in Truck Floor
Mark the two rectangular openings in
the template. Drill starter holes in all
four corners of the two areas marked for
cutting. Note location of cross members
prior to drilling holes. Use air
saw/jigsaw to cut through truck floor.
Position the NITE Phoenix mounting
template, as shown, with the condenser
openings over the holes cut in the truck
floor. Mark and drill pilot holes for 4
mounting feet. The unit has 8 possible
locations but you will only use 4. Use
equal spacing to provide adequate
stability of the Phoenix unit.
Pre-assemble the air intake using
#10 X 1/2″ T20 screws (see below).
Place assembled unit in the condenser
hole. Fasten with 1″ screw with 5/16
head self-drilling. Modification of this
assembly may be required to allow
proper air flow. In some applications
the side pieces (A) are not used and (B)
may need to be trimmed to allow proper
air flow.
7 8 9
B
A
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Determine Location for
Recirculation Grill Install the grill in
the center support wall (see photo
showing outline for cutout marked on
center support wall)The opening
should be positioned in front of where
the NITE Phoenix unit will be
positioned. The size should be 11-1/2″
x 4-5/8″. Use provided template for
marking.
Cut Opening for
Recirculation Grill
Cut an opening (A) with a metalcutting air saw or jigsaw for the
recirculation grill in the support wall.
Attach grill (B) to the center wall using
black Phillips head screws.
NOTE: Take precautions not to damage
carpet or upholstery.
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11
TEMPLATE
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Determine Location for the
NITE Phoenix Duct Next to
Window. Set duct on top of
decking on the driver’s side of
the sleepers back wall. Center
duct between window and corner
seam, mark the aluminum
decking plate around the bottom
of duct (A), remove duct and cut
opening (B).
Attach Control Panel to the
NITE Phoenix Duct. Carefully
depress the lock and remove the
controller cover.
Install the controller to the
duct using #10 x 1/2″ T 20
torque head screw (PN 600129).
Do not over tighten. Replace
cover.
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13
B
A
The following steps vary based on whether the sleeper has a
window or not. If the sleeper has a window, continue with step 12.
If the sleeper does not have a window, proceed to step 24.
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B
A
Run Wiring behind NITE Phoenix
Duct. Loom the control harness.
Connect it to the back of the
controller. Place the wiring harness
along the channel on the back of the
duct. Secure wiring in channel with
tape. The duct is now ready to be
attached.
Attach stealth to the NITE Phoenix
Duct. After the controls are installed
slide NITE Phoenix duct and wiring
down through the slot in the decking
enough to fasten the elbow to the duct
using two 1″ X 5/16 self-tapping
screws. Seal around stealth with
silicone sealant. Now raise duct back
up to proper location.
Attach NITE Phoenix Duct to Back
Wall of Sleeper. Press the top of the
duct up against the back wall. Make
sure the duct is square and level
against the back wall. Use 1″ X 5/16
hex head self-tapping screws to attach
top of duct to back wall. Place 3 - 5
screws in each duct opening and install
at different angles (A). Take care not
to over tighten. Snap both louvers into
place (B).
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18
Attach seal strip to duct bracket
and elbow.
Prepare to Install Unit
Install the duct elbow mounting bracket
to the Phoenix unit using #10 X 1/2″
T20 elbow bracket screws.
Now install one half of the elbow
support ring using elbow flange screws
#8 X 3/4″ T20. Do not completely
tighten screws at this time.
Slide the elbow into the support ring and
install the second half.
Once it’s installed you can snug all
screws.
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Install mounting feet
The Phoenix unit has 8 pre-dimpled
locations. Fasten feet in the 4 locations
matching the predrilled holes from page
12 step 8. Use 1″ X 5/16 hex head self drilling screws. Do not install feet
where the case is not dimpled or you
will damage the unit.
Test Fit the NITE Phoenix Unit,
Elbow Duct and Flange. Set the NITE
Phoenix unit in place as shown. Test fit
the flange and elbow for clearance
against the rear wall. Rotate the elbow
towards the driver’s side. Now secure
the unit using eight
1″ X 5/16 head self-drilling screws in
the predrilled holes.
Attach Assembled Elbow to the
Flexible Duct. Insert flexible duct onto
the round end of the elbow unit. Tighten
hose clamp to secure flex duct to elbow.
Attach Flexible Duct to Transition
Duct. Run flexible duct through
support wall to the NITE Phoenix duct
location. Attach the flexible duct to the
transition duct. Tighten hose clamp to
secure flex duct to transition duct.
Apply silicone sealant around seam.
Photo shows stealth cut and rotated 90°.
Go to step 37
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21
22
23
Photo shows truck with rear window application
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Follow steps 24 thru 36 ONLY if your sleeper does not have a
window. If your sleeper has a window, refer back to step 10.
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Relocate Seat Belt - Trim Flange to Allow for NITE Phoenix Duct
A clearance cut needs to be made in the aluminum flange on the back wall.
This will allow clearance for the NITE Phoenix duct to be mounted flush on
the back wall. Remove the driver side seat belt (A) and relocate and reattach
it. Trim the aluminum flange between the two seat belt straps a minimum of
13-1/2″ flush against back wall (B).
Determine Location for Recirculation
Grill Install the grill in the center
support wall (see photo showing outline
for cutout marked on center support
wall)The opening should be positioned
in front of where the NITE Phoenix
unit will be positioned. The size should
be 11-1/2″ x 4-5/8″. Use provided
template for marking.
Cut Opening for Recirculation Grill
Cut an opening (C) with a metal-cutting
air saw or jigsaw for the recirculation
grill in the support wall. Attach grill (D)
to the center wall using black Phillips
head screws.
NOTE: Take precautions not to damage
carpet or upholstery.
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B
A
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TEMPLATE
C
D
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Preassemble Elbow (see page 1-15)
Install mounting feet. See page 1-16
step 20. Test Fit the NITE Phoenix
Unit, Elbow Duct and Flange. Set the
NITE Phoenix unit in place as shown.
Install unit. Now secure the unit using
eight 1″ X 5/16 head self-drilling
screws in the pre-drilled holes drilled in
step 8 page 1-11.
Attach Control Panel to
NITE Duct. Carefully
depress the lock and
remove the controller cover.
Install the controller to the duct
using #10 x 1/2″ T 20 torque head
screws (PN 600129). Do not over
tighten.
Run Wiring behind NITE Duct.
Loom the control harness.
Connect it to the back of the
controller. Place the wiring
harness along the channel on
the back of the duct. Secure
wiring in channel with tape.
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30
27
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Attach Stealth to the NITE Duct.
After the controls are installed and the
stealth is cut and rotated 90° fasten the
stealth to the NITE Phoenix duct using
four 1″ X 5/16 self-tapping screws.
Apply silicone sealant around seam.
Duct shown has been cut and rotated 90
degrees. See instructions page 1-22.
NOTE: Silicone sealant is not included
in kit.
Attach NITE Phoenix Duct to Back
Wall of Sleeper. Press the top of the
duct up against the back wall. Make
sure the duct is square and level against
the back wall. Use 1″ X 5/16 hex head
self-tapping screws to attach top of duct
to back wall. Place 3 - 5 screws in each
duct opening and install at different
angles (A). Take care not to over
tighten. Snap both louvers into place
(B).
Attach Flex Hose to Stealth and
Elbow. Secure with 4″ clamps.
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34
B
A
Cutting and rotating the Stealth elbow (before installing the stealth
adapter see pg 1-22 for instructions)
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Transition duct is designed to be
separated by cutting at the bevels.
Removing this flare will allow the 90
degree elbow to slide inside the stealth
providing 360 degrees of rotation.
Secure with self-drilling screws.
Install the NITE Phoenix Unit Power
Harness Grommet. Chose a good
location for the flanged grommet
provided. Drill a 2″ hole and install
provided grommet in the floor. Route
all Phoenix and heater cables through
this grommet. Secure harness with
provided zip ties.
Install Drip Tube Under Truck.
Notice deflector pan has be modified to
allow proper air flow
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36
37
Failure to use the proper cable loom and/or grommet will result in damage to cables, unit and/or
vehicle. Always seal all open areas in grommet with silicone when installation is complete.
Silicone is not provided in kit.
Rev 9/25/2013
Section 2
Electrical Installation
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