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L.E.D. TRAILER LIGHT KIT
Model
95974
®
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, READ AND UNDERSTAND
Copyright© 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved. No portion of
this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape
or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Source 12 VDC only (Negative Ground Only)
2 combination stop, tail, turn signals, two amber side
marker lights, license plate light, and 23 ft. split Y-style
harness.
Light Type
Clearance
Weight 2.6 Pounds
16 LED’s per light
(12 rear facing large LED’s)
(4 small LED’s - on-side marker)
(Exception: LH light has 20 LED’s that include 4 white
LED’s facing down for plate illumination)
Meets all DOT and Federal Vehicle Safety (FMVSS)
requirements when installed properly.
Save This Manual
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram.
Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front
cover. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly
diagram, or write month and year of purchase if product has no number. Keep this manual
and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating. Do
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not install Lights while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A
moment of inattention during installation may result in serious personal injury and/or
property damage.
Keep bystanders and children away while installing Light Kit.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved eye protection. Dust mask,
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nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.
Use the correct lights and electrical set-up for your trailer. If your trailer, camper,
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etc. is OVER 80” wide, you will need to install three additional Red Marker Lights
(not included) onto the rear of the unit in order to comply with DOT standards. To do
so, mount the three Red Marker Lights to the rear of the unit, making sure the Lights
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are no less than 6” and no more than 12” from center of Light. After the Lights are
mounted, 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.
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Prior to installing this product, make sure to read and understand all instructions
and safety precautions as outlined in the (trailer, camper, etc.) manufacturer’s
manual onto which the Light Kit will be installed.
6.
If necessary, have a qualified service technician install the Light Kit. Do not
attempt to install this product yourself if you do not feel technically competent to do
so.
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Maintain the Light Kit. Keep the Light Kit clean, dry and rust-free for better and
safer performance. Cover Light Kit and trailer to protect from the elements.
8.
DO NOT submerge the Light Kit in water. This Light Kit is water-resistant NOT
waterproof, and will become seriously damaged if submerged in water or other liquids.
This product is not intended for marine use.
9.
WARNING: People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
10.
WARNING: The warnings and precautions discussed in this manual cover all
possible condition and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the
cover of this manual as soon as possible.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to
the Parts List and Assembly Diagram.
NOTE: CONNECT THE LIGHT KIT AFTER THE TRAILER IS
FULLY ASSEMBLED.
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Connect the BROWN wire of the Color Coded Trunk Harness (5) to the towing vehicle’s
Tail Light wire. Connect the YELLOW wire of the Color Coded Trunk Harness to the
vehicle’s Left Hand Stop & Turn light. Connect the GREEN wire of the Color Coded
Trunk Harness to the vehicle’s Right Hand Stop & Turn light. Make sure to use the
BLUE Wire Splitter Connectors to make these connections. (See Assy. Diagram.)
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Attach the WHITE GROUND wire to the towing vehicle’s frame. (See Assy. Dia-
gram.)
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NOTE: If the towing vehicle has rear turn signals separated from its stop lights, you
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will need to install additional hardware. Contact a qualified service technician for
guidance.
SUGGESTED USE
L.H. Stop & Turn
(Yellow)
R.H. Stop & Turn
(Green)
Ground
(White)
Tail License,
Side Marker
(Brown)
Splitter Wire
Connector
Splitter Wire Connector
Splitter Wire Connector
Side Marker
(Amber)
Side Marker
(Amber)
Green Brown
Yellow
Brown
Right Rear
3 Rear
Markers
(Red)
Required
for Trailers
over 80’
Wide (Not
Included)
Left Rear &
License Bracket
Trailer Light Mounting And Connection:
Mount the Stop-Tail-Turn Light (1), marked “L.H.” (with the License Window), on the
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left rear of the trailer with its side marker to the outside of the trailer. Then, mount the
License Plate Bracket (3) with the Stop-Tail-Turn Light. (See Assy. Diagram.)
Mount the Stop-Tail-Turn Light (1), marked “R.H.” (without the License Window), on
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the right rear of the trailer with its side marker to the outside of the trailer. (See Assy.
Diagram.)
Use the Metal Frame Clips included in the Mounting Hardware Package (6) to mount
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each half of the Split Y-Style Harness (4) down each side of the trailer. Run the YEL-
LOW and BROWN wires down the left side and GREEN and BROWN wires down
the right side of the trailer. (See Assy. Diagram.)
Connect the YELLOW and BROWN wires to the left hand Stop-Tail-turn Light (1)
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with the Wire Nut Connectors included in the Mounting Hardware Package (6). (See
Assy. Diagram.)
Connect the GREEN and BROWN wires to the right hand Stop-Tail-turn Light (1)
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with the Wire Nut Connectors included in the Mounting Hardware Package (6). (See
Assy. Diagram.)
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6.
Attach the WHITE GROUND wire to the trailer tongue or frame. (See Assy. Dia-
gram.)
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Mount the two Marker Clearance Lights (2) in the areas shown in the illustration.
Connect each wire from the Marker Clearance Lights to the BROWN wire on each
half of the Split Y-Style Harness (4). (See Assy. Diagram.)
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Connect the Split Y-Style Harness (4) Plug to the Color Coded Trunk Harness (5)
Plug. (See Assy. Diagram.)
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Turn on the towing vehicle’s headlights. The two Stop-Turn-Tail Lights (1) and two
Marker Clearance Lights (2) should turn on. 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).
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If the Light Kit fails to illuminate, check all ground connections. If the turn signals on
the Light Kit do not illuminate, check the connections between the towing vehicle’s
wiring and the Color Coded Trunk Harness (5). (See Assy. Diagram.)
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
1
2
3
6
4, 5
PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty
1 Stop/tail/turn Light 2
2 Marker Clearance Light 2
3 License Plate Bracket 1
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
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Part Description Qty
4 Split Style Harness 1
5 Color Coded Trunk Harness 1
6 Mounting Hardware (1 pkg) 1
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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL 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.
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.
3491 Mission Oaks Blvd. • PO Box 6009 • Camarillo, CA 93011 • (800) 444-3353
Record Product’s 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 avail-
able individually as replacement parts.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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