Peterbilt 379 Service Manual
Installation Manual
Model 377, 379, 386, 388, 389
70 inch Sleeper
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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3-1
4-1
5-1
6-1
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.
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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
1000236701 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
1000236701 INSTALLATION KIT
B290303
CLAMP, HOSE 4.12 I.D.
2
B360692
GROMET-NO6 AND NO10 HOSE ADPTR
1
454651
ANGLE – DUCT COLLAR
1
454691
PLATE, DUCT BLOCK P387
1
454799
PLATE TEMPLATE MOUNT P379
1
454802
ANGLE, LOUVER PANEL P379
1
455322
ANGLE BLOCKAGE PLATE
1
500198
GRILLE, AIR RETURN
1
560235
HOSE, DEFROST 4 X 45”
1
870224
SUB ASSY LOUVER MOUNT
1
1000007618
DUCT, TRANSITION
1
1000081269
TIE, CHRISTMAS TREE WIRE
4
1000168631
COLLAR, DUCT
2
1000183274
BRACKET, UNIT MNT
4
1000185196
COLLAR, SIDE
1
1000186017
DUCT, ASSY
1
1000218364
DUCT, INTAKE
1
1000224619
GASKET, STRIP
2
1000230502
WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CONTROL
1
100230622
BRACKET, INTAKE SIDE
1
1000230630
BRACKET, INTAKE SIDE
1
1000230729
WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CONTROL XTN
1
1000251573
CD ROM, PHOENIX INSTALL MANUALS
1
1000256319
TEMPLATE, PHOENIX CONTROLS
1
1000415466
TEMPLATE, RECIRC GRILLE
1
1000439603
KIT, DOOR GRAVITY NGP
1
1000513102
TEMPLATE, PHOENIX FLOOR
1
1000564554
DUCT, 4 INCH ELBOW
1
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1000230794 KIT, NITE PHOENIX STD HARDWARE
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
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
B223109
FUSE HOLDER
1
B360113
TIE-PLASTIC
50
600283
SCREW, SELF DRILL
2
650119
TERM, 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
1000493450
WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CAN BUS
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, TERRA 300A
1
1000295771
WIRE HARNESS, NITE PHOENIX
1
1000299202
KIT, NITE PHOENIX CONTROLS
1
1000309203
KIT, CONN DEUTSCH DTM04-6P
1
1000309205
TERM, LUG 4AWG 90 DEG
2
1000376501
BATTERY MONITOR SYS, NITE
1
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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″ 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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4
Remove 90° section of original OE
duct by removing 2 Philips head
screws.
Install duct elbow. Turn duct upside
down. Place elbow flanged bracket
against the flared end of the duct.
Fasten with 1″ X 5 /16 self-drilling
screws. Cut the section of duct out
following the inside of the flanged
bracket, now install the elbow so that
it will point towards the passenger’s
side of the truck. DO NOT INSTALL
BLOCK OFF PLATE.
Seal around elbow with silicone
sealant. NOTE: Silicone sealant is
not included in kit.
Reinstall the 90° section in the
truck.
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Position end of template against the
passenger side floor stiffener and
approximately 6″ from the front bunk
support wall. Cut and remove floor mat from
this area. With floor mat removed reposition
template against passenger side floor
stiffener
Bend the end tab on the end closest to the
flow arrow so the end of the unit is against
the stiffener. Leave the rear tab out. You
will use this one for mounting. Remember to
allow approximately 6″ in front of the
template for the elbow.
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.
Mark and drill pilot holes for 4 mounting
feet. The unit has 8 possible locations but
you will only use 4. Use locations as
indicated in the photo.
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TEMPLATE
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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 this
application piece (B) may need to be
trimmed to allow proper air flow.
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.
B
A
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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.
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17
Install mounting feet
The Phoenix unit has 8 pre-dimpled
locations. Fasten feet in the 4 locations
matching the predrilled holes from
page 1-12 step 7. 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.
Attach Phoenix unit to floor of the
truck using 1″ X 5/16 hex head 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.
Slide the elbow into the support ring
and install the second half. Once
it’s installed you can snug all screws.
Now connect flex hose from unit to
elbow.
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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.
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Remove OE bunk control center
Disconnect all OE wires and cables
Place template over area to be cut
for Phoenix controller. Mark and
remove.
Drill starter holes for airsaw. Cut
out marked section.
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21
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from the control panel and remove.
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Attach Control Panel to the sleeper
control center. Carefully depress the
lock and remove the controller cover.
Install the controller to the control
center using #10 x ½” T 20 torque head
screw (PN 600129). Do not over
tighten. Replace cover.
Routing Phoenix Controller Harness.
Remove end cap from closet wall.
Open interior closet wall, exposing the
existing wire harnesses. Loom and
route Phoenix control harness across
OE bunk unit and through the square
hole indicated in photo and up the
inside of closet wall to the controller
location.
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Connect the Phoenix control harness
to the controller.
Reconnect all OE wires and cables
and reinstall the OE panel.
Reassemble the closet wall and end
cap.
Install Drip Tube Under Truck
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Section 2
Electrical Installation
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Electrical Installation
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NOTE: Bergstrom does not condone putting batteries under the sleeper bunk. The floor is not
designed to carry that amount of weight and even deep cycle AGM batteries can emit gas under
certain circumstances. Bergstrom can only support batteries being placed in battery boxes or tool
Steel Battery Box Installation
Locate the battery box on the frame as close as possible to the sleeper NITE
Phoenix unit. When positioning the box, always keep the top of the box as
close to the top of the frame rail as possible – Some manufacturers recommend
no drilling within 2″ of top or bottom of frame rail. Check truck manufacturer
guidelines prior to drilling.
of 4 holes. Always use the holes in the rear outer corner area where you have
double walled steel. Of the 3 holes available on each side of the outer most
edge of box, choose the top and center holes on each side (see photo A). Drill
frame rail using ½″ HS bit. Install box with ½″ grade 8 bolts and hardware
provided. Tighten securely.
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A
Correct
Incorrect
Available Battery Boxes Options
Refer to
for styles and part numbers. Aluminum clamp-on
boxes include between rail and vertical box styles. Steel battery boxes require
frame drilling and must be attached to frame rail with bolts (see instructions in the
following steps 2 and 3).
Vertical
Between Rail
Steel Battery Box
boxes designed to support the weight of the batteries outside the cab of the truck.
www.nitesystem.com
(2 required)
Clamp-On Box
Clamp-On Box
Using box as template, mark and drill a minimum
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Attaching Hold-down Brackets
Set two batteries side-by-side in the
battery box and place a hold-down
bracket on top, with the u-channel
facing up. Take two 5/16″ bolts, place
a 5/16″ flat washer on each, and then
put the bolts through the outer holes.
Tighten each bolt securely from under-
neath using the supplied nuts and
washers. Repeat the procedure for the
other two batteries.
Preparing Cables
The batteries are wired series/parallel
for 6 volt or parallel only for 12 volt.
See diagrams on pages 2-3 and 2-4
Make and Install All Cables described
in steps 6a or 6b depending on which
batteries you are using.
NOTE: Before performing any wiring, Disconnect Truck Batteries.
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