Reese 119147-012 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Installation Instructions

Directives de Montage

Instrucciones de Instalación

Circuit Protected Converter

Convertisseur Protégé

Conversor de Circuitos Protegidos

READ THIS FIRST:

Read and follow all vehicle warnings and installation
instructions before beginning installation. Wear safety
glasses and use all safety precautions during installation.

LISEZ CECI EN PREMIER:

Lire et observer toutes les consignes de sécurité et
les instructions avant de commencer l’installation.
Durant l’installation, veiller à toujours porter des lunettes
de protection et respecter les mesures de sécurité.

LEA ESTO PRIMERO:

Lea y siga todas las advertencias e instrucciones de
instalación del vehículo antes de empezar la instalación.
Use gafas de seguridad y todas las precauciones de
seguridad durante la instalación.

119147-037 Rev. A 9/13/12

THIS TRAILER LIGHT POWER SUPPLY IS FOR
USE ON 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEMS ONLY

SECURE WIRE AFTER
INSTALLATION USING CABLE TIES

YELLOW BUTT CONNECTOR

BATTERY BLACK

WHITE WIRE

GROUND SECURELY TO TOW VEHICLE
CHASSIS OR EXISTING GROUND STUD

USE 12 GA OR LARGER WIRE

IN-LINE FUSE HOLDER
AND FUSE

INSTALL FUSE AFTER ALL
OTHER STEPS ARE COMPLETED

ENGLISH

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Drill (3/32” Drill Bit), Philips Head Screwdriver,

Wire Crimpers, Test-probe, Wire Cutters,
Socket Wrench Set

NOTE
Some kits will require a wiring kit for installation

that may be sold Separately.

12 VOLT BATTERY OF TOW VEHICLE

BROWN WIRE

YELLOW WIRE

RED WIRE

GREEN WIRE

SEE WIRING STEP 1

DISCONNECT NEGATIVE (-) CABLE
BEFORE WIRING POWER SUPPLY

USE BLUE WIRE TAPS

TAIL LIGHT

LEFT TURN

STOP

RIGHT TURN

SEE WIRING STEP 1

TOW VEHICLE'S
TAIL LIGHTS
AND HARNESS

1. DETERMINE IF THE TOW VEHICLE HAS A 2 WIRE OR 3 WIRE SYSTEM.

See catalog or website for vehicle code definitions and further information.

A A, E AP B B, E BP

4. Disconnect and isolate the vehicle’s negative

A A, E AP

2 WIRE SYSTEM

Same bulb for stop and turn signals.

NOTE

Some vehicles have a separate bulb for stoplights but also
have a combination bulb for turn and stop (such as 2008
Ford Taurus sedans). These cars should be wired as 2 wire
systems, using the wires going to the common bulbs. Attach
the crimp on spade terminal provided to the red “stop” wire
and ground it along with the white wire (mounting step 3).

Install the rest per diagram / illustration.

B B, E BP

3 WIRE SYSTEM

Separate bulbs for stop and turn signals. Both Red or
Amber turn signals. Install per diagram / illustration.

2. When using a circuit tester, carefully probe one wire

at a time. Determine each of the vehicle functions as
shown in the illustration.

CAUTION
Do not probe across two wires or across wire and

vehicle structure.

3. Attach the trailer wiring to the vehicle as shown in the

illustration using splice.

CAUTION
When splicing use appropriate gauge wire splices.

(-) battery terminal.

5. Cut the in-line fuse holder loop wiring. Allowing

enough wire on both ends to install.

6. Using an in-line fuse holder, crimp a ring terminal to

one end (3/8” for top terminal or 1/2” for side terminal).

7. Attach the fuse holder (with fuse removed) to the

positive (+) terminal of the battery.

8. Route 12 gauge (or larger gauge) wire from

the fuse holder to the convertor passing under
or through the vehicle.

NOTE
When passing wire through sheet metal always go

through an existing grommet, add a grommet or use
silicone rubber to insulate the wire from the hole.

9. Attach the 12 ga. Wire to fuse holder and convertor

with butt connectors as shown in the figure.

CAUTION
See tow vehicle’s owners manual for any special

battery reconnection instructions.

10. Reconnect the tow vehicle’s (-) negative battery cable.

11. Determine a suitable location for mounting the circuit

protected convertor in an out of the way place near
the driver’s side tail light.

12. Mount the unit using the self-tapping screws or

double-sided tape provided. Verify what is behind
any surface prior to drilling, to avoid damage to the
vehicle and or personal injury. DO NOT drill into any
exposed surface.

13. Locate a suitable grounding point near the convertor

such as an existing ground stud or drill a 3/32” hole
and secure the white wire using the eyelet and screw
provided. (Do not drill into the floor or bed.) Clean dirt
and rustproofing from area.

CAUTION
Verify what is behind any surface prior to drilling,

to avoid damage to the vehicle and or personal injury.
DO NOT drill into any exposed surface.

14. Install the 15-amp fuse into the fuse holder and

test the installation with a circuit light or trailer.

TESTING PROCEDURE
With the ground wire connected and all of the other

circuits attached, attach the ground lead of a circuit
tester to the exposed ground terminal of the 4-flat end.
Activate the tow vehicle’s left turn, right turn, tail and
stops one at a time. Probe the three receptacles of the
4-flat end to confirm proper functions.

WARNING
all connections must be complete for the convertor

to function properly. Test and verify installation with
a test light or trailer. Once installed, for initial test,
reset vehicle electrical system by temporarily removing
the key from the ignition.

15. Secure all loose wiring with cable ties.
WARNING

Overloading circuit can cause fires. DO NOT exceed

lower of towing manufacturer rating or:

• Max. stop/turn light: 2 per side (4.2 amps)

• Max. tail light: (7.5 amps)
Read vehicle’s owners manual & instruction sheet for
additional information.

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FRANÇAIS / ESPAÑOL

CE BOÎTIER D’ALIMENTATION POUR LES LUMIÈRES
DE REMORQUE EST POUR UTILISATION SUR UN SYSTÈME
DE MISE À TERRE 12 VOLTS NÉGATIFS SEULEMENT

ESTA FUENTE DE PODER PARA LUCES
DE REMOLQUE DEBE SER USADA SOLAMENTE
EN SISTEMAS CON TIERRA NEGATIVA DE 12 VOLTIOS

SUITE¸ A L'INSTALLATION, SECURISEZ LES
FILS EN UTILISANT LES COLLIERS DE SERRAGE

ASEGURE EL CABLE DESPUÉS DE LA INSTALACIÓN
USANDO LAS BANDAS DE AMARRE QUE

MANCHON CONNECTEUR JAUNE

CONECTOR DOBLE AMARILLO

BATTERIE NOIR
BATERIA NEGRO

FIL BLANC
CABLE BLANCO

FIXEZ LA MISE À TERRE SÉCURITAIREMENT
AU CHÂSSIS DU VÉHICULE REMORQUEUR

CONECTE FIRMENENTE (A TIERRA)
AL CHASIS DEL VEHICULO REMOLCADOR

UTILISEZ UN FIL DE CALIBRE 12, OU PLUS GROS
USE CABLE DE CALIBRE 12 O MÁS GRANDE

INSTALE EL FUSIBLE DESPUÉ S DE QUE TODOS
LOS OTROS PASOS HAYAN SIDO COMPLETADOS

INSTALLEZ LA FUSIBLE APRÈS QUE TOUS LES
AUTRES ÉTAPES SOIENT TERMINÉS

PORTE-FUSIBLE ET FUSIBLE
SOSTENEDOR DE FUSIBLE EN SERIE Y FUSIBLE

FIL BRUN CABLE MARRONÓ

FIL JAUNE CABLE AMARILLO

FIL ROUGE CABLE ROJO

FIL VERT CABLE VERDE

BATTERIE DE 12 VOLTS DU VÉHICULE REMORQUEUR
BATERÍA DE 12 VOLTIOS DEL VEHÍCULO DE REMOLQUE

DÉBRANCHEZ LE CÂBLE NÉGATIF (-) AVANT DE BRANCHER
LE BOÎTIER D'ALIMENTATION ÉLECTRIQUE

DESCONECTE EL CABLE NEGATIVO (-)
ÁNTES DE CONECTAR LA FUENTE DE PODER

UTILISEZ LES CONNECTEURS VOLANTS BLEUS
USE LOS CONECTORES A CORRIENTE AZULES 3 O 4 LUGARES

FEUX ARRIERE
LUCES TRASERAS

CLIGNOTANT GAUCHE
DIRECCIONAL IZQUIERDA

ARRÊT FRENO

CLIGNOTANT DROIT

DIRECCIONAL DERECHA

VOIR LE FILAGE DE L’ÉTAPE 1
VEA EL PASO DE CABLEADO 1

FEUX ARRIERES ET HARNAIS
DU VÉHICULE REMORQUEUR

LUCES TRASERAS Y CABLEADO
DEL VEHÍCULO DE REMOLQUE

FRANÇAIS

OUTILS REQUIS:

Perceuse (foret 3/32 po), tournevis cruciforme,

sertisseur, coupe-fil, sonde de vérification,
douille ou clé

REMARQUE: Étapes 4 à 10
Pour l’installation, les ensembles nécessitent un

ensemble de câblage vendu séparément.

VOIR LE FILAGE DE L’ÉTAPE 1
VEA EL PASO DE CABLEADO 1

ESPAÑOL

HERRAMIENTAS NECESSARIAS:

Taladro (broca de 3/32”), Destornillador de estrella,

Plegadores de cable, Cortadores de cable, Terminal de
prueba, Llave de tubo o llave

NOTA: Pasos 4 al 10
Los kits requieren un kit de cables para la instalación,

el cual se puede vender por separado.

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