585432

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………… 3

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Air Conditioner Location ………… 4

Air Conditioner Mounting ………… 4

A/C Ducting Installation ………… 5

Power Kit Installation (Batteries) .… 5

Separator ……………….………….. 6

OPERATION MANUAL ……………………………………………………….. 7-8

PARTS LIST ……………………………………………………………………….. 9-10

TOOLS LIST ……………………………………………………………………….. 11

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………… 12-21

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM……………………………………………………..……. 22-24

BATTERY BOX MOUNTING..…………………………………………………. 25

NITE SYSTEM CHECK LIST…………………………………………………… 26-28

SEPARATOR CHECKLIST…………………………………………………….. 29-30

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 INTRODUCTION

BERGSTROM’S NITE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

The NITE system is a compact electrical 3,000 BTU air conditioning system. This unit is
quality engineered to provide a dependable means of air conditioning to the cab area
without idling the engine. The NITE unit is completely self-contained and runs on 12
volts using the greatest deep cycle battery technology.

This no-idle air conditioning system is designed to provide cool air to the cab interior in
order to maintain passenger comfort. In order to conserve battery power and life, this
system is not designed to instantly cool down a hot cab that has been sitting under an
extreme solar load. If these kind of conditions occur, it is recommended to start the
trucks engine and let the OEM a/c system help cool the cab for a few minutes. Then
the truck can be shut off and the NITE system will continue to keep the cab cool and the
driver comfortable.

The NITE system operates independently off of it’s own deep cycle batteries and is
completely isolated away from the trucks starting batteries. The A/C is operated by its
own 3-speed control. It cycles through 3 blower settings (low, medium, and high). On
high speed, the system will run for 1 hour and then automatically switch the blower to
medium speed in order to conserve battery power. The control has a battery indicator
light so the driver always knows how much charge he has. A green light equals full
charge, a yellow light equals half charge, and a red light means the batteries need to be
recharged. The NITE batteries will be fully recharged after about 4-6 hours of driving.

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 NITE INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
GENERAL COMMENTS

AIR CONDITIONER LOCATION

Depending on the type of vehicle, the best location for mounting the a/c unit will vary.
Generally, the units are mounted underneath the matress in the sleeper; either in the
center compartment or one of the side storage compartments. However, the unit can
be mounted anywhere else inside the cab of the truck provided you adhere to the
following conditions:

• Unit must be mounted flat on the floor of the vehicle.

• Do not mount the unit outside of the vehicle to prevent weather damage and lack of
performance.
• The condenser air inlet and exhaust must be diverted out underneath the truck with
openings in the floor.
• For ease of installation, make sure the condenser openings do not interfere with any
support structures underneath the floor.
• Also consider the following when selecting a location:
- Ducting
- Electrical routing
- Condenser inlet/ exhaust openings
- Recirculation air

AIR CONDITIONER MOUNTING

A mounting plate and the hardware are provided with the NITE kit.

• Choose the air conditioner unit location

• Use the provided template to mark and cut out the two rectangles needed for the
condenser openings.
• The mounting plate gets mounted to the floor, then the unit attaches to the mounting
plate.

• For ease of installation, make sure the condenser openings do not interfere with any
support structures underneath the floor.

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A/C DUCTING INSTALLATION

Ducting kits are application specific. Depending on the application, some kits are
designed to tie into the OEM ducting and others are universal and supplied with a 4” flex
hose. In routing and installing the systems ducting, the following criteria must be
observed:

• Route the ducting with smooth bends and transitions. Avoid crushing the duct work
with tools and etc.
• Be sure all of the treated air is routed above the mattress as close to the driver’s
body as possible.
• Kits can be supplied with either a Tower Duct or a T-Duct.

POWER KIT INSTALLATION (BATTERIES, ISOLATOR)

BATTERIES

The NITE system is powered by two 6 volt batteries running in series to give you 12
volts. The batteries are a sealed, deep cycle, dry cell battery. They need to be
mounted inside the provided battery box. The battery box is generally mounted on the
frame rail of the truck. However, if there is no room on the frame rail, the batteries may
be mounted inside on of the trucks side storage compartments. Since the batteries are
sealed and dry celled, there is no hazard in doing this. Things to observe when
mounting the battery box:
• Find a general location on the frame rail, usually just behind one of the fuel tanks.
• Be sure to have at least 4 inches of free space on both sides of the battery box to
allow room for wiring and the rubber latches.
• Try to locate existing holes or bolts in the frame rail to capture. It is difficult to drill a
½” hole into the frame, so this will help ease the installation.

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SEPARATOR
Depending on the truck isolator the system can require a separator in place of an
isolator. It has the same purpose as the isolator but acts differently.
• The separator is mounted in the sleeper, under the mattress
• It is electrically connected between the truck batteries and the NITE batteries

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 NITE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEM
OPERATION MANUAL

CONTROLS

NO-IDLE AIR CONDITIONING NO-IDLE HEATING

OFF LOW MEDIUM MAX OFF ON TEMPERATURE CONTROL

BATTERY INDICATOR VENTILATOR

OPERATION NOTES
• After 1 hour of operation, the MAX A/C setting will automatically switch to the
MEDIUM A/C setting. This feature is done to provide optimum system energy
efficiency. With the upgraded 4 battery system the max A/C setting remains
constant.

• The heater ventilation mode is to be used for continuous operation of the heater at a
pre-selected temperature setting. The temperature control knob has no function
while in ventilation mode.

• The Green battery light indicates normal operation. When the battery light changes
to Yellow, it indicates the batteries are at about half charge. The light will change to
Red and the system will shut down automatically when the engine needs to be
started in order to recharge the batteries.

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 NITE AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING SYSTEM

OPERATION NOTES

• For optimal comfort Bergstrom recommends to close the curtain between the cab
and the sleeper when using the NITE A/C and heating system.

• The NITE A/C system is designed to maintain a comfortable temperature inside the
cab without the engine running.

• The A/C unit will not pull down a hot cab that has been sitting in the sun without the
factory A/C running. To assist the NITE system in cooling down the cab, start the
engine and run the factory A/C system for a few minutes. This will help cool the cab
to a respectable temperature. Once the cab is pulled down, the NITE system will
maintain a comfortable temperature.

• The system must be turned off every time the system is not in use or the batteries
May not charge properly. After use of the system be sure to turn the control knob to
the off position, even if the unit is not running.

BATTERIES & FUSES

• The system must be turned off every time the system is not in use or the batteries
may not charge properly.
After using the system turn the control back off, even if the unit is not running.

• The NITE A/C and heating system uses its own batteries. A battery isolator or
separator keeps the starting batteries from being drawn down.

• The NITE A/C and heating system switches off automatically when batteries charge
level is low.

• The A/C fuses (2) are located next to the NITE A/C unit, under the bunk.

• The parking heater fuse (1) is located inside the battery box.

SERVICE

• The NITE A/C unit is not serviceable. If problems are encountered please contact
the NITE line at 1-866-204-8570.

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 PARTS LIST

BERGSTROM# DESCRIPTION QTY

585432 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1
585421 OPERATION MANUAL 1
ASSEMBLY, NO-IDLE UNIT (VERTICAL OUTLET, ELECTRIC
870088 1
TOP)
530713 HEATER, AIR 1
651222 BATTERY, 6 VOLT DEEP CYCLE 2
870235 ASSY, MOUNTING PLATE 1
454733 ANGLE, BULKHEAD, VOLVO VN 1

870107 KIT, "T" DUCT (TALL) 1

870158 ASSY, "T" DUCT TALL 1
600138 SCREW, FLAT HEAD 8

870142 KIT, INSTALLATION

454684 ANGLE, TRAY NITE 1
454685 PLATE, TRAY TRIM 1
454734 PLATE, TEMPLATE 1
454787 TEMPLATE, UNIT LOCATE 1
454556 SCREEN, DUCT MOUNT 2
454651 ANGLE, DUCT COLLAR 1
530718 DUCT, "T" INLET TRANSITION 1
530719 DUCT, UNIT OUTLET 90° 4X4 1
530724 DUCT, INLET 90° 4X4 1
B316000 HOSE, DEFROST 4" I.D. 4 ft.
880031 CONTROL, A/C 1
660679 WIRE HARNESS 1
651288 ASSY, EPAR HEATER CONTROL 1
660723 HARNESS, HEATER 1
621820 SCREW, TRUSS HD #10 SELF TAP 20
600059 SCREW, M6 X 16MM TORX HD 8
600283 SCREW, SELF DRILL 25
B290303 CLAMP, HOSE 4.12 I.D. 2

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 870144 KIT, NITE POWER 1
870055 ASSEMBLY, BATTERY BOX 1
869836 WELDMENT, BATT. HOLD DOWN 1
660706 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 5300MM BLACK 1
660707 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 5000MM RED 2
660694 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 225MM 1
660678 HARNESS, WIRE NO-IDLE POWER 1
651318 SEPARATOR 100 AMPS 1
651225 FUSE, MAXI 50 AMP. 1
B230083 RING TERMINAL, 5/16 2
B300642 WIRE LOOM, .413 I.D. X 600.0 50 FT.
B360113 STRAP, CABLE TIE 30
600278 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 11" 1
610102 NUT, 5/15-18 LOCK 1
B202303 WASHER, 5/16 FLAT 2
B201320 BOLT, 1/2-13 X 1 1/2 4
B203603 LOCKNUT, 1/2-13 4
619000 WASHER, 1/2 FLAT 8
660827 WIRE, 16 GA BLACK 1
709860 BLADE TERMINAL 1
708000 RING TERMINAL, 5/16 16 GA 1

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 REQUIRED TOOLS

1) DRILL BITS (1/4”, ½”, )

2) HOLE SAWS (4” 1/8 OR 4” 1/4)

3) ELECTRIC/AIR DRILL

4) SCREWDRIVERS (FLAT HEAD & PHILLIPS HEAD)

5) IMPACT GUN

6) AIRSAW/ JIGSAW (CUTTING SHEETMETAL)

7) TORX HEAD (T30)

8) METRIC WRENCHES

9) ENGLISH WRENCHES

10) ¼”, 3/8” DRIVE RATCHETS

11) ENGLISH SOCKET SET

12) METRIC SOCKET SET

13) WIRE CUTTERS

14) TERMINAL CRIMPERS

15) WIRE STRIPPERS

16) RAZOR KNIFE

17) ELECTRICAL TAPE

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 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) DISCONNECT GROUND WIRE FROM TRUCK BATTERIES.

2) REMOVE MATTRESS FROM THE SLEEPER.

3) NOW IT IS TIME TO INSTALL THE T- DUCT.

A) FIRST REMOVE THE PLASTIC BEDPAN FROM THE BUNK AND CUT A 13-INCH
BY 2 INCH CLEARANCE OPENING IN THE CENTER OF THE BED PAN IN
BETWEEN THE HINGES.
B) CUT OUT THE TOP SHEET METAL SUPPORT THAT LIES ACROSS THE REAR
OF THE CENTER COMPARTMENT TO ALLOW CLEARANCE FOR THE T-DUCT
ON THE BACK WALL
C) THE ROUND ELBOW OUTLET MAYBE CUT AND ORIENTATED TO FIT
STRAIGHT FORWARD AT 45 DEGREES FOR CENTER MOUNTING, OR IS LEFT
AT 90 DEGREES TO FACE TOWARDS THE PASSENGER SIDE
COMPARTMENT.

4) MOUNT THE STEALTH PART OF THE DUCTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE T-

DUCT USING THE PROVIDED SCREWS AS SHOWN. (3) SCREWS ACROSS
THE FRONT AND (2) IN THE BACK.

5) NOW CENTER THE T-DUCT ON TO THE BACK WALL. SHOOT ONE OF THE
PROVIDED SELF DRILLING SCREWS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE SQUARE
OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DUCT.
NOTE: THERE IS A VERTICAL BEAM ON THE CENTER OF THE BACK WALL.
USE THIS BEAM TO INSURE A SECURE MOUNT FOR THE LOWER PART OF
THE DUCT.

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6) NOW SECURE THE TOP PORTION OF THE DUCT TO THE BACKWALL BY
USING THE PROVIDED PERFERATED SCREEEN BEHIND THE INTERIOR
PANEL. OTHERWISE FIND SOMEWAY TO USE THE SELF-DRILLING SCREWS
TO SECURE THE DUCT TO THE BACKWALL.

7) TO SECURE THE TOP PORTION OF THE DUCT, SLIDE THE PERFERRATED

SCREEN BEHIND THE INTERIOR FABRIC ON THE BACK WALL SO IT IS
CENTERED BEHIND THE DUCT. HOLD THE SCREEN IN PLACE AND SHOOT
THE PROVIDED SHEET METAL SCREWS THROUGH THE LOUVER OPENINGS
IN THE DUCT.

8) ONCE THE TOP PORTION OF THE DUCT IS MOUNTED, SCREW IN THE 4

PROVIDED LOUVERS ON THE T-DUCT.

9) NOW THE DUCT IS MOUNTED. INSERT THE ELBOW INSIDE THE SQUARE
OPENING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DUCT AND SCREW IT INTO PLACE AS
SHOWN.
NOTE: WITH UNIT MOUNTED IN CENTRAL COMPARTMENT, THE ELBOW
TRANSITION OF THE DUCT ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE CUT AT A 45 DEGREE
ANGLE. USE THE 454734 PROVIDED TEMPLATE TO ALIGN AND MARK THE
PLASTIC FOR CUTTING THE ANGLE.
90 DEGREE TRANSITION
90 DEGREE TRANSITION SIDE COMPARTMENT
SIDE COMPARTMENT

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 45 DEGREE TRANSITION 45 DEGREE TRANSITION
CENTER COMPARTENT CENTER COMPARTMENT

10) DETERMINE MOUNTING LOCATION OF NO-IDLE UNIT.

A) IN PASSENGER SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT NEXT TO THE OEM BUNK
UNIT.
B) CENTER COMPARTMENT.

11) REMOVE THE FLOOR MATTING FROM THE DETERMINED LOCATION.

12) USE THE PROVIDED PAPER TEMPLATE AS A GUIDE TO DETERMINE A

LOCATION FOR MOUNTING THE UNIT. BE SURE THAT THE TWO
RECTANGULAR OPENINGS DO NOT INTERFER WITH ANY OF THE
STRUCTURES UNDERNEATH THE FLOOR.
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13) POSITION THE PAPER TEMPLATE ON THE FLOOR AND MARK THE TWO
RECTANGULAR OPENINGS ON THE FLOOR.
NOTE: BE SURE THE OPENINGS ARE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE
TRUCK TO MAKE SURE THE AIR OUTLET IS IN THE CORRECT POSITION FOR
THE DUCT ROUTING. WHEN USING THE PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT,
MAKE THE OPENINGS AGAINST THE ACCESS DOOR SIDE TO AVOID
CUTTING INTO ANY STRUCTURE.

14) REMOVE THE MOUNTING PLATE AND USE AN AIRSAW TO CUT OUT THE
TWO RECTANGLE OPENINGS

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15) BEGIN PREPARING THE A/C UNIT FOR INSTALLATION. REMOVE THE
SHOWN SCREWS ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE UNIT IN ORDER TO MOUNT
THE WALL COVER.
NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE THE 5 TORX SCREWS THAT YOU SEE LEFT IN
BELOW.

16) NOW PLACE THE BLACK COVER IN PLACE AND FASTEN SECURELY WITH
THE TORX SCREWS THAT WERE REMOVED.

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17) NOW THE TOP TRAY NEEDS TO BE MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE UNIT. FIRST
REMOVE ALL THE TORX SCREWS AS SHOWN.

18) PLACE THE METAL OUTLET BRACKET INTO POSITION AS SHOWN.

* FRONT WALL AND TOP TRAY ONLY NECESSARY FOR CENTER

COMPARTMENT MOUNTING.

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18) NOW PLACE THE BLACK TRAY INTO POSITION AS SHOWN AND MOUNT WITH
THE TORX SCREWS THAT WERE REMOVED.

19) NOW MOUNT THE PLASTIC ELBOW TRANSITION PIECE TO THE BRACKET
ON TOP OF THE UNIT. USE 4 OF THE PROVIDED SELF DRILLING SCREWS
TO MOUNT THE PLASTIC PART TO THE METAL BRACKET.
*NOTE 1: IF THE UNIT IS MOUNTED IN THE CENTER COMPARTMENT, THE
REAR WALL OF THIS COMPARTMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. REMOVE THE
CARPET PANEL FROM THE WALL AND THEN REMOVE THE 6 BOLTS. NOW USE
A DIE GRINDER TO REMOVE THE WELDS ACROSS THE TOP. NOW THE SHEET
METAL PANEL CAN BE REMOVED. INSTALL THE NEW WALL SHOWN BELOW
AND BOLT INTO POSITION USING THE ORIGINAL HARDWARE.

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*NOTE 2: WITH UNIT MOUNTED IN PASSENGER SIDE COMPARTMENT, THE
PLASTIC ELBOW NEEDS TO BE ORIENTATED SO THE ROUND OUTLET IS
FACING TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE COMPARTMENT.

20) NOW MOUNT THE ALUMINUM MOUNTING PLATE TO THE FLOOR USING THE
PROVIDED SELF-DRILLING SCREWS.

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* SIDE COMPARTMENT MOUNTING

21) REMOVE THE TORX SCREWS ALONG THE BOTTO M EDGE OF THE UNIT.
INSTALL THE DRAIN TUBE AND THEN LIFT THE A/C UNIT INTO POSITION ON
THE MOUNTING PLATE.

22) MOUNT THE UNIT ASSEMBLY INTO POSITION. (CENTER COMPARTMENT

MOUNTING SHOWN)
*NOTE: DON’T FORGET TO INSTALL THE DRAIN TUBE INTO THE BOTTOM
OF THE UNIT.

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23) NOW CLAMP ONE END OF THE FLEXIBLE HOSE TO THE UNIT. ROUTE THE
FLEXIBLE HOSE FROM THE UNIT TO THE T-DUCT AND CUT THE HOSE TO
LENGTH. CLAMP THE OTHER END TO THE BOTTOM OF THE T-DUCT AS
SHOWN.

22) NOW MOUNT THE A/C CONTROL INTO EITHER THE DRIVERS SIDE CABINET
OR THE INTERIOR PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDEWALL. CUT A 2.5” HOLE IN
THE LOCATION OF THE CONTROL. CONNECT THE BLACK AND WHITE PLUG
TO THE BACK OF THE CONTROL AS SHOWN. SLIDE THE BACK OF THE
CONTROL AND THE HARNESS THROUGH THE HOLE AND MOUNT IT USING
THE 4 PROVIDED SHEET METAL SCREWS.
NOTE: BE SURE TO MOUNT THE CONTROL HARNESS TO THE BACK OF
THE CONTROL BEFORE MOUNTING.

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23) NOW BEGIN MAKING THE PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. FIRST
CONNECT THE CONTROL HARNESS FROM THE CONTROL INTO THE WHITE
PLUG OF THE SQUARE CONTROL PLUG OF THE A/C UNIT.

24) BEFORE BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,

CONNECT THE PROVIDED RING TERMINALS TO THE POWER AND GROUND
WIRES OF THE A/C AND HEATER HARNESS.

25) NOW DRILL A 1-3/8” (1.375”) HOLE IN THE FLOOR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF
THE UNIT. THIS HOLE WILL BE USED FOR ROUTING THE POWER WIRES
OUT TO THE BATTERY SUPPLY.
DRILL A SECOND 1” HOLE NEXT TO THIS IF YOU HAVE THE HEATER
OPTION.

26) NOW MAKE THE A/C POWER HARNESS CONNECTION INSIDE THE CAB.
PLUG THE NO-IDLE POWER HARNESS INTO THE BLACK PLUG OF THE A/C
UNIT. ROUTE THE OTHER END OF THIS HARNESS THROUGH THE 1” HOLE
IN THE FLOOR.

INSTALLATION NOTE:

IF YOU HAVE THE HEATER OPTION, NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO REVIEW THE
HEATER INSTRUCTIONS AND BEGIN THE HEATER INSTALL. THIS WILL SAVE
YOU SOME TIME BEFORE STARTING TO INSTALL THE POWER SYTEM OUTSIDE
OF THE CAB.

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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

BATTERY SEPARATOR

• The battery separator ties into the

truck starting batteries.

• The separator puts charging priority

to the starting batteries and then
charges the Nite batteries.

• The NITE batteries begin charging

after the starting batteries have
reached 13.2 volts.

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 SEPARATOR WIRING SCHEMATIC w/ 2 BATTERIES

Use the bottom terminal for

ground
4 GA
The 2 other terminals are not
used
The wiring instructions are
written on the separator too

16 GA

SEPARATOR NITE UNIT +

4 GA HEATER

STARTER
ALTERNATOR

TRUCK BATTERY NITE BATTERIES

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 SEPARATOR WIRING SCHEMATIC w/ 4 BATTERIES

Use the bottom terminal for

ground
The wiring instructions are The 2 other terminals are not
written on the separator too used

4 GA

4 GA

NITE UNIT +
SEPARATOR 16 GA HEATER

STARTER
ALTERNATOR

NITE BATTERIES

TRUCK BATTERY

NITE BATTERIES
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 BATTERY BOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) THE BATTERY BOX IS DESIGNED AS A UNIVERSAL MOUNTING TO BE

BOLTED ON EITHER THE DRIVER’S SIDE OR PASSENGER SIDE FRAME RAIL.

2) USE THE 10 MOUNTING HOLES LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE BATTERY

BOX IN ORDER TO CAPTURE 4 EXISTING HOLES OR BOLTS ON THE FRAME
RAIL.

3) IF NO EMPTY HOLES OR BOLTS ARE EXCESSIBLE FOR MOUNTING THE BOX,

DRILL (4) HALF INCH HOLES INTO THE FRAME RAIL USING THE FOUR
OUTSIDE MOUNTING HOLES OF THE BATTERY BOX.
CAUTION: WHEN DRILLING INTO THE FRAME RAIL, BE SURE TO STAY AT
LEAST 40MM AWAY FROM THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGE OF THE FRAME.
NOTE: MOUNT THE BATTERY BOX ON THE FRAME RAIL CLOSE TO THE
LOCATION OF THE FUEL TANK TO INSURE THE BATTERY CABLES WILL BE
LONG ENOUGH.

4) USE THE PROVIDED ½” BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS TO BOLT THE BATTERY BOX
TO THE FRAMERAIL USING AN IMPACT GUN.

5) PLACE THE TWO BATTERIES SIDE BY SIDE INSIDE THE BATTERY BOX.
NOTE: BE SURE TO POSITION THE BATTERIES POWER AND GROUND
OPPOSITE OF ONE ANOTHER. ONE BATTERIES GROUND WILL BE NEXT TO
THE OTHER BATTERIES POSITIVE.

6) PLACE THE “H”-BRACKET ON TOP OF THE BATTERIES. NOW USE THE

PROVIDED 11” BOLT AND RUN THROUGH THE TOP OF THE H-BRACKET
BETWEEEN THE TWO BATTERIES. INSERT THE BOLT DOWN THROUGH THE
HOLE IN THE BOTTOM ON THE BATTERY BOX AND FASTEN IS SECURELY
WITH THE LOCKNUT.
7) NOW MAKE THE PROPER BATTERY CONNECTIONS AS SHOWN ON PAGE 10.

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 NITE SYSTEM CHECK LIST

1. NITE unit basics

The control of the NITE unit has 3 positions: Low, Medium and High. For each control
position the compressor speed and the evaporator blower are set differently. The
following table shows how the compressor and the blower are set for each control
position:

Compressor
Control position Capacity setting Blower speed
speed
1 Low Low Low
2 Medium High Low
3 High High High

Note 1: there is no change of airflow when switching from position 2 to position 3. Only
the compressor speed changes.

Note 2: in addition to the evaporator blower and to the compressor there is another
electrical device that makes the NITE system work: the condenser fan. As well as the
compressor and the evaporator blower, the condenser fan is located inside the NITE
unit. It sucks air from underneath the sleeper floor and blows it to the outside as well.
Whatever the position of the control (low, medium or high), the condenser fan speed
remains the same.

Note 3: When the control is set on HIGH (position 3) the system will automatically
switched to the MEDIUM setting after an hour of operation. This permits to increase the
NITE system running time without affecting the performances. When this automatic
switch is performed the compressor speed changes and the airflow (blower speed)
remains the same.
• No such change occurs for an upgraded 4 battery system.

2. Checking of the different NITE unit components

The following table explains out to check that the different components of the NITE unit
are running correctly when the NITE unit is ON. The next paragraph will explain how to
evaluate that the different components are working fine.

Component Function How to check it is working

Blower Blows cold air inside Switch the NITE control to position
(evaporator) the sleeper area, 1; you must feel air coming out of
through the ducting the duct louvers
The system is a 100% Then switch the NITE control to
recirculation system; position 2; you must feel an increase
the air intakes (2) are of the airflow coming out of the duct
located on top and side louvers
of the NITE unit Note: make sure nothing blocks the
air intake opening (recirculation) on
the NITE unit
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 Component Function How to check it is working
Fan (condenser) Takes ambient air Goes under the sleeper and check
under the sleeper floor that air is going out the condenser
and rejects it from the air outlet when the NITE unit is
floor too running (inlet and outlet are located
The air goes through next to each other)
the condenser coil to On the inlet you must feel the air
cool it down going into the NITE unit
On the outlet you must feel the air
going out of the NITE unit.
Compressor Compresses and runs The best way to check that the
the refrigerant through compressor is running is to feel the
the NITE unit compressor speed changes when
refrigerant loop the control is switched from position
2 to position 3 (the compressor
speed goes from low to high).
Set the control to position MEDIUM
and lift up the bed, so that you can
hear the NITE unit vibration & sound
change. Wait 1 minute. Then set the
control to position HIGH: you must
notice a change in the vibration &
sound of the NITE unit when the
compressor speed changes. A better
verification is to touch the unit (or
have someone touching it) in order
to feel the vibration changes.

3. NITE unit electrical and temperature checking

The following instructions list how to check that the NITE unit is working properly.

3.1. NITE unit electrical power

• check the NITE unit voltage: close to the unit, on the power supply cables (red
and black cables), there is a black connector on which the voltage can be read.
When the NITE batteries are fully charged and when the control position is on
HIGH, you must read between 12 and 12.5 volts
• check the NITE unit current: when the NITE unit control is on HIGH position and
using a clamp-on inductive ammeter, measure the current on the NITE unit
power supply RED cable. You must read between 27 and 35 Amps.

3.2. Louvers temperature

• check the louvers temperature: when the NITE unit control in on HIGH position,
when the sleeper temperature is between 75 and 80 F and when the outside
temperature is between 90 and 95 F, measure the temperature directly at one of
the duct louvers. You must read between 55 and 62 F.

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3.2. Condenser outlet temperature

• as described earlier in this document the NITE unit pulls air from outside, under
the sleeper floor to cool down the condenser coil, then the air is rejected to the
outside from the sleeper floor too. When the NITE unit is running in HIGH
position, go under the sleeper and locate the condenser air outlet (rectangle
opening with a screen). The temperature at the condenser outlet must be 10 to
20 F higher than the outside temperature

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 ELECTRICAL CHECK LIST
NITE SYSTEM WITH SEPARATOR

1. Make sure you don’t have any loose electrical connections

2. Check that the installation is done according to the electrical diagram

2.1. Make sure the 16 ga ground wire is connected to the bottom blade terminal of the
separator on one end, and to any good ground on the other end (truck batteries ground,
or NITE batteries ground, or frame(last choice))

2.2. In case of a 2-battery system, make sure the 2 NITE batteries are connected in
series with a jumper. In case of a 4-battery system, make sure the batteries are
connected in series and parallel. Each battery is a 6 V one, the NITE system runs in 12
VDC.

2.3. Make sure the ground of the NITE batteries is connected to a good ground (truck
batteries ground, or frame (last choice), or alternator ground)

2.4. Make sure the NITE unit power cables are connected to the correct terminals of the
NITE batteries. The red cable goes to the positive terminal; the black cable goes to the
ground.

3. Voltage checking engine OFF

3.1. Check that the voltage on the truck batteries is the same as the voltage on the
separator (main batteries side). When you check the voltage on the separator, use the
ground terminal on the separator. Both voltages should be the same.

3.2. Check that the voltage on the NITE batteries is the same as the voltage on the
separator (aux batteries side). When you check the voltage on the separator, use the
ground terminal on the separator. Both voltages should be the same (approx. 12 V)

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4. Voltage checking engine ON

The separator charges the batteries as follow:

- when the engine is ON the alternator is going to start to charge the truck
batteries first, until the truck batteries voltage reaches 13.2 V. During this period,
the separator is open and the NITE batteries are not charged
- when the truck batteries reaches 13.2 V, the separator closes and the NITE
batteries are being charged

4.1. Engine ON, check the voltage of the truck batteries. It should be higher than the
voltage when engine is OFF (> 13 V).

4.2 In order to check that the separator works properly, wait for the truck batteries
voltage to reach at least 13.2 V. Increase the engine rpm if necessary. When the
separator closes to start charging the NITE batteries, you can hear an audible “click” of
the separator. Check the NITE batteries voltage. It should be higher than the voltage
when the engine is OFF (approx. the voltage of the truck batteries).

2.3. In order to double check that the separator allows the NITE batteries to be
charged you can measure the Amps going to the NITE batteries, using a clamp-
on type inductive ammeter, on the 4 ga cable that connects the separator to the
NITE batteries positive terminal. It should be > 0 Amp.

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