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USE THE PROCEDURES BELOW TO OPERATE THE TARP SYSTEM
Powering up or down the system
To turn the system on or off, locate the
“Open”
and
“Close”
buttons on the keypad controller on
the front of the trailer. Press and hold both buttons simultaneously for approximately 3 seconds.
The LED status light and the two large buttons will illuminate when the power is on and ready for
operation. You can also press and hold the
“On/Open”
and
“Off/Closed”
buttons on the remote
for 3
– 5 seconds to power the system on or off. See Fig 2.1.
One Touch Operation -
The one touch function is fully automated. The system will stop when fully opened or closed.
To open or close the tarp using the one touch operation feature, press and hold the desired
directional button on the keypad or remote for 1
– 1 ½ seconds until the keypad status light turns
solid green. Release the button and the keypad status light will start flashing green indicating one
touch operation. The tarp will travel in that direction automatically and stop when it is fully open or
closed.
Incremental Operation
To inch the tarp in either direction, press then release the desired directional button on the keypad
or remote for less than 1
– 1 ½ seconds intermittently to move the tarp in that direction.
Press and Hold operation
To open or close the tarp using the press and hold feature, press and hold the desired directional
button on the keypad or remote for more than 2 ½ seconds or until the keypad status light turns
from solid green to solid white. The tarp will travel in that direction until you release the button.
Never travel with the tarp in a partially covered position. The trailer
should always be covered when traveling.
PROGRAMING REMOTE TO THE KEYPAD CONTROLLER
1. Four transmitters can be programmed to each keypad
controller. Have all of the remote units that are to be
programmed ready.
2. To program the remote, open the flip style lid and
make sure the remote is set to mode one (the first light
is flashing). See Fig 3.1.
3. Turn keypad controller on by pressing and holding the
two large buttons
“
Open
”
and
“Close
” for
approximately 3 seconds
– the status LED light and the
two large buttons will illuminate when the power is on.
See Fig 2.1.
Press and hold
these buttons until
light turns green
Press and hold these
buttons for 3 seconds to
power up system
Fig 2.1
Status
LED
Open
Close
