Helio O Series, Руководство пользователя

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to install the appropriate electrical cables providing a 12 V
electrical current to the trailer turn signals and brake lights.
5. Safety equipment – Install the appropriate safety equipment
such as side view mirrors on the tow vehicle. In most states or
provinces, these are required by law. Most available kinds are
not permanent and can easily be installed or removed.
Cables
In addition to the hitch, it is also necessary to install the appropriate
electrical connection between the tow vehicle and your trailer.
A flexible connector at the end of the vehicle is provided with wires
long enough for it to connect to your vehicle’s electrical system.
Make sure you select the proper gauge for your length of cable, with
enough slack between the trailer and tow vehicle to permit tight
turns, but not be close to the road surface to drag. Ask your vehicle
dealer or hitch installer to help you with the installation.
Cable color code
The cable color code for connections is as follows:
White – grounding
Green – tail light, side marker light, and running light
Red – left turn signal and brake light
Brown
– right turn signal and brake light
Blue – electric brakes
Black – interior lighting and accessories
Although your Helio trailer has been inspected at the manufacturing
plant, we recommend you visually inspect all the lights to make sure
they work before leaving the dealer’s.
Electrical hook-up (7 pin)
Place the trailer’s flexible connector into the jack located on the tow
vehicle. Make sure you leave enough slack to avoid separation on
tight turns. Check that all lights work before setting out.
# 1 14 AWG white cable:
side marker lights, tail lights – grounding
# 2 14 AWG blue cable:
brakes
# 3 14 AWG green cable:
side marker lights, tail lights – positive terminal
# 4 10 AWG black cable:
battery connection – positive terminal
# 5 14 AWG red cable:
left turn signal, brake lights – positive terminal
# 6 14 AWG brown cable:
right turn signal, brake lights – positive terminal
# 7 14 AWG yellow cable:
reverse lights, left and right tail lights, auxiliary – positive
terminal
Brakes
Your trailer’s brakes are wired to the tow vehicle via a flexible
electrical connection that allows the braking effect to be
uniformly distributed to the tow vehicle and trailer. Refer to your
electric connection installer for 7 pin wiring to know the types
of brake controllers available and the appropriate installation of
your vehicle’s controller.
Ask them to explain how the electric brakes work and how to use
them adequately, as well as the importance of the ballast resistor
and the breakaway safety switch.
Test the brakes and adjust them, if needed, according to the
brake controller manufacturer’s instructions. Adequate brake
adjustment can help prevent dangerous wandering or a jackknife
occurring on a slippery road or when making an emergency
stop. Before leaving on a trip, perform a short road test to check
that the brakes are working well. Press the brakes several times
at different speeds and pressures. In case of wheel lockup,