The Alert feature has three modes of operation;
(1) Alert Ready, (2) Alert, (3) Alert Override.
(1) Alert Ready Mode
The system is normally in Alert Ready Mode. In this mode the system
monitors the vehicle's cabin temperature and reports high temperature
trouble. The factory default setting is 99 degrees Fahrenheit..
(2) Alert Mode
The system is in Alert Mode when the programmed Remote High temperature threshold is
reached or exceeded. A negative signal will be generated at the Orange wire, pin #5, and
can be connected to a number of trouble reporting devices including a horn honk module,
remote pocket pager, and window drop module.
(3) **NEW FEATURE**
Alert Override Mode
The system can be switched to Alert Override mode by switching the vehicle ignition key
to the off position then pressing the Alert Override Momentary Switch. The Chilly Dog
temperature start feature will function normally, however, no high alert output will be generated.
The system will automatically return to the Alert Mode the next time the vehicle is started or
if the White wire on pin # 9 of the main harness receives a momentary ground input.
The Temperature Startup feature has four modes of operation;
(1) Override, (2) Standby, (3) Ready, and (4) Activated
WILL NOT
(1) Override Mode
The system is in Override Mode whenever the vehicle is already running via the key, the
vehicle is not in park, the brake pedal is pressed (positive shutdown signal present), or the
vehicle's hood is in the raised position (negative shutdown signal present).
Override Mode supersedes all other modes!
(2), Standby Mode
The system is in Standby Mode when the system ready LED is off. This is located at
the CTD "Programmable Temperature Display". This is controlled by the push-button
switch also located at the CTD. In the Standby mode the system
start the
vehicle engine based on the temperature inside the cabin of the vehicle.
In this mode;
The vehicle can be started by a pulse negative input at the White/Blue wire, pin # 4.
This can be supplied by an optional momentary switch or alarm system remote control input.
(3) Ready Mode
The system is in Ready Mode when the system On/Off switch is switched on and the vehicle's
transmission is in park. The ready LED on the On/Off switch will light on. In this mode the
system monitors the vehicle's cabin temperature. When the Local High programmed
temperature is reached, the system goes into Activated Mode (4).
(4) Activation Mode
In Activated Mode the vehicle's engine is started and the circuits necessary to operate
the air conditioning system are powered on. Activated Mode will stay on for 12 minutes
(factory) or program (24 or 60) minutes, then the system will return to the mode it was in
prior to activation. The system can go into Activated Mode by reaching the programmed
temperature as described in (3) or by a negative pulse at the White/Blue wire pin # 4 as
described in (2).
Modes of Operation
Factory Air Conditioner Setup
The vehicle's factory air conditioner must be configured in order for the Chilly Dog
to operate properly.
A manually adjustable controller is the most common type found on
vehicles today. This type requires the operator or user to activate a lever and
or button to select whether or not the AC will be on while the engine is running.
It can also includes a lever or switch that allows the user to adjust the intensity or
output. For this type the AC must be left in the on position and the intensity
should be set to maximum.
An electronically programmable controller requires the user to program the
desired interior temperature into memory. Again the controller must be set
to the on position, and the AC controller should be programmed to a low setting.
Operating Instructions
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Operational Example When Using the optional Horn Honk Module;
Even if the Chilly Dog system has not been turned on by the handler via the
Ready/Standy switch, the Alert feature will trigger when the Remote High
temperature reaches 99 degrees. In this case the handler should first turn
on the Chilly Dog via the ready switch. Once the vehicle starts, the handler
should turn the ignition key to the run position;
(do not step on the brake or turn the ignition key to the crank position);
then press the Alert override button. This will stop the horn from honking. Once the
Chilly Dog has completed one 12 minute run cycle, the Chilly Dog will then shut
down the vehicle and restart if the Local Start temperature is at or above 79 degrees.
The system will automatically return to Alert Mode.
