Thunder 6000
XR
Troubleshooting Guide – 9/1/17
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Thunder 6000
XR
Tarp System Troubleshooting Guide
Below you will find troubleshooting steps for common tarp system issues
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Solution after above steps are taken.
Remote will not program to keypad.
1.
Remove power for 15 seconds then reconnect.
2.
Turn on the tarp system by pressing the (Open) & (Close) buttons on the keypad for 3-5 seconds until the LED
and buttons illuminate.
3.
Re-enter the programming mode per the remote programming instructions.
Replace RF keypad. Re-enter programming mode to verify.
Tarp system will not power on.
1.
Make sure that the 2-pole power cord is plugged into the trailer and has the proper polarity and voltage to the
tarp system.
2.
Check that the tarp system circuit breaker near the tractor battery is reset, if applicable.
3.
Turn on the tarp system by pressing the (Open) & (Close) buttons on the keypad for 3-5 seconds until the LED
and buttons illuminate.
4.
Test the remote functions of the tarp system by pressing the (Open) & (Close) buttons on the remote 3-5
seconds to verify keypad button failure.
5.
Check for grease, dirt, and corroded connections at the battery terminals, circuit breaker and also at the trailer
power receptacle plug and outlet.
6.
Check for voltage on the back side of the 2-pole trailer receptacle. Also check for corrosion and looseness.
7.
Check for proper connection of the communication cable between the inner control box and the RF keypad.
8.
Unplug the power receptacle, wait 10 seconds, re-plug truck power and verify operation.
Replace RF keypad. Test functions before re-installation to verify.
Replace Communication Cable. Test functions before re-installation to verify.
Replace inner control box. Test functions before re-installation to verify.
Tarp system powers on but does not function when pressing either (Open) or
(Close), no flash codes are present.
1.
Check for low voltage & loose connections.
2.
Test the remote functions of the tarp system to verify keypad button failure.
3.
Check for loose & corroded connections at the motor terminals and inspect the wires from the motor to the inner
control box located in the nose of the trailer.
4.
Unplug the power receptacle, wait 10 seconds, re-plug truck power and verify operation.
Replace RF keypad. Test functions before re-installation to verify.
Replace inner control box. Test functions before re-installation to verify.
Tarp system does not function and a red/orange flashing light is present on the RF
keypad, indicating an error code. See error code explanations below:
a)
Three flashes indicates an Overheat Protection issue. This typically occurs if the system has been started and
stopped rapidly in a short period of time. Also, it can indicate increased drag in the tarp system causing
increased amperage. Re-check the tarp system after a cool down period.
