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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

Isolator & Separator ……………….. 6

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

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

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

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………… 12-19

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM……………………………………………………..……. 20-21

WIRING SCHEMATICS……….………………………………………………..… 22-25

ISOLATOR WIRING INSTRUCTIONS………..………………………………. 26

ALTERNATOR MODIFICATIONS…………………………………………….. 27-29

BATTERY BOX MOUNTING..…………………………………………………. 30

ISOLATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS………………………………. 31-32

NITE SYSTEM CHECK LIST…………………………………………………… 33-35

ISOLATOR CHECKLIST……………………………………………………….. 36-37

SEPARATOR CHECKLIST…………………………………………………….. 38-39

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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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ISOLATOR
The isolator acts as a check valve between the NITE batteries and the trucks starting
batteries. This eliminates the multi-battery drain problem. Things to observe when
mounting the battery isolator:
• The Isolator needs to be mounted on the frame rail in the engine compartment.
• Be sure to mount the isolator as close to the alternator as possible in order to
minimize cable lengths.
• Use the provided isolator mounting brackets to trap the isolator securely against the
frame rail as shown.

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

585416 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1
585421 OPERATION MANUAL 1
ASSEMBLY, NO-IDLE UNIT (VERTICAL
870088 1
OUTLET)
530713 HEATER, AIR 1
651222 BATTERY, 6 VOLT DEEP CYCLE 2
870143 ASSEMBLY, UNIT MOUNTING PLATE 1

870107 KIT, "T" DUCT (TALL) 1

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

870297 KIT, INSTALLATION 1

454787 FLOOR TEMPLATE 1
584510 1/2" HOLE PLUG 2
869919 ASSEMBLY, BULKHEAD PLATE 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. 3.5 ft
880031 CONTROL, A/C 1
660679 HARNESS, NITE A/C UNIT CONTROL 1
651288 ASSY, ESPAR HEATER CONTROL 1
660723 HARNESS, HEATER 1
600283 SCREW, SELF DRILLING 25
621820 SCREW, TRUSS HD #10 SELF TAP 10
600157 S-CLIP, TINNERMAN 10
B290303 CLAMP, HOSE 4.12 I.D. 2
B309851 GROMMET 2
600059 SCREW, M6 X 16MM TORX HD 10
509700 WASHER, 1/4 FLAT 5

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 870144 KIT, NITE POWER 1
870055 ASSEMBLY, BATTERY BOX 1
454629 ISOLATOR BRACKET 2
651211 BATTERY ISOLATOR, 160A 1
869836 WELDMENT, BATT. HOLD DOWN 1
660706 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 5300MM BLACK 1
660707 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 5000MM RED 1
660716 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 1200MM RED 2
660715 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 1000MM WHITE 1
660694 ASS'Y, WIRE BATT. CABLE 225MM 1
660678 HARNESS, WIRE NO-IDLE POWER 1
520249 SEAL, ISOLATOR 1.5 FT.
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
B201037 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 1.0" HEX HEAD 4
B203316 NUT, 1/4-20 CNTR LOCK HEX ZINC 4
605007 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT HARD 8
600031 BOLT, M6 X 1 X 12 LONG 1
509700 WASHER, 1/4" FLAT 2
610051 LOCKNUT, M6 NYLON 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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 A/C UNIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1) Disconnect the ground wire from the starting batteries.

2) Remove the mattress from the sleeper area.

3) Remove the aluminum center plate which covers the center storage area.

4) Remove the storage compartment curtain.

5) Remove the insulation off the floor which lies to the right of the existing sleeper unit.

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6) Use the provided wall plate as a template to cut an opening out of the front wall. This
opening is to allow clearance for the A/C unit. Be sure to position the plate flush
against the floor and all the way to the right as shown below.
Note: Use the 2 half inch holes to mark the cut-out. Be sure to cut all the way
down to the floor so the mounting plate lies flat.

Wall plate

7) Use the provided sheet metal template to mark the location of the condenser
openings for the A/C unit. Position the template as shown below with the condenser
openings up front.
Note: Leave 3 inches of space between the right side wall and the template.

Template
Existing
Bunk Unit

Condenser Openings

Front wall
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8) Now cut out the condenser openings in the floor. Position the aluminum mounting
plate on the floor as shown below.

9) Use the provided 1” tek screws to mount the aluminum plate securely to the floor.
Now the a/c unit can be prepared for installation.

10) First remove the 4 torx screws shown in red to allow clearance for the a/c unit to
drop freely into the mounting plate.

Blower outlet

11) Now position the unit on top of the mounting plate. Slide the unit through the hole
cut in the wall. Use the 4 torx screw that were removed to secure the unit to the
mounting plate. Be sure to get at least on screw in each of the 4 corners. Use a
T30 torx bit to tighten.

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12) Now the 90 degree plastic elbow needs to be attached to the outlet on top of the
unit. First mount the square metal bracket to the top of the unit as shown. Use the
existing 5 torx screws located in this same location.

13) Now mount the plastic elbow to the metal bracket as shown. The four metal tabs
of the bracket should sit inside the plastic elbow. Shoot one screw into each of the
four sides of the elbow. The elbow will need to facing forward towards the front of
the truck when the a/c unit is mounted in position.

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14) Now a clearance cut needs to be made in the aluminum flange along the back wall.
This will give clearance for the T-duct to be mounted flush on the back wall. Cut
out the aluminum that sits in between the 2 seat belt buckles as shown below in
RED.

Buckle Buckle

15) Now the T-duct needs to be assembled. Mount the stealth part of the ducting to
the bottom of the T-duct using the provided screws as shown below. (3) screws
across the front and (2) screws across the back.

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16) Insert the elbow inside the square opening on the bottom of the duct and screw it
into place as shown. Mount the elbow so the inlet is facing straight forward as
shown below.

17) Now place the T-duct into position. Set the base of the T-duct (where the stealth
and the T-duct combine) on top of the aluminum flange, just on the edge of the
seat belt buckles. Shoot a 1.5”-2” tek screw through each side of the T-duct,
catching the aluminum flange on the other side. This will secure the lower portion
of the duct to the back wall.

Tek
screws
18) Now secure the top portion of the duct to the back wall using the provided
perforated screens behind the interior panel. Remove the 4 louvers out of the duct.
Now remove the 3 screws across the top of the interior panel. Drop the screens
down far enough behind the panel to line up with the louver openings in the duct as
shown.

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19) Hold the screens in place and shoot one sheet metal or tek screw into each
opening. Be sure to press firmly in order to catch the screen behind the panel. Now
the interior panel can be fastened back in place.

20) Once the duct is all mounted, screw the 4 plastic louvers into place with the
provided screws.

21) Now cut the 4” flex hose to length. Use the provided 4” hose clamps to secure the
hose from the outlet of the A/C unit to the inlet of the T-duct.

22) The aluminum center panel now needs to be notched out to allow clearance for the
T-duct. Make the appropriate clearance cut and replace the panel.

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23) Find a location for the control assembly (880031). It can be mounted on the
sleeper control panel, or a wall cabinet.

When the control location is chosen cut a 2.5” hole, using a hole saw. route the control
harness (660679) from the unit to the control location. Plug the black plug of the control
harness to the bower switch of the control assembly.

Slide the back of the control and the harness through the hole and secure it, using the
(4) provided sheet metal screws.

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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION

1. Now begin making the proper electrical connections. First connect white plug of the
control harness into the orange plug on the side of the A/C unit as shown below.

2. Now drill a 1-3/8” (1.375”) hole in the floor next to the A/C unit. This hole will be
used for routing the power wires out to the battery supply.

3. Run the black and red wired power harness through the hole in the floor.
Connect the black plug of the harness into the black plug on the side of the A/C
unit.

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

Identify what type of electrical installation you have. Either a battery

isolator or a battery separator.

BATTERY ISOLATOR BATTERY SEPARATOR

• The battery isolator ties into the alternator • The battery separator ties into the
with a remote sense wire. trucks starting batteries.

• The isolator allows the starting batteries • The separator puts charging priority
and the Nite batteries to be charged in to the starting batteries and then
parralel or at the same time. charges the Nite batteries.

• The Nite batteries begin charging

after the starting batteries have
reached 13.2 volts.

SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS

• Isolator w/ 2 batteries……Page 24 • Separator w/ 2 batteries…Page 22

• Isolator w/ 4 batteries……Page 25 • Separator w/ 4 batteries…Page 23

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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
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

4 GA

STARTER
ALTERNATOR

4 GA
TRUCK BATTERY NITE BATTERIES
4 GA

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 ISOLATOR WIRING SCHEMATIC w/ 2 BATTERIES

4 GA

Remote Sense Wire

4 GA
16 GA A
1 2

ISOLATOR

4 GA NITE UNIT +
HEATER
BOLT

STARTER
ALTERNATOR

TRUCK BATTERY NITE BATTERIES

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 ISOLATOR WIRING SCHEMATIC w/ 4 BATTERIES

4 GA

Remote Sense Wire

4 GA
16 GA A
1 2

ISOLATOR

4 GA NITE UNIT +
HEATER
BOLT

STARTER
ALTERNATOR

4 GA

TRUCK BATTERY 4 GA NITE BATTERIES

4 GA

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 ISOLATOR WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

1) REMOVE THE STARTER WIRE FROM THE (+) SIDE OF THE ALTERNATOR.
CONNECT ONE OF THE PROVIDED SHORT, RED WIRES ON THE (+) SIDE OF
THE ALTERNATOR AND ATTACH THE OTHER END TO STUD (A) OF THE
ISOLATOR.

2) USE THE SECOND SHORT, RED WIRE TO CONNECT TO THE STARTER WIRE
THAT WAS REMOVED FROM THE ALTERNATOR. USE THE PROVIDED M10
BOLT AND LOCKNUT TO MAKE THIS CONNECTION. BE SURE TO HEAT
WRAP OR HEAVILY TAPE THIS CONNECTION. NOW CONNECT THE OTHER
END OF THIS STARTER WIRE CONNECTION TO STUD #1 OF THE ISOLATOR.

3) NOW TO CONNECT THE REMOTE SENSOR WIRE TO THE BACK OF THE

ALTERNATOR, REFER TO THE FOLLOWING 3 PAGES. DETERMINE WHICH
ALTERNATOR YOU HAVE AND MAKE THE APPROPRIATE MODIFICATION FOR
THE REMOTE SENSOR WIRE CONNECTION.

NOTE 1: USE THE PROVIDED HARDWARE FOR MAKING ALL BATTERY AND
ISOLATOR CONNECTIONS.

NOTE 2: FOR THE ISOLATOR MOUNTING, INSTALL ONE NUT ONTO EACH OF
THE THREE STUDS. THEN INSERT THE WIRE TERMINAL AND
SECURE WITH A SECOND NUT AND LOCK WASHER KEEPING THE
WIRE TERMINAL TRAPPED BETWEEN THE TWO NUTS WILL INSURE
A PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION TO THE ISOLATOR.

NOTE 3: MAKE SURE THE NITE BATTERIES ARE CONNECTED TO A GOOD

GROUND SOURCE USING A 4 GAGE BLACK WIRE.
(STARTING BATTERIES GND, ALTERNATOR GND, OR THE FRAME)

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 Technical Bulletin 11
Modification Procedure
For Delco Remy 33SI & 34SI Alternators
1. Remove rear alternator cover
plate.

2. Locate the voltage regulator.

Notice the metal strap that is
attached from the regulator
stud terminal to the positive
rectifier screw. This metal strap
is the regulator sense strap.
(figure 1)

3. Remove the regulator sense

strap from the regulator and
positive rectifier.(figure 1)

4. Connect one end of a new 14- Figure 1

gauge sense wire lead to the
regulator stud. Route the opposite end of the new 14-gauge wire through the outer
case (make sure the wire is well insulated from the frame of the alternator so that
abrasion of the wire does
not occur). This wire
becomes the new sense
lead and will be attached
to the number 1 terminal of
the Battery isolator. (figure
2)

5. Reassemble the alternator

and install the battery
isolator per the general
isolator instructions (form
180012). Connect the new
sense wire which has just
been installed to the
number 1 terminal of the
Battery Isolator

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 Modification
Leece-Neville
2300,2500,2600,2800 JB
series alternators for use
with Sure Power battery
isolator

Pos. Regulator Terminal

1 Voltage regulator New wire from reg. to New B term. 4

Black lead

Red lead removed from reg. & taped 3

Blue lead

New Regulator terminal "B"

Connect to #1 terminal of the isolator
2
Regulator Housing
A B
Diode trio assembly

Instructions
1.Remove the regulator cover
4. Connect a new lead from the new
(observe the usual caution and
"B" post to the positive regulator
procedures with respect to the
terminal.
brushes, etc.) .
5. Re-assemble the regulator and
2.Carefully drill a 3/16" hole in the brush assembly
regulator housing and install a new
post assembly to match the diode-trio 6. Connect a new wire from the B Leece Neville Alternator Modification
input post. See references A and B terminal to the #1 terminal of battery for use with Sure Power Battery
isolator. This provides proper voltage Isolators
3. Remove the red lead from the sensing. Install isolator as per
positive regulator terminal and tape general installation instructions Drawn by: G. Felipe
DWG. Title: ISOLEECEMOD
Date : 6/5/98

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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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 ISOLATOR INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) BECAUSE OF DIFFERENT FACTORY OPTIONS AND MULTIPLE MOUNTING
LOCATIONS AROUND THE ENGINE, THE ISOLATOR HAS BEEN DESIGNED AS
A UNIVERSAL MOUNT ON THE FRAME RAIL.

2) FIND THE LOCATION OF THE TRUCKS ALTERNATOR. THE ISOLATOR NEEDS

TO BE MOUNTED ON THE FRAME RAIL WITH IN 4 FEET OF THE
ALTERNATOR.

3) PLACE THE ISOLATOR MOUNTING BRACKETS ON THE END OF THE

ISOLATOR AS SHOWN.

4) NOW PLACE THE ASSEMBLY ON THE FRAME RAIL AND MARK THE 4 HOLES.
DRILL OUT THE (4) HOLES USING A ¼” DRILL BIT.
CAUTION: WHEN DRILLING INTO THE FRAME RAIL, BE SURE TO STAY AT
LEAST 40 MM AWAY FROM THE TOP AND BOTTOM EDGES OF THE FRAME.

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5) NOW MOUNT THE ISOLATOR INTO PLACE AND FASTEN SECURELY USING
THE PROVIDED ¼” BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS.
NOTE: BE SURE THE FLANGE OF THE BRACKET MOUNTS ON THE OUTSIDE
OF THE ISOLATOR MOUNTING FLANGE AS SHOWN.

CORRECT
MOUNTING

6) FINALLY, MAKE THE PROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AS SHOWN IN

THE WIRING SCHEMATIC.

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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 ISOLATOR

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 alternator remote sensor is connected correctly on the alternator and
on the terminal 1 of the isolator. At the end of this troubleshooting guide you will find
how to connect the remote voltage sensor to your specific alternator.

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 and report the voltage on the alternator

3.2. Check and report the voltage on the truck batteries

3.2. Check and report the voltage on the NITE batteries

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4. Voltage checking engine ON

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

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

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

4.4. In order to double check that the NITE batteries are being 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 terminal 2 of the isolator to the NITE
batteries positive terminal. It should be > 0 Amp.

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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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