The Thunder 7000 Power Tarp System is a versatile remote-controlled system designed for various applications, including electric tarps, hydraulic traps, and remote lift axles. This manual provides instructions for programming and operating the remote control for each specific system.
Function Description:
The Thunder 7000 system utilizes a wireless remote control to operate different functions on a trailer. Depending on the specific configuration, it can:
- Control Electric Tarp Systems: Open and close a power tarp, providing cover or uncovering the trailer bed.
- Operate Hydraulic Trap Systems (EZ Flow): Open and close hopper doors on trailers, facilitating the loading or unloading of materials. This includes both front and rear hopper doors.
- Manage Hydraulic Trap & Hatch Systems (EZ Flow for Roughneck Trailers): Similar to the hydraulic trap system, but also includes control over a top hatch door.
- Control Remote Lift Axle Systems: Raise and lower a tag axle on a trailer.
- Operate Work Lights: Turn on and off auxiliary work lights on the trailer.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific technical specifications like voltage or current ratings are not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, the system is designed for robust operation in commercial trailer environments. Key operational aspects include:
- Remote Control Range: Implied to be sufficient for typical trailer operation, allowing control from a reasonable distance.
- Multi-Remote Capability: The system can be programmed to work with up to four remote controls simultaneously, enhancing operational flexibility for multiple users or backup remotes.
- Battery Life Indication: The remote control's status LED will flash continuously when the remote batteries have 25% charge left, providing a warning for low battery.
- Automatic Deactivation: The remote is deactivated when its flip lid is in the closed position, preventing accidental button presses and conserving battery.
- Error Indication: The keypad status LED provides visual feedback during programming and operation, indicating successful programming, errors, or system status (e.g., blinking red/orange for programming mode, solid green for one-touch operation).
Usage Features:
The Thunder 7000 system offers several user-friendly features for operation:
General Remote Operation:
- Powering On/Off: The system is activated by holding specific buttons on the keypad or remote for 3-5 seconds until a light illuminates. It can be turned off by repeating the same steps.
- Status LED: Both the keypad and the remote have status LEDs that provide visual feedback on the system's state, including transmission signals, programming mode, and battery level.
- Lid-Activated Remote: Opening the remote's flip lid illuminates the buttons, indicating it's active. Closing the lid deactivates the remote to prevent accidental presses.
Tarp System Specific Features:
- One-Touch Operation: For the electric tarp system, holding a directional button for 1½ seconds initiates a fully automated open or close cycle. The tarp will stop automatically when fully opened or closed. The keypad status light turns solid green, then flashes green during this operation.
- Incremental Operation: To "inch" the tarp in either direction, press and release a directional button for less than 1-1½ seconds.
- Press and Hold Operation: Holding a directional button for more than 2½ seconds allows continuous movement of the tarp until the button is released. The status light turns from solid green to solid white during this operation.
EZ Flow Hydraulic Trap System Specific Features:
- Hopper Door Control: Pressing and holding the desired directional button opens or closes the front or rear hopper doors. The doors will move as long as the button is held.
- Work Light Control: The system supports optional work lights. These can be controlled by pressing the "AUX" button on the trailer keypad or the "WORKLIGHT ON/OFF" button on the remote.
EZ Flow Hydraulic Trap & Hatch System Specific Features:
- Hopper Door Control: Similar to the EZ Flow Hydraulic Trap System, pressing and holding the desired directional button opens or closes the hopper doors.
- Top Hatch Door Control: Pressing and holding the desired directional button opens or closes the top hatch door.
- Work Light Control: Similar to the EZ Flow Hydraulic Trap System, work lights can be controlled via the "WORKLIGHT" button on the trailer keypad or the "WORKLIGHT ON/OFF" button on the remote.
Remote Lift Axle System Specific Features:
- Axle Control: Pressing and releasing the "AXLE UP" button raises the tag axle, while pressing and releasing the "AXLE DOWN" button lowers it.
Programming Features:
- Simple Programming Steps: The manual outlines clear, step-by-step instructions for programming new remotes to the system.
- Visual Feedback during Programming: The keypad's status LED provides visual cues (flashing red/orange, solid green, flashing violet, blinking red) to guide the user through the programming process.
- Timeout Function: If no action is taken during programming, the system will time out after 10 seconds, exiting programming mode.
- Memory Storage: Programmed remotes are saved to the system's memory, indicated by the keypad status LED blinking twice red.
Maintenance Features:
- Battery Monitoring: The remote's status LED provides a low battery warning when the charge drops to 25%, allowing for timely battery replacement.
- Troubleshooting for Programming: If programming fails, the manual suggests unplugging the trailer from power, waiting 15 seconds, replugging, and then repeating the programming steps.
- Troubleshooting for Reversed Axle Operation: For the remote lift axle system, if the "AXLE UP" and "AXLE DOWN" buttons have reversed operation, the manual provides a solution: locate the two weatherpack connectors outside the lift axle control box, unplug them, reverse their connection, and replug.
- Troubleshooting for Reversed Worklight/AUX Buttons: If the worklight and AUX buttons are reversed, the manual suggests unplugging the worklight from the dual plug harness and plugging it into the secondary plug.
- Safety Recommendations:
- Never travel with the tarp in a partially covered position; the trailer should always be fully covered when traveling.
- Always close the remote lid when not in use to prevent accidental button presses that could lead to unwanted operation of the tarp or trap systems.
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