aci AGRI-COVER User manual

Use these instructions to install and operate remote control with AGRI-COVERTM
Switch Control. Read and follow these instructions along with the installation instructions
carefully before using the Switch Control.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Even if familiar with hardware, read instructions prior to
installation as improvements may be made without notice. Always handle components
with care. If you have questions or problems call customer service. When done, these
instructions must be given to the consumer.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Before using AGRI-COVERTM Switch and Remote Control,
read operating and safety sections. Save these instructions for future reference.
FOR YOUR RECORDS
DATE PURCHASED:
WHERE PURCHASED:
SERIAL NUMBER 1:
SERIAL NUMBER 2:
(Located inside Switch Control cover)
AGRI-COVERTM REMOTE CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS
Questions? 800-233-4655
agricover.com
(Located on back of Remote Control)

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PREPARATION
Follow standard installation instructions before performing these instructions.
COMPONENTS
• (1) AGRI-COVERTM Switch Control
• (1) Remote Control
TOOLS NEEDED
• Protective eyewear
• Slotted screwdriver
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Always use caution when operating tarp.
• Disconnect power before servicing system or electrical components.
• Do not directly spray the electric motor and electrical connections with a pressure
washer.
• Service or program Switch Control in a controlled environment.
• Do not operate tarp with box hoisted in elevated position.
• Ensure tarp system is fully open or fully closed before operating vehicle at highway
speeds.
• End caps must be free from commodity that may be piled on them. Commodity
should not be piled higher than end caps.
• Ensure tarp is fully open before unloading or loading.
• Ensure people are clear of tarp system before and during operation.
• If tarp is covered with snow, remove before operating.
• Instruct everyone who will operate this tarp on the proper procedures.
• Lockout the electric system when you are not operating the system to avoid
unintended operation.
• Lockout control box when not conguring wireless mode or remote controls.
• Never allow children to operate or play with remote system.
• Only operate the tarp when completely visible.
REMOTE CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION DESCRIPTION
Battery A23, 12V
Battery Life Up to 6 months
Channels 99
Display 2 digits
Operating frequency 340 MHz band
Operating range 100 feet

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I
H
REMOTE CONTROL DIAGRAM
The following diagram identies the remote control components.
ID COMPONENT DESCRIPTION
A < (Channel
Decrease)
Decreases the channel number. Press the button to
decrease once or hold button to decrease rapidly.
B Display Displays the currently selected channel.
C > (Channel
Increase)
Increases the channel number. Press the button to
increase once or hold button to increase rapidly.
D Close/On Press and hold to close tarp.
EOpen/O󰀨 Opens the tarp. Depending on mode, either: press and
hold or press once. Also, used during the remote control
programming process.
F Activate/Stop Stops opening or closing tarp. Also, if inactive for three
minutes, press button for 3 seconds to turn on remote
control's communication hardware.
G Lanyard hole Provides a slot to install the included lanyard.
H Label/Serial
Number
Provides brief instructions, a short channel list and
serial number.
I Battery door Provides access to the battery.
BACK
CA
D
E
F
G
B
FRONT

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OVERVIEW
After the Switch Control (receiver) is installed, the remote control may be setup. The
remote control provides wireless push-button control. The remote is simple to use and
provides convenient, reliable operation and is suitable for a wide variety of applications.
NOTE: Only Switch Controls with rotary switches are compatible with wireless remote
controls, Switch Controls without rotary switches are incompatible with wireless remote
controls.
1. SET WIRELESS OPERATING MODE
A rotary switch inside the Switch Control congures the operating mode (how the
Remote and Switch Control operate the tarp).
!CAUTION: Setting operating mode
requires turning a rotary switch inside the
Switch Control near power wires. Avoid
touching power wires.
A. Open Switch Control and locate rotary
switch. Turn the switch to the desired setting:
Switch setting 4 (latching mode): Pressing
and releasing Open/O󰀨 or Close/On on the
remote control causes the tarp to fully open
or close. Or pressing and releasing the switch
on the control box causes the tarp to open or
close.
Switch setting 7 (momentary mode):
Pressing and holding Open/O󰀨 or Close/On
on the remote control causes the tarp to open
or close. Or pressing and holding the switch
on the control box causes the tarp to open or
close.
Rotary switch
NOTE: The switch's at slot indicates which
switch position is enabled.
B. Disconnect power cables from the battery.
C. Reconnect power cables to the battery.
Program
LED
Rotary
switch

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2. PROGRAM A REMOTE CONTROL
Your Switch and Remote Control come pre-programmed to each other. If reprogramming
is required or you desire to use a di󰀨erent channel, follow the procedures below.
CLEAR RECEIVER
!CAUTION: This step involves pressing
a button near power cables. Avoid
touching power wires.
A. Open Switch Control and locate the
Program button.
B. Press and hold the Program button, the
LED activates. Release the Program button.
C. Within 5 seconds, press and hold
Program again, the LED ashes.
Program
LED
D. Continue to hold Program, the LED
ashes faster.
E. The LED extinguishes when the receiver
is cleared. Release the Program button.

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2. PROGRAM A REMOTE CONTROL (Continued)
PROGRAM REMOTE TO RECEIVER
A. Use < and > to select the desired remote
channel.
NOTE:There are 99 selectable channels.
B. Open Switch Control and locate the
Program button.
C. In the control box, press and hold
Program, the LED activates. Release the
Program button.
D. Within 5 seconds press and hold Open/O󰀨
on the remote control. The LED ashes once
when remote button is initially pressed.
E. Continue to hold Open/O󰀨 on the remote
control, the LED ashes.
F. The LED extinguishes when the receiver is
programmed, release the Open/O󰀨 button. Program
LED
G. Press and hold Activate/Stop for three
seconds to activate the remote control
communication hardware and connect to
receiver.
H. Test the operation.
I. Repeat steps A through H to program an
additional remote to the receiver or program
same remote to a di󰀨erent receiver with a
new channel.
IMPORTANT: After control box and
remote control are congured, lockout
control box with user supplied lock or
included cable tie.
Lockout
slot
Included
cable tie

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3. CONNECTING REMOTE TO RECEIVER
NOTE: After 3 minutes of inactivity, the
remote control times out and deactivates its
communication hardware.
A. To activate the remote control
communication hardware and connect
to receiver, press Activate/Stop for
approximately 3 seconds.
NOTE: The LED inside the Switch Control
activates when remote control is connected.
4. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
There are two methods for opening and closing the tarp with the remote. The method
depends on which operating mode is congured.
A. If inactive for 3 minutes, connect remote to
receiver as described in step 3.
B. Press < or > to choose the desired
channel.
C. Depending on operating mode, perform
one of the following:
Latching mode (switch setting 4): Press
and release Open/O󰀨 to roll tarp fully open.
Press and release Close/On to roll tarp
closed.
Momentary mode (switch setting 7): Press
and hold Open/O󰀨 to roll tarp fully open.
Press and hold Close/On to roll tarp closed.
D. (Optional) To halt the open or close
process during Latching mode, press the
toggle switch, tethered switch or one of the
remote control operation buttons (not channel
buttons).
NOTE: If motor controller senses a fault 2 times consecutively in the same direction,
the tarp direction must be reversed before trying again.

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5. REMOTE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
NOTE: If remote becomes unresponsive or
channel numbers do not appear on display,
replace battery.
A. Remove battery door.
B. Remove battery.
+-
C. Insert new A23 battery. Only use new A23
batteries.
NOTE: Ensure battery polarity matches the
battery slot polarity indicators. In addition, a
spring is attached to the negative terminal.
D. Reinstall battery door.
NOTE: Remote may need to be
reprogrammed after battery is changed.
+
+
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GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
If system has a battery cuto󰀨 switch,
ensure it is turned to “ON” position.
Check all wiring components. A. Check positive (+) and negative (-) wire
connections on vehicle battery.
B. Retighten and re-crimp loose
connections.
C. Replace any corroded connections.
D. Check all wires for worn or bare spots.
E. Verify 12 volts or more come into the
Switch Control while system is operating.
Check power sources. A. Check vehicle battery and charge,
replace if required.
Check for physical damage to any
equipment.
A. Repair or replace if required.

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TROUBLESHOOTING REMOTE CONTROL
PROBLEM SOLUTION
Remote transmitter does not work. None
of the lights turn on when remote is turned
on.
A. Check remote for dead batteries. If
batteries are dead, replace with new,
quality, high capacity batteries. Ensure
batteries are loaded correctly in remote
and terminals are clean. If replacing
batteries does not work, problem may be
in remote.
Remote does not work, batteries are good
and lights are working. System operates
with toggle switch but not with remote.
Remote not communicating with receiver.
A. Hold Activate/Stop for three seconds to
activate the remote control and connect to
receiver. Ensure remote is set to correct
channel and try again. If no change,
reprogramming is needed (see Step 1 on
page 4 ).
B. Ensure to be within several feet
of receiver and try again. If remote
transmitter works at short range but not
long range, replace batteries. If that does
not work, problem may be in remote.
Tarp system will not operate with remote. A. If motor controller senses a fault or
error 2 times consecutively in the same
direction, the direction must be reversed
before trying again.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SWITCH CONTROL
PROBLEM SOLUTION
After activating, Switch Control LED
ashes and system does not operate.
A. Typically indicates a breaker issue. If
breaker resets, try operating. If breaker
does not reset, disconnect power, replace
breaker and try activating again.
System will not operate with remote or
toggle switch (cannot hear a clicking
noise from inside Switch Control).
A. If system has a battery cuto󰀨 switch,
ensure it is turned to “ON” position.
B. Verify correct system wiring. See Wiring
Diagram in Switch Control installation
instructions.
C. Auto circuit breaker may have tripped.
Wait several minutes and try again. If it still
does not work, circuit breaker may have
detected a continuous short and the short
must be repaired.
System will not operate with remote or
toggle switch (can hear a clicking noise
from inside Switch Control, but nothing
happens).
A. Verify the Switch Control receives a
minimum of 12 volts from battery.
B. Verify at least 12 volts transmit to motor
terminals. If the Switch Control receives
12 volts but does not transmit 12 volts,
problem may be in Switch Control.
C. Verify motor receives at least 12 volts
(use caution around moving parts). If
motor receives 12 volts and doesn’t turn,
problem may be in motor.
D. If Switch Control transmits 12 volts to
motor, and it does not receive 12 volts,
problem may be wires connecting Switch
Control to motor.
The remote and toggle switch operate the
motor, however, tarp motor turns freely
while tarp does not move.
A. Check pin connections in shaft between
motor and roll tube. If missing, replace
sheared bolt or pin with new clevis pin.
B. Check tarp system for damaged or
misaligned parts and correct as needed.
C. Ensure tarp is free from obstruction.
Tarp system does not operate with toggle
switch. Motor engages but stalls and
system does not turn.
A. Check conditions and alignment of
system. Ensure there are no broken
components or obstructions. Refer to
system’s manual.
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MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY
Agri-Cover, Inc. extends the following one (1) year Limited Warranty on its
AGRI-COVERTM Switch and Remote Control to the original retail purchaser:
Agri-Cover, Inc. warrants AGRI-COVERTM Switch and Remote Control to be free from
defects in workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from date of manufacture
unless accompanied by proof of purchase. This Limited Warranty does not cover any
damage due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, neglect, improper installation, or
ordinary wear and tear.
Agri-Cover, Inc.’s sole obligation under this Limited Warranty is limited to the repair or
replacement, at its option, of defective parts only. No labor or service allowance is given
or implied. IN NO EVENT SHALL AGRI-COVER, INC. BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. AGRI-COVER, INC. EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY,
AND THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED
WARRANTY DESCRIPTION CONTAINED HEREIN.
For warranty, have your serial number ready and call our Customer Service Department
at 800-233-4655 to determine if only a replacement part is needed or if the
AGRI-COVERTM Switch and Remote Control needs to be returned for inspection and
repair. Goods to be returned must have a pre-authorized RA # (Returned Authorization
Number) - obtained by calling the number above. Mark the number on the package and
ship it freight prepaid to address below. Agri-Cover, Inc. will pay freight to return goods
to sender.
This Limited Warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may have other rights,
which vary, from state to state.
For replacement parts shop tarpreplacementparts.com or call Customer Service at
800-233-4655.
080118 2000109_F
Agri-Cover, Inc.
Customer Service Dept
PO Box 508 | 3000 Hwy 281 SE
Jamestown, ND 58402
Phone: [phone]
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