Frost Fighter ThermaSync 2700 R Series User manual

Frost Fighter
ThermaSync Defroster Controls
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ThermaSync Instructions
NEW!
ThermaSync® Defroster Controls are the perfect companion to Clear
View II and other defrosters.
All four ThermaSync models feature a remote defroster switch with
red indicator light and automatic shut off timing.
2712/2724 ThermaSync Controls, R Series
The 2700 R series controls provide simple automatic ten minute
timing in 12 and 24 volts.
2812/2824 ThermaSync Controls, M Series
The 2800 M series of defroster controls feature adjustable automatic
shut off timing, power modulation and can be connected in a network
to control multiple defrosters with a single switch.
All controls and defrosters are available in 12 and 24 volts.
2728 ThermaSync Installaon Pack
The 2728 Installation Pack makes it easy to get install ThermaSync
defroster controls and incudes a color coded wire harness, fuse
holder, fuse and other installation components.
2812
ThermaSync, 12 Volt
2824
ThermaSync, 24 Volt
2724
ThermaSync, 24 Volt
Defroster controls with smarts
ThermaSync
Defroster Technology
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Defroster Control Instructions
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2712
ThermaSync, 12 Volt
2700 R Series
2800 M Series
Blue
Orange
Green
Red

Electrical and wiring
Clear View II
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Clear View Defroster Installation Instructions © 2011 Planned Products LLC, All rights reserved.
Wiring Diagram
Clear View defrosters come complete with the wire harness and connectors needed to install the defroster. All wires are
labeled and color coded for easy idencaon. Match the "W" number on the wire with the descripon below.
No. Connecon
Terminals
End 1 End 2 Length
W-1 Defroster to control 205 Faston + Green Cover Faston + Black Cover 15 Feet (7 m)
W-2 Control to ground 187 Faston + Blue Cover Spade Terminal 19 in (48 cm)
W-3 Defroster to ground 250 Faston + Black Cover Spade Terminal 42 in (107 cm)
W-4 Control to fuse tap 250 Faston + Red Cover Bare, Not Striped 30 in (76 cm)
W-5 Fuse to power tap 250 Faston + Insulated Bare, Not Striped 14 in (35.5 cm)
W-6 Cable from control module to switch (H) Aached to control Plug for switch 38 in (96 cm)
Wiring Harness
H
+
-
To T-Tap wire or
splice with wire
controlled by
ignition switch
Flat cable with
plug to switch
ThermaSync Control
To Ground
W-6
W-1
W-3
W-2
Defroster
switch with
LED indicator
W-4
W-5
Fuse Tap and
ATO fuse
Ground
20 AMP
+
Clear View
Defroster
Important! The vehicle must be running to operate the defroster.
Important! If replacing wire use 14 awg or bigger.
Power Modulaon and Power Measurement
ThermaSync 2812 and 2824 defroster controls modulate the apparent power
the defroster receives. Measuring the voltage from modulang power control is
NOT possible using a standard volt meter. Low power readings and pulsing power
readings are NORMAL.
Important!
The vehicle must be running prior to tesng the unit. Control must
be placed inside vehicle.
H Defroster Green 205
+ Positive Red 250
Ground Blue 187
R
B
GR
B
G
G
CAUTION!
Wiring the control in any other
manner will damage the unit. The
fuse must be used in all cases.
Connect Ground First!
Ground (Blue) on the control must
be connected rst

7/16 in
(11 mm)
Wire ThermaSync Control
STEP 1
Start the installaon by wiring the control module. The
module has three terminals each with an idenfying leer
stamped in the plasc base. The legend for these leers is
shown in the wiring diagram. Connectors are color coded
and of dierent sizes.
1. Aach wire W-1 to the module terminal marked “H”
using the faston with the GREEN cover.
2. Aach wire W-2 to the module terminal marked with
the “-” symbol using the faston with the BLUE cover.
3. Aach wire W-4 to the module terminal marked with
the “+” symbol using the faston with the RED cover.
4. Aach the spade terminal of wire W-2 to electrical
ground in an area under the dash using one of the kits
self tapping screws if needed.
Warning: Pulling on the wires to remove the faston
connectors from the ThermaSync control can separate
the module. Wiring the control in any other manner will
damage the unit and is not a warranty item.
Mount Control and Switch
STEP 2
Once all three wires are aached to the ThermaSync
control, secure it behind the dash using wire es, or
a self-taping screw. There are two ways to mount the
remote acvaon switch.
Opon 1. Under Dash Mount
1. File two small slots in the under dash switch mount
to allow the connector the switch to pass.
2. Mount the dash switch plate in a convenient locaon
with easy access to defroster on/o switch using the
self taping screws.
3. Insert the connector into the switch, peal away the
release lm, and adhere to plate with the red LED up.
Opon 2. In Dash Mount
If an in-dash installaon is preferred, drill 7/16 in.
(11mm) hole in an appropriate area on the dash. File
to t the connector on the back of the switch. Next run
the at cable through the hole, remove release coang
and connect to the switch. Press the switch into place.
Switch
Under Dash
Switch Mount
(H) Defroster
205 Green
(-) Ground
187 Blue (+) Positive
250 Red
Clear View Defroster Installation Instructions © 2011 Planned Products LLC, All rights reserved.
5/8 in (16 mm)
Mount in the dash
or use the under
dash mounting
plate.
1/16 x 1/2
Switch mounting template.
This is approximately the
size hole needed to mount
the switch in a dash.
Important! The vehicle must be running prior
to tesng the unit.
GRN
RED
BLU

STEP 3 Tap Vehicles Power
Tap into power
wire controlled by
ignition.
Fold and crimp
Insert W-5 in wire
tap
Tapping into the vehicle’s power is a crical step in the
installaon process. There are several ways to go about
taping into vehicle power. The two most popular are:
Opon 1. Wire Tap
Find an exisng wire to tap and follow these instrucons.
1. Near the fuse box, locate a wire that is about the
size of the W-5 wire supplied (14 awg) and is acvated
when the ignion switch is turned on.
2. Place the wire in the open channel of the Wire Tap
(016) supplied, fold the tap body and crimp with pliers.
3. Slide wire W-5 End 1 (blue terminal) onto the wire
tap and secure any loose wire with a e.
WARNING: In all cases the fuse and wire used must
be adequate to handle 20 amps plus the amperage
required by the other units on the same circuit. See
wiring diagram.
Do not use wire taps on wire under 16 awg, over 14 awg
or on solid wire.
Opon 2. Splice
Cut o the connector (End 1) of wire W-5 and strip
away insulaon. Aach the end of wire W-5 to a fuse
posion or splice into wire which is acvated when the
ignion switch is turned on.
STEP 4 Installing the Fuse
Once wire W-5 has been connected to the vehicle’s
power connect wire W-4 with W-5 using Fuse Tap (015).
1. Locate the free ends of W-5 and W-4. Check wire
lengths and trim to a comfortable length. Do not strip
back insulaon.
2. Insert the free end of W-4 into the Fuse Tap making
sure to seat the wire through the tap so that it presses
against the center stop in the Tap.
3. Repeat for wire W-5 End 2
4. Using pliers, fold the connector body and crimp.
5. Insert ATO fuse supplied and seat it rmly in the fuse
tap. It can take some pressure to seat.
WARNING: In all cases the ATO fuse and fuse tap MUST
be used.
Vehicle power has been taped and now runs to the
Control Module.
Connecting both wires
(W-4 & 5) with fuse tap.
Fold the fuse tap and
crimp.
Insert and seat fuse.

STEP 5 Run Wire to Defroster
Run wire W-1 (the long one), already aached to the
control module back to the rear window defroster. Take
a moment to consider on which side and where it will
aach to the defroster.
Wire W-1 can be run under carpet, side molding or under
overhead molding, whichever is the most feasible on
your vehicle. Part of the wire may be concealed under
the rear deck but will require drilling.
If the wire is too long do not cut the wire at this stage!
STEP 6 Connect Defroster
Connect wire W1 to one of the integral tabs on the bus
bar. If wire W-1 is too long it can be shortened. Use the
extra faston terminal supplied in your kit to aach in
place of the one removed. Simply cut o aached faston
and crimp on the new faston.
Next aach wire W-3 (ground) to the other integral bus
bar tab. Wire W-3 can be grounded in the trunk area by
drilling a hole in the rear deck or it can be grounded to
the rear window frame if it is metallic and grounds to the
chassis.
If you wish to connect the grounding wire to the window
molding area, care must be taken as the window molding
screws will probably not supply sucient grounding.
Grounding
A grounding strap may be needed, connecng the ground
on the molding to a ground an the chassis itself in order
to provide adequate grounding.
All grounding connecons should he secure and the
grounding points should be clean and clear of all insulat-
ing materials and paint. This is necessary to avoid short-
ing out the defroster circuit.
A good ground is very important!
Wire W-3 can be shortened and a forked terminal (018) can
be crimped to permit attachment to the window molding or
grounding area inside the trunk.
Connecting power and ground to the defroster
via the integral tabs
Trim wire to length and strip insulation, Crimp
connector to wire using needle nose pliers
Insert connector in cover and snap shut
To shorten defrost wire...
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Troubleshoong
If defroster does not operate check the following:
A. Switch light ashes but goes o. Start the vehicle.
The vehicle must be running to operate defroster.
B. See that the defroster switch is on.
C. Allow sucient me for heat elements to funcon,
about 10 minutes.
D. See if the fuse is blown: if so, replace with one of
same type and current voltage rang.
E. Verify that the light is on when you press the
defrosters “on” switch. Of the light is not on there is
no power to the Control Module. Check the wiring
on the control module.
F. Check to see if there is 12+ vdc on the bus bar faston
connectors. To do this use a volt meter and connect
the leads to the defroster bus bar tab/clips. If there
is power to the connectors then the problem is
in the defroster grid. Inspect the bus bar/copper
element connecon carefully.
G. FIRMLY press the black plasc cover down on the
bus bars concentrang pressure over each of the
grid/bus bar juncons.
H. If condion persists, contact Planned Products.
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accordance with the terms of the Limited Warranty Statement.
However, actual performance of each product is dependent
upon factors such as conguraon, customer setup, installaon
and operator control. Because implementaon by customers
vary, the suitability of a specic product to the customer’s
applicaon must be determined by the customer and is not
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incurred by purchaser or third pares as a result of accident,
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Planned Products assumes no responsibility for errors or
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Version - 11/10/2011
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Frost Fighter and ThermaSync are Registered Trademarks of
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Warranty and Disclaimer
Since the Seller cannot control the manner, installaon or use
of its products aer their sale, Seller will not be responsible
for any consequenal or indirect damages. There are no
express warranes which extend beyond the descripon on
the face hereof. Seller disclaims any implied warranes of
merchantability or tness for any parcular purpose. The Seller
will, at its opon, either replace the products sold or refund
the purchase. No warranes will apply if the products are in
any way altered or modied aer delivery by Seller.
Clear View Defroster Installation Instructions © 2011 Planned Products LLC, All rights reserved.
ThermaSync Defroster Control Sengs
The ThermaSync 2812/2824 controls allow for
several ming opons from 10 to 160 minutes or
manual operaon. The sengs are selectable by
changing the jumpers on the circuit board.
To make a change in the
ming please contact
Planned Products for the
proper sengs.
In addion to ming the
control’s power modulaon is set by internal
jumpers. DO NOT CHANGE THESE JUMPERS.
The defroster and control are matched. Changing
the power modulaon sengs will cause the
defroster to fail.
ThermaSync 2712/24 Controls do not feature
power modulaon, adjustable ming and are not
SwitchBoss Compable.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE CHANGE THE POWER
MODULATION JUMPER SETTINGS ON THE PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARD.