Sno-Way ProControl 2 Plus User manual

97102196B
INSTALLATION MANUAL
ProControl 2 Plus™ and
Energy Smart System (ESS
®
)
Upgrade Package
For use with Halogen Lamps:
99101431,99101432, 99101433,99101434
For use with LED Lamps:
96117833,96117834, 96117835,96117836
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©2020 Sno-Way
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International

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY ...................................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................... 4
Energy Smart System (ESS®) Vehicle Harness Installation ......................... 4
Check Connections .......................................................................................... 6
Receiver Installation on Plow .......................................................................... 6
Harness Installation for Keeping my Halogen Plow Lamps.......................... 7
Harness and Lamp installation for Upgrading to LED Plow Lamps ............ 8
Headlight Aiming Procedure............................................................................ 9

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This manual was written for the installation of your
upgraded plow control and lighting system. Refer to the
Table of Contents for an outline of this manual.
Please keep this manual with your machine at all times as
reference material and so it can be passed on to the next
owner if the machine is sold.
We require that you read and understand the contents of
this manual COMPLETELY, especially the chapter on
SAFETY, before attempting any procedure contained in
this manual.
The Society of Automotive Engineers has adopted
this SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL to pinpoint character-
istics that, if NOT carefully followed, can create a
safety hazard. When you see this symbol in this man-
ual or on the machine itself, BE ALERT!, your per-
sonal safety and the safety of others, is involved.
• Defined in the next column, are the SAFETY ALERT
messages and how they will appear in this manual.
NOTE: Additional information concerning the equipment
or the procedure that may or may not be contained else-
where in this manual.
We reserve the right to make changes or improve the
design or construction of any part(s) without incurring the
obligation to install such parts or make any changes on
any unit previously delivered.
Graphics and illustrations may be used which may show
equipment and/or options not included in every
installation without incurring the obligation to install such
parts or make changes on units previously delivered.
Sno-Way Service Parts Manuals are available on-line or
at your authorized Sno-Way dealer. Factory contact
information is available at www.snoway.com.
WARNING
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH,
IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH,
IF NOT AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN MINOR
OR MODERATE INJURY.
NOTICE
IS USED TO ADDRESS PRACTICES NOT
RELATED TO PHYSICAL INJURY. FAILURE TO
FOLLOW COULD LEAD TO PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
INTRODUCTION

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BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY PROCEDURE IN THIS
BOOK, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE SAFETY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. IN
ADDITION, ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS WORKING
WITH YOU ARE ALSO FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
For your safety Warning and Information Decals have
been placed on this product to remind the operator
to take safety precautions. It is important that these
decals are in place and are legible before operation
begins. New decals can be obtained from Sno-Way or
your local dealer.
REMEMBER The careful operator is the best
operator. Most accidents are caused by human error.
Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the
possibility of injury to operator or bystanders and/or
damage to equipment.
NEVER operate plow when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or other medications that could hamper
your judgement and reactions. An accident may result in
serious injury or death to other persons or yourself.
ALWAYS operate vehicle in a well-ventilated area. The
carbon monoxide in exhaust gas is highly toxic and can
cause serious injury or death.
NEVER allow hands, hair or clothing to get near any
moving parts such as fan blades, belts and pulleys. Never
wear neckties or loose clothing when working on the
vehicle.
NEVER wear wrist watches, rings or other jewelry when
working on the vehicle or individual equipment. These
things can catch on moving parts or cause an electrical
short circuit that could result in personal injury.
ALWAYS wear safety goggles when working on the
vehicle to protect your eyes from battery acid, gasoline,
and dust or dirt from flying off of moving engine parts.
ALWAYS be aware of and avoid contact with hot
surfaces such as engine, radiator, and hoses.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields when
striking metal against metal! In addition, it is
recommended that a softer (non-chipable) metal material
be used to cushion the blow. Failure to heed could result
in injury to the eye(s) or other parts of the body.
NEVER allow children or unauthorized person to
operate this unit.
ALWAYS lock the vehicle when unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation of the plow.
ALWAYS check the job site for terrain hazards,
obstructions and people.
ALWAYS shut off the vehicle engine, place the
transmission in Neutral or Park, turn the ignition switch to
the “OFF” position, firmly apply the parking brake of the
vehicle and turn "OFF" the plow controller before
attaching or detaching the blade from the vehicle or when
making adjustments to the blade.
ALWAYS inspect lift system bolts and pins whenever
attaching or detaching the plow, and before traveling.
Worn or damaged components could result in the plow
dropping to the pavement while driving, causing an
accident.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet clear of blade and A-
Frame when attaching or detaching plow.
NEVER place fingers in A-frame or mount lug holes to
check alignment when attaching snow plow. Sudden
motion of the plow could severely injure a finger.
NEVER stand between the vehicle and blade or directly
in front of blade when it is being raised, lowered or
angled. Clearance between vehicle and blade decreases
as blade is operated and injury or death can result from
blade striking a body or dropping on hands or feet.
NEVER work on the vehicle without having a fully
serviced fire extinguisher available. A 5 lb or larger CO
2
or dry chemical unit specified for gasoline, chemical or
electrical fires, is recommended.
NEVER smoke while working on the vehicle. Gasoline
and battery acid vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
REMEMBER it is the owner’s responsibility for
communicating information on the safe use and
proper maintenance of this machine.
SAFETY

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Energy Smart System (ESS®) Vehicle
Harness Installation
NOTE: Some vehicles have a Snow Plow Interface Mod-
ule (SPIM). If you choose to utilize that system, please
see the Sno-Way website for details and kit part num-
bers. The instructions for installing the ESS Vehicle Har-
ness with an SPIM adapter can be found in the adapter
kit.
1. If you do not have any other plows that require the
EIS harness, remove it from your truck. Multiple light
systems could complicate the ability to trouble shoot the
ESS system in the future.
2. Remove the ESS Vehicle Harness from the box.
(See Figure 1-1)
Figure 1-1
3. Find the spot on the harness where the Green, Blue,
Red/white, Brown, Yellow, and Gray wires all come out
from the loom. Cut off the green wire labeled "Low Beam"
and blue wire labeled "High Beam". Removed wires are
utilized with the SPIM only.
4. If your vehicle is equipped with daytime run lights that
are separate from your marker lights, continue to the next
step. If your vehicle is NOT equipped with daytime run
lights that are separate from your marker light, cut off the
red/white wire labeled "DRL".
5. Remove the ESS Vehicle Receiver from the box (See
Figure 1-2). Connect the 14 pin connector to the ESS
Vehicle Harness. Also, attach the 4 pin female dust cap to
the 4 pin connector of the ESS Vehicle Receiver.
Figure 1-2
6. Attach the red wire of the ESS Vehicle Harness to the
positive terminal of the primary battery or vehicle specific
accessory power post.
NOTE: Some vehicle manufacturers request to attach
any power cables for accessories to a specified location
near the battery, rather than attaching directly to the posi-
tive battery post.
7. Attach the black wire of the ESS Vehicle Harness to
the NEG (-) terminal of the battery.
8. Spray all terminal connections with a battery terminal
protective coating.
NOTE: Take extra time to plan the routing of wiring har-
nesses and placement of the receiver. Make sure har-
nesses do not interfere with or contact any moving parts
and route wires away from excessive heat areas. Read
all the instructions carefully to ensure a safe and profes-
sional installation.
9. Route the Red/white (If not removed), Brown, Yellow,
and Gray wires of the harness to a convenient point
where the positive voltage for the Marker, DRL, and Left
Turn or Right turn can be accessed. Typically, right
behind the headlight is a good source to find those wires.
10. Keep in mind a location to mount or stash the vehicle
receiver.
RED AND BLACK
POWER WIRES
14 PIN
4 PIN
GREEN, BLUE,
RED/WHITE, BROWN,
YELLOW, GRAY WIRES
CONNECTOR
CONNECTOR
10 PIN
CONNECTOR
14 PIN
CONNECTOR
4 PIN
CONNECTOR
ESS VEHICLE
RECEIVER
LED
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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11. Source the positive voltage for the Marker light. (See
Figure 1-3) Apply Dielectric grease to a splice tap
connector. Then connect the vehicles marker wire to the
brown wire from the harness.
(See Figure 1-4 to Figure 1-6)
Figure 1-3
Figure 1-4
Figure 1-5
Figure 1-6
12. Source the positive voltage for the Turn light. Apply
Dielectric grease to a splice tap connector. Then connect
the vehicles turn wire to the yellow wire if on the Driver
Side (Left) or gray wire if on the passenger side (right) of
the vehicle. Any excessive length of wire can be cut off
before connection.
13. If you still have the red/white wire from step 3, source
the positive voltage for the Daytime Run Light. Apply
Dielectric grease to a splice tap connector. Then connect
the vehicles daytime run light wire to the red/white wire
from the harness.
14. Source the positive voltage for the opposite turn
signal from Step 11. Apply Dielectric grease to a splice
tap connector. Then connect the vehicles turn wire to the
yellow wire if on the Driver Side (Left) or gray wire if on
the passenger side (right) of the vehicle. Any excessive
length of wire can be cut off before connection. Protect
the turn signal wire as its routed through the engine the
corrugated loom found in the kit.
15. Route the 10 pin connector from the harness to a
convenient point out to the front of the vehicle for
connection to a plow. Also, attach the 10 pin dust cap to
the end of the harness.
16. Install the plow control harness now if equipped with
a wired version. If installing a wireless, connect the 4 pin
male dust cap from the ESS. Install Kit onto the 4 pin
female connector on the ESS Vehicle Harness.
WARNING
Be sure to attach the brown wire to a marker
light. A marker light would be a light that turns
on when the vehicle light switch is turned to the
Park position.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW CAN RESULT IN DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
OFF AUTO
LOW
PARK
POSITION BEAM
DIELECTRIC
GREASE
VEHICLE WIRE
ESS HARNESS
SENSE WIRE

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17. Secure the Battery Power Harness and ESS Vehicle
Harness with cable ties.
18. Securing the vehicle receiver can be done in various
ways, depending on your possible placement under your
vehicle hood.
A. Use the supplied Velcro™ to hold the receiver in
place.
B. Use the cable ties to hold the receiver in place.
C. Use a combination of cable ties and the adhesive
mounted base. (See Figure 1-7)
D. Use a combination of cable ties and the fir tree
mounted base. (See Figure 1-7) The fir tree mount
requires a 1/4 inch diameter hole to be drilled into a
suitable location on the truck. Push the base into
place in the drilled hole.
Figure 1-7
Check Connections
1. Review the LED on the ESS Vehicle Receiver to
check if you have power and proper connections.
2. There should be a Red blink every 3 seconds if you
have power and no lights on.
3. The LED will stay red when it is sensing a signal.
Look for this when you operate your trucks left turn, right
turn, marker, and DRL (if equipped).
Receiver Installation on Plow
1. Disconnect the power harness.
2. If the plow is not attached to the truck, place a jack
under the rear of the A-frame.
3. Remove the pump cover.
4. Remove the Receiver and discard the ¼ inch
hardware holding it in place.
5. Replace the pump harness. Be sure to assemble the
harness according to the new schematic decal.
6. Replace the schematic on the inside of the pump
cover.
7. Open your ProControl 2 Plus package and pull out
the receiver.
8. Slide the receiver module into the receiver mounting
channel with the exposed wires of the receiver box
positioned toward the hydraulic power unit
(See Figure 1-8 and Figure 1-9).
Figure 1-8
9. You will notice that the receiver is larger than the old
one and will fit only one way. To keep it in place, thread
the 5/16 x 1/2" Hex Washer Head screw into the hole
where the discarded 1/4" hardware was removed
(See Figure 1-9). Tighten it just enough so it binds
against the receiver and keeps it from sliding out.
Figure 1-9
FIR TREE ADHESIVE
MOUNT
MOUNT
4 PIN
CONNECTOR
6 PIN
CONNECTORS
LED
14 PIN
CONNECTOR
RECEIVER
SCREW
MOUNTING
CHANNELS

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10. Connect the 14 pin connector on the receiver module
to the snow plow power pack. For non-straight blade
plows, also connect the 4 pin connector on the receiver to
the connector on the snow plow power pack.
11. Run the 10 pin connector harness on the receiver
unit over to the main power harness. Cable tie where
necessary to the main power harness. Ensure the control
wire harness is routed in the power harness clamp and
continue running with the main power harness. Leave
enough room to connect harness to the ESS vehicle
harness. Ensure the cable is clear of pinch points and
latching mechanism. Any excess cabling should be kept
and tied under the pump cover (See Figure 1-10).
Figure 1-10
12. Attach the 10 pin dust cap from the control kit to the
end of the plow harness.
13. NOTE: Skip this step if installing a wireless control.
Roughly 2ft back from the 10 pin connector of the ESS
Vehicle Harness located on the truck, you'll find a 4 pin
connector for the 4 Pin Control Harness (See Figure 1-1
and Figure 1-11). Plug one end of the 4 pin control
harness into the ESS Vehicle Harness and route the
other end through the vehicle engine compartment to the
cab of the vehicle. If the truck already has a 4 pin wired
control harness, plug it into the ESS Vehicle Harness.
Figure 1-11
Harness Installation for Keeping my
Halogen Plow Lamps
1. Pull out the two lamp harnesses that connect the
plow lamps to the ProControl 2 Plus Receiver.
2. Attach the shorter of the two harnesses with a yellow
wire to the 6 pin connector with a yellow wire coming the
plow receiver.
3. Run the harness up the side of the a-frame and
connect to the 10 pin connector coming from the Driver
Side plow lamp harness.
4. Attach the longer of the two harnesses with a gray
wire to the 6 pin connector with a gray wire coming the
plow receiver.
5. Run the harness up the side of the a-frame and
across the lower light bar. Connect to the 10 pin
connector coming from the Passenger Side plow lamp
harness.
NOTE: The 6 to 10 pin harnesses are designed to fit all
plows. There will be extra slack in these harnesses that
will need to be tied under the pump cover when installed
on 26V and 29VHD plows.
6. Use the supplied cable ties to secure the harness
from interfering with moving components. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the harness between the a-frame a
lower light bar so the harness is not strained when the
plow is lowered.
7. Attach the pump cover and refer to the ProControl 2
Plus Owner’s Manual for transmitter installation and
operation.
CLAMP
POWER
HARNESS
4 PIN CONTROL
HARNESS
10 PIN
CONNECTOR
ESS VEHICLE HARNESS
(INSTALLED ON VEHICLE)
CONNECT

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Harness and Lamp installation for
Upgrading to LED Plow Lamps
1. Replace the upper light bar on the unit with the new
one supplied with the kit.
2. Place Drivers Side headlamp on top of light bar with
the headlamp tabs inside of the light bar tabs. Insert (2)
5/16" x 1-1/2" screws, and (4) 5/16" washers. Screws
must be inserted from the outside of the plow to the
center. Place (2) 5/16" serrated tooth washers between
the headlamp and light bar tabs. Secure with (2) 5/16"
lock nuts. Do not tighten. (See Figure 1-12)
3. Repeat step 3 with Passengers Side headlamp
making sure screws are inserted from the outside of the
plow to the center.
Figure 1-12
4. Follow this step If installing on a 26V or 29VHD,
otherwise, skip. Attach the 6 pin connector with a yellow
wire coming from the ProControl 2 Plus plow receiver to
the 6 pin connector on the driver side lamp. Attach the 6
pin connector with a gray wire coming from the
ProControl 2 Plus plow receiver to the 6 pin connector on
the passenger side lamp. Then, skip steps 5 - 9.
5. Pull out the two lamp harnesses that connect the
plow lamps to the ProControl 2 Plus Receiver.
6. Attach the shorter of the two harnesses with a yellow
wire to the 6 pin connector with a yellow wire coming the
plow receiver.
7. Run the harness up the side of the a-frame and
connect to the 6 pin connector coming from the Driver
Side plow lamp harness.
8. Attach the longer of the two harnesses with a gray
wire to the 6 pin connector with a gray wire coming the
plow receiver.
9. Run the harness up the side of the a-frame and
across the lower light bar. Connect to the 6 pin connector
coming from the Passenger Side plow lamp harness.
10. Use the supplied cable ties to secure the harness
from interfering with moving components. Be sure to
leave enough slack in the harness between the a-frame a
lower light bar so the harness is not strained when the
plow is lowered.
11. Attach the pump cover and refer to the ProControl 2
Plus Owner’s Manual for transmitter installation and
operation.
12. If your plow light bar had the yellow Sno-Way Facia
plate on top of the light bar, remove it and attach it to the
new upper light bar supplied with the kit.
5/16" FLAT
5/16" x 1-1/2"
SCREW
5/16" x 1-1/2"
SCREW
5/16"
WASHERS
5/16" SERRATED
TOOTH WASHER
LOCKNUT
5/16" SERRATED
TOOTH WASHER
5/16" FLAT
WASHERS
5/16"
LOCKNUT

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Headlight Aiming Procedure
Requirements:
An unobstructed wall that is preferably painted white with
minimum dimensions 10 feet (3 m) wide by 5 feet (1.5 m)
high. The vehicle that is having the lamps installed will
need to be parked such that the distance from the front of
the snow plow lamps to the wall is 25 feet (7.6 m). The
ground of the wall and driveway in which the vehicle is
parked must be flat and even.
Preparation for Headlamp Aim:
The vehicle must be positioned 25 feet (7.6 m) away from
the aiming wall. The center of the vehicle must be aligned
with the center of the wall. This can be facilitated by using
black tape to mark the wall. The wall will require a vertical
line that represents the center line of the vehicle and the
wall (Line 1), and a horizontal line that represents the
center line height of the snow plow lamps (Line 2),
(reference item 9 below). The wall will also require two
vertical lines bisecting the horizontal line that provides the
distance between the snow plow headlamps (Lines 3 left
and 4 right). Locate the high beam light on each snow
plow lamp and project the location onto the front lens with
the aid of a small 1/2" piece of black tape. Then, using a
tape measure, accurately measure the distance between
the black tape left and right light centers. Once the
distance has been determined, divide the distance by two.
This is the distance between Line #1 to Line #3 and Line
#1 to Line #4. (See Figure 1-13) Finally, the wall will
require a horizontal line that represents the nominal
vertical aim position down (Line 5), (reference item 10
below). (See Figure 1-13)
1. Remove ice or mud from under fenders.
2. Set tire inflation pressures to the values specified on
the tire sidewall or information label.
3. Check truck springs for sag or broken suspension
system.
4. See that there is no load on the vehicle other than the
driver, the snow plow frame, and the snow plow. The
snow plow should be in the raised position.
5. Check functioning of any automatic vehicle leveling
systems and specific manufacturer’s instructions
pertaining to vehicle preparation for headlamp aiming.
6. Clean the snow plow lamp lens.
7. Check for LED burnout and proper beam switching.
8. Stabilize suspension by rocking vehicle sideways.
9. Measure the vertical height of the center of the snow
plow lamp from ground. This dimension will be required
for comparison to Table #1 below.
10. Reference Table #1 and determine the nominal
vertical aim down below the horizontal center line of the
snow plow headlamps. Using black tap, draw this
horizontal line (Line 5). (See Figure 1-13)
Figure 1-13
Alignment of Headlamp Aiming Screen
Table 1: Vertical Beam Aim Guidelines
(Line 5)
Headlamp (Centerline)
Mounting Heigh
t
Nominal Vertical
Aim Down
22 to 36 in (56 to 90 cm) 0 Vertical
36 to 48 in (90 to 120 cm) 2 in (5 cm) Down
48 to 54 in (120 to 140 cm) 4 in (6.4 cm) Down

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Visual Headlamp Aiming Procedure:
1. Activate the snow plow lamp HIGH beams so that
they illuminate toward the wall. (See Figure 1-14)
2. Focus the left snow plow lamp hot spot beam directly
at the cross hair target that is developed by Line 5 and
Line 3.
3. There are two bolts that provide vertical aiming of the
headlamp. Adjust the lamps accordingly and tighten the
bolts.
4. Repeat the same procedure for the right snow plow
lamp. Use the hot spot beam cross hair target that is
developed by Line 5 and Line 4.
5. Confirm that each lamp has maintained the correct
aiming location. Secure the mounting bolts.
Verify Completion:
This completes the headlamp aiming process. Confirm
that the headlamps are switched back to the low beam
position before operating vehicle.
Figure 1-14
High-Intensity Zone (Shaded Area of a Properly Aimed Upper Beam
on the Aiming Screen 25 ft (7.6 m) in Front of Vehicle)

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