Kenworth T 680

Installation Manual
Kenworth T680
without factory installed heater
2390 Blackhawk Road ● P.O. Box 6007 ● Rockford, IL 61125 ● www.nitesystem.com ● 1-866-204-8570
Table of Contents
1-2
Introduction 1-3
Before You Start 1-4
Parts List 1-5
Tools Required 1-9
Installation Procedures 1-10
Electrical Installation 2-1
Espar Heater Install 3-1
Webasto Heater Install 4-1
Wiring Diagrams 5-1
Operating Instructions 6-1
Battery Management 7-1
Kenworth T680 Rev 1/15/14
Introduction 1-3
Congratulations. You have chosen the
premier no-idle climate control system on the
market today—the NITE® Phoenix from
Bergstrom.
The NITE Phoenix is a powerful 12V

rechargeable DC system that keeps sleeper NOTE:
compartments cool in hot weather and warm in The NITE Phoenix A/C system is designed
cold weather (with optional heater) without to maintain a comfortable temperature inside
having to idle the truck’s engine—and without the sleeper without running the engine.
a genset. It not only dramatically reduces fuel
burned, it’s also very environmentally friendly. For optimal comfort, the curtain between the
cab and the sleeper must be closed when
Your NITE Phoenix is a self-contained, using the unit. To enhance cooling efficiency
hermetically sealed, compact A/C system during the day, solar reflectors or curtains
that produces approximately 7,500 BTU/h should be placed over windshield and all
and has been quality engineered for years of windows to block sunlight from entering the
reliable service. The system operates cab and sleeper.
independently from your truck’s engine
using its own deep cycle batteries that are The NITE Phoenix A/C unit will not pull
completely separated from the truck’s down a hot sleeper that has been sitting in
starting batteries. the sun without the factory A/C running. To
assist the NITE Phoenix unit in cooling
The deep cycle batteries used are the most down the sleeper, start the engine and run
advanced ever—and will efficiently power the factory A/C until desired temperature is
the system for 7 to 9 hours. The batteries are reached. The NITE Phoenix unit will then
then fully recharged after just 4 to 6 hours of maintain a comfortable temperature
driving. depending on solar load & ambient
temperature.
Add it all up, and you have a revolutionary
no-idle system that will save you money and
fuel year after year—the NITE Phoenix
from Bergstrom.

Installation
Before Procedures
You Start 1-4
A typical installation of the NITE Phoenix
generally takes between 8 to 10 hours, although
your particular situation may vary. This manual
contains step-by- step installation instructions. It
is divided into three categories:
● General installation
● Electrical installation
● Heater installation (optional)
There is also a section on how to operate the

NITE Phoenix.
If relocation or reinstallation of any pre-installed

equipment is necessary for installation of the NITE
Phoenix equipment - please refer to the components
manufacturer's instructions or safety guidelines for
proper installation.
Before you start, we highly recommend doing the

following to help make your installation as easy
as possible.
1. Lay out all parts and check to make sure
you have all parts listed on the parts list.
Depending on truck, some hardware
may not be used. If you are missing any
parts, please call 1-866-204-8570.
2. To prevent damage to compressor, keep the
NITE Phoenix unit in an upright position
at all times. If unit is tipped, place back in
upright position for a minimum of 6 hours Photo above is representative of kit
prior to running.
3. Check the list of tools needed for
1000236701 only.
installation and make sure you have all of
them. Keep all tools within easy reach.
4. Look through the whole installation
manual to get an understanding of the order
in which components are installed.
5. Make sure you have good lighting and
enough space to work in.
6. You may want to get an assistant to help
you to reduce the number of times you
have to climb in and out of the cab.
7. Make sure you wear all appropriate safety
equipment.

Installation
Parts List Procedures 1-5
Bergstrom Part # Part Description Quantity
1000230789 NITE PHOENIX AC ONLY
Bergstrom 1000386342 NITE UNIT 1
Bergstrom Bergstrom
Part # 1000342516 PHOENIX POWER KIT* 1
1000007552 NITE WARRANTY POLICY 1
585414 Bergstrom
1000251583 OPERATION CARD Bergstrom
1
Bergstrom 585511
Bergstrom NITE WARRANTY CARD/SURVEY 1
Bergstrom
1000230787 NITE PHOENIX AC/HEAT - ESPAR
Bergstrom Bergstrom
1000386342 NITE UNIT Bergstrom
1
1000038693 ESPAR HEATER KIT 1
Bergstrom Bergstrom
1000342516 PHOENIX POWER KIT* Bergstrom
1
Bergstrom 1000007552
Bergstrom NITE WARRANTY POLICY 1
Bergstrom
1000251583 OPERATION CARD 1
Bergstrom Bergstrom
585511 NITE WARRANTY CARD/SURVEY Bergstrom
1
1000342523 NITE PHOENIX AC/HEAT-WEBASTO
Bergstrom Bergstrom
1000386342 NITE UNIT
Bergstrom
1
Not sold separately WEBASTO HEATER KIT 1
1000342516 PHOENIX POWER KIT* 1
1000007552 NITE WARRANTY POLICY 1
1000251583 OPERATION CARD 1
585511 NITE WARRANTY CARD/SURVEY 1
1000236701 INSTALLATION KIT
B290303 CLAMP, HOSE 4.12 I.D. 2
B360692 GROMET-NO6 AND NO10 HOSE ADPTR 1
454651 ANGLE – DUCT COLLAR 1
454691 PLATE, DUCT BLOCK P387 1
454799 PLATE TEMPLATE MOUNT P379 1
454802 ANGLE, LOUVER PANEL P379 1
455322 ANGLE BLOCKAGE PLATE 1
500198 GRILLE, AIR RETURN 1
560235 HOSE, DEFROST 4 X 45” 1
870224 SUB ASSY LOUVER MOUNT 1
1000007618 DUCT, TRANSITION 1
1000081269 TIE, CHRISTMAS TREE WIRE 4
1000168631 COLLAR, DUCT 2
1000183274 BRACKET, UNIT MNT 4
1000185196 COLLAR, SIDE 1
1000186017 DUCT, ASSY 1
1000218364 DUCT, INTAKE 1
1000224619 GASKET, STRIP 2
1000230502 WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CONTROL 1
100230622 BRACKET, INTAKE SIDE 1
1000230630 BRACKET, INTAKE SIDE 1
1000230729 WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CONTROL XTN 1
1000251573 CD ROM, PHOENIX INSTALL MANUALS 1
1000256319 TEMPLATE, PHOENIX CONTROLS 1
1000415466 TEMPLATE, RECIRC GRILLE 1
1000439603 KIT, DOOR GRAVITY NGP 1
1000513102 TEMPLATE, PHOENIX FLOOR 1
1000564554 DUCT, 4 INCH ELBOW 1

Parts List Procedures
Installation 1-6
1000230794 KIT, NITE PHOENIX STD HARDWARE
Bergstrom B203305 NUT, 1/4-20 W/EXT. LOCK WASHER 14
Bergstrom Bergstrom
Part # 509700 WASHER, .25IN FLAT FS 4B4276 18
600047 SCREW, M6 X 20 MM HEX HD 8T4138 20
585414 Bergstrom Bergstrom
600059 SCREW, M6X16MMTORXHD .9X2044 10
Bergstrom 600129
Bergstrom SCREW, NO 10 TH 8-15 X .437 5
Bergstrom
600159 SCREW, NO 12-16 X 1 INCH HI-LO 20
Bergstrom Bergstrom
600187 PLASTITE NO8-16 C.75 IN TORX Bergstrom
10
600282
Bergstrom BOLTCARRIAGE .25-20 X 3 IN 10
Bergstrom
Bergstrom
600283 SCREW, SELF DRILL 52
Bergstrom 605007
Bergstrom WASHER, .25 IN HARD FLAT 6V7646 20
Bergstrom
620001 POP RIVET, .125 IN 0 9N1995 6
Bergstrom Bergstrom
620002 POP RIVET, .812 IN DIA FS Bergstrom
2
Bergstrom 620011
Bergstrom POP RIVET, .812 IN DIA FS 6
Bergstrom
621820 SCREW, TRUSS HD NO 10 SLF TP FS 24
1000173097 SCREW, 1/4-20 X 1'' HX HS SS 4
1000214538 SCREW, #10 1/2 SELF TAPPING 12
911-C059 SCREW,10-32 X ¾ RND HD SLOT 8
912-C006 WASHER, FLAT #10 SS 4
912-C007 WASHER, LOCK #10 SS 8
*1000342516 NITE PHOENIX POWER KIT
B223109 FUSE HOLDER 1
B360113 TIE-PLASTIC 50
600283 SCREW, SELF DRILL 2
650119 TERM, INS MALE BLADE 3
651462 TUBING HEAT SHRINK 22
660706 ASSY,WIRE,BATT.CABLE 5300MMBL 2
660707 ASSY,WIRE,BATT.CABLE 5000MMRE 3
670136 TERMINAL RING 5/16 4 GA 2
670137 TERMINAL RING 3/8 4 GA 20
1000049325 ENCLOSURE, ELECTRICAL 1
1000173480 HARNESS, DAYCAB POWER 4 GA 1
1000174251 FUSE, MEGA 100A YELLOW 1
1000174286 FUSEHOLDER, MEGA BOLT-ON 1
1000230085 FUSE, 5A ATO 1
1000493450 WIRE HARNESS, PHOENIX CAN BUS 1
1000235371 WIRE LOOM .413 ID X 140 FT 1
1000247777 TERM, 3/8" RING 14-16GA SEALE 1
1000247778 TERM, 3/8" RING 18-22GA SEALE 1
1000247779 BUTT CONN, STEP 14-16 TO 18-2 1
1000282660 POWER RELAY, TERRA 300A 1
1000295771 WIRE HARNESS, NITE PHOENIX 1
1000299202 KIT, NITE PHOENIX CONTROLS 1
1000309203 KIT, CONN DEUTSCH DTM04-6P 1
1000309205 TERM, LUG 4AWG 90 DEG 2
1000376501 BATTERY MONITOR SYS, NITE 1

Parts Breakdown
Bergstrom
Bergstrom Bergstrom
Part #
585414 Bergstrom Bergstrom
Bergstrom Bergstrom Bergstrom
Cardboard Template Layout

Installation
Tools Procedures
Required 1-8
1) Drill Bit Set
2) Hole saws (1″, 1-5/8″, 2″, 2-1/2″, 4″, 4-1/2″ and 4-3/4″ )
3) Electric/Air Drill
4) Screwdrivers/Assorted Bits (Flat Head & Phillips Head)
5) Impact Gun
6) Air saw/Jigsaw (Cutting Sheet metal)
7) Torx Head (T20-T25) Bit Set
8) Metric Wrenches
9) SAE Wrenches
10) 1/4″, 3/8″ Drive Ratchets
11) SAE Socket Set
12) Metric Socket Set
13) Wire Cutters
14) Terminal Crimpers
15) Wire Strippers
16) Razor Knife
17) Electrical Tape
18) Cable Cutters
19) #4 Professional Grade Cable Crimpers
20) Cable Strippers
21) Work Light
22) Torque Wrench up to 50 in/lbs
23) U-barrel Crimper
24) Pop Rivet Gun
25) Deutsch Crimpers

Prepare the Work Area. Start by
1 disconnecting the ground wire from the
starting batteries. Set up your work light; 37”
clear the sleeper compartment of loose
items.
Floor Insulation. Determine approx.

2 location for the Phoenix unit. Measure 37
inches from the driver side sleeper door
and 4 ½ inches from the rear wall liner. 4.5”
This will position the Phoenix unit so the
area between the 2 condenser openings
will be centered above the floor
Floor support
crossmember. Remove the floor under truck
insulation as shown, exposing the floor of
the sleeper.
Mark area in Truck Floor to be cut

3 Bend or remove the end tabs of the
template and position the template as
shown (see photo). Check under the truck
for any obstructions. Do not cut through
cross members.
Mark the rectangular openings in the
template. Openings should be large
enough for the condenser air bracket to fit
inside (see photo step 5). Use caution not
to cut too large. Crossmember flange
will be wider than the template marks!
Cut openings to edge of crossmember
only. DO NOT CUT CROSS-
MEMBER! See photo

Cut Hole in Truck Floor Do not cut
4 Drill starter holes in all four corners of this area
the area marked for cutting. Note
location of cross members prior to
drilling holes. Use air saw/jigsaw
to cut through truck floor.
Position the NITE Phoenix mounting

5 template, as shown, with the condenser
openings over the holes cut in the truck
floor. Mark 4 mounting feet locations as
indicated in photo. The unit has 8 pos-
sible locations but you will only use 4.
Use equal spacing to provide adequate
stability of the Phoenix unit. Predrilling A
holes for the mounting screws will aid
in keeping the unit square with the
condenser openings. B
A
Modify Condenser air inlet. Sides A

6 will not be used. Cut section B as
shown in the next 2 photos. You will
remove the side that has the notch
leaving the top flat section on the piece
to install.

Modify Condenser air inlet. Measure
7 and notch the flat mounting side of the
deflector so it will sit flat on the truck
floor avoiding the floor seam and rivets.
See Photo.
Install the Condenser air inlet

8 Place modified deflector in the
condenser opening. Fasten with 1″ x
5/16 head self-drilling screws.
Cut hole for wiring grommet

9 Using a 2″ hole saw, drill a hole for the
wiring grommet. We chose the location
next to the Phoenix where the wiring
will drop through the floor inside the
frame rail. Choose the best location for
routing the cables away from heat and
sharp edges.
Install wiring grommet

10 Fasten with 1″ x 5/16 head self-drilling
screws. After wiring is complete, seal
all voids around wires and grommet
with silicone sealant. NOTE: Silicone
sealant not included in installation kit
Cut opening for the recirculation

11 grill. Using provided template, locate
center of bunk support and mark area to
be cut. Cut and remove marked area.
Also if applicable, mark a location for
the 2 ½ inch round hole for the optional
heater duct.

Install Recirculation air grill using
12 black Phillips head screws provided.
Measure the elbow approx. 5 ½ inches

13 and mark center.
Drill part way through creating a U

14 shaped notch using a 3 inch hole saw.
Bottom of hole saw should be
approximately the same level as the
bottom of the elbow (see photo to
right).

Finish cutting this width from the notch
15 to the opposite end of the elbow,
removing the back section of the elbow.
Test fit the elbow. With 4 inch uncut side

16 of the elbow pointing towards the front of
the truck and the outlet end of the elbow
facing the driver side, slide the elbow
over the OE duct and position it in line
with the side of the Phoenix unit, as
shown. Mark the location of the elbow.
Remove this OE section of duct Prepare

17 to cut the hole
18 Cut OE duct for modified elbow. A

Place modified duct elbow in location
previously marked. Outline the inside
area to be cut as seen in photos A & B
(next page). Approx. 6 inch x 4 inches.

Cutting the OE Duct
19 Using an air saw, cut and remove
marked area. Do not cut outside the
lines. Allow enough material for the
elbow to seal properly.
Install modified duct elbow

20 Reposition elbow over cut area, realign
clock position marks and secure the
elbow to the OE duct using a 4 inch
hose clamp. The elbow will form itself
to the OE duct. Now fasten the elbow
with black Phillips head screws
provided in the Phoenix kit. See photos.
Seal around all seams with silicone

21 sealant. NOTE: Silicone sealant is not
included in installation kit.
Reinstall Modified Duct Assembly. To

22 aid in keeping the OE duct turned
toward the Phoenix unit, install 1 or 2
black Phillips head screws into each end
of the OE duct section.

Prepare to Install Unit
Attach seal strip to duct bracket and

23 elbow. Install foam seal around opening
of flange bracket and elbow.
Install the duct elbow mounting bracket

24 to the Phoenix unit using #10 X 1/2″
T20 elbow bracket screws
25 Now install one half of the elbow

support ring using elbow flange screws
#8 X 3/4″ T20. Do not completely
tighten screws at this time.
Slide the elbow into the support ring

26 facing what will be the back of the truck
and install the second half.
Once installed you can snug all

screws.

Install mounting feet
27 The Phoenix unit has 8 pre-dimpled
locations. Fasten feet in the 4 locations
matching the predrilled holes from page
11 step 5. Use 1″ X 5/16 hex head self-
drilling screws. Do not install feet where
the case is not dimpled or you will
damage the unit.
Install Phoenix Unit

28 Now secure the unit using eight 1″ X 5/16
head self-drilling screws in the predrilled
holes from page 12 step ??.
Attach Assembled Elbows to the

29 Flexible Duct. Measure and cut desired
length of flex duct. Insert flexible duct
onto the round end of the elbow units and
secure with the provided 4″ hose clamps.
Prepare to install the Phoenix

30 controller Remove the OE control panel.

31 Controller Location
On this model, the location for the
controller is stamped in the back of the
OE panel. Place the controller template in
the area to be cut to make sure the
dimensions and area are ok to cut.
Drill starter holes for air saw. Cut out

32 marked section.
Attach Control Panel to the sleeper.

33 Carefully depress the lock and remove the
controller cover.

Install the controller to the control
34 center using #10 x ½” T 20 torque head
screw (PN 600129). Do not over tighten.
Install Phoenix control harness, route

35 the controller harness from Phoenix unit
to control center area. Connect harness to
controller.
Install the OE Control Center.

36
Gravity door: The purpose of this door is

to prevent the Phoenix system cool air
from flowing backwards through the OE
bunk unit.
To install the provided gravity door,

37 please remove the marked section of OE
duct.

Using the dimensions from the drawing, mark 1 hole on each side closer
38 to the top of the OE duct. Make sure the holes are 20.4 mm from the top
side of the duct and 50 mm from the rear edge. Dimension of the pivot
holes are 6 mm.
Top of duct as it is installed in the truck Top of duct as it is installed in the truck
REAR – as it
is installed
in the truck
Door stop: Measure 56.5 mm on

39 the bottom of the OE duct from
rear edge and mark center of the
duct. Center from side to side
should be approx. 62 mm.
Drill one 4.75 mm hole and install
the stop button in the hole. This
button will sit behind the door and
prevent it from opening while the
Phoenix unit is operating
Bottom – as
REAR – as it
it is installed
is installed
in the truck
in the truck

You should be able to install the
40 preassembled door by sliding it at an
angle inside the OE duct and inserting one
side of the pivot in one of the holes. Once
you have one side installed, you can
squeeze the OE duct to create an egg
shape and slide the other end into the
pivot hole. The assembled duct and door
should resemble the photo to the right. It
should swing freely inside the duct. If the
door binds it could block air from the OE
bunk unit. Please operate the bunk unit
when finished to check gravity door
operation.
Install Drip Tube under Truck

41 All drip tubes are the same but photo may
0 not represent actual application

Section 2
Electrical Installation
Rev 9/25/2013
NOTE: Bergstrom does not condone putting batteries under the sleeper bunk. The floor is not
designed to carry that amount of weight and even deep cycle AGM batteries can emit gas under
certain circumstances. Bergstrom can only support batteries being placed in battery boxes or tool
boxes designed to support the weight of the batteries outside the cab of the truck.
Available Battery Boxes Options

1 Refer to www.nitesystem.com for styles and part numbers. Aluminum clamp-on
boxes include between rail and vertical box styles. Steel battery boxes require
frame drilling and must be attached to frame rail with bolts (see instructions in the
following steps 2 and 3).
Steel Battery Box Vertical

(2 required) Clamp-On Box Between Rail
Clamp-On Box
Steel Battery Box Installation

2 Locate the battery box on the frame as close as possible to the sleeper NITE
Phoenix unit. When positioning the box, always keep the top of the box as
close to the top of the frame rail as possible – Some manufacturers recommend
no drilling within 2″ of top or bottom of frame rail. Check truck manufacturer
guidelines prior to drilling. Using box as template, mark and drill a minimum
of 4 holes. Always use the holes in the rear outer corner area where you have
double walled steel. Of the 3 holes available on each side of the outer most
edge of box, choose the top and center holes on each side (see photo A). Drill
frame rail using ½″ HS bit. Install box with ½″ grade 8 bolts and hardware
provided. Tighten securely.
A
Correct
Incorrect
Attaching Hold-down Brackets
3 Set two batteries side-by-side in the
battery box and place a hold-down
bracket on top, with the u-channel
facing up. Take two 5/16″ bolts, place
a 5/16″ flat washer on each, and then
put the bolts through the outer holes.
Tighten each bolt securely from under-
neath using the supplied nuts and
washers. Repeat the procedure for the
other two batteries.
NOTE: Before performing any wiring, Disconnect Truck Batteries.
Preparing Cables
4 The batteries are wired series/parallel
for 6 volt or parallel only for 12 volt.
See diagrams on pages 2-3 and 2-4
Make and Install All Cables described

5 in steps 6a or 6b depending on which
batteries you are using.
Directions for Wiring A 6-Volt Series/Parallel,
6a 4 Battery NITE Phoenix
Step 1: Make and install the two short terminal and heat. Then loom it. Use
battery cables. These cables connect this cable to connect the positive (+) of
the positive (+) of one battery to the one bank of batteries to the positive
negative (-) of the other to create a set (+) of the other bank of batteries.
or bank. We refer to this as a series
connection. See drawing below. DO Step3: Repeat procedure for the
NOT connect any other cables or negative to negative connection using
wires to these terminals. a black cable. Then loom it. Use this
black cable to connect the
Step2: For the positive to positive negative (-) of one bank of batteries to
parallel connections, measure and cut the negative of the other bank of
a piece of red cable to the proper batteries.
length. Attach a ring terminal to each
end using a professional grade Do NOT use truck frame as a ground
crimper. Place heat shrink around each
Battery Set Battery Set
=12V
Connect positives here: AC

Unit, Heater, and Separator
Connect negatives here:

BMS=Battery Management System AC Unit, Heater, and Truck
Battery negative
Directions for Wiring A 12-Volt Parallel, 4 Battery NITE Phoenix
6b
Parallel is all positives connected together and all negatives connected
b together.
Step 1: For the positive (+) to positive
(+) parallel connections measure and
cut pieces of red cable to length. Attach
a ring terminal to each end using a
professional grade crimper. Place heat
shrink around each terminal and heat.
Then loom it. Use these cables to
connect all positive (+) terminals on all
4 NITE Batteries.
Step2: For the negative to negative

connections repeat procedure using
black cables. Then loom it. Connect all
negative (-) terminals of the 4 NITE
Batteries together.
Do NOT use truck frame as a ground

Battery Set Battery Set
Connect
positives here:
AC Unit,
Heater, and
Separator
Connect
negatives here:
BMS=Battery Management System AC Unit,
Heater, and
Truck Battery
negative
Install the NITE Phoenix Power
7 Harness. Take the power harness and
place the protective split plastic loom
around each cable. Route the cables
from the NITE Phoenix unit, down
through the floor grommet and along
the frame rails to the NITE Batteries.
Secure harness at the unit to prevent

stress on harness connectors.
Install Battery Management System
8 Lug with (open hole) mounts on the
battery negative post. Grounds for the
Phoenix and Aux heater will connect to
the threaded stud post (A-bottom photo)
along with the ground cable from the
truck starting batteries. This device is
monitoring amps drawn from the batteries
as well as the charging current to the
batteries. It also controls the separator
solenoid. Battery Management System Installed
5/16 lugs
Connect Power Cables from Phoenix

9 Unit to the NITE Batteries. Connect
positive cable from the NITE Phoenix unit
to the 100 amp mega fuse in the fuse
holder. Kit contains 2 lugs with 5/16
diameter holes. Make a short (jumper)
A
battery cable to go from the fuse to the
Aux battery positive terminal of the NITE
Batteries. Trim end of lug if necessary to
prevent damage to fuse.
Connect the negative cable from the
NITE Phoenix unit to the negative
threaded stud (A) (see photo at right)
on the BMS. Also see diagrams on
pages 2-3 and 2-4.
DO NOT CONNECT POSITIVE TRUCK BATTERY CABLE YET. WE
WILL CONNECT THIS CABLE ONCE FINISHED.
STOP!
FOLLOW STEPS 10-19 FOR KISSLING SEPARATOR
PROCEED TO PAGE 2-10, STEPS 20-41 FOR THE TERRA POWER
SEPARATOR
KISSLING TERRA POWER

Disregard the enclosure
Mounting the Separator Enclosure instructions if you mount the
10 The battery separator can be located in a separator inside the battery box.
battery box or in the supplied protected
enclosure. Mark and drill two ¼″ holes
through the back of the plastic box and
the support it will be mounted to. Before
permanently attaching the separator
enclosure, prepare and mount the
separator in the box. The separator will
mount to the side of the box with 2 ¼″
bolts and hardware. Drill large holes in
the bottom of the box and route the cables
through the holes to the separator.
Securely fasten the separator and box
using the provided ¼″ bolts, washers and
lock nuts. Note: The separator ties to the truck’s
starting batteries and allows charging priority to the
starting batteries. The NITE Batteries begin
charging after the starting batteries reach 13.2 volts.
Run Cables from Truck Batteries

11 Loom 2 full length battery cables, 1 red
and 1 black. The red (pos) cable will
connect the truck starting batteries
positive post to the (start) post #88 of the Threaded Stud
battery separator. The black (neg) will A
connect the truck (neg) to the threaded
stud (A) of the BMS(see photo).
88
Connect NITE Batteries to Battery
12 Separator. Using red battery cable,
measure and cut to proper length. Crimp
ring terminals and heat shrink. Connect
one end to the appropriate positive (+)
terminal of the NITE Batteries. See
diagrams on pages 2-3 and 2-4. Connect
the other end to the AUX terminal # 88a
of the battery separator. 88A
Battery Management System Wiring
13 Harness. 8 pin connector plugs into the
BMS. Auxiliary battery power wire with
fuse connects to battery pos on the aux.
batteries. This harness splits three ways:
Red/black goes to truck starting batteries,
orange/tan/white go to separator,
green/yellow go to can bus on Phoenix
unit inside the truck. All three must be
loomed.
Install Y connector at BMS connection B

14 (A) - wires green and yellow
C
Install resistor plug (B) into Y

15 connector
A
Systems built after 9/1/2013 do not use a Y connector and resistor
Connect Can Bus harness from the

16 Battery Management System wiring
harness. This harness must be loomed C
(C). Route this harness inside the truck
through the floor grommet and connect at
the Phoenix unit.
Connect Battery Management System
17 to Start Batteries. 2 wire harness from 8
pin connector. This harness routes from
the BMS in the Aux battery box to the
truck starting battery box. This harness
must be loomed. The red connects
through the supplied, field installed, 5
amp mini fuse and holder (A) to any 12
volt POS post in the truck starting battery
box. The black connects to any 12 volt
NEG post in the battery box. It is vital
that these wires connect in each box.
Attach Can Bus Cable to Unit.

18 Connect can bus harness, coming from
the BMS, into connector at the NITE
Phoenix unit – it only fits one way. Also
connect the digital controller harness
installed in an earlier step.
Red Black
A
19 to Battery Separator Solenoid This 3 Tan
wire harness from the 8 pin connector
routes to the battery separator solenoid. Orange
Cut wires to length, crimp snap fork White
terminals on each wire and connect to
designated terminals. This switch
separates the Aux batteries from the
starting batteries. It closes when the truck
batteries are at or above 13.2 and opens at 88 86A
12.5 volts. Location can be in the AUX
battery box, truck starting battery box or
the supplied plastic enclosure. 85
This harness must be loomed.
Notice: the terminal connecting points
are printed on each wire.
Terminals are marked as:
88 – Starting battery cable (POS)
88A – Aux battery cable (POS) 86B
88A
85 – Solenoid common (White wire)
86A – solenoid disengage (Tan wire)
86B – solenoid engage (Orange wire)
WIRING THE TERRA POWER SEPARATOR
Disregard the enclosure instructions if you mount
the separator inside the battery box.
Install Separator Enclosure
Remove the enclosure cover, Place the

20 separator mounting bracket, centered on
the inside of the cover. Mark and drill 4
holes to secure the bracket to the cover.
Before installing the bracket, secure the

21 separator to the bracket with four
10 x 32 x ¾″ screws and lock washers
provided.
Install the assembly to the cover using 4
22 10 x 32 x ¾″ screws, lock and flat
washers provided.
Next, drill a 2″ hole in the center of the

23 bottom of the box as shown.
Trim the hole on each side as shown,

creating a 2″ slot.
Install enclosure on truck

24
Run Cables from Truck Batteries
Loom 2 full length battery cables, 1 red
25 and 1 black. The red (pos) cable will
connect the truck starting batteries
positive post to the (start) post (A) of the B
battery separator. You must use the A
provided 90 degree battery terminal
end at the Terra Power separator
rotated to the center of the switch.
Torque specs for separator terminals
88(recommended) to 132(maximum) inch
lbs.
The black (neg) will connect the truck

26 (neg) to the threaded stud (C) of the
BMS.
Connect NITE Batteries to Battery

27 Separator. Using red battery cable, C
measure and cut to proper length. Crimp
ring terminals and heat shrink. Connect
one end to the most appropriate positive
(+) terminal of the NITE Batteries.
Connect the other end to the AUX
terminal (B) of the battery separator. See
top photo. You must use the provided
90 degree battery terminal end at the
Terra Power separator rotated to the
center of the switch.
Install the separator assembly

28
Once you have torque the battery cable

29 connections, install the cover assembly on
the enclosure.
Battery Management System Wiring
30 Harness. 8 pin connector plugs into the
BMS. Auxiliary battery power wire with
fuse connects to battery pos on the aux.
batteries. This harness splits three ways:
Red/black goes to truck starting batteries,
orange/white go to separator,
green/yellow go to can bus on Phoenix
unit inside the truck. All three must be
loomed.
Install Y connector at BMS connection

31 (A) - wires green and yellow B
C
Install resistor plug (B) into Y
32 connector
A
Systems built after 9/1/2013 do not use a Y connector and resistor
Connect Can Bus harness from the

33 Battery Management System wiring
harness. This harness must be loomed C
(C). Route this harness inside the truck
through the floor grommet and connect at
the Phoenix unit.
Attach Can Bus Cable to Unit.
34 Connect can bus harness, coming from
the BMS, into connector at the NITE
Phoenix unit – it only fits one way.
Also connect the digital controller
harness installed in an earlier step.
35 to Start Batteries. 2 wire harness from 8 Black
Red
pin connector. This harness routes from
the BMS in the Aux battery box to the
truck starting battery box. This harness
must be loomed. The red connects
through the supplied, field installed, 5
amp mini fuse and holder (A) to any 12
volt POS post in the truck starting battery
box. The black connects to any 12 volt
NEG post in the battery box. It is vital that
these wires connect in each box.
A

36 to Battery Separator. This 2 wire
harness from the 6 pin connector routes to White
the battery separator solenoid.
Orange
This harness must be loomed. Notice:
the terminal connecting points are
printed on each wire.
Deutsch connector kit.

This connector connects the orange and
white control wires to the Terra Power
switch. This requires the special Deutsch
crimping tool. See crimping tool
instructions on page 2-18 before
proceeding.
Cut wires to length, strip insulation as
37 instructed in the Deutsch tool section.
Crimp terminals on each wire.
Install 4 sealing plugs into the unused

38 terminal locations 3 through 6.
Install separator control wires into

39 Deutsch connector
Terminals are marked as:
1– Solenoid common (White wire)
2– Solenoid engage (Orange wire)
After wires are installed, slide the

40 terminal lock into place, inside the
connector
Connect the assembled connector to the
41 existing connector on the Terra Power
switch
Complete Electrical Wiring

Recheck and tighten all battery and
separator connections. Zip tie cables
where necessary. Your wiring should look
like the diagram on page 5-1.
This completes the electrical section of the installation. If you are installing the
ESPAR heater proceed to section 3. If you are installing the WEBASTO heater
proceed to section 4. If you are not installing an aftermarket heater, your
installation is complete and you may reconnect the truck batteries.
WARNING: If you have a fuel operated heater that was installed at the
factory or prior to the Phoenix install, you can continue to operate the
heater with the existing controller.
IF you choose to wire the existing factory installed heater to the Phoenix
controller, YOU WILL VOID THE FACTORY WARRANTY OF THE
HEATER!
Section 3
ESPAR Fuel Operated Heater
Installation
Heater Installation 3-1
The heater instructions in this manual are generic. For the latest install information
please refer to the Espar D2 heater install manual
WARNING: If you have an Espar fuel operated heater that was installed at the
factory or prior to the Phoenix install, you can continue to operate the heater with
the existing controller. IF you choose to wire the existing factory installed Espar
heater to the Phoenix controller, YOU WILL VOID THE FACTORY WARRANTY
OF THE HEATER!
Unpack Heater Parts

1 Take out the parts to the heating
unit.
Prepare Heater Mounting Location.

2 Choose the most appropriate location to
install the heater—in this case we have
chosen a side box floor location. Check
underneath truck for any obstructions or
supports. Use the mounting plate as a
template to cut an opening in the rubber
mat. Cut around the mounting plate,
then remove the piece of rubber to
expose truck floor.
Drill Outlet Hole for Heat Unit. Mark
3 the floor of the truck using the 5 small
holes of the mounting plate. Remove
mounting plate, place a 4 ¼″ hole saw
over the middle of the floor marks, and
drill the outlet hole for the heater,
intake, exhaust and pickup tube. Also
drill a 1/2″ hole approximately 1 to 2″
from mounting plate corner.
NOTE: DO NOT USE PHOENIX

DUCT FOR HEATER VENT
Install Sleeper Heat Vent. Select

4 location for the vent in the lower left
side of the center support wall closest to
heater. Drill a 2 ½″ hole (A) to allow
distribution of heat into the sleeper.
After hole is drilled, use 5/16″ x 1″ self-
tapping screws to attach heat port then
snap louver into place (B).
Heater Unit Assembly –Attach A
5 Mounting Plate. Snap end cap on
heater unit (A). Place mounting plate
over heater unit (B). Attach with flat
lock washers and 10mm lock nuts—
tighten down securely.
Heater Unit Assembly – Attach

6 Gasket and Fuel Line Connection
Peel off backing from gasket and place
gasket over mounting plate edges,
sticky-side down. Place small black
rubber fuel line connector over the fuel
intake tube and push down. Place a
small clamp over connector, push to
bottom and tighten.
Heater Unit Assembly – Attach Fuel

7 Line
Now take the clear pick up tube, place a
small clamp over it, and push the tube
all the way to the bottom of the fuel
intake tube. Place clamp flush with top
of black connector and tighten securely.
Heater Unit Assembly – Identify
8 Intake and Exhaust Ports. Look
closely at the two small metal tubes.
One has an arrow pointing out away
from the unit—this is the exhaust. One
has an arrow pointing in towards the
unit—this is the intake.
Heater Unit Assembly – Attach

9 Exhaust Hose. Take the heavy duty
silver metal hose and place a large,
heavy duty clamp over the end of it.
Place the hose and clamp over the
exhaust tube, push all the way down,
and tighten securely.
Heater Unit Assembly –Attach Intake

10 Hose. Take the black flex hose and
place a small clamp over the end of it.
Place the hose and clamp over the
intake tube, push all the way down, and
tighten securely.
Heater is now ready to install in the

truck.
PREPARE TO MOUNT UNIT
11 Check to make sure truck batteries are still
disconnected. Carry unit into truck. It will
be mounted over the 4 ¾″ hole that was
drilled earlier. Make sure hoses and tubes
don’t get tangled or caught on anything.
Run Lines Through Cab Floor

12 Feed exhaust hose, intake hose, and fuel
line through the 4 ¾″ hole, making sure
they are not bent, crimped or rubbing on
the side of the hole.
Mount Heater Unit to Cab Floor

13 Make sure that the heater unit is set with
the fan (intake) end opposite the 2 ½″ hole
for the vent/louver drilled earlier. Set unit
flush to floor and attach with a self-
tapping screw at each corner of the
mounting plate.
Attach Heat Line to Sleeper Vent.
14 Take the black metallic flex tube,
measure and cut length to run from
heater unit to louver/vent opening (A). A
Place two clamps over ends of tube, and
clamp tube to heating unit and louver.
Tighten clamps securely but do not over
tighten. Snap Intake Grill onto intake
end of heater (B). Keep this area clear
of debris or install return air hose.
Attach Wiring Harness

15 Attach plug end of wiring harness into
wiring plug at bottom of heating unit.
Be sure the lock-in pin seats securely.
Run Power and Fuel Pump Wires

16 Through Floor. Run the power wire
and fuel pump power wire through the
grommet (installed in section 1) to the
underside of the truck. If the fuel pump
wire will not reach using this grommet,
use the rubber grommet supplied with
the heater and drill a second hole.
Optional Heater controlled by the
17 Phoenix controller.
WARNING: If you have an Espar fuel
operated heater that was installed at the
factory or prior to the Phoenix install, you
can continue to operate the heater with the
existing controller. IF you choose to wire
the existing factory installed heater to the
Phoenix controller, YOU WILL VOID
THE FACTORY WARRANTY OF
THE HEATER!
Attach Espar Heater Control

Harness to Phoenix Unit
Espar control harness terminates the
same as when using the Espar mini
controller. Connector kit for the control
harness is included in the heater kit.
Route the control cable along the bed
towards the heater control panel. Use
zip ties as needed. Strip off 6″ of black
outer jacket from cable coming from
heater. Fold all wires back and cut off
the outer jacket, the blue, solid gray and
solid brown wires. Save the brown
wire and make a jumper wire. Strip
down ends of solid brown wire.
Connect one end of solid brown jumper
to brown/white wire. Add clips to ends
of wires and crimp on with crimper. On
connector, the numbers 1, 3, and 5 are
on one side, 2, 4, and 6 are on the other.
Insert wires into plug as follows: 1 = red,
2 = yellow, 3 = other end of jumper
including brown/white wire,
4 = gray with red stripe, 5 = brown jumper.
Now connect the heater control harness
to the Phoenix unit as shown in photo.
Finish Intake and Exhaust Hose
18 Installation. First, attach intake air
tube to truck structure with zip ties. Put
cap on bottom of intake tube. Next, run
exhaust hose to the back of cab, attach
with clamps to the structure of the
truck. Cut off excess
exhaust hose, and place End
Sleeve on the end of the hose.
NOTE: HOT – Keep exhaust

hose away from wiring or flammable
material. Make sure exhaust exits
behind the vehicle.
Assemble the Fuel Pump Mount and

19 Hoses. Take rubber mount bushing and
L bracket and put them together to
make mounting bracket for fuel pump. A
Slide fuel pump into rubber bushing
(A). Take plastic caps off both ends of
fuel pump. Attach large fuel hose to
larger diameter end (B), figure out
length needed to connect to pick up tube
and cut off excess. Secure with clamp.
Attach small precut hose to smaller
diameter end of the fuel pump and B
secure with clamp (C).
NOTE: Bracket show n in photo (B)

will always set the fuel pump at the
desired angle. Make sure the inlet of the
fuel pump is down.
C
Drill Hole in Fuel Tank, Insert
20 Pickup Tube and Mount Fuel
Assembly. Use a 1″ hole saw to scribe
initial location for two outer holes. Drill
the two outer 1/4″ holes centered on
scribe. Then complete drilling the 1″
hole. See diagram A. Option: When
possible drill holes in the fuel sender
block off plate. Slide pickup tube into
fuel tank through hole, install with
bottom washer then put on rubber seal
and place metal washer on top of pickup Hole drilled in blank
sending unit plate
tube followed by pump mounting
bracket and nut. Tighten slightly. Put
Hole drilled in tank
clamp over end of large fuel line from
fuel pump, attach to pickup tube and 1″
clamp down. Finish snugging up large
nut, but do not over tighten. Cut off
excess from small feeder tube fuel line
and attach to fuel pump. Secure with 1/4″ 1/4″
clamp. Diagram A
Prepare and Attach Fuel Pump

21 Harness. Measure and cut fuel pump
harness wires to appropriate length.
Strip wires, put on rubber boots, then B
attach ends and crimp (A). Attach wires A
to plug: 1 = green, 2 = brown. Make
sure rubber boots are seated to keep out
moisture (B). Connect the harness
spring loaded plug to the fuel pump (C).
Secure all wires and hoses with zip ties.
C
Run Heater Unit Power Cable to
22 NITE Batteries. Take the heater unit
power cable, run it under the truck
(attach with zip ties where necessary)
over to the NITE Batteries. Strip back
outer cover to expose two inner wires.
Attach Connectors. Strip end off

23 brown wire. Before stripping red wire,
put the housing of the fuse holder on,
and pull the red wire through. Now strip
the end of the red wire, attach terminal
and crimp. Pull red wire back into fuse
holder. Push rubber seal into place.
Attach ring terminal to ground wire and
crimp.
Attach Wires to NITE Batteries.

24 Connect Aux heater ground wire to
ground terminal threaded stud of
Battery Management System. Connect
heater unit positive wire to positive
terminal of NITE Batteries. Insert 20
amp fuse into fuse holder. Tighten all
connections.
YOU CAN NOW RECONNECT

THE TRUCK’S BATTERIES TO
TEST THE SYSTEM.
Section 4
WEBASTO Fuel Operated Heater
Installation
Optional Webasto Heater controlled
by the Phoenix controller.
WARNING: If you have a Webasto
fuel operated heater that was installed at
the factory or prior to the Phoenix
install, you can continue to operate the
heater with the existing controller. IF
you choose to wire the existing factory
installed Webasto heater to the Phoenix
controller, YOU COULD VOID THE
FACTORY WARRANTY OF THE
HEATER!
DO NOT USE PHOENIX DUCT FOR

HEAT VENT.
ATTN: Refer to Webasto manual for

all heater installation instructions
then proceed to steps below for
connecting Webasto heater to the
Phoenix unit.
Attach Webasto heater control harness

to Phoenix Unit. Route the control
cable along the bed towards the Phoenix
unit. Use zip ties as needed.
Now connect the heater control harness

to the Phoenix unit harness (as shown in
photo). The Webasto heater in the
Phoenix kit is prewired to connect
directly into the Phoenix unit harness.
For pin numbers and wire colors see
wiring diagram in section 5.
Section 5
Wiring Diagrams
NOTE:
Pages 5-1 and 5-2 are for unit manufactured after 2/8/2012
Pages 5-3 and 5-4 are for units manufactured prior to 2/8/2012
Rev 7/10/14
External Wiring Diagram
5-1
Use for units manufactured after 2/08/2012

Internal Wiring Diagram
5-2
Use for units manufactured after 2/08/2012

External Wiring Diagram
5-3
Use for units manufactured prior to 2/08/2012

Internal Wiring Diagram
5-4
Use for units manufactured prior to 2/08/2012

Section 6
Operating Instructions
To start the system push ON/OFF button. Display will
show current mode/ temperature setting / battery level.
Initial default setting is blower speed 1/ AUTO- MODE /60 °F
ON/OFF
Changing MODE – press ENTER, while mode is flashing

use up or down arrows to select AUTO / COOL / HEAT.
After 5 seconds selection will be set.
ENTER
Changing BLOWER SPEED – press ENTER until display
shows FAN and SPEED. Press up or down arrows to
select 1 – 2 – 3 speed. After 5 seconds selection will be
set.
ENTER
Changing TEMPERATURE set point. Anytime the
temperature set point is displayed on the screen, push
the up or down arrows to change. Temperature range
is from 60 °F (coolest) to 85 °F (warmest).
NOTE: Control will always default to the last setting

when the unit is turned on.
To view system runtime/hours – press ENTER until

“Hrs” show on display. When hours are displayed,
pressing ENTER for 7 seconds will reset the hours to
zero.
ENTER
To change from °F to °C press ENTER until temperature

symbol only shows – push the up or down arrow to
change. After 5 seconds selection will be locked.
Anytime the control is idle for 5 seconds the screen will

return to the temperature set point screen.
ENTER
To enter SERVICE MODE: Push both the ON/OFF and
ENTER button simultaneously at any time.
Display will show service indicator and a code #1 to #3.

Use up and down arrows to scroll through the Fault
Codes.
1) Evap sensor open or shorted high

2) Evap sensor shorted low
3) High pressure switch open or shorted high
ON/OFF ENTER
Press the ENTER button to proceed through the

available service screens.
1) SV = Starting batteries Voltage

2) AV = Auxiliary batteries Voltage
3) AA = Unit Amperage draw
4)
Pressing ENTER arrow after viewing service screen will
return you to the fault code screen.
Pressing the ON/OFF button will return you to the ENTER

Temperature Display screen.
When necessary, Check Filter light will notify you that

the Phoenix filter must be cleaned or changed. To reset
filter: at screen 1 press and hold enter button for 3
seconds.
ENTER
Section 7
Battery Management
System (BMS) Installation
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