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iPA SMART MUTT 9004M Operator's Manual

Remote-controlled, mobile diagnostic trailer tester for light-duty trailer lights and electric brakes
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SMART MUTT
(7 Spade Pin) PRO EDITION
®
Mobile Universal Trailer Tester
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MADE IN
U S A
(Battery
Not Included)
Remote-Controlled, Mobile Diagnostic Trailer Tester for
Light-Duty Trailer Lights and Electric Brakes
Innovative Products of America
Incorporated
®
888-786-7899 • 234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 • www.ipatools.com

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  • Page 1 #9004M SMART MUTT (7 Spade Pin) PRO EDITION ® Mobile Universal Trailer Tester OPERATOR’S MANUAL MADE IN U S A (Battery Not Included) Remote-Controlled, Mobile Diagnostic Trailer Tester for Light-Duty Trailer Lights and Electric Brakes Innovative Products of America Incorporated ®...
  • Page 2 888-786-7899. Your satisfaction is more important to me than the sale itself. We will not be in business for long if we don’t make you completely happy with our products and service. I want IPA to be ®...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PART 2: WHAT’S INCLUDED PART 3: CONTROLS AND PANELS 3.1 Left and Right Side Panels 3.2 Electrical Control Panel PART 4: SET-UP 4.1 Choosing a Battery 4.2 Axle and Wheel Installation PART 5: PRETESTING CHECKLIST 5.1 Trailer Configuration Set-Up PART 6: GENERAL CONTROLS &...

  • Page 4: Part 1: Important Safety Instructions

    PART 1: IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY MESSAGES AND INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE EQUIPMENT BEFORE OPERATING. IF SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT HEEDED, SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS MAY OCCUR. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 5 BATTERY GASES, TESTER PREPARATION AND TESTER/CHARGER LOCATION RISK OF EXPLOSION • Gases produced by a battery are highly explosive. • Wear safety goggles and protective clothing, both users and bystanders. • Use in an area having at least four air changes per hour. •...
  • Page 6 GENERAL CHARGER USE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE • Before connecting charger to unit, make sure controls are set to OFF. DO NOT • Do not remove or bypass the grounding pin. Plug Directly Into • Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug. AC Wall Outlet Replace cord or plug immediately if damage occurs.

  • Page 7: Part 2: What's Included

    PART 2: WHAT’S INCLUDED Handle Electrical Testing Panel Ammeter Control Knob Warning 7 Flat Pin Cable Indicators Output 12V Battery Charge Input Power Switch Fuse Holder Pneumatic Wheels Foot INCLUDED PARTS AND ACCESSORIES: 12-BUTTON REMOTE 3-BUTTON REMOTE 10 AMP CHARGER CONTROL FOB (Qty.

  • Page 8: Part 3: Controls And Panels

    PART 3: CONTROLS AND PANELS An overview of the MUTT ’s controls, inputs, outputs and their functions. ® 3.1 LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS Left Side Right Side A. 7 WAY FLAT/SPADE SOCKET Receptacle used to connect your 7 Spade Pin Trailer to the MUTT to test ®...

  • Page 9: Electrical Control Panel

    3.2 ELECTRICAL CONTROL PANEL AUTO VOLTAGE CYCLE INDICATOR PIN CONFIGURATIONS 7-WAY SPADE PLUG 6 ROUND PLUG GROUND TRAILER END TRAILER END INTEGRITY Trailer Pin 12VOLT TAIL LIGHTS TAIL ELECTRIC Selection LED (12V) (TM) LIGHTS BRAKE (EB) (TM) BACK-UP LEFT LIGHTS TURN/ BACK-UP TAIL...

  • Page 10: Part 4: Set-Up

    PART 4: SET-UP 4.1 CHOOSING A BATTERY The MUTT is a 12/24V DC device. Attempting to power ® DC POWER your MUTT with anything other than a 12 or 24 volt DC ® Do not plug directly into power source will destroy the internal circuitry and void your AC wall outlet warranty.

  • Page 11: Part 5: Pretesting Checklist

    PART 5: PRETESTING CHECKLIST The pretesting checklist should always be completed prior to using the MUTT ® UNIT PLACEMENT • Place the tester on a flat, level surface. • Chock trailer wheels to avoid rolling. MAINTAIN CONNECTORS Dielectric grease should be used on all connections to avoid corrosion. If a bad connection exists at the terminal junction, you may get an erroneous reading and the MUTT will not work properly.

  • Page 12: Part 6: General Controls & Operations

    PART 6: GENERAL CONTROLS AND OPERATIONS 6.1 INITIAL STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN All functions of the MUTT require the Power Source Switch to be in the ON position. ® POWERING UP 1. Push the Power Source Switch to ON. Set Power Source to ON POWERING DOWN 1.

  • Page 13: Using The 3-Button Remote Control

    6.3 USING THE 3-BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL The included remote control(s) is preprogrammed to your MUTT and should never ® lose its programming. In the event that you suspect your remote has lost its program- ming, contact technical support at 888-786-7899 or email tech247@ipatools.com. HOW TO PROGRAM THE 3-BUTTON REMOTE 1.

  • Page 14: Using The 12-Button Remote Control

    6.4 USING THE 12-BUTTON REMOTE CONTROL The included remote control(s) is preprogrammed to your MUTT and should never ® lose its programming. In the event that you suspect your remote has lost its program- ming, contact technical support at 888-786-7899 or email tech247@ipatools.com. HOW TO PROGRAM THE 12-BUTTON REMOTE 1.

  • Page 15: Part 7: Electrical/Lighting Testing

    PART 7: ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING TESTING Complete the pretesting checklist prior to all testing procedures. The MUTT is microprocessor controlled and features a special diagnostic firmware, ® designed to seamlessly integrate with your preferred methods of testing. The MUTT ® will power the selected electrical circuits and instantly alert you to any signs of a faulty condition.

  • Page 16: Ground Integrity Test

    7.2 GROUND INTEGRITY TEST Each time the MUTT is powered on, it automatically runs a Ground Integrity Test. ® A good ground connection must be established for the MUTT to operate a trailer’s ® electrical system. 1. Immediately after power up, the green lights around the Control Knob will illuminate. 2.

  • Page 17: Fault Indication

    7.3 FAULT INDICATION OPEN CIRCUIT The MUTT senses no load which is often the symptom of a disconnected wire, cut ® wire, poor pin connection or bad return ground. The MUTT can detect open circuits ® in two ways. 1. During Ground Integrity Test: An individual circuit will blink and no audible alerts will be present.

  • Page 18: Short/Overloaded Circuit

    NOTE: In some cases, a crossed circuit may be a normal function of advanced diagnostic testing, such as with certain ABS systems. SHORT/OVERLOADED CIRCUIT Short circuits or overloads can occur when a positive, hot wire touches ground. They can also occur due to faulty lights or connectors. 1.

  • Page 19: Activating Hazard Lights

    7.4 ACTIVATING HAZARD LIGHTS The four-way flashers on the vehicle can be activated with the 3-Button Remote Control and the 12-Button Remote Control. 3-Button Remote Control 1. To activate, press and hold the Down Arrow button for 5 seconds. Press and Hold DOWN ARROW to Activate 12-Button Remote Control 1.

  • Page 20: All Circuits On (Override) Mode

    7.5 ALL CIRCUITS ON (OVERRIDE) MODE All Circuits On Mode will engage all electrical circuits at the same time. While short circuit sensing is operational in this mode, if a short circuit is found, the MUTT will ® not be able to identify which circuit is the cause of the short. Open and crossed circuits sensing is not operational in this mode.

  • Page 21: Part 8: Typical Trailer Wiring

    PART 8: TYPICAL TRAILER WIRING Note: Not all trailers/vehicles are wired to this standard. The use of an electrical circuit tester is necessary to ensure proper match of vehicle’s wiring to trailer’s wiring. On some trailers with 6-way round plugs, the 12V wire and electric brake wire may be reversed (particularly horse trailers).

  • Page 22: Part 9: Maintenance And Storage

    PART 9: MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE • Switch power to OFF, remove all power cables and disconnect battery before storing and cleaning. • Wipe surfaces down with a well-wrung, soft, damp cloth. • Diluted dishwashing liquid or similar substance can be used in the dampened cloth if necessary.

  • Page 23: Part 11: Optional Accessories And Related Products

    PART 11: OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND RELATED PRODUCTS #9008-DL SUPER MUTT PRO EDITION: (1) 12-Button Remote, (2) ® 3-Button Remotes, Face Shield, 7-Way Cable, 8-ft. Glad Hands, Battery Charger, Rain Cover #9007A SMART MUTT (7 ROUND PIN): (RV Style) 7 Round ®...
  • Page 24 Innovative Products of America ® Incorporated will repair or replace the product within 24 working hours after it is received by the IPA Repair Service Center. In the event it is determined that the ®...

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