Dexter Laundry DSC, Operation, Maintenance & Service Manual

Page 1: ...Elkhart IN 46516 Phone 574 295 7888 n Fax 574 295 8666 www dexteraxle com ISO 9001 Certified OPERATION MAINTENANCE SERVICE MANUAL DEXTER SWAY CONTROL DSC GEARED FOR INNOVATION SINCE 1960 www dexteraxle com 4 17 2014 2017 Dexter Axle Company LIT 010 OO ...

Page 2: ...plies the trailer or caravan brakes in the event of a sway As you are driving the Dexter Sway Control System is constantly monitoring trailer yaw or side to side movement quickly recognizing and adjusting for sway conditions This manual is designed to provide information for you to understand use and guide you through the process of installing operating and maintaining your Dexter Sway Control Sys...

Page 3: ...ons 9 Electric Brake Blue Wire Connections 10 Left and Right Brake Wires 11 Wire Connections to Trailer Plug and System Overview 12 DSC Wiring Harness 13 Functional Test Procedure 15 Testing the DSC for Correct Wiring 15 The DSC Status Light Module 18 Status Light and Troubleshooting 19 How the DSC Works 21 Limited Warranty 22 Video Gallery 25 Scan to view Sway Control video ...

Page 4: ...be mounted with the correct side in the UP direction as indicated on the label The longest edge of the DSC as indicated by a red line on the label must be mounted parallel to the trailer axle beam s See Figure 1 www dexteraxle com Phone 574 295 7888 Part No 058 010 00 MO UN T TH IS EDGE UP Mount this edge parallel with the trailer axle beams 5 to 10 feet back from trailer bumper hitch ball on a ve...

Page 5: ...ntrol module Mounting Hardware The DSC should be mounted using the mounting flanges which are located on both sides of the unit Included are four 4 10 self tapping screws to mount the DSC to the trailer You must NOT drill holes in the DSC for any reason Drilling holes or puncturing the unit VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY CAUTION Do not spray high pressure water on the DSC The DSC is a weather sealed water re...

Page 6: ...t behind hitch ball Trailer Centerline DSC mounted with the correct side in the UP direction DSC Center on Vertical Frame Surface on Trailer Centerline Edge Parallel with Axle Beams Dexter Sway Control Front Rear Purple Blue W hite Black White Pink White Pink Figure 1 It is essential that the DSC be oriented in the proper direction when it is installed Dexter Sway Control Mounting ...

Page 7: ... 6 Dimensional Information for Locating and Mounting 5 75 long 3 5 wide 2 25 high 4 50 3 625 2 625 Figure 2 Dexter Sway Control Mounting ...

Page 8: ...he DSC Full Size 12V Trailer Battery Break Aw ay Sw itch Frame Ground Left Front Electric Brake Left Rear Electric Brake Right Rear Electric Brake Right Front Electric Brake Must Use Full Size Trailer Battery Dexter Sway Control Front Rear W hite Blue Blue Blue Black Battery White Purple White Pink White Pink Figure 3 Dexter Sway Control Wiring ...

Page 9: ...ecurely connected together with 14 gauge wire min in order for the DSC to function properly Full Size 12V Trailer Battery Break Aw ay Sw itch Frame Ground Left Front Electric Brake Left Rear Electric Brake Right Rear Electric Brake Right Front Electric Brake All Grounds Connected Together Dexter Sway Control Rear Front White Blue Black White White White Figure 4 Dexter Sway Control Wiring ...

Page 10: ...perly The hot wire from the breakaway switch must be connected to the 12V terminal of the trailer battery Full Size 12V Trailer Battery Break Aw ay Sw itch Frame Ground Left Front Electric Brake Purple Left Rear Electric Brake Purple Right Rear Electric Brake Pink Right Front Electric Brake Pink 12 Volt Connections Dexter Sway Control Break Away Switch Hot Wire Battery Front Rear Black Figure 5 De...

Page 11: ...re from the breakaway switch as shown in the wiring diagram Full Size 12V Trailer Battery Break Aw ay Sw itch Frame Ground Left Front Electric Brake Purple Left Rear Electric Brake Purple Right Rear Electric Brake Pink Right Front Electric Brake Pink Blue Brake Signal Wire Dexter Sway Control Break Away Switch Cold Wire Front Rear Blue Blue Figure 6 Dexter Sway Control Wiring ...

Page 12: ...brakes with a 14 gauge min wire The DSC pink wire must be connected to the right side electric brakes with a 14 gauge min wire Failure to properly connect these wires will prevent the DSC from controlling trailer sway Full Size 12V Trailer Battery Break Aw ay Sw itch Frame Ground Left Front Electric Brake Left Rear Electric Brake Right Rear Electric Brake Right Front Electric Brake Purple Wire Lef...

Page 13: ...e Left Rear Electric Brake Right Rear Electric Brake Right Front Electric Brake Wiring Diagram Bumper Pull Trailer Electric Drum Brakes with Dexter Sway Control Full Size 12V Trailer Battery FRAME GROUND wires not shown BREAKAWAY SWITCH TRAILER LIGHTS wires not shown BACK UP LIGHTS not used Dexter Sway Control The DSC mounts on the center line of the trailer 5 to 10 feet back from the trailer hitc...

Page 14: ...into the LED status light Included in kit The 14 gauge wires of the DSC wiring harness are approximately 12 long to allow for flexibility when mounting the unit Extensions will be required to connect unit to the trailer s electrical wiring When making connections to the trailer s wiring harness the desired termination is a solder joint If the connection is not soldered use the appropriate size and...

Page 15: ...t use the correct gauge wire These gauge sizes are outlined in the table above CAUTION Failure to use the correct gauge wire may result in poor braking performance or brake failure Improper wire gauge may also result in significant damage to your trailer or its components cause a fire which may result in serious or fatal injury and or property damage Undersized wire will prevent electrical circuit...

Page 16: ...al override until the DSC status light comes on 5 Verify that the light is GREEN and that it is flickering This indicates no faults with the DSC If the light is not GREEN refer to the troubleshooting section to correct the detected fault s 6 Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 on the following page to verify correct wiring on the left and right sides of the trailer After the trailer passes the left sid...

Page 17: ...fter the trailer passes the test as shown in Figures 1 and 2 and the brakes are reconnected as normal verify that the GREEN flickering light is displayed If it is not refer to the troubleshooting section to correct the detected fault s ...

Page 18: ... flashes RED 3 times LEFT Side Brake Wires PURPLE Brake Control WHITE Ground Purple 4 RED Flashes DSC Status Light Module Status Light Cable Temporarily connect the Pink and White wire at ONE brake location and verify the status LED flashes RED 4 times RIGHT Side Brake Wires PINK Brake Control WHITE Ground Pink Figure 1 Figure 2 Functional Test Procedure ...

Page 19: ...es to indicate the specific problem The following Status Light and Troubleshooting table contains the meaning of the different RED and GREEN light flashes along with troubleshooting suggestions to correct the problem s The DSC continues checking the fault status and keeps the RED light flashing until the fault is corrected Once corrected the GREEN light returns Note that when the trailer is not mo...

Page 20: ...EEN pulsing light after three system restarts have the unit checked at a service center RED GREEN RED GREEN continuing Rough terrain mode No action system will momentarily return to normal function No light Unit in sleep mode Activate manual override on the brake controller to wake up unit No light No power after wake up from brake controller Verify the unit has good quality power ground and brake...

Page 21: ... brake wiring 3 RED flashes Brake short left side Correct the short in left side brake wiring 2 RED flashes Sensor malfunction no sway control Service center repair required 1 RED flash System malfunction Service center repair required Fast RED flashing Low voltage between 3 to 6 volts Check the power and ground connections GREEN GREEN RED Flashing RED DSC Status Light Module Status Light Cable St...

Page 22: ...proprietary algorithm which is used to determine the difference between quick steering to avoid a road obstacle or other such circumstances and the rapid onset of a trailer swaying event 3 It measures the angle travel distance and speed of the lateral motion of the trailer and other parameters and uses this information to quickly intervene with the application of trailer brakes 4 The processing ca...

Page 23: ...terial and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of first sale of the trailer incorporating such components Limited 5 Year Warranty Dexter warrants to the original purchaser that its axles suspension systems and Genuine Replacement Parts shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five 5 years The warranty period shall begin from the date of the original ...

Page 24: ...t The axles suspensions and components must have been installed and maintained in accordance with good industry practice and any specific Dexter recommendations including those specified in Dexter s current publication Operation Maintenance Service Manual Exclusions These warranties do not extend to and do not cover defects caused by 1 The connecting of brake wiring to the trailer wiring or traile...

Page 25: ...RANTIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT THAT OF TITLE WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL OR IMPLIED IN FACT OR IN LAW INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY AGAINST INFRINGEMENT OR OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE These warranties give you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state DEXTER HEREBY EXCLUDES INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAM...

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Page 30: ...Elkhart IN 46516 Phone 574 295 7888 n Fax 574 295 8666 www dexteraxle com ISO 9001 Certified OPERATION MAINTENANCE SERVICE MANUAL DEXTER SWAY CONTROL DSC GEARED FOR INNOVATION SINCE 1960 www dexteraxle com 4 17 2014 2017 Dexter Axle Company LIT 010 OO ...