Kenway 58469 Magnetic LED Wireless Towing Light Kit Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- KENWAY
Table of Contents
Kenway 58469 Magnetic LED Wireless Towing Light Kit
Product Information
- Product Name: Towing Light Kit
- Model Number: 58469
- Battery Type: 3.7V / 6000mA Rechargeable Li-ion
- Charger Rating: 5V / 2A
- Charge Time: 11 hours
- Connector / Transmitter: 4-Way Flat / 7-Pin Round
Product Usage Instructions
- Before using this product, read the entire IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of the user manual.
- Make sure to keep the user manual for future reference. Write down the product’s serial number (or month and year of purchase) near the assembly diagram in the manual.
- Check that all parts are intact and undamaged when unpacking. If any parts are missing or broken, contact customer support at 1-888-866-5797.
- Gather the necessary tools for assembly and service, as they may not be included with the product.
- Charge the battery using the provided charger. The battery type is 3.7V / 6000mA Rechargeable Li-ion, and the charger rating is 5V / 2A. The charge time is approximately 11 hours.
- Connect the towing lights to the vehicle using the appropriate connector/transmitter (4-Way Flat / 7-Pin Round). Ensure a secure attachment to prevent lights from detaching while in use.
- Before installation or testing, turn off the vehicle and set the parking brake.
- Thoroughly test the vehicle lights and tow lights before use to ensure proper functionality
- Mount the lights in the correct orientation. The red lights must face backward to comply with safety regulations.
- Regularly check the position and function of the lights, especially when towing on rough or uneven surfaces or in windy conditions. The magnets used to attach the lights may lose their grip under extreme circumstances.
- Do not use the Towing Light Kit on marine trailers (such as boat trailers) as it is not submersible.
- Wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during installation and use.
- Do not modify the Towing Light Kit or use it for a purpose other than intended.
- Inspect the Towing Light Kit before each use. Do not use if any parts are loose or damaged. Inspect wires and connections for insulation damage or loose wires and repair if necessary.
- Ensure proper disposal or recycling of the Li-ion battery. Do not short, incinerate, or open the battery.
- Keep in mind that the user manual may not cover all possible conditions and situations. It is essential to exercise common sense and caution while operating the product.
Specifications
Battery Type | 3.7V / 6000mA Rechargeable Li-ion |
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Charger Rating | 5V / 2A |
Charge Time | 11 hours |
Connector / Transmitter | 4-Way Flat / 7-Pin Round |
Important Safety Information
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Observe posted speed limits to prevent lights from blowing off.
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Securely attach lights to vehicle before moving. Loose lights are a traffic hazard.
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Thoroughly test vehicle lights and tow lights before use.
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Mount lights in proper orientation. Red lights must face backward. Improper orientation can confuse or distract drivers, causing a traffic hazard.
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Turn off vehicle and set the parking brake before installation or testing.
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Do not use on marine trailers (such as boat trailers). Not submersible.
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Wear ANSI-approved impact safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during installation and use.
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Do not modify the Towing Light Kit and do not use the Towing Light Kit for a purpose for which it was not intended.
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Inspect before use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged. Inspect wires and connections for insulation damage or loose wires and repair before use.
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People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
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This product is not a toy. Keep it out of reach of children.
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Check light position and function regularly when towing, especially on rough or uneven surfaces, or in windy conditions. The magnets may loose their grip on the vehicle under extreme circumstances.
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Li-Ion BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Do not short, incinerate or open battery. -
The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot
be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Setup
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of
this product.
Towing Vehicle Installation
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Before installing, check the battery power of each light by pressing the Power button. If less than two indicator lights turn on, charge each light fully before operation.
- A full charge will take 11 hours.
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To help avoid scratches, clean the mounting locations and make sure the magnetic bases are free of debris before mounting.
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Set the lights on the back of the vehicle being towed so that the red side of each light faces backwards.
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Each light is clearly marked with ‘Driver’ and ‘Passenger,’ indicating the side of the tow vehicle where they should be placed. Mount lights according to these markings.
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Mount the tow lights high, whenever possible. Try to maintain a distance of 6 to 8 feet between the two tow lights. Choose a location that offers complete visibility to ALL following vehicles at ALL times.
Note: Check your state’s regulations on tail light spacing. -
CAUTION! Have an assistant operate the vehicle’s lights while you carefully check that the vehicle lights and the towing lights all work properly.
- The tow lights should both light when the towing vehicle’s running lights are switched on.
- The tow lights should both light brightly as you apply the brake.
- The tow lights should flash brightly for left turn and right turn, AND match tow vehicle flashing with respect to driver side or passenger side.
If ANY function of the vehicle lights or towing lights does not work, do not drive the towing vehicle until all lights are repaired and retested successfully.
Charging
- Insert the end of the Charging Cable into the charge port underneath each light.
- Plug other end of the Charging Cable into the USB port of the Charger.
- Plug Charger into a 2A electrical outlet.
- To charge the lights while inside your vehicle, connect Charging Cable to the Cigarette Plug Charger.
- Connect Cigarette Plug Charger to the vehicle’s cigarette plug, if provided.
Operation
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this
document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of
this product.
WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM DRIVING HAZARD S: Park on level
area away from traffic and set vehicle parking brake/chock tires. Test
operation of all lights before every use. Troubleshoot and repair before
using. Do not use while trailer light operation does not match vehicle light
operation, if any lights do not light up, or if any lights flicker.
Operating Instructions
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Connect Transmitter to the four- pin or seven-pin towing light connector on the tow vehicle.
WARNING: Make sure the Transmitter is secured to the body or chassis of the tow vehicle and is not hanging anywhere near the road surface. -
Press the Power button at the top of each light TWICE to turn on. Each light will flash briefly when turned on.
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The Towing Light Kit is now ready for use. It will automatically illuminate when running lamps, and when brake pedal or turn signals in the towing vehicle are used.
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Test each vehicle function before towing, making sure that tow lights respond properly.
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After towing, disconnect Transmitter, remove tow lights from towed vehicle, clean with a moist cloth, and store in dry location out of reach of children. Do not drag the magnetic bases to disconnect, as they may scratch the body paint. Push to tilt then remove.
Battery Disposal
- Using a hammer (sold separately), break the light open from the side, where the lens and housing are welded together.
- Remove the lens.
- Using a screwdriver (sold separately), disassemble the circuit board to access the battery.
- Remove the battery.
Troubleshooting
Problem | Possible Causes |
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No lights light up. |
- Vehicle’s running lights off.
- Loose connection on tow vehicle wiring harness.
- Batteries in lights are empty.
- Transmitter not plugged into tow vehicle or connection is loose.
Trailer light operation does not match vehicle light operation.|
- Tow vehicle harness not wired properly to vehicle electrical system.
A specific light does not light up or flickers.| Light or transmitter is
faulty.
All lights flicker.| Transmitter is loose.
Vehicle’s fuse blows repeatedly.| Short circuit somewhere in wiring or lights.
Diagnose to isolate and repair the problem.
Follow all safety precautions whenever diagnosing or servicing the lights.
Park on level area away from traffic and set vehicle parking brake/chock
tires.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST
AND INSTALLATION DIAGRAM IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER
THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE
PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS
AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD
BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.
Parts List and Diagram
Part| Description| Qty.| | Part| Description|
Qty.
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1| Tow Light Driver Side| 1| 4| 5V 2A Charger| 1
2| Tow Light Passenger Side| 1| 5| USB Charging Cable| 1
3| 7-Pin/4-Pin Wireless Transmitter| 1| 6| Cigarette Plug Charger| 1
Record Serial Number Here
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase
instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and
are not available individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175439819
when ordering parts.
Limited 90 Day Warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet
high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser
that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the
period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents,
repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper
installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no
event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental,
contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our
product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to
you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us
with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation
of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies
the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we
may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly
provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our
expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted
from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
FCC Warnning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant t to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, maycause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference e to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipmentoff and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different f rom that to which the receiver is c connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly
approved by manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
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