TVC-HXP01HOODPRESS, MODEL HXP01

Owner’s Manual Power Hood Lift Use and Care Guide Model # 600836B 03/06 Rev A HoodXpress® Owner’s Manual www.HoodXpress.com 2 Table of Contents: 1.0 Introduction 2.0 Safety warning symbols / FCC information 3.0 Electrical specifications 4.0 Parts & Features 5.0 Installation 6.0 Operation 6.1 Opening the hood 6.2 Closing the hood 6.3 Manual operation 6.4 Cold climate operation 7.0 Maintenance 8.0 Obstacle Detection 9.0 Key Fob Information 9.1 Additional Key fobs 9.2 Key fob programming 10.0 Troubleshooting 11.0 Audible operation codes 12.0 Replacement parts 13.0 Warranty 1.0 Introduction: Congratulations on the purchase of your new HoodXpress® power hood lift system. All HoodXpress® products are manufactured to the highest standards of quality and durability. To ensure trouble free operation and long service life, please read and understand the entire owner’s manual prior to use of the product. HoodXpress® Owner’s Manual www.HoodXpress.com 3 2.0 Safety Warning Symbols / FCC Information: Your safety and the safety of others is of the utmost importance. Please be familiar with the important safety messages provided in the manual and on/with your HoodXpress® product. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is a safety alert symbol, which is used throughout this manual. This symbol alerts you to hazards that can cause serious personal injury or death. This is an electrical shock alert symbol, which is used in the installation manual. This symbol alerts you to electrical shock hazards that can cause serious personal injury or death. Always disconnect the battery before performing any electrical work. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC & I.C.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 instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation, even when properly installed. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of 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 from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 3.0 Electrical specifications Main unit: Nominal voltage: 12V DC (vehicle battery source) Current draw: Standby: <4mA. Operating <25A Operating temperature range: -40°C – 85°C Key Fob: Nominal voltage: 3V DC Operating temperature range: -40°C – 85°C HoodXpress® Owner’s Manual www.HoodXpress.com 4 4.0 Parts and Features: Sealed cast aluminum motor housing Protective ring gear cover Adjustable lift arm length Adjustable lift rod (supplied in specific application kit) 3 Lubrication points Cast aluminum lift arm Zinc coated rod ends Open Unlock Close Operation indicator KEY FOB MAIN UNIT HoodXpress® Owner’s Manual www.HoodXpress.com 5 5.0 Installation: Your HoodXpress® unit has been designed for simple installation using basic hand tools. For detailed installation instructions please refer to the installation guide included in the application specific adaptor kit for your vehicle. Installation guides can also be found on our website @ www.hoodxpress.com. 6.0 Operation: 6.1 Opening the hood • Release hood straps on both sides of the vehicle. • Make certain there is sufficient space in front of vehicle to open hood safely. • Stand clear and to the side of the vehicle. • Press and hold the middle “unlock” button on the key fob. Wait until the base unit beeps. This beep signals that you have electronically unlocked the unit. For safety reasons this electronic locking feature will time out and lock 15 seconds after cycle completion. • Press the top button (marked with an arrow pointing up) on the key fob. This will start the automatic hood opening cycle. Note: In case of emergency, you may interrupt the opening of the hood at any time by pressing any button on the key fob. 6.2 Closing the hood • If electronic locking feature has timed out, press and hold the middle button on the key fob until the base unit beeps. This will unlock the HoodXpress®. • Press the bottom button (marked with an arrow pointing down) on the key fob and allow the unit to cycle to closed stop. To avoid safety and/or warranty issues, always follow manufacturer’s installation instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may cause serious personal injury or death and/or damage to the HoodXpress® unit or your vehicle. For safety reasons, always open hood to full cycle stop before working under hood. Never operate the HoodXpress® unit from inside the vehicle or while vehicle is in motion. Before closing the hood, always make certain area is clear and safe to do so. Failure to do this could result in serious personal injury or death and/or equipment damage. Once the hood is fully closed, always secure the hood on both sides with the original equipment hood latches. HoodXpress® Owner’s Manual www.HoodXpress.com 6 6.3 Manual operation method If vehicle (or key fob) battery power is lost and hood is required to be opened, then f…

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Mar. 07, 2006 TIMCO ENGINEERING INC. P.O. Box 370 849 N.W. State Road 45 Newberry, Florida USA 32669 Subject: Certification Application under FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Para. 15.231, Momentarily Operation in 433.93 MHz. Applicant: Litens Automotive Partnership Product: HoodExpress Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 Dear Sir/Madam, As appointed agent for Litens Automotive Partnership, we would like to submit this application for FCC Certification of the above product. Please review all required documents uploaded to TIMCO Upload Web Site. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering Encl UltraTech Group of Labs 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 2 00-034 SL2-IN-E-1119R 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected]

Annex 2 –External Photos Photo # 1 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01 Annex 2 –External Photos Photo # 2 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01

Copyright © 2006 Litens Automotive Group HoodXpress Transmitter Unit Top view Bottom view Label in designated recess

Annex 3 – Internal Photos Photo # 1 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01 Annex 3 – Internal Photos Photo # 2 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01

Litens Automotive Partnership Telephone - 905.760.9177 150 Courtland Avenue Adm. Fax - 905.760.9186 Concord ON, Canada Eng. Fax - 905.760.9187 L4K 3T6 ENGINEERED POWER TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS & COMPONENTS B R A Z I L • C A N A D A • C H I N A • F R A N C E • G E R M A N Y • I T A L Y • J A P A N • K O R E A • U N I T E D K I N G D O M • U S A ISO / TS 16949 REGISTERED • •• • ISO 14001 REGISTERED www.litens.com HoodXpress – engine compartment hood opener Application – Kenmore, Peterbilt and National trucks Aftermarket automotive product, using RF link to control its operation. This product is designed to comply to FCC Part 15.231. The system consists of a handheld keyfob device with 3 switches, and central unit installed on a truck. Pressing a switch on the keyfob causes transmission to occur. Transmission ceases 2s after all switches are released. Total transmission time is limited to 10s, in case of stuck switch. Transmitter is designed using Microchip PIC12F675F, tuned to 433.92MHz. Data is sent in 50ms packets, repeated every 100ms (35% worst case utilization) as long as any switch is pressed. ASK modulation and PWM coding is used to send 4 bytes of data - Serial Number High, Serial Number Low, Switch Status, CRC. Receiver module controls 12V DC electric motor, which via system of gears and rod causes engine hood to open and close as requested. Speed control, current limit, over/under voltage, obstacle detection are implemented. Receiver unit uses Microchip rfRX0420 device. Received data is intercepted by microcontroller, and operation of the system is initiated based on momentary action of switches.

Mar. 07, 2006 TIMCO ENGINEERING INC. P.O. Box 370 849 N.W. State Road 45 Newberry, Florida USA 32669 Subject: Certification Application under FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Para. 15.231, Momentarily Operation in 433.93 MHz. Applicant: Litens Automotive Partnership Product: HoodExpress Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 Dear Sir/Madam, As appointed agent for Litens Automotive Partnership, we would like to submit this application for FCC Certification of the above product. Please review all required documents uploaded to TIMCO Upload Web Site. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering Encl UltraTech Group of Labs 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 2 00-034 SL2-IN-E-1119R 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] Mar. 07, 2006 Litens Automotive Partnership 150 Courtland Avenue Concord, Ontario Canada, L4K 3T6 Attn.: Mr. Stan Staniewicz Subject: Certification Application under FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Para. 15.231, Momentarily Operation in 433.93 MHz. Product: HoodExpress Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 Dear Mr. Staniewicz, The product sample, as provided by you, has been tested and found to comply with FCC PART 15, Subpart C, FCC Part 15, Subpart C, Para. 15.231, Momentarily Operation in 433.93 MHz. Enclosed you will find copies of the engineering report. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Yours truly, Tri Minh Luu, P. Eng., V.P., Engineering Encl UltraTech Group of Labs 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 2 00-034 SL2-IN-E-1119R 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected] HoodExpress Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 Applicant: Litens Automotive Partnership 150 Courtland Avenue Concord, Ontario Canada, L4K 3T6 In Accordance With FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) PART 15, SUBPART C, SEC. 15.231 Momentarily Operated Transmitters in 433.93 MHz UltraTech's File No.: LTNS-001FCC15 This Test report is Issued under the Authority of Tri M. Luu, Professional Engineer, Vice President of Engineering UltraTech Group of Labs Date: Mar. 07, 2006 Report Prepared by: Tri Luu, P.Eng. Tested by: Hung Trinh, RFI Technologist Issued Date: Mar. 07, 2006 Test Dates: Mar. 02, 2006 ƒ The results in this Test Report apply only to the sample(s) tested, and the sample tested is randomly selected. ƒ This report must not be used by the client to claim product endorsement by NVLAP or any agency of the US Government. UltraTech 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada, L6H 6G4 Tel.: (905) 829-1570 Fax.: (905) 829-8050 Website: www.ultratech-labs.com Email: [email protected], Email: [email protected] 2 31040/SIT C-1376 46390-2049 200093-0 SL2-IN-E-1119R 00-034 FCC PART 15, SUBPART C, Sec. 15.231, MOMENTARILY OPERATED TRANSMITTERS Page 2 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 ULTRATECH GROUP OF LABS File #: LNTS-001FCC15 3000 Bristol Circle, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6H 6G4 Mar. 07, 2006 Tel. #: 905-829-1570, Fax. #: 905-829-8050, Email: [email protected] , Website: http://www.ultratech-labs.com ƒ All test results contained in this engineering test report are traceable to National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) TABLE OF CONTENTS EXHIBIT 1: INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................... 4 1.1. SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2. RELATED SUBMITAL(S)/GRANT(S)................................................................................................................................... 4 1.3. NORMATIVE REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 4 EXHIBIT 2: PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................ 5 2.1. CLIENT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 5 2.2. EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) INFORMATION........................................................................................................ 5 2.3. EUT’S TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................... 6 2.4. LIST OF EUT’S PORTS.................................................................................................................................................... 6 2.5. ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT................................................................................................................................................. 6 EXHIBIT 3: EUT OPERATING CONDITIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS DURING TESTS ................................. 7 3.1. CLIMATE TEST CONDITIONS............................................................................................................................................ 7 3.2. OPERATIONAL TEST CONDITIONS & ARRANGEMENT FOR TESTS ..................................................................................... 7 EXHIBIT 4: SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS ................................................................................................................. 8 4.1. LOCATION OF TESTS ................................................................................................................................................ 8 4.2. APPLICABILITY & SUMMARY OF EMC EMISSION TEST RESULTS............................................................................. 8 4.3. MODIFICATIONS INCORPORATED IN THE EU…

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Annex 1 – Photos of Test Setup Photo # 1 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01 Annex 1 – Photos of Test Setup Photo # 2 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01 Annex 1 – Photos of Test Setup Photo # 3 HoodExpress, Model No.: HXP01 FCC ID: TVC-HXP01 / IC: 6260A-HXP01