Installation Instructions for WH122: Orchard Rite 6.2L V8

Make: Orchard Rite

Engine: Ford 6.2L V-8

Autostart: Orchard Rite

Altrac Wiring Harness: WH122

Learn how to install the Altrac wiring harness for the engine below.  Once installed, the Altrac Station will have access to power as well as readings from various sensors on the engine. 

WH122

Key	Wire Color	Purpose	Terminal Type	Installation
A	Multiple	Control Line Connector	12-Pin Deutsch Connector	Plug into the matching 12-pin connector on the ST100's control line.
B	Multiple	Accessory Port	6-Pin Deutsch Connector	Plug-in fuel sensors, soil moisture sensors, etc.
C	Black	Ground	Size 8 Fork	Attach to wind machine ground.
D	Blue	Start Signal	Size 8 Fork	Replaces Orchard Rite temperature probe's black wire.
E	Orange	Power for Start Signal	Size 8 Fork	Replaces Orchard Rite temperature probe's black wire.
F	Red	Power	Size 10 Ring	Connect to 12VDC power on the wind machine.
G	Brown	Auto Position Detection	Size 10 Ring	Connect to the 'Auto' side of the Manual-Off-Auto switch.
H	Multiple	Speed Sensor (RPM)	Female	RPM Splice
I	Multiple	Speed Sensor (RPM)	Male	RPM Splice

Tool list 

Use	Tool
Wiring Harness Installation	Philips Screwdriver - Medium
Wiring Harness Installation	Philips Screwdriver - Large
Wiring Harness Installation	Flathead Screwdriver - Large
Wiring Harness Installation	Magnetic Bolt Retriever
Wiring Harness Installation	Channel Locks
Wiring Harness Installation	Electrical Tape
Wiring Harness Installation	4" Zip Ties
Wiring Harness Installation	12" Zip Ties
Wiring Harness Installation	18" Zip Ties
Wiring Harness Installation	Nippers (Flush Cutters)
Wiring Harness Installation	Adjustable Cresent Wrench
Wiring Harness Installation	Socket Drivers
Wiring Harness Installation	Wire Strippers
Wiring Harness Installation	Crimpers for Butt Connector
Wiring Harness Installation	Butt Connector (Blue)
Device Mounting	Impact Driver/Drill
Device Mounting	Metric Socket Set for Drill
Device Mounting	Drill Bits and Drivers
Device Mounting	Ladder
Device Mounting	Body Harness

Installation Instructions 

Before you attempt a wiring harness installation, you must unhook the wind machine battery and turn the Manual-Off-Auto switch to the OFF position. 

Step 1

Disconnect the wind machine engine’s 12V battery.

Step 2 

Connect the black ground wire to the ground source on the engine.

Step 3 

Connect Red Wire to the bottom-middle contact of the MAN-OFF-AUTO switch on the wind machine gauge panel. You will need to remove the switch with a crescent wrench.

Step 4 

Connect the brown wire to the bottom-left contact of the MAN-OFF-AUTO switch on the wind machine gauge panel. You will need to remove the switch with a crescent wrench.

Step 5 

Replace the black wire from the temperature probe with blue wire from the harness. Replace red wire from the temperature probe with orange wire from the harness.

Step 6

Locate the RPM sensor and unplug the RPM Sensor connector from the sensor.

Step 7

Locate the RPM connector pair on the Altrac Wiring Harness.

Step 8

Plugin Female RPM  Connector to the wind machine RPM sensor.

Step 9

Plug-in Male RPM Connector to the sensor wire.

Step 10

Secure the Altrac wiring harness away from the fan belt and exhaust.

Step 11

Reattach a battery.

Step 12

Connect wiring harness to the control line.

Step 13

Connect temperature probe and any other sensors to appropriate connections.

Step 14

To run the wind machine you must have the Manual-Off-Auto switch in the ‘Auto’ position, and the autostart must be armed. You will see a blinking white light when the autostart is armed.