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APPLICATION

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REQUIRED SOLD SEPARATELY
Only parts for installation of the Handguard Accent Light Kit are included. For complete installation, the following additional kit is required (sold separately):

  • Defend Handguards, P/N 2884616-XXX

NOTICE
XXX = Product Family® color code (For example: 266 = Black)

KIT CONTENTS

POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Kit Contents

REF QTY PART DESCRIPTION P/N AVAILABLE SEPARATELY
1 1 RGB Handguard Accent Light, Right n/a
2 1 RGB Handguard Accent Light, Left n/a
3 1 RGB Handguard Accent Light Controller Harness n/a
4 5 Cable Tie 7080138
5 2 Rubber Clamp 5417510

TOOLS REQUIRED

● Safety Glasses
● Cutting Tool 
● Drill 
● Drill Bit: 
● 5/16 in (11 mm) 
● Pliers, Side Cutting 
●  Screwdriver, Phillips
● Socket Set, Metric
● Socket Set, Torx® Bit
● Torque Wrench

IMPORTANT
Your Handguard Accent Light Kit is exclusively designed for your vehicle. Please read the installation instructions thoroughly before beginning. Installation is easier if the vehicle is clean and free of debris. For your safety, and to ensure a satisfactory installation, perform all installation steps correctly in the sequence shown.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VEHICLE PREPARATION
GENERAL

  1. Park vehicle on a flat surface.
  2. Push engine stop switch to OFF position.
  3. Turn key to OFF position and remove key.

REMOVE SIDE PANEL

  1. Turn three side panel latches toward rear of snowmobile to release, then remove side panel.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Remove

REMOVE HOOD

  1. Turn hood fasteners counter-clockwise to release hood.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Remove Hood
  2. Pull sides of hood out away from side panel fasteners.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Panel
  3. Lift hood up and away from snowmobile.
    NOTIE
    Disconnect wiring when removing hood.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Disconnect

SEAT REMOVAL

  1. Turn latch clockwiea to unlock seatPOLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Clockwise
  2. Lift up rear of seat.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Lift
  3. Move seat back to remove from snowmobile.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Seat back

REMOVE CONSOLE

  1. Remove and keep two push pin rivets.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Remove Console
  2. Remove and keep two screws.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Remove Console 1
  3. Remove and keep two screws and one push pin rivet.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin
  4. Remove and keep secondary clutch tool.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Clutch
  5. Remove fuel cap and fuel tank retainer nut.
    TIP
    Use a large adjustable pliers to remove fuel tank ratainar nut.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Clutch 1
  6. Lift cowl slightly and disconnect ignition switch.
    Disconnect other switches if equipped.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Cowl
  7. Remove two clips and disconnect switch panel from cowl. Move switch panel away from cowl. Lift cowl away from snowmobile and set to right side. Leave starter pull handle attached.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Cowl 1
  8. Install fuel capPOLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Cap

ACCESSORY INSTALLATION

  1. Remove and keep two screws.
    NOTICE
    Right side shown; left side similar.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Similar
  2. Remove handguard trim.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Handguard
  3. Put handguard accent light 1 on handguard mount.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Handguard 1
  4. Route wiring through slot in handguard. Route through opening in handguard mount.
    IMPORTANT
    Some Defend Handguard mounts may not have cutout. If handguard mount does not have cutout, installation of handguard accent lights will require installer to cut a slot in the mount as shown.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Handguard 2
  5. Attach handguard accent light using two kept screws. Tighten until fully-seated.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Handguard 3
  6. Attach wiring to handguard mount using strap 5.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Handguard 4
  7. Install handguards onto handlebars. Put handguards next to handlebar riser. Torque screws to specification.
    TORQUE
    Handguard Mount Screws: 18 in-lbs (2 N-m)POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Torque
  8. Route handguard accent light wiring along steering post. Connect to harness 3.
    IMPORTANT
    Route wiring behind throttle cable and brake hose.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Cabel
  9. Route harness 3 down toward left side of snowmobile.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Harness
  10. Route harness 3 to top of clutch guard.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Top
  11. Remove existing nut from top of clutch guard.
    Attach controller using existing nut. Tighten until fully seated.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Controller
  12. Remove plug from chassis connector. Connect harnessPOLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Remove plus
  13. Attach wiring using cable ties 4.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Remove plus 1
  14. Attach harness to chassis tube using cable tie 4.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - using Cable
  15. Attach wiring to steering post using cable ties 4.
    IMPORTANT
    Do not attach wiring to throttle cable or brake hose.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - using Cable 1

VEHICLE REASSEMBLY

INSTALL CONSOLE

  1. Remove fuel cap.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Fuel cap
  2. Place cowl on snowmobile. Install switch panel using clips. Connect switch wiring.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Connect
  3. Connect ignition switch wiring. Also connect other switch wiring if equipped.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Connect 1
  4. Install fuel cap and fuel tank retainer nut.
    TIP
    Use a large adjustable pliers to install fuel tank retainer nut.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Connect 2
  5. Install two screws. Torque to specification.
    TORQUE
    Console Screws: 70 in-Ibs (8 N-m)POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - two screws
  6. Install two screws and one push pin rivet. Torque screws to specification.
    TORQUE
    Console Screws: 70 in-Ibs (8 N-m)POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin
  7. Install secondary clutch tool.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin 1
  8. Install two push pin rivets.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin 2

SEAT INSTALLATION

  1. Hook front of seat into position.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin 3
  2. Put rear of seat into latch.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin 4
  3. Turn latch clockwise to lock seat.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Push pin 5

INSTALL HOOD

  1. Install hood on snowmobile. Make sure tabs fit inside front pan.
    NOTICE
    Make sure to connect hood wiring when installing hood.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Hood
  2. Pull sides of hood out and install over side panel fasteners.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Hood 1
  3. Turn hood fasteners clockwise to lock hood.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Lock

INSTALL RIGHT SIDE PANEL

  1. Install side panel on snowmobile. Turn fasteners toward front of snowmobile to lock in place.POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Side panel

OPERATION

  1. Download the XK Glow app, “XKchrome.”POLARIS RGB XKG CTL BLE Controller - Xkchrome
  2. Inthe phone’s device settings, pair the controller to the app on the phone. When the controller is paired, it will appear at the top of the phone’s device list.
  3. The XKchrome app will guide the user through the apps features and how to control the lights.

FCC Statement

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance 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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant 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, may cause 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 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 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 from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help important announcement

Radiation Exposure Statement
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.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IC Statement
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference.  (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with Industry Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with Canada radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Documents / Resources

POLARIS RGB-XKG-CTL BLE Controller [pdf] User Manual
RGB-XKG-CTL BLE Controller, RGB-XKG-CTL, BLE Controller, Controller

References

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