Instructions for Primus™ Brake Control (continued) Appendix A: Trailer Brake Adjustment. Brakes should be adjusted after the first 200 miles of operation when the brake shoes and drums have “seated” and at 3000 mile intervals, or as use and performance requires. The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner: 1.
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The ability to stop a heavy load while towing is just as important as moving it down the road. To facilitate braking, most trailers that weigh over 5,000 pounds are equipped with an electronic braking system. By installing an electronic brake controller, such as those manufactured by Tekonsha, you are able to control the sensitivity of your trailer's braking system from the comfort of the driver's seat.
Step 1
Hook the trailer to the tow vehicle after the brake controller has been installed. Plug the trailer's wiring harnesses into the appropriate outlets on the tow vehicle. Turn the knob on the side of the Tekonsha brake controller so that it is at the 12 o'clock position.
Step 2
Test-drive the vehicle on a paved, flat surface where you can safely reach speeds of approximately 25 miles an hour. After accelerating to 25 miles an hour, push the manual slide on the front of the brake controller to apply the trailer brakes. Decrease the power by turning the power knob counterclockwise if the trailer brakes lock up. Conversely, increase power to the trailer braking system by turning the power knob clockwise if the trailer braking power is insufficient.
Step 3
Accelerate and stop the trailer using the manual slide on the controller repeatedly, until the trailer brakes receive sufficient power to stop without locking up. Fine-tune the Tekonsha brake controller power setting by driving at low speeds and stopping both the tow rig and the trailer by applying pressure to the vehicle's brake pedal. Make additional adjustments to the power knob, as needed, to comfortably stop the trailer with the automatic response generated by depressing the brake pedal.
Adjust the level settings of the brake controller after the power settings have been confirmed. Drive at low speeds and make a few stops using the tow vehicle's brake pedal to apply braking power. If there is too much braking power, turn the level knob clockwise to remedy an aggressive level setting. To supply additional power for a lack of braking power, or delayed level setting, turn the level knob counterclockwise.
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Electronic Brake Control
For 2, 4, 6* and 8* brake applications
Components of the Brake Control
A. Power Knob
B. Fortran programming language pdf.
B. Fortran programming language pdf.
Manual Slide Knob
C. Bracket Mounting Holes
D.
D.
Bi-Colored Light
E.
Level Knob
Important Facts to Remember
1.
Do not mount or activate RF generating items (cell
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12') the
Brake Control.
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12') the
Brake Control.
2.
CAUTION Reversing the connection to a break-
away battery on the trailer will destroy
the Brake Control.
the Brake Control.
3.
CAUTION Disconnect trailer plug from the tow
vehicle prior to testing a breakaway switch or you
may destroy the Brake Control.
may destroy the Brake Control.
4.
The light is:
• GREEN when trailer is connected.
• RED when brake pedal or manual is
• GREEN when trailer is connected.
• RED when brake pedal or manual is
activated and trailer is connected.
5.
The GREEN light draws 5 milliamperes of
current from tow vehicle. It would take over 10,000
hours to drain the tow vehicle battery.
current from tow vehicle. It would take over 10,000
hours to drain the tow vehicle battery.
6.
WARNING The level adjustment is CRITICAL.
The level adjustment determines whether automatic
braking response is delayed or aggressive.
braking response is delayed or aggressive.
7.
This brake control is activated by inertia. It
senses deceleration and generates an output
that reflects the inertia sensed. In a stationary
state, the brake control will not apply the
trailer brakes unless the Manual Slide
Knob is actuated.
senses deceleration and generates an output
that reflects the inertia sensed. In a stationary
state, the brake control will not apply the
trailer brakes unless the Manual Slide
Knob is actuated.
8.
WARNING The Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle
manufacturers recommendation.
manufacturers recommendation.
9.
This control specfically designed for use with
electric trailer brakes.
electric trailer brakes.
10. For Technical Assistance and Warranty Information
call: 1-888-785-5832 or www.tekonsha.com
Installation Guide
WARNING The Brake Control must be mount-
ed from -20 degrees nose down to 70 degrees nose
up. (See Below.) Failure to install brake control
within these constraints may cause your control to
become inoperable.
up. (See Below.) Failure to install brake control
within these constraints may cause your control to
become inoperable.
Traditional Bracket Mount
A. Mounting Bracket
B.
B.
#6 x 3/8” Screws
1.
CAUTION Drilling or use of longer screws
may damage unit.
2.
Securely mount bracket to a solid surface.
3.
Insert supplied #6 x 3/8” screws on each side
into the mounting holes.
into the mounting holes.
4.
Adjust control to desired position and tighten
screws until snug.
screws until snug.
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully before
installing or operating the Brake Control. Keep
these instructions with the Brake Control for
future reference.
installing or operating the Brake Control. Keep
these instructions with the Brake Control for
future reference.
Direction of Tr avel
Direction of Tr avel
Correct
Incorrect
D
E
B
A
-20°
0°
70°
A
B
C
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Leveling the Sensor
After the brake control has been securely mounted
the level adjustment must be set.
the level adjustment must be set.
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Connect trailer to tow vehicle, Bi-Colored
Php file download script. Light should glow GREEN.
Php file download script. Light should glow GREEN.
2.
Set power knob to maximum by fully
rotating clockwise.
rotating clockwise.
3.
Depress tow vehicle’s brake pedal and hold.
4.
Rotate the Level Knob counter-clockwise
(towards the back of the control) until the
Bi-Colored Light starts to change colors
from GREEN to RED.
(towards the back of the control) until the
Bi-Colored Light starts to change colors
from GREEN to RED.
5.
Carefully rotate the Level Knob clockwise
(towards the front of the control) until a
shade of ORANGE is visible.
Bi-Colored Light should show:
• DIM ORANGE for a typical setting.
• BRIGHT ORANGE for an aggressive setting.
• DIM RED for a more aggressive setting.
(towards the front of the control) until a
shade of ORANGE is visible.
Bi-Colored Light should show:
• DIM ORANGE for a typical setting.
• BRIGHT ORANGE for an aggressive setting.
• DIM RED for a more aggressive setting.
6.
Release brake pedal.
Adjusting the Power to the
Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes
Once the control has been installed and properly
leveled, it is necessary to set the power needed
to stop the trailer during a braking event.
leveled, it is necessary to set the power needed
to stop the trailer during a braking event.
1.
Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2.
Set Power Knob to the 12 o’clock position.
3.
Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level
paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual
slide knob.
paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual
slide knob.
NOTE:
Range of adjustment for the level knob
from DIM ORANGE to DIM RED is 20 degrees
of rotation.
of rotation.
✓
If trailer brakes lock up:
❑ Turn power down using power knob.
(Rotate power knob toward the 8 o’clock
position, counter-clockwise.)
❑ Turn power down using power knob.
(Rotate power knob toward the 8 o’clock
position, counter-clockwise.)
✓
If braking was not sufficient:
❑ Turn power up using power knob. (Rotate
power knob toward the 5 o’clock position,
clockwise.)
❑ Turn power up using power knob. (Rotate
power knob toward the 5 o’clock position,
clockwise.)
4.
Repeat Step (3) until power has been set
to a point just below wheel lock up or at
a sufficient force as to achieve maximum
braking power.
to a point just below wheel lock up or at
a sufficient force as to achieve maximum
braking power.
5.
Using the brake pedal, make a few low speed
stops to check the Power and Level adjust-
ments. The automatic response (brake pedal)
is initiated and terminated via the stoplight
switch. When the brake pedal is released,
trailer braking will cease.
stops to check the Power and Level adjust-
ments. The automatic response (brake pedal)
is initiated and terminated via the stoplight
switch. When the brake pedal is released,
trailer braking will cease.
Fine Tuning
Now that the Power has been set, it is time to fine
tune the level setting for the majority of the
stopping that you will be doing.
1.
tune the level setting for the majority of the
stopping that you will be doing.
1.
Make several slow (25 MPH) stops as if
coming up to a stop sign and take notice
of how the trailer brakes respond:
coming up to a stop sign and take notice
of how the trailer brakes respond:
✓
Brakes Grab Too Much
❑ You have an Aggressive Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
clockwise, toward you, see below.
❑ You have an Aggressive Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
clockwise, toward you, see below.
✓
Trailer Tending to Push Tow Vehicle
❑ You have a Delayed Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
counter-clockwise, away from you, see below.
❑ You have a Delayed Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
counter-clockwise, away from you, see below.
2.
Repeat until desired trailer braking is achieved.
A.
Delayed
B.
Normal
C.
Aggressive
NOTE:
When the brake control is leveled
properly there will be very little current flowing
through the brake magnets in a static state with
the foot pedal depressed. The brake magnets will
hum when there is current flowing through them.
Anytime the Bi-Colored Light shows any color
other than GREEN, there is current flowing
through the brake magnets.
through the brake magnets in a static state with
the foot pedal depressed. The brake magnets will
hum when there is current flowing through them.
Anytime the Bi-Colored Light shows any color
other than GREEN, there is current flowing
through the brake magnets.
NOTE:
1. Front of the Voyager must be horizontal,
see below.
2. The Voyager must be parallel to direction
of travel, see below.
NOTE:
1.
WARNING This brake control is activated
by inertia and requires the level to be set
properly, or the braking response will be too
harsh or ineffective.
properly, or the braking response will be too
harsh or ineffective.
2.
To properly level the sensor, the trailer and
tow vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and trailer must be connected to tow vehicle.
tow vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and trailer must be connected to tow vehicle.
A
B
C
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