Patriot Braking System ® confid A new level of braking e n ce . Owner’s Manual 405-0260 Patent Pending BRK2012 THANK YOU for purchasing a Patriot® braking system from Blue Ox®. We’ve organized this manual to make your installation simple and as trouble-free as possible. Please read before operating the brake. Keep your sales receipt and this manual in a safe place so that both are available for future use if needed. Read and understand fully these instructions prior to the use of this product.
Blue Ox® Two-Year Limited Automatic Equipment Manufacturing Company (“Automatic”) warrants to the original (first) retail purchaser this product manufactured by Automatic, shall be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two (2) years from the date of delivery.
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Welcome to the Blue Ox® Experience Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a Patriot® braking system. Welcome to the Blue Ox® Family. The braking system that you have purchased combines quality components with the latest in technology and style. We are confident that these design features will provide you with the conveniences you expect during your travels.
Unpacking your Patriot® Remove the Patriot® and accessories from the shipping carton, review parts list and diagram below. Make sure that you have the appropriate items shown below. If NOT, please contact a Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor, or call a member of the Customer Care Team at (402) 385-3051 to order replacement parts. Breakaway System Patriot® Braking System The Patriot® brake system is comprised of the Patriot® (with brake bracket assembly).
The Patriot® Illustrated Jog Switch Carrying Handle Actuator Arm Information Display One-button Set-up Adjustable Push Pad Brake “Claw” On/Off Switch 12 Volt, 2 Amp (Max) Receptacle Manual Override Lever Actuator Arm When activated, extends to press the brake bracket against the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.
Installation Set-Up This section will explain how to install the Patriot®. Note: Prepare the car for towing. Attach the tow bar. 6. Plug in power cord to cigarette lighter. Be sure there is 12 volt power. Indicator light will glow. 7. Turn on the power switch. (Fig. 2) Display will read initializing. In Towed Vehicle 1. Open driver side door of towed vehicle and push driver seat back as far as possible. 2. Place BRK2012 Patriot® on the floor. 3. Open “Claw” and place it on the brake pedal. (Fig.1) Fig.
2. The large number on the display represents the sensitivity setting of the Patriot® Brake; it will automatically be set to 5 when activated. 3. Turn the “Gain” knob to the left or right to adjust this setting. The lowest setting (0) puts the tow brake on stand-by and will apply no pressure to the brake. Settings 1 through 9 will incrementally increase the pressure applied. 4. On the bottom of the RF Controller there is a Manual Override Lever.
When installing the Patriot® on hybrids, the settings menu must be accessed. To do this: 1. Hold down the set-up button while turning the unit on, when it lights up let go of the button. 2. Once it is finished initializing, the screen will read “MODE: FORCE”. Hit the JOG switch to the left so that the screen now reads “MODE: POSITION”. Press SET-UP to select this setting. 3. The next screen will read, “MAX FORCE” Press SET-UP again at this screen. 4.
Blue Ox Patriot Detailed Explanation of Error Codes FLASHING 4 WITH INTERMITTENT BEEP - CONTROL UNIT IN CAR BATTERY LOW What does this mean? The car battery low error comes on when the car voltage drops below 10V (unfiltered reading). This means that the brake has detected that the towed car’s battery is very low. It may not be completely dead yet; however, it is probably close. The brake will go into an idle state and not work for normal braking.
Breakaway System Description of your product. The Breakaway system automatically activates the Patriot® to apply the brakes on your towed vehicle in the event the motorhome separates from the towed vehicle. This type of emergency system is required by most states and provinces. Installation This section will explain how to install the breakaway. Mounting the Break-Away Switch 1. With the pin facing the motor home, secure the break-away switch onto the front of the towed vehicle in a sturdy location.
Disconnecting This section will provide disconnecting information about the Patriot®. Perform these steps each time you remove the Patriot®. 1. Turn off the Patriot. Unplug the Patriot®’power cord from the 12-volt accessory outlet. 2. Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible. 3. Unhook the brake bracket from the brake pedal. Unplug the Breakaway clips from the Patriot® control panel (if applicable). ! CAUTION 4. Lift the Patriot® out of the vehicle.
Patriot® Accessories If you would like to order any of these accessory parts for your Patriot®, please contact a Blue Ox® Dealer or Distributor, or call a member of the Customer Care Team at (402) 385-3051 to order these parts. VW Brake Claw Brake Rod Extension This 3-1/2” brake claw is designed to be used with the Patriot® primarily when it is installed in a Volkswagen where the top section of the claw does not fit around the support holding the brake pedal. The part number is BRK2501.
Ford Truck Brake Claw Breakaway Switch This 4” brake claw is designed to be used with the Patriot® primarily when it is installed in a Ford truck where the top section of the claw does not fit around the support holding the brake pedal. The part number is BRK2504. There is one (1) breakaway switch included with your Patriot®. An additional switch for a second vehicle can be used. The part number is BRK2505.
Don’t rely on overburdened brakes. Instead, rely on a complete braking system from the company synonymous with safe, reliable RVing. Blue Ox®. To find the Blue Ox® dealer nearest you, visit www.blueox.com or call (402) 385-3051. Serial Number Customer Service Commitment Blue Ox® is focused on providing exemplary customer service, as observed in our mission statement and guiding principles.
