patent pending Owner's Manual Entire contents of manual must be read by owner Part number 9700 Quality Towing Systems since 1974 ROADMASTER, Inc. • 5602 N.E. Skyport Way • Portland, OR 97218 800-669-9690 • Fax 503-288-8900 • roadmasterinc.
WELCOME TO THE ROADMASTER FAMILY! T his manual has been prepared to acquaint you with the installation and operation of your 9700, and to provide you with important safety information. Read your owner’s manual cover to cover. Understand how to install and operate your 9700, and carefully follow the instructions and safety precautions. Your 9700 has a one-year limited warranty. To qualify for your warranty, fill out and return the enclosed product registration card within 30 days of purchase.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety definitions ............................ inside front cover Specifications ............................................................... 1 Components ................................................................. 2 Initial Installation Before you begin the initial installation (installer’s checklist) ............................................... 3 Wiring diagrams ........................................................... 4 Initial installation ..............................
COMPONENTS part number description 1 650997-1 ............ brake pedal clamp Note: your 9700 may have one of three different brake pedal clamps — the 650997, the 650997-1 (pictured), or the 9329. 2 n/a ....................... air cylinder shaft 3 n/a ....................... brake pressure button 4 n/a ....................... test button 5 n/a ....................... air relief button 6 650996 ................ adjustable seat pad (handle assembly) 7 450952 ................ adjustment knob 8 450105 ........
Before you begin the initial installation… 1. ALWAYS CHECK THE ROADMASTER WEBSITE — www.roadmasterinc.com — for vehicle-specific information which may not have been available when these instructions were published. This information is located in the “Tech Support” section, under “Braking Systems” — “9700.” 2. If fuse(s) must be removed from the vehicle before it can be towed — verify that removing the fuse(s) will not disrupt power to the 9700, or otherwise affect the installation or operation. 3.
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INITIAL INSTALLATION I n addition to wiring and connection instructions, this section contains information about the components of your supplementary braking system, and how they function. For that reason, read this section, even if you will not be installing these components yourself. 2. The break away wiring harness (Figure 1) connects the break away switch to the 9700. It will be routed through the firewall, on the driver’s side.
INITIAL INSTALLATION Install the motorhome monitor wiring harness in the towed vehicle continued from preceding page brakes have been applied. Note: There are two lengths of black wire in this kit, each with a female bullet connector at one end. Use the short length of wire in this step. 1. Chose a mounting point at the front of the vehicle, near the electrical socket, for the end of the harness with the female bullet connector. Attach the connector with one or more of the included wire ties.
INITIAL INSTALLATION Step Three pedal is depressed. • Cut the brake light wire, and connect the ends with one of the included yellow butt connectors. • Then, run a small length of the supplied wire from the butt connector, and attach the wire to the diode with another spade connector. Use either one of the two inputs; leave the other input empty. 2c.
INITIAL INSTALLATION Attach the brake signal wire continued from preceding page nect the ground wires with a separate cable. 2d. If the towed vehicle has a taillight (“bulb and socket”) wiring kit… • Make certain that a ground connection exists between the towed vehicle and the motorhome. Otherwise, the wiring is identical to the combined brake and turn signal light method (2a, above). 3.
INITIAL INSTALLATION Install the motorhome monitor LED continued from preceding page easily seen by the driver. 4. Drill a 5/16-inch hole through the dashboard at the point you have chosen. Before drilling, make certain you will not damage any components on the other side. 5. Center the LED decal (Figure 4) over the hole, and press it down. Or, you may chose to omit the decal, depending on your preferences. 6.
CAUTION — for Saturn VUE and other vehicles — If the towed vehicle’s engine must be started periodically… Always deplete the vacuum in the vehicle’s power brake system BEFORE YOU RESUME TOWING. If the vacuum is not released, the 9700 will apply excessive force when it is activated, which will cause severe tire and/or brake system damage to the towed vehicle. Refer to the caution statement on page 20 for further information. DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION T his section contains detailed operating instructions.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION Attach the pedal clamp — #650997 continued from preceding page Note: your 9700 may have one of three different pedal clamps. The instructions below are for pedal clamp number 650997. See the next two pages if your 9700 has a different pedal clamp. Figure 6 c c CATCH THUMB LEVER c ARROW ON STICKER POINTS “UP” Figure 7 c c HINGED TAB HINGED TAB c Figure 8 CAUTION Make certain that all four tabs on the pedal clamp are securely hooked around the brake pedal.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION ARROW ON STICKER POINTS “UP” c Figure 9 THUMB LEVER CATCH c c continued from page 10 c c THUMB OVER THE BOTTOM Figure 10 c SCORED TAB c HINGED TAB c HINGED TAB HINGED TAB c HINGED TAB c c c Figure 11 c THUMB LEVER CATCH Note: your 9700 may have one of three different pedal clamps. The instructions below are for pedal clamp number 650997-1. See the preceding or the following page if your 9700 has a different pedal clamp.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION continued from page 10 Note: your 9700 may have one of three different pedal clamps. The instructions below are for pedal clamp number 9329. See the preceding two pages if your 9700 has a different pedal clamp. 7. Pull the hairpin clip (Figure 12) out, then lift the slotted arm (Figure 12) up and out of the way. 8. Verify that the pedal clamp is right side up, as shown in Figure 12 — the arrow on the sticker will point “Up” when the pedal clamp is properly positioned. 9.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION Step Two Adjust the feet and the seat pad Figure 15 AIR CYLINDER SHAFT FULLY RETRACTED 1. Now that the pedal clamp is in place, move the 9700 forward, until the air cylinder shaft is fully retracted (Figure 15). Make certain that the 9700 is not depressing the towed vehicle’s brake pedal. c WARNING 2.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION Step Three Step Four Plug in the power cord Test and adjust positioning; deplete the vacuum in the power brakes CAUTION Check the 12-volt outlet socket before plugging in the 9700 12-volt power cord, to make certain that the socket has been wired correctly. The contact point at the bottom of the socket should be positive, and the outer shell around the top of the socket should be negative.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION The brake pressure setting is the amount of force the 9700 will apply to the towed vehicle’s brakes — after the motorhome brakes are applied, the 9700 will brake the towed vehicle with either “light,” “medium” or “heavy” braking pressure, according to the setting you select. The 9700 may also be set to activate only in an emergency break away (i.e., only if the towed vehicle should separate — “break away” — from the motorhome).
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION Connect the wiring harness; test the break away system continued from preceding page would prevent the cable from pulling freely away from the break away switch. Do not wrap the cable around anything — doing so could keep the cable from pulling the break away pin, preventing the system from activating in a break away.
DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION Test the braking system continued from preceding page pedal clamp will extend. After approximately 15 seconds, the air cylinder shaft and pedal clamp will retract. 4. At the initial installation and, periodically thereafter, confirm the proper operation of the audio alert: depress and hold the towed vehicle’s brake pedal down. After approximately 20 seconds, the motorhome monitor will activate the audio alert. (To cancel the audio alert, release the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.) 5.
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST O nce the other components of your supplementary braking system have been installed, follow the steps below to connect the 9700 to the towed vehicle; see the next page to disconnect the 9700. For more detailed information, refer to the appropriate section under “Day-to-day operation.” Connecting the 9700 1. Slide the driver’s seat back, as far as it will go. 2.
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST Connecting the 9700 continued from preceding page CAUTION If the towed vehicle’s engine must be started periodically (according to the manufacturer’s instructions), and the 9700 is installed, stop the motorhome while the towed vehicle’s engine is running. Once the engine is turned off, disconnect the 9700 power cord. Then, plug the power cord back in, and press the “Test” button down, then release it, to cycle the pedal clamp up and down three times.
TROUBLESHOOTING Solution Symptom Positioning The 9700 doesn't fit properly in the towed vehicle. Use one or more foot extensions to elevate the 9700 over obstructions such as duct work, a door jamb or a center console that juts into the available space. (Refer to the “Optional Equipment” section.) The pedal clamp doesn't fit the brake pedal securely. Use a pair of pliers to bend the tabs of the pedal clamp for a better fit. If the pedal clamp still doesn't fit, contact ROADMASTER.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Solution Electrical The fuse for the towed vehicle’s 12-volt outlet keeps blowing. Check the 12-volt outlet fuse size. It must be rated at 15 amps or higher. If the towed vehicle's fuse is not sufficient, install the optional 12-volt outlet kit (part number 9332; refer to the “Optional Equipment” section). The compressor comes on when the 9700 is plugged in, but not actually being used for braking.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 12-volt ‘Y’ adaptor (part number 9330) Use this ‘Y’ adaptor to connect more than one 12-volt accessory to a single 12-volt outlet. 12-volt extension cord (part number 9331) This extension cord will extend your 12-volt outlet by six feet.
LIMITED WARRANTY 1. WARRANTY 1a. WARRANTY OF CONFORMITY AT TIME OF SALE ROADMASTER, Inc. warrants that at the time of sale of this product it will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to ROADMASTER’S specifications for the product. 1b.
INDEX 12-volt outlet kit (part number 9332) Description ............................................................. 23 When to install ................................................. 3, 15 Adjustable seat pad Attaching to the 9700 ........................................... 10 Fitting to towed vehicle ........................................ 14 Cautionary statement — positioning .................... 15 Air cylinder shaft Positioning when connecting the 9700 .............. 14 Air relief button ..........
Quality Towing Systems since 1974 ROADMASTER, Inc. • 5602 N.E. Skyport Way • Portland, OR 97218 800-669-9690 • Fax 503-288-8900 • roadmasterinc.com 85-3602 rev. 01 03/07 All illustrations and specifications contained herein are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. ROADMASTER, Inc. reserves the right to make changes, at any time, without notice, in material, specifications and models, or to discontinue models. © 2007 ROADMASTER, Inc.
