Owner`s manual

19
QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST
If the vacuum is not released, the 9700 will
apply excessive braking force when it is activat-
ed, which will cause severe tire and/or brake sys-
tem damage to the towed vehicle.
9. Connect the 9700 wiring harness to the break
away wiring harness and the brake signal wire.
10. Connect the break away cable to the front of the
towed vehicle and to the rear of the motorhome.
Periodically, test the break away system.
11. Connect the monitor patch cord to the front of
the vehicle and to the rear of the motorhome.
Note: This step is unnecessary if the monitor
wiring was connected to the electrical sockets in the
towed vehicle and the motorhome. Refer to Steps
Two and Five under “Initial Installation.”
12. Test to confirm the proper operation of the ped-
al clamp, the motorhome monitor LED, and the ex-
tended braking protection mode. (Periodically, con-
firm the proper operation of the monitor audio alert,
and that the motorhome turn signals do not activate
the 9700.)
13. Make certain that the towed vehicle’s emergen-
cy brake is released.
Failure to release the towed vehicle’s emer-
gency brake before towing will result in severe
tire and brake damage, or a brake system fire, or
other consequential damage. Damage caused by
towing a vehicle with its emergency brake on is
not covered under warranty.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.
The 9700 is designed to work with a ‘dead’
brake pedal. Do not leave the vehicle’s engine
running while towing, as this will allow the pow-
er brakes to function. The power brakes will
cause excessive braking in the towed vehicle,
resulting in non-warranty brake system and tire
damage. Disconnect the 9700 if, for any reason,
you must tow with the engine running.
continued on next page
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. Position the 9700 between the driver’s seat and
the brake pedal, at the approximate position it will sit
when connected to the brake pedal.
3. Press the air relief button (Figure 5) to make
certain that all of the air in the 9700 air reservoir has
been released.
4. Attach the pedal clamp to the brake pedal.
5. Move the 9700 forward, until the air cylinder
shaft (Figure 15) is fully retracted.
6. Slide the driver’s seat forward, until it just touch-
es the 9700 adjustable seat pad. If necessary, allow
a small gap, rather than allowing the 9700 to depress
the brake pedal.
The driver’s seat must not be too far forward, to
the extent that the 9700 pedal clamp is depressing
the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.
If the brake pedal is depressed, the brakes will be
applied continuously, which will cause severe tire
and/or brake system damage, as well as other
consequential, non-warranty damage.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.
7. Plug in the 12-volt power cord, and secure it by
pressing the cord lock (Figure 17) into the 12-volt
outlet.
When the power cord is plugged in, the air com-
pressor will run until the air reservoir is filled.
8. Once the air reservoir is filled, press and release
the “Test” button (Figure 18). The pedal clamp will
cycle up and down three times.
If the 9700 moves excessively, or interferes with
seat position controls, adjust its position. Check the
adjustable seat pad and readjust it, if necessary.
Always deplete the stored vacuum in the towed
vehicle’s power brake system before towing —
press the “Test” button down, then release it, to
cycle the pedal clamp up and down three times.
Depending on the make and model of the towed
vehicle, it may be necessary to repeat the test cy-
cle a second time.
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION