Hayes 81760 User Manual

Electronic Brake Controller
Hayes Brake Controller Company P/N 81760
INSTALLATION MANUAL
For trailers with 2-6 electric brakes and vehicles with 12 volt negative ground systems only.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Before beginning installation, read and become familiar with these instructions.
• Leave in tow vehicle for future reference.
• Improper
installation and operation could cause personal injury and/or equipment and
property damage.
SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious, personal injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that,
if not avoided, could result in damage to product or property.
TIP: Contains helpful information to facilitate installation.

Hayes 81760 Specifications

General

Brand	Hayes
Model	81760
Category	Automobile Accessories
Language	English

Summary

INSTALLATION MANUAL

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Essential instructions to read before installing the brake controller.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Explains warning, caution, and tip indicators for safety.

Mounting Angle and Positions

Acceptable Mounting Positions

Details acceptable mounting angles and locations for the controller.

Controller and Bracket Mounting

Mounting Steps

Steps for physically attaching the controller and bracket.

Wiring Safety Warnings

General Wiring Safety Precautions

Important warnings regarding electrical connections.

Controller Wire Functions

Wire Color Codes and Connections

Describes function and connection for each controller wire.

Circuit Breaker Sizing Guide

Chart for selecting correct circuit breaker size.

Special Wiring Conditions

Tow Vehicle Package Considerations

Wiring considerations for different vehicles.

Appendix

OEM Tow Vehicle Wiring Guide

Cross-reference for connecting controller wires to vehicles.

OPERATION MANUAL

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Essential instructions to read before operating the brake controller.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Explains warning, caution, and tip indicators for safety.

Automatic Operation

Understanding Automatic Braking Modes

Explains how the controller operates automatically.

Controller Features and Settings

Display Mode Configuration

How to change the display mode (P, E, C, PH, EH).

Maximum Power Adjustment

How to adjust maximum power output.

Power Ramp Time Adjustment

How to set the power ramp time.

Definitions of Options

Display Mode Definitions

Detailed definitions for controller display modes.

Power Ramp Time Explanation

Understanding Power Ramp Time

Explains the elapsed time for power delivery.

Manual Operation

Using the Manual Slide Lever

Explains the function and operation of the manual slide lever.

Troubleshooting Manual Slide

Steps to verify wiring and diagnose issues using the manual slide.

Road Test and Adjustment

Power and Ramp Time Adjustment Steps

Guide for road tests and adjusting power/ramp time.

Troubleshooting Display

Display Error Codes

Explains common error codes (SC, CL, OC, HF, bF).

Troubleshooting Symptoms

Symptom-Based Remedies

Matches symptoms to causes and remedies.