9.2 Actuating Air Brakes
This feature allows you to see the slacker adjustments and the pushrod travel in real time. Brakes can
be activated manually, with the remote control or via the tablet.
Actuate Air Brakes Manually
1. Fill the system to the desired working pressure by pressing the Start/Air In button on the
Emergency side.
2. Adjust the regulator to the desired psi.
3. Pressurize the Service side by pressing the Apply Brakes button.
a. If your tester is equipped with the optional Service Side regulator, adjust it to the desired psi.
4. To release the brakes, press the Release Brakes button on the Service side.
5. To exhaust the entire system, press the Exhaust button on the Emergency side.
NOTE: The Alpha MUTT
®
is equipped with a safety feature which requires the user to acknowledge
the vehicle’s tires are securely chocked prior to resting. Until this is completed, the tester will not allow
operation of the air brake controls.
Press START/AIR IN Button to Fill System
Press APPLY BRAKES Button to Pressurize Service Side
Press EXHAUST Button to Exhaust Entire System
Press RELEASE BRAKES Button to Exhaust Service Side