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BrakeAlert operation
The BrakeAlert monitor system is
designed to communicate the
braking status of the unit. Red
light staying on means the brakes on your towed
vehicle are on. If the red light stays on even when
you are not braking and does not go off, immediately
stop and investigate. DO NOT continue to tow until the
problem has been corrected. Failure to do so will
result in significant brake wear, damage or even a
possible fire in your towed vehicle. Towing in this
fashion voids warranty and will result in non-warranty
property damage.
WARNING:
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Dimmer
switch/reset
button
(button is inset)
Yellow
Red
Make sure the cord to the BrakeAlert system is routed so that it cannot get entangled
with the steering wheel as it turns. This may result in property damage or injury.
CAUTION:
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The Receiver simply monitors for a transmission from the unit and communicates to you with its LED lights.
During normal use, the red light on the Receiver will illuminate whenever the braking system activates. Following
are the various light codes and what they mean:
1. If red light is on -
The brakes on your towed car are on.
2. If red light repeatedly flashes and does not stop -
This is your low battery alarm. Your braking system has gone into sleep mode to prevent further
depletion of your towed car’s battery. Your battery needs to be charged.
The system monitors the battery voltage in your towed car. If the voltage starts to drop too low, this light will
continually flash to let you know that your towed car’s battery is going dead. This feature usually gives you the
opportunity to start your car before it’s too late. To turn off this alarm, simply charge the battery and re-plug in
the unit.
HELPFUL HINT! In addition to the red monitor light flashing, the red lights on the unit will also flash to remind you
that it is in sleep mode and that the braking system is no longer functioning for normal braking. However, the
system will still activate if a brakeaway should occur during the sleep mode.
HELPFUL HINT! Depending upon the condition and age of your battery, you will typically get 2 to 3 days of towing
before your battery goes dead. We recommend recharging your towed cars battery each day after towing.
Alternatively, you can route a charge line from the coach to the towed car that will continually charge your towed
car’s battery.
HELPFUL HINT! To wake your unit after recharging your battery plug the braking system back into a 12 volt outlet.
Receiver
Part #650990
Do not leave your car running while towing as this will allow your power brakes to
function. This unit is designed to work with a dead pedal. The power brakes will
cause excessive braking in the towed car resulting in significant brake and tire
damage not covered by warranty. If for any reason you must have the towed vehicle running while
being towed, it is imperative that you disconnect the System.
WARNING:
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Your braking system will not function when in the sleep mode and you will not
have the additional stopping power. You must take this into consideration if you
choose to continue towing.
WARNING:
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