Roadmaster AddaBRAKE 8800 - Day-to-Day Operation; Attach Pedal Clamp

DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION
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his section contains detailed operating instructions. Refer to this section until you become familiar with
eachstep.(BeforeconnectingordisconnectingAddaBRAKE,alsorefertothe“QuickReferenceChecklist”for
additionalwarningsandcautions.)
Determine if the vehicle to be towed is equipped
with pedal presets and/or automatic seat adjust-
ments. Proper installation of the braking system
may be affected by these presets; if the vehicle is
so equipped, note the original installed position and
return to that position before towing the vehicle.
If the seat and/or brake pedal are not at the origi-
nal installed position when the vehicle is towed, the
pedal clamp may apply excessive braking force,
which will damage the brake system and/or elec-
trical system and may cause brake or electrical
system failure, as well as other non-warranty dam-
age.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.
5. Presstheairreliefbutton(Figure5)tomakecertain
thatalloftheairintheAddaBRAKE airreservoirhas
beenreleased.Ifthereisairinthereservoir,continue
tohold thebutton down untilthe air isreleased—air
inthereservoirwillpreventthecylinderfromextending
whenyouconnectthebrakepedalclamptothetowed
vehicle’sbrakepedal.
6. Continuetoholdtheairreliefbuttondown,andpull
forwardonthepedalclamp,toextendtheaircylinder
shaft.Releasetheairreliefbutton.
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Step A
Attach the pedal clamp
1. Connect and attach the tow bar to both vehicles
(according to the manufacturer’s instructions). Then,
shift the towed vehicle’s transmission into the proper
gear for towing (alsoaccording tothemanufacturer’s
instructions).
To prevent the towed vehicle from rolling, con-
nect and attach the tow bar to both vehicles before
shifting the towed vehicle’s transmission into the
proper gear for towing.
2. Slidethedriver’sseatback,asfarasitwillgo.
3. Attach theadjustableseat pad toAddaBRAKE —
screw the adjustment knob (see “Components,”page
two) through the seat pad and into either of the two
anchorholesatthebackofAddaBRAKE.(Youwillad-
justtheseatpadinalaterstep.)
Note: depending on the available space in the towed
vehicle, the adjustable seat pad may be eliminated, if
that provides the best fit. Before attaching the seat pad,
test-fit AddaBRAKE, according to step 4 below, to see
if this is the case.
4. Now,positionAddaBRAKEbetweenthedriver’sseat
andthebrakepedal,attheapproximatepositionitwill
sitwhenconnectedtothebrakepedal.
Note: rubberized floor mats will cause AddaBRAKE
to “climb” the driver’s seat. If the vehicle has a rubber-
ized floor mat, remove it when towing.
Note: if the towed vehicle has a steering wheel tilt
latch, it may be easier to position AddaBRAKE with the
steering wheel tilted up.
Seat and/or pedal positioning systems may affect
the towed vehicle braking system.
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, AddaBRAKE 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 pages 19 and 20 for further information.
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