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Your brake controller should be adjusted to provide for a slight lead of the trailer
brakes over the tow vehicle brakes. Follow the directions provided with your
controller and keep the information for future reference. Don’t be afraid to ask
questions! If you don’t understand the directions, have the installer explain the
procedures.
Due to normal brake lining wear, the brakes and the controller setting should
be checked and readjusted every six months or 10,000 miles whichever comes
first.
Note: Brake lining adjustment should be periodically checked (fully) to be sure
trailer brakes are in the same adjustment as the tow vehicles.
Properly set adjustments will provide for safe comfortable stops. They will
also help assure optimum brake and tire life for both the tow vehicle and
the trailer.
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL SEPARATION of the tow vehicle and
the trailer, the BREAK-AWAY SWITCH will set and lock the trailer brakes for
a sufficient length of time to stop the trailer. The switch is activated when the
wire attached to it and to the tow vehicle pulls out the small pin in the front
of the unit. THIS PIN SHOULD BE PULLED OUT, LUBRICATED WITH LIGHT
HOUSEHOLD OIL, AND REPLACED EVERY 90 DAYS.
To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull the switch’s pin straight
forward and spray the inside of the switch through the hole with an electric con-
tact cleaner (such as Spra-Kleen) and re-insert pin. A drop of light household oil
on the groove near the base of the pin will allow the pin to operate freely. WHEN
THE TRAILER IS CONNECTED TO THE TOW VEHICLE, THE BREAKAWAY
SWITCH LOOP SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT FRAME OF
YOUR HITCH. When disconnecting the trailer from the tow vehicle remove wire
loop from the frame. DO NOT REMOVE PIN FROM SWITCH BECAUSE THIS
WILL APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES.
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: Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake.
7-way Plug Diagram
Black, 12V
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Blank
Brown, Right
Turn
Blue, Brake
12V, White
Left Turn, Red
Clearance Lights,
Green
Summary of Contents for 2009 Pan America
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Page 60: ...C 26 C Camping NOTES...
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