Blue Ox Patriot BRK2012 Owner'S Manual & Installation Instructions Download Page 12

Patriot

®

 Braking System

405-0260 Rev A 

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CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMITMENT

Blue Ox® is committed to providing you with exceptional customer care throughout your lifetime 

with our products. Our team is here to assist you with any questions you may have regarding the 

performance of your product. Simply call (402) 385-3051 and you can speak with our customer care 

team. 

Additionally, please visit our website to see which rallies our Destination America team will be 

attending. For a nominal fee, our service technician will service your towing system to ensure it’s in 

proper working condition. Also, as a commitment to our customers, should you visit our factory, you 

can stay at our full service Blue Ox® campground at no charge along with enjoying a factory tour.

Again, thank you for being our customer and for the confidence you have shown in the performance 

of our products. It is because of customers like you we enjoy the success we have today.

© 2014 Blue Ox 

One Mill Road, Industrial Park

Pender, Nebraska 68047

Phone: (402) 385-3051 

 Fax: (402) 385-3360

www.blueox.com

Care

Do 

NOT 

use any type of solvent or spray cleaner on the Patriot

®

 braking system. The recommended 

cleaning procedures for the Patriot

®

 are to wipe down the exterior with a damp cloth. Wipe down with 

a dry cloth.
Store in a clean, dry place.

Maintenance

It may be necessary to occasionally lubricate the brake bracket with silicone spray.
Patriot

®

 units will need approximately 8 hours of charge time over a 3 month period. The car does 

not need to be on during this time. Also, the unit can be left plugged in for any period of time without 

causing damage.

Care and Maintenance of your Patriot® Braking System

Your Patriot

®

 unit requires a minimal amount of care and maintenance. If you do not feel confident 

in your ability to perform the occasional maintenance, consult your Blue Ox

®

 Dealer or Professional 

Installer, or see a Blue Ox

®

 representative at a rally or race that you plan to attend. The following 

will inform you of the areas of your Patriot

®

 that will need periodic inspection and/or care and 

maintenance. 

- REMINDER -

The maximum current that can be drawn on the 

Patriot

®

 is 2 amps. 

Operating temperature of the Patriot

®

 is between 

-20ºF and 120ºF

Summary of Contents for Patriot BRK2012

Page 1: ...YOU for purchasing a Patriot braking system from Blue Ox We ve organized this manual to make your installation simple and as trouble free as possible Please read before operating the brake Keep your s...

Page 2: ...efore attempting to operate your Patriot for the first time Improper installation use or maintenance may result in malfunction causing personal injury or property damage Please fill out and return you...

Page 3: ...ure compliance operation at closer than this distance is not recommended The antenna s used for this transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitte...

Page 4: ...Page 4 of 12 2 14 14 Carrying Handle Jog Switch One button Set up Adjustable Push Pad 12 Volt Receptacle 2 Amp Max On Off Switch Brake Claw Actuator Arm Information Display Manual Override RF Remote...

Page 5: ...ll glow 7 Turn on the power switch Figure 2 The display will read INITIALIZING Note If using a breakaway it must be connected first prior to turning on power to the unit 8 Push the SET UP button Figur...

Page 6: ...g out the top fangs for the XL fangs 3 Press the button on top of the claw to close the claw or push the front button against the brake pedal Caution Make sure your fingers are not between the upper a...

Page 7: ...in if the unit is shut off for any period of time or if the battery in the unit goes dead Installation Notes When installing the Patriot on hybrids vehicles with continuous power assist brakes or if t...

Page 8: ...e error messages in the Patriot Each error has a corresponding code number that will show up in the remote Listed below are codes that will show up during normal operation Issue If your remote is not...

Page 9: ...DE POSITION Press SET UP to select this setting The next screen will read MAX FORCE Press SET UP again at this screen The brake should read SETTINGS SAVED and automatically restart These settings will...

Page 10: ...the break away device to the Patriot Brake Use the method which is most convenient for you Method 1 Through the firewall 1 Look for a pre existing hole in the firewall if no hole exists drill a diame...

Page 11: ...d which touches and interferes with the brake this extension can be used BRK2503 The seat stiffener works with any drop in tow brake on the market It provides a larger surface area on the seat for the...

Page 12: ...braska 68047 Phone 402 385 3051 Fax 402 385 3360 www blueox com Care Do NOT use any type of solvent or spray cleaner on the Patriot braking system The recommended cleaning procedures for the Patriot a...

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