BMPRO optional TrailCheck, Owner'S Manual

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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Accessories provided with this product are:
• TrailSafeBT
Unit
• TrailSafeBT
Owner’s Manual & Installation Instructions
• Optional
TrailCheck
wireless remote monitor
KEY FEATURES
• TrailSafeBT provides emergency braking which is a requirement of the Australian
Design Rules (ADR). It activates the brakes if the Pull Pin is removed from the
unit by the cable connected to the tow vehicle during a breakaway event
• TrailSafeBT utilises the caravan or trailer’s reliable house battery so that no
separate (extra) battery is required to maintain or charge the unit.
• TrailSafeBT provides an indicator light so that you can test the battery and the
pull switch whilst at the tow vehicle’s hitching point. No requirement to access
cupboard or storage area.
• TrailSafeBT provides a remote monitor function either by a wired connection or
by a wireless connection when used with the TrailCheck
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Australian Design Rule (ADR) 38/-- mandates that for all trailers having a Gross
Trailer Mass (GTM) over 2,000 kg, an ‘emergency braking system’ is required on all
wheels and must be capable of automatically activating should the trailer become
detached from the tow vehicle. In such a situation the brakes must remain active for
a minimum of 15 minutes.
NSW RTA VSI-22 mandates that for trailers over 2,000kg, the towing vehicle is to
be equipped so that it is capable of warning the driver if the condition of the trailer
battery is such that it may not be capable of meeting the 15 minute requirement.
TrailSafeBT
is a system designed to activate the electric brakes of a trailer, caravan
(or similar) in the event of a disconnection from the towing vehicle. It utilises the
house battery located on the trailer to activate the electric brake system and brake
lights on the trailer in the event of an emergency breakaway situation.
TrailSafeBT also provides an indication of the charge status of the house battery
and checks the condition of the Pull Pin and effective activation of the brakes. This is
transmitted through a wire to a remote monitor, as well as by Bluetooth wireless to
the optional
TrailCheck .
Disconnection detection is performed by means of a mechanical Pull Pin that
is removed should the towing vehicle become separated from the trailer. Upon
disconnection, the brakes and brake lights are activated as long as charge remains
in the trailer battery or until the pin replaced.