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Summary of Contents for BrakeCheck Series 2

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Page 2: ... 2001 2002 Bowmonk Ltd BrakeCheck User Manual Bowmonk Ltd Diamond Road Norwich NR6 6AW UK Tel 44 0 1603 485 153 Fax 44 0 1603 418 150 Email sales bowmonk co uk Website www bowmonk com 2 ...

Page 3: ... carried out by Bowmonk Ltd or its accredited agent and loss or damage caused by installation maintenance or service which is carried out by unauthorised personnel will not be accepted This manual is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product and therefore Bowmonk Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of any information or particular in or...

Page 4: ...ults 12 To Test the Hand Brake 14 Hand Brake Test Results 15 To display the Temperature of the Unit 17 To Print using the Cable 18 To Print using the Infra Red Link 19 Explanation of Terms 20 Peak Deceleration Front Rear 20 Average Deceleration 20 Peak Acceleration Left Right 20 Vehicle pulls to the Left or Right 20 Stopping Distance metres 20 Test Speed km h 20 Brake Efficiency 20 Page 4 of 20 ...

Page 5: ...re controlled with the three keys on the front panel The unit s status Current Mode and Displayed Result are all indicated by the LED s The BrakeCheck has a 3 character LED display which shows the unit s status the test to be performed and the test results It will also display the temperature of the unit in both 0 C and 0 F The optional printer can be configured to operate via cable connection or ...

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Page 7: ...k ON Menu Press the Menu key repeatedly to change the Current Mode Enter Press the Enter key to change the Displayed Result Print Press the Print key to send the test results to the Printer if available via either the cable or the Infra Red link depending upon the configuration of your printer Page 7 of 20 ...

Page 8: ...rvice Brake Test routine Press Menu the Hand Brake Test LED will be lit and the display will show The unit is ready to begin the Hand Brake Test routine Press Menu again the Service Brake Test LED and the Last Test Result LED will be lit and the display will show The unit is ready to display the results of the most recent Service Brake Test Page 8 of 20 ...

Page 9: ...nd the display will show The unit is ready to display the results of the most recent Hand Brake Test Press Menu again the Temperature LED will be lit and the display will show Press Menu again the Temperature LED will be lit and the display will show Press Menu again to return to the beginning Page 9 of 20 ...

Page 10: ... then to stop the vehicle quickly and safely Avoid loose and wet surfaces Avoid areas where there are other vehicles or people Place the BrakeCheck in the vehicle with the arrow pointing in the direction of travel Front of Vehicle NB The BrakeCheck should be placed on the vehicle seat or front floor and as close as possible to parallel with the road surface The unit is fitted with rubber feet to h...

Page 11: ...t to achieve level Find a more level vehicle test area and ensure the unit is parallel with the road Press Enter again the unit is now ready to perform the test and the display will show Accelerate the vehicle smoothly to approximately 35kph 22mph Without causing the vehicle to skid apply heavy and consistent pressure to the Service Brake until the vehicle comes to a complete stop as quickly as po...

Page 12: ...k Deceleration Front Rear LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter and the Average Deceleration Front Rear LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter again the Peak Acceleration Left Right LED will be lit and either the Vehicle pulls to the Left OR the Vehicle pulls to the Right LED will be lit The display will show a value eg Page 12 of 20 ...

Page 13: ...r again the Test Speed km h LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter again the Brake Efficiency LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter again the Peak Deceleration Front Rear is displayed again These results will be retained until the next Service Brake test is performed Page 13 of 20 ...

Page 14: ...e level Ensure the unit is parallel with the road surface and then if necessary locate a more level vehicle test area Press Enter again the unit is now ready to perform the test and the display will show Accelerate the vehicle smoothly to approximately 20kph 13mph Without causing the vehicle to skid apply the Hand Brake firmly and consistently until the vehicle comes to a complete stop as quickly ...

Page 15: ...eleration Front Rear LED will now be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter and the Average Deceleration Front Rear LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter again the Peak Acceleration Left Right LED will be lit and either the Vehicle pulls to the Left OR the Vehicle pulls to the Right LED will be lit The display will show a value eg Page 15 of 20 ...

Page 16: ...ter again the Test Speed km h LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter again the Brake Efficiency LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg Press Enter again the Peak Deceleration Front Rear is displayed again These results will be retained until the next Hand Brake test is performed Page 16 of 20 ...

Page 17: ...d the display shows the desired temperature scale Ie or Press Enter once the display will alternate between the measured temperature and the selected scale for example To now display the temperature in Fahrenheit or to select another Mode Press Menu until the display and LED indicate the desired Mode Page 17 of 20 ...

Page 18: ...the power pack provided Connect the supplied cable to the printer and Brake Check If the BrakeCheck has powered down due to inactivity Press Menu until the Current Mode indicates the test results to be printed Ie either Last Service Brake Test or Last Hand Brake Test Press Enter once this is not necessary if the unit has not powered down the Peak Deceleration Front Rear LED will be lit and the dis...

Page 19: ...Service Brake Test or Last Hand Brake Test Press Enter once this is not necessary if the unit has not powered down the Peak Deceleration Front Rear LED will be lit and the display will show a value eg With the BrakeCheck pointing at the Infra Red receiver Press Print once the BrakeCheck will emit a long beep sound keep the unit pointed at the receiver until a second short beep is heard The display...

Page 20: ...ause a test vehicle to pull off centre under heavy braking If the pull is noticeable it is suggested that the brake components be checked for signs of wear or leaks etc Vehicle pulls to the Left or Right This is an indication of the direction from centre the vehicle is deviating toward during the test Stopping Distance metres This is an estimate of the distance the vehicle travels from commencemen...

Page 21: ...gnated serial number of the unit Version of software Time date stamp of when test was performed Shows type of test performed Service or Hand brake Refer to Explanation of Terms Section Shows next calibration date Area to write in relevant information Page 21 of 20 ...

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