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Tapley EBM 

User Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bowmonk Ltd, 
Diamond Road 
Norwich, 
NR6 6AW 
UK 
Tel: (44) (0) 1603 485 153 
Fax: (44) (0) 1603 418 150 
Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.bowmonk.com

 

Summary of Contents for Tapley EBM

Page 1: ...Tapley EBM 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 com Website www bowmonk com ...

Page 2: ...s status and the test results The Low Battery Indicator means it needs replacing but it will still work NoB means that the battery is completely flat and the unit is not able to do a test until the batteries are replaced New batteries will accommodate around 300 tests To replace the batteries remove the back by undoing the 4 screws There is no off switch on the unit it will automatically power off...

Page 3: ...orming a Test Setting the unit up for a Test Choose a safe test area that is as level as possible The test area should be straight flat and long enough to attain the recommended test speed and then to stop the vehicle quickly and safely Avoid loose and wet surfaces Avoid areas where there are other vehicles or people Place the Tapley EBM in the vehicle with the arrow pointing in the direction of t...

Page 4: ...T Test it is essential that the brake test procedure detailed in the latest version of the MOT Inspection Manual be followed Briefly press to choose the type of test you require The display should show for a Service Brake test or for a Hand Brake test Once the correct type of test is shown on the display press and hold for about a second The display will change to showing the braking efficiency re...

Page 5: ...isplay must show Do NOT tilt the unit to achieve level Find a more level vehicle test area and ensure the unit is parallel with the road Briefly press again The unit is now ready to perform the test and the display will show Accelerate the vehicle smoothly to approximately 20 mph Without causing the vehicle to skid apply heavy and consistent pressure to the Service Brake until the vehicle comes to...

Page 6: ...The result will be retained until the next Service Brake or Hand Brake test is performed The test is now complete move the vehicle off the roadway if necessary ...

Page 7: ...ed PLEASE NOTE Deliberate or unintentional damage of the unit may result in the warranty becoming void Likewise it the unit is interfered with by anyone other than an authorized service agent the unit will not be covered under this warranty CALIBRATION BOWMONK recommends that the unit be calibrated every 24 months to ensure accurate operation Calibration is to be done by Bowmonk Ltd at our approve...

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