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CAUTION
2.2.2.3 Rigging the Safety Chains
WARNING
2.2.2.4 Attaching and Testing the Breakaway Brake System
If the coupler or hitch fails, a properly connected and working breakaway brake system will
apply the electric brakes on the trailer. The safety chains will keep the tow vehicle attached and
as the brakes are applied at the trailer’s axles, the trailer/tow vehicle combination will come to
a controlled stop.
The breakaway brake system includes a battery, a switch with a pull pin, and a breakaway brake
controller. Read and follow the instructions here as well as the instructions that have been
prepared by the breakaway brake controller manufacturer. If you do not have these
instructions, call inTech Trailers Parts, Service and Warranty Department at 574-773-9536 for a
free copy.
The breakaway brake system may be fitted with a charging facility that draws power from the
tow vehicle. If the electrical system on your tow vehicle does not provide power to the
breakaway brake battery you must periodically charge the battery on the trailer to keep the
breakaway brake system in working order.
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Visually inspect the breakaway system for broken parts.
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Connect the pull pin cable to the tow vehicle so that the pull pin will be pulled out
before all of the slack in the safety chains is taken up. Do not connect the pull pin
cable to a safety chain or a safety chain receiver or to the gooseneck ball or its
support. This would keep the breakaway brake system from operating when it is
needed. Contact the hitch manufacturer or installer if you are not certain of the hitch
provisions for the breakaway brake connection.
The drop legs are heavily spring loaded in the lowered position. They will rapidly return
to the upper position when released and can inflict serious bruises, scrapes or
pinching.
Keep your feet, shins and hands well clear of the drop legs and the drop leg bases
when releasing the drop legs.
Always wear shoes or boots while performing this operation.
Improper rigging of the safety chains can result in loss of control of the trailer and tow
vehicle, leading to death or serious injury, if the trailer uncouples from the tow vehicle.
Fasten chains to safety chain receivers on the hitch, not to the ball
Have sufficient slack to permit turning and to keep gooseneck on bed of trailer, if the
trailer comes loose.
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