9.801-316.0 • Landa ECOS 7000 Operator Manual • Rev. 12/12
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ECOS 7000
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
AL
Safety Chains
Your trailer is equipped with safety chains that meet the
requirements of D.O.T. Regulations 393.70.
Always attach the chains by crossing them, forming a
“cradle”. If your coupler disengages for any reason, the
“cradle” will keep the hitch from dragging on the ground.
You’ll be able to make an easier and safer stop.
Safety Chain Hook-Up
Abrasion (possibly from dragging on the ground) or
unusual stress (like the situation described above) can
weaken the links, making them unsafe for trailering. If
you detect any of these conditions, replace the safety
chains! If chains are too long, twist to shorten, and
prevent dragging.
Brakes
Your trailer is equipped with electric brakes.
Burnishing the Brakes
Brakes on a new trailer may tend to “grab” or pulsate.
This is normal. To correct the situation, pull the
trailer with the trailer brake control slightly en-
gaged a short distance (about 1000 ft. or until
trailer does not grab or pull to one side any-
more). This action smooths down the brake bands.
NOTE: Do not lock up the wheels.
Breakaway Battery on A-Frame
CAUTION:
Your trailer maybe outfitted
with a battery that operates a Brake away
control. This battery must be kept in a charged
condition during operation and storage. The battery
could prevent the normal operation of the brake if
the trailer becomes uncoupled and/or freeze and
break if it becomes discharged.
TRAILER INFORMATION
Breakaway Switch &
D.O.T. Wet Cell Battery
After hitching to the tow vehicle, pull the safety pin on the
breakaway switch. Check to see if system is operational.
Push safety pin back in to its original position.
Breakaway Switch
Mounted on an A-Frame
Attach breakaway switch cable securely in a straight line
to the tow vehicle. Locate attachments so little “slack”
is left in the cable, but enough slack to allow for turn-
ing without disengaging the pin. The cable will activate
brakes the instant a trailer becomes disengaged. Brake
adjustment is critical to stopping a disengaged trailer.
Check Breakaway System and Brakes
Before Each Trip
1. Disconnect 12V plug from tow vehicle.
2. Pull breakaway pin.
3. While pin is pulled, move tow vehicle forward.
Brake should be on and wheels locked.
4. Replace pin and secure to tow vehicle. Do not loop
over hitch ball.
5. Plug 12V connector into tow vehicle receptacle.
6. Test brakes with brake controller.
NOTE: When disconnecting trailer from tow vehicle,
make sure to replace safety pin.
BRAKES
Brake Adjustment
Brakes should be adjusted (1) after the first 200 miles
of operation after the brake shoes and drums have
“seated”, (2) at 3000 mile intervals and (3) as use and
performance require. The brakes should be adjusted in
the following manner:
1.
Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity
jack stands. Check that wheel and drum rotate
freely.
2. Remove adjusting hole cover from adjusting slot
on bottom of brake backing plate.
3. With screwdriver or standard adjusting tool, rotate
the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand
the brake shoes. Adjust the brake shoes out until
the pressure of the linings against the drum makes
the wheel very difficult to turn.
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Breakaway Battery
( Two fill caps
underneath cover)
Breakaway
Pin
Cable to
Vehicle
Power Cable
