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ROADMASTER, Inc. • 6110 NE 127th Ave. • Vancouver, WA 98682

800-669-9690 • Fax 360-735-9300 • roadmasterinc.com

Owner’s Manual

Part number 9400

Entire contents of manual must be read by owner

Portable

Proportional

Braking System

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Summary of Contents for Even Brake 9400

Page 1: ...60 735 9300 roadmasterinc com 853203 19 05 18 2005 2018 ROADMASTER Inc All rights reserved Owner s Manual Part number 9400 Entire contents of manual must be read by owner Portable Proportional Braking System Extend your warranty for an additional year for FREE See inside front cover for details ...

Page 2: ...of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTICE Safety Definitions This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand This information is provided for safety and to preve...

Page 3: ...and adjust positioning deplete the vacuum in the power brakes 6 7 Set braking preferences 7 8 Connect the break away cable and test the break away system 8 Quick reference checklist Connecting Even Brake 9 Disconnecting Even Brake 9 10 Monitor communications Connection and braking 11 Overview 12 13 Reference chart 14 Vehicle specific components 15 Troubleshooting 16 18 Limited warranty 18 Read all...

Page 4: ...stment knob 7 450105 adjustable feet 8 450103 12 volt power cord 9 9420 ICX transmitter 10 9410 motorhome monitor 1 3 5 6 7 4 8 9 2 part number description 11 650898 break away switch 12 650900 break away wiring harness 13 8602 break away cable 14 88400 Brake Lite Relay Items not shown to scale Optional equipment is listed in the Vehicle Specific Components section 10 11 12 13 14 Components ...

Page 5: ...uick Reference Checklist for additional warnings and cautions Figure 1 Note the adjustable seat pad at the back may be removed if that provides the best fit Seat and or pedal positioning systems may affect the towed vehicle braking system Determine if the vehicle to be towed is equipped with pedal presets and or automatic seat adjust ments Proper installation of the braking system may be affected ...

Page 6: ...tracted Figure 5 Make certain that Even Brake is not depressing the towed vehicle s brake pedal Do not move Even Brake too far forward to the extent that the pedal clamp is depressing the brake pedal If the brake pedal is depressed the brakes will be applied continuously which will cause se vere tire and or brake system damage as well as other consequential non warranty damage 2 If necessary adjus...

Page 7: ...ot depressing the towed vehicle s brake pedal The driver s seat must not be too far forward to the extent that the Even Brake pedal clamp is depressing the towed vehicle s brake pedal If the brake pedal is depressed the brakes will be applied continuously which will cause severe tire and or brake system damage as well as other consequential non warranty damage Step C Connect Even Brake to the ICX ...

Page 8: ...volt out let to properly secure the 12 volt power cord If the cord lock is not over the 12 volt outlet the 12 volt power cord may vibrate loose causing a loss of power or an intermittent power supply Even Brake will not function without a continu ous power supply 2 Now the red light on the 12 volt power cord should illuminate If not there is no power Some vehicles only have power at the outlet whe...

Page 9: ...y If the test light is red check the motorhome monitor LCD text display for detailed information You can also refer to the Communications sections Overview and Reference Chart in this manual Step G Set braking force and braking sensitivity preferences Even Brake is a proportional system and will al ways brake the towed vehicle in tandem with the motor home The range of its response to the motorhom...

Page 10: ... the pin will also expose the interior of the break away switch to damage from the ele ments If the components of the switch are cor roded the switch may only function intermittently or not at all Additionally Even Brake will not pass its diag nostics test if installed while the breakaway pin is removed Set braking preferences continued from preceding page is more sensitive it will brake more ofte...

Page 11: ...repeat the test cycle multiple times If the vacuum is not released in this manner Even Brake will apply excessive braking force when it is activated which will cause severe tire damage flat spotting and or brake system dam age to the towed vehicle home Periodically test the break away system 12 Make certain that the towed vehicle s emergency brake is released Failure to release the towed vehicle s...

Page 12: ...smitter cord around the cord holder and lift Even Brake out of the vehicle The adjustable seat pad can be used as a handle 6 Disconnect the break away cable Figure 14 from the front of the towed vehicle and the motorhome Do not remove the large ring and pin from the break away switch CAUTION Leave the break away pin in place even when the vehicle is not being towed If the pin is not in place when ...

Page 13: ...to test Even Brake has been installed and the ICX transmitter cord and the power cord are con nected The LCD display will read Even Brake ready to test An audio alert at the motorhome monitor will accompany this message it will stop when you press the button with the right hand arrow on the motorhome monitor to scroll to the second message which will prompt you to Press the Even Brake Test button ...

Page 14: ... a second time will return the intensity of the LEDs and LCD display to 100 percent Towed vehicle battery voltage check The voltage in the towed vehicle s battery can be checked after at least one braking activity Press the button with the left hand arrow on the motorhome monitor once and the voltage will be displayed on the LCD text display Note it may take up to five minutes before the voltage d...

Page 15: ...rrow on the monitor to scroll to the second and subsequent messages which will display the required action s An audio alert accompanies this message 9 Towed vehicle brake electronics are not connected to Even Brake As part of the initial self diagnostic test Even Brake will check the towed vehicle s brake light switch If there is no signal from the switch indicating that the braking system electro...

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Page 17: ...Even Brake Use an air cylinder shaft extension if the distance between the driver s seat and the brake pedal is too far to maintain a secure anchor point between the seat and the adjustable seat pad Use one or more foot extensions to elevate Even Brake over obstructions such as duct work a door jamb or a center console that juts into the available space 3 5 cylinder shaft extension part number 933...

Page 18: ...ection Brake pedals that are somewhat horizontal cause the pedal clamp to tilt and to interfere with the Even Brake housing when it retracts Use an optional air cylinder shaft extension to gain additional clearance Refer to the Vehicle Specific Components section Readjust the seat and or the adjustable seat pad Refer to Step B in Operation Adjust the feet and the seat pad After adjusting the seat ...

Page 19: ...d If there is no light there is no power Check the fuse on the end of the 12 volt power cord If the fuse is blown polarity at the 12 volt outlet may be crossed with positive connected to ground and ground to positive Correct the wiring and replace the fuse in the 12 volt power cord An optional 12 volt outlet kit may be required Refer to Before you begin the installation in the Installation Instruc...

Page 20: ...ther inci dental charges THESE REMEDIES ARE THE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE REMEDIES FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY For any breach of warranty the Owner must telephone ROADMASTER at 1 800 669 9690 within thirty 30 days after discovering the nonconformity Do not return any product without first calling ROADMASTER and getting a return authorization number Returned products must include the return authorization n...

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