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Warner Electric • 800-825-9050

819-0128 

The Warner Electric Load Control provides the
capability to properly proportion the braking
power of the trailer brakes to the trailer weight.
The Load Control is a variable resistor which
allows the operator to reduce current flow to the
trailer brakes by turning the control knob.
Depending on road conditions and trailer load,
the knob can be set at any position between
“MIN BRAKE” and “MAX BRAKE”. The Load
Control provides a broad range of adjustment to
suit a wide variety of operating conditions.

Failure to follow these instruc-

tions may result in product damage, equip-
ment damage, and serious or fatal injury to
personnel.

Specifications

Resistance Rating:

0-5 ohms

Voltage: 

12 volts DC 

(use only with 12 volt system)

Brake Coil: 

Designed for 2-4 brakes wired in

parallel, each with 3.0-3.5 ohms coil resistance.

Installation

Mounting the Control

The Load Control should be mounted under or
behind the towing vehicle’s instrument panel to
the left or right of the steering column, depend-
ing on available space and driver preference.

To mount the Load Control, sit in a normal driv-
ing position and place the Control case so its
knob is within easy reach. (See Figure 1)

Figure 1

For under-dash mounting proceed as follows:

1. While holding the Load Control case in posi-

tion, mark the underside of the instrument
panel through the two mounting holes in the
case.

2. Drill two 13/64" diameter holes where

marked, being careful not to damage any-
thing under the instrument panel.

For behind instrument panel mounting proceed
as follows:

1. Position the face of the Load Control shaft

hole and the washer projection hole.

2. Drill a 13/32" diameter hole for the Load

Control shaft and a 3/16" diameter hole for
the washer projection, where marked. Be
careful not to damage anything under the
instrument panel.

Electrical Connection

The Load Control is to be wired in series with 
the electric brake controller and the trailer
brakes. Refer to the “Typical Wiring Diagram” to
connect the Load Control into the brake system. 
(See Figure 2)

Figure 2

Mount on either side

12v
Battery

Stoplight
switch

Utility controller
mounted on dash

Fuse

Red

Blue

Socket

to Stoplight

Starter

Black

10 Gauge Wire

recommended

Load control
1300-78
(Optional)

Typical Wiring Diagram

Warner Load Control 1300-78

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