In the Motor Coach:
Find a sturdy, easy-to-reach location to mount the RF
in-coach controller. The dashboard is the suggested
mounting point, but anywhere that is secure and
accessible to the driver will work.
Attaching the controller:
Using the Velcro provided, attach one side to the
desired mounting point, and the other side to the
controller.
Note: The Patriot® Brake can be used with or without
the RF controller. We recommend using the controller
for the operational feedback, but the brake can be set
without the RF controller.
BRK 2010 Patriot®
Operating Instructions
1. Plug the 2-Way RF In-Coach Controller into an
available 12 volt outlet.
2. The large number on the display represents
the sensitivity setting of the Patriot® Brake; it will
automatically be set to 5 when activated.
3. Turn the “Gain” knob to the left or right to adjust
this setting. The lowest setting (0) puts the tow brake
on stand-by and will apply no pressure to the brake.
Settings 1 through 9 will incrementally increase the
pressure applied.
4. On the bottom of the RF Controller there is a Manual
Override Lever. Pressing down on this lever will cause
the Patriot® Brake to press down on the brake pedal.
Note: This is a progressive lever; the lever controls the
braking according to the level set on the RF controller.
This acts like a trailer brake and is useful in wet weather
to keep the towed vehicle in line.
5. If the error light turns on, Check the display screen on
the Patriot® Brake unit and refer to the list of possible
display messages for assistance (see Fig. 6). After
addressing the problem, turn off the Patriot® Brake and
restart the setup procedure.
6. If a breakaway switch is installed and plugged in, the
“BK / AWAY ON” LED should be on. Follow the instructions
provided. The break-away switch should be installed
and plugged in before turning the brake on.
7. Anytime the towed vehicle is started up, the Patriot
needs to be reset.
8. Go through the set up procedure again if the unit is
shut off for any period of time and left in the toad or if
the battery goes dead.
Fig. 5 RF in-coach controller mounted on dashboard
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If your remote is not receiving a signal or to pair a new or
unpaired remote module, perform the following steps:
On the Remote:
First, make sure the brake unit is plugged in and
turned on. Hold down the “Manual Override” lever while
plugging in the remote cord. Once the unit begins to light
up, you can release the lever. An “A” will appear on the
Remote LED screen indicating the unit is in “Search Mode”.
Once the remote changes from an “A” on the LED to another
character the remote is now paired and will remain so until
this procedure is repeated.
On the Brake Unit:
Turn power to the brake unit off . Make sure
the remote unit is plugged in. Firmly
depress the
JOG switch to the left AND simultaneously hold
down the SETUP button
while powering on the unit.
Once the unit begins to light up you can release the
buttons. The screen should read “Remote Search”
and will only accept radio communication from the
energized remote device. Once it fi nds the remote,
it will automatically reset, and come up in normal
operation mode.
Each step should take approximately 10 seconds. Once a
set is paired, go through the normal setup and make sure
everything is functioning (make sure the Gain knob on the
remote changes the gain displayed on the remote itself and
also on the brake, and make sure that the Manual Override
actually applies the brakes).
