Patriot
®
Braking System
405-0260 Rev A
Page 5 of 12
2/14/14
Initial Set-Up
In Towed Vehicle
1. Open the driver side door of the towed vehicle and push the
driver seat back as far as possible.
2. Place the Patriot
®
unit on the floor.
3. Open the brake claw and place it on the brake pedal. (Figure 1)
Reference page 6 for claw operating instructions
4. The feet can be attached and adjusted for proper height
position for uneven floorboards.
Note: Do not store or transport with the feet attached to the unit.
5. Slide the driver seat forward against the push pads. Adjust the
push pad up or down for proper height position in relationship to
the seat.
Note: Seat must be as far forward as possible without causing
the brake lights to be activated. If the seat can’t be moved
forward far enough, an arm extension is available.
6. Plug in the power cord into a 12 volt power source. The
indicator light will glow.
7. Turn on the power switch. (Figure 2) The display will read
“INITIALIZING”.
Note: If using a breakaway, it must be connected first prior to
turning on power to the unit.
8. Push the “SET-UP” button. (Figure 3) The brake will stroke
three (3) times then remain in the ready position.
Note: If the brake extends fully and remains extended without
stroking three times, the seat is not far enough forward. Turn
the brake off then back on. Reposition the seat as far forward
as possible without causing the brake lights to be activated then
restart set-up process.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
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.
Using the Velcro provided, attach one side to the desired mount-
ing 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.
