Patriot
®
Braking System
405-0260 Rev A
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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 (except in a breakaway). 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
®
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
®
unit and refer to the list of possible display
messages for assistance. After addressing the problem, turn off the Patriot
®
and restart the set-up procedure.
6. If a breakaway switch is installed and plugged in, the “BK / AWAY ON” LED should be on. Follow the
instructions provided. The breakaway 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 or if the battery in the unit
goes dead.
Installation Notes
When installing the Patriot
®
on hybrids/vehicles with continuous power assist brakes or if the user gets the
“REPOSITION BRAKE” error twice in a row while trying to set-up their brake, then they should do the following:
1. With the brake plugged in but powered off, hold down the SET-UP button while powering on the unit. Once it
lights up you can release the set-up button.
2. Once it is finished initializing, the screen will read “MODE: FORCE”. Hit the JOG switch to the left so that the
screen now reads “MODE: POSITION”. Press SET-UP to select this setting.
3. The next screen will read, “MAX FORCE”. Press SET-UP again at this screen.
4. The brake should read “SETTINGS SAVED!” and automatically restart.
These setting will be stored in the memory and remain until a user goes through this procedure again and changes
them. With these settings, the brake will work on ANY vehicle.
For a traditional vehicle, the GAIN setting should be kept between settings 5 and 9.
In a hybrid vehicle, the GAIN setting should be kept between settings 1 and 3.
Disconnecting
Perform these steps each time you remove the Patriot
®
.
1. Turn off the Patriot
®
. Unplug the Patriot
®
power cord from the 12-volt accessory outlet.
2. Adjust the driver’s seat as far back as possible.
3. Unhook the brake bracket from the brake pedal. Unplug the breakaway clips from the Patriot
®
control panel
(if applicable).
4. Lift the Patriot
®
out of the vehicle.
CAUTION:
Shut off the unit and unplug the RF when you stop driving for the day. Don’t leave the unit
plugged in all night, it could drain your car battery.
