MDC XT17-T, Руководство пользователя и инструкция

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Breakaway Switch
By law, all trailers with an ATM of 2000kg or greater must have a “Breakaway System” to halt the trailer in the event it
becomes detached from the tow vehicle whilst traveling. Your caravan is fitted with this system with the switch
mounted on the drawbar with a steel wire lanyard to connect to your tow vehicle. In the event that the caravan
becomes detached, the lanyard will pull the pin from the breakaway switch and the onboard batteries will activate the
brake system. The lanyard must be attached to a solid part of the vehicle. It is a mandatory requirement that power be
supplied by the tow vehicle to the breakaway power source while towing. This is done via the 50amp Anderson Plug
on the drawbar. Consult a qualified auto electrician to ensure this is fitted to your tow vehicle.
In NSW there is an additional requirement that the breakaway power source be monitored from the driver position with
a minimum of a “visual alarm” for low battery voltage. Consult a qualified auto electrician to ensure this is fitted to your
vehicle.
Breakaway Switch
Anderson Plug
CAUTION:
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DO NOT CONNECT THE BREAKAWAY LANYARD TO THE SAME POINT AS THE SAFETY CHAIN
SHACKLES.
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DO NOT USE THE BREAKAWAY AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE HANDBRAKE AND DO NOT REMOVE
THE PIN AS AN ALTERNATIVE SECURITY MEASURE. REMOVING THE PIN WILL RAPIDLY DISCHARGE
THE BATTERIES.
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IT IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT THAT THE BREAKAWAY BATTERY SOURCE BE CHARGED
DURING TOWING.
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NSW REQUIRES A BATTERY MONITOR VIEWABLE FROM THE DRIVERS POSITION WITH A MINIMUM
OF A VISUAL ALARM FOR LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE