4 | Warnings and Safety Instructions
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
— This manual contains important safety instructions for the
Tow‑Pro
®
Elite Electric Trailer Brake Controller.
Do not operate the controller unless you have read and understood this manual and the controller is
installed as per these installation instructions.
WARNING
• Ensure that your trailer brakes are installed and are operating correctly; Improperly installed
and/or faulty trailer brakes can cause erratic vehicle or trailer behaviour with the potential to
cause a road accident. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that your trailer braking
system be installed/maintained by a qualified installer.
• Always check brakes at low speed each time a trailer is attached to your vehicle.
CAUTION
1.
Ensure that the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite is mounted securely in a fixed location.
Failure to mount securely will result in inaccurate braking force measurements and incorrect
braking of the trailer.
2.
Ensure that the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite is installed inside the vehicle cabin and away from any
environmental conditions that may cause damage, including engine heat, submersion in
water, salt spray and humidity. Exposure to these conditions may cause damage to the unit’s
circuitry and may cause erratic trailer braking.
3.
A Fuse or Circuit Breaker of appropriate rating must be installed to protect the vehicle system.
Please refer to the wiring instructions starting on
for specific instructions on where
to install the Fuse or Circuit Breaker and for appropriate Fuse or Circuit Breaker rating. The
Fuse or Circuit Breaker must be installed as close as possible to the battery.
4.
Ensure the remote head push‑button activates correctly when installed into surfaces with a
thickness greater than 3.0 mm (0.12"). Failure to activate correctly would result in not being
able to activate the override function or change modes.
5.
Ensure that the wire(s) and all connections used to install the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite are suitably
rated to supply the required current to simultaneously operate the trailer electric brakes and
stop lamps. Incorrect wiring can result in reduced (or total loss of) trailer braking and/or
damage to property or persons.
6.
The Tow‑Pro
®
Elite is suitable for trailers with electric brakes up to three axles. Note that
Federal and State laws apply to trailer weights and brake controller requirements. Please
consult your local authority to ensure you comply with the legal requirements.
7.
Do not drive with the Tow‑Pro
®
Elite while a fault code is active. Fault codes of the
Tow‑Pro
®
Elite may indicate conditions that make it unsafe or illegal to drive, including
unreliable trailer brakes or failure of brake lights.
