16 | Operation
3 OPERATION
3.1 Adjusting the Braking Force
In both modes the braking level can be adjusted to suit varying trailer loads,
braking requirements or user comfort by adjusting the control knob on the
remote head.
The lower end of the scale (below level 5) should be used as a starting point
and adjusted accordingly once braking requirements are established.
If a lighter braking level is required, turn the control knob to a lower number (anti‑clockwise) to
reduce the trailer braking force. Similarly, turn the gain control knob to a higher number (clockwise)
to increase the trailer braking force.
The braking level will be indicated by the LED changing to a shade of RED when the brakes are
applied. The higher the braking level, the more RED the LED will glow.
A setting of ‘0’ will result in no trailer braking output.
3.2 Manual Override
Pressing the gain control knob whilst driving will apply the manual override
brake. The manual override brake will apply the trailer brakes only, and will
also apply the trailer brake lights and will turn the LED indicator RED.
Depending on the vehicle wiring it may also apply the vehicle brake lights.
The manual override is designed to be used when the trailer brakes need to
be applied without the vehicle brakes, such as correcting trailer ‘sway’ whilst
travelling.
In
Proportional
mode the manual override will apply the trailer brake to a level equivalent to ‘light’
vehicle braking.
In
User Controlled
mode the manual override will apply the trailer brakes to the level set on the
gain control knob.
In both modes the braking force can be adjusted by turning the gain control knob even whilst
applying the manual override brakes.
Manual override should not be used in place of the regular vehicle brakes.
