Note: the BrakeAway
™
system is included with the
9160; it is an optional accessory for the 9100.
Step one
install the air reservoir
1.
First, choose a location for the air reservoir (Figure
7). The air reservoir is mounted in the towed vehicle,
most often in the engine compartment, but it may be
attached anywhere an air line can be routed from the
top of the air reservoir to the front of the vehicle, and
where the drain valve (Figure 7), at the bottom of the
reservoir, is easily accessible.
Choose a location that meets the following condi-
tions:
•
An air line will be attached to the reservoir in a later
step. One end will be routed to the driver’s side of the
passenger compartment; the other end will be routed
to the front of the vehicle. This air line cannot be closer
than two feet from any heat source, such as the engine
or exhaust system, which might damage the air line.
•
The air reservoir must be mounted away from any
moving parts, so that the air reservoir will not be dam-
aged by, or interfere with, the proper operation of any
components.
•
Choose a location that will allow the bottom of the
air reservoir to be mounted lower than the top, so that
any accumulated water can be drained from the tank.
The reservoir cylinder does not have to be perfectly
straight up and down, but the drain valve must be the
lowest part of the reservoir.
•
The reservoir will be attached with two of the
sup-
plied ¼" x 1" hex bolts and nuts. Choose a location
that will allow you sufficient access to tighten the hex
nuts from the other side.
Note: because the air reservoir will be charged with
compressed air, it cannot be mounted inside the pas-
figure 7
senger compartment of the vehicle.
2.
Once you have chosen a location for the air res-
ervoir, fold the two rubber clamps (Figure 7) over the
cylinder. Press the ends of each clamp together, until
the pre-drilled holes align.
Test-fit the reservoir and slide the clamps up or down
the cylinder, if necessary, until the pre-drilled holes are
both over a surface where the hex bolts and nuts will
hold each clamp in place. Mark the center of each hole
for drilling, and set the reservoir aside.
Before drilling, make certain you will not damage
any components on the other side. Then, drill a ¼"
hole through the two points you have marked.
Before attaching the clamps, rotate the top of the
reservoir so that the two wires at the solenoid valve
(Figure 10), as well as the two brass air compression
fittings (Figure 10), will be easily accessible.
Position the reservoir and clamps over the two holes,
and secure the reservoir in place with one of the ¼" x
1" hex bolts and nuts at each clamp.
Step two
mount the break away switch
1.
Mount the break away switch (Figure 7) at the front
of the vehicle, on the driver’s side. Choose an area you
can easily reach, with a surface of sufficient strength to
hold the switch firmly in place, so that the break away
pin (Figure 7) will pull freely from the switch. Mount the
switch in a horizontal position, with the break away pin
facing toward the motorhome.
Ensure that the break away pin can be pulled free-
ly away from the towed vehicle, without any obstruc-
tions.
Do not attach the break away switch to the tow
bar or the tow bar bracket. if the tow bar or bracket
fails, the break away switch will separate with it,
preventing the break away system from activating.
if the towed vehicle separates, the brakes will not
be applied, which may cause property damage, per-
sonal injury or even death.
Step three
connect the wiring
Note: if the vehicle’s battery must be disconnected
for towing and an automatic battery disconnect has
been installed, additional modifications are necessary. If
a ROADMASTER Dinghy Battery Manager (part number
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