Test and adjust positioning;
deplete the vacuum in the power brakes
continued from preceding page
Depending on the make and model of the towed
vehicle, it may be necessary to repeat the test cycle
a second time.
If the vacuum is not released, Even Brake will
apply excessive braking force when it is activated,
which will cause severe tire and/or brake system
damage to the towed vehicle.
1.
Press the green “Test” button (Figure 11) on the
touch pad control panel. Even Brake will begin a self-
diagnostic test.
As part of the test, Even Brake will cycle the pedal
clamp up and down three times.
If Even Brake moves excessively, or interferes with
seat position controls, adjust its position. Check the
adjustable seat pad and readjust it, if necessary.
Note: rubberized floor mats will cause Even Brake to
“climb” the driver’s seat. If the vehicle has a rubberized
floor mat, remove it when towing.
CAUTION
If the adjustable seat pad is not properly po-
sitioned, Even Brake can “climb” up the driver’s
seat. This will cause the rear of the box to rise up
off the floor, making Even Brake more sensitive.
If this occurs, the towed vehicle will brake exces-
sively and unnecessarily, which may cause non-
warranty brake damage.
Check the adjustable seat pad after the pedal
clamp has cycled during a test. If the rear of the
box has “climbed” the driver’s seat, readjust the
seat pad so that Even Brake cannot “climb.”
2.
After Even Brake has completed the self-diagnostic
test, the test light (Figure 11) will illuminate green to
indicate the system is ready, or red to indicate the
system is not ready.
If the test light is green, proceed to the next step —
programming brake force and sensitivity.
If the test light is red, check the motorhome monitor
LCD text display for detailed information. You can also
refer to the “Communications” sections (“Overview” and
“Reference Chart”) in this manual.
Step G
Set braking force and
braking sensitivity preferences
(Even Brake is a proportional system, and will al-
ways brake the towed vehicle in tandem with the motor-
home. The range of its response to the motorhome is
virtually infinite. Setting braking preferences will pro-
gram Even Brake to respond with the appropriate force
and sensitivity within that range.)
It is not necessary to set braking force and sensitiv-
ity preferences — if no preferences are selected, Even
Brake will revert to the “average” setting for both, which
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Figure 12
Figure 13
is the default value.
It is also not necessary to select braking prefer-
ences every time you connect Even Brake. It will always
revert to the last preferences selected (or the default
values, if none were selected), when you connect it to
the towed vehicle.
1.
Set the braking force. This setting tells Even Brake
how
hard
to apply the brakes. There are three choices:
“less;” “average;” or “more” force.
Press the red “Force” button on the touch pad con-
trol panel (Figure 12). One of the three LEDs next to
the “Force” button will illuminate. The LED furthest
away from the “Force” button indicates “less” force;
the center LED indicates “average” force; and the LED
closest to the “Force” button indicates “more” force.
Continue to press the “Force” button until the appropri-
ate LED illuminates to confirm your choice.
If you are unsure which setting to select, set Even
Brake to “average” and readjust it later, if you find that
you prefer more or less braking force.
2.
Set the braking sensitivity. This setting tells Even
Brake
when
to apply the brakes. There are three choic-
es: “less;” “average;” or “more” sensitivity. If Even Brake
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