Installation instructions
Step A
Install the break away system
1.
Mount the break away switch (Figure 1) 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 1) 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 freely
away from the towed vehicle, without any obstructions.
Do not attach the break away switch to the tow bar.
In the unlikely event that the tow bar should separate,
the break away switch will separate with it, preventing
the break away system from activating.
The towed vehicle’s brakes will not be applied,
which may cause property damage, personal injury
or even death.
2.
The Inter Connect transmitter (“ICX transmitter”) will
be attached in a later step; however, since the break away
wiring harness will be connected to it, choose a location
for the ICX transmitter now. Look for a mounting point on
the driver’s side of the towed vehicle, on the lower portion
of the dashboard, where the end of the transmitter with
the antenna and socket will be visible and accessible.
Choose an area away from pre-existing components
or electronics, and where the transmitter will not present
an obstruction or hazard to the driver of the vehicle or
interfere with the operation of the vehicle. The mounting
surface must be of sufficient strength to hold the trans-
mitter firmly in place, so that an electrical connector can
be plugged into and out of the transmitter.
3.
Once you have found a location for the ICX transmitter,
look for a pre-existing hole in the firewall (or, if there is
sufficient space, a pre-existing grommet with other wir-
ing) close to where you will mount the ICX transmitter, to
Figure 1
route the break away wiring harness through the fire-
wall.
If there is no pre-existing hole or grommet with suf-
ficient space, drill a 1/2" hole through the firewall.
Drill from the engine compartment or from the interior
of the vehicle, whichever is more convenient. Before drill-
ing, make certain you will not damage any components
on the other side of the firewall.
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9.
Route all wiring to avoid the possibility of a short circuit
or other damage to the vehicle.
Route all wiring to avoid moving parts, sharp edges,
the fuel lines or hot components such as the engine
or exhaust system.
Wiring exposed by moving parts, sharp edges or
hot components may cause a short circuit, which can
result in damage to the vehicle’s electrical system as
well as other, consequential damage.
Wiring which is attached in close proximity to the
fuel lines may ignite the fuel.
10.
If you are a professional installer, return these instruc-
tions to the owner of the vehicle after the installation, for
the owner’s future reference.
