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Electronic Brake Control
For 2, 4, 6* and 8* brake applications
Components of the Brake Control
A. Power Knob
B. Manual Slide Knob
C. Bracket Mounting Holes
D. Bi-Colored Light
E. Level Knob
Important Facts to Remember
1. Do not mount or activate RF generating items (cell
phones, two way radios) near (less than 12") the
Brake Control.
2. CAUTION Reversing the connection to a break-
away battery on the trailer will destroy
the Brake Control.
3. CAUTION Disconnect trailer plug from the tow
vehicle prior to testing a breakaway switch or you
may destroy the Brake Control.
4. The light is:
• GREEN when trailer is connected.
• RED when brake pedal or manual is
activated and trailer is connected.
5. The GREEN light draws 5 milliamperes of
current from tow vehicle. It would take over 10,000
hours to drain the tow vehicle battery.
6. WARNING The level adjustment is CRITICAL.
The level adjustment determines whether automatic
braking response is delayed or aggressive.
7. This brake control is activated by inertia. It
senses deceleration and generates an output
that reflects the inertia sensed. In a stationary
state, the brake control will not apply the
trailer brakes unless the Manual Slide
Knob is actuated.
8. WARNING The Gross Combined Weight
Rating (GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle
manufacturers recommendation.
9. This control specfically designed for use with
electric trailer brakes.
Installation Guide
WARNING The Brake Control must be mounted from -20 degrees nose down to 70 degrees nose
up. (See Below.) Failure to install brake control
within these constraints may cause your control to
become inoperable.
Traditional Bracket Mount
A. Mounting Bracket
B. #6 x 3/8” Screws
1.
CAUTION Drilling or use of longer screws
may damage unit.
2. Securely mount bracket to a solid surface.
3. Insert supplied #6 x 3/8” screws on each side
into the mounting holes.
4. Adjust control to desired position and tighten
screws until snug.
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions carefully before
installing or operating the Brake Control. Keep
these instructions with the Brake Control for
future reference.
Direction of Travel
Direction of Travel
Correct
Incorrect
D
E
B
A
-20°
0°
70°
A
B
C
Leveling the Sensor
After the brake control has been securely mounted
the level adjustment must be set.
1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle, Bi-Colored
Light should glow GREEN.
2. Set power knob to maximum by fully
rotating clockwise.
3. Depress tow vehicle’s brake pedal and hold.
4. Rotate the Level Knob counter-clockwise
(towards the back of the control) until the
Bi-Colored Light starts to change colors
from GREEN to RED.
5. Carefully rotate the Level Knob clockwise
(towards the front of the control) until a
shade of ORANGE is visible.
Bi-Colored Light should show:
• DIM ORANGE for a typical setting.
• BRIGHT ORANGE for an aggressive setting.
• DIM RED for a more aggressive setting.
6. Release brake pedal.
Adjusting the Power to the
Trailer Brakes
Once the control has been installed and properly
leveled, it is necessary to set the power needed
to stop the trailer during a braking event.
1. Connect trailer to tow vehicle.
2. Set Power Knob to the 12 o’clock position.
3. Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry level
paved surface at 25 mph and apply manual
slide knob.
NOTE: Range of adjustment for the level knob
from DIM ORANGE to DIM RED is 20 degrees
of rotation.
✓ If trailer brakes lock up:
❑ Turn power down using power knob.
(Rotate power knob toward the 8 o’clock
position, counter-clockwise.)
✓ If braking was not sufficient:
❑ Turn power up using power knob. (Rotate
power knob toward the 5 o’clock position,
clockwise.)
4. Repeat Step (3) until power has been set
to a point just below wheel lock up or at
a sufficient force as to achieve maximum
braking power.
5. Using the brake pedal, make a few low speed
stops to check the Power and Level adjustments. The automatic response (brake pedal)
is initiated and terminated via the stoplight
switch. When the brake pedal is released,
trailer braking will cease.
Fine Tuning
Now that the Power has been set, it is time to fine
tune the level setting for the majority of the
stopping that you will be doing.
1. Make several slow (25 MPH) stops as if
coming up to a stop sign and take notice
of how the trailer brakes respond:
✓ Brakes Grab Too Much
❑ You have an Aggressive Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
clockwise, toward you, see below.
✓ Trailer Tending to Push Tow Vehicle
❑ You have a Delayed Setting:
To correct this condition rotate level knob
counter-clockwise, away from you, see below.
2. Repeat until desired trailer braking is achieved.
A. Delayed
B. Normal
C. Aggressive
NOTE: When the brake control is leveled
properly there will be very little current flowing
through the brake magnets in a static state with
the foot pedal depressed. The brake magnets will
hum when there is current flowing through them.
Anytime the Bi-Colored Light shows any color
other than GREEN, there is current flowing
through the brake magnets.
NOTE:
1. Front of the Voyager must be horizontal,
see below.
2. The Voyager must be parallel to direction
of travel, see below.
NOTE:
1. WARNING This brake control is activated
by inertia and requires the level to be set
properly, or the braking response will be too
harsh or ineffective.
2. To properly level the sensor, the trailer and
tow vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and trailer must be connected to tow vehicle.
A
B
C
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NOTE:
1. Always warm the trailer's brakes before
setting the power. Warm trailer brakes tend
to be more responsive than cold brakes. To
warm trailer brakes, drive a short distance
(1/4 mile) at 45 MPH with manual lever
engaged enough to cause trailer braking at
a low level.
2. WARNING The power should never be set
high enough to cause trailer brakes to lock
up. Skidding trailer wheels can cause loss of
directional stability of trailer and tow vehicle.
3. The power may need to be adjusted for
different load weights and road conditions.
4. Not all trailer brakes will lock up due to
various conditions. However, inability to
lock up the brakes generally indicates the
need for an inspection to determine the cause.
5. When the power is set correctly you should
feel unified braking between the trailer and
tow vehicle.
6. When in doubt of the proper setting
procedures review the above steps starting
at LEVELING THE SENSOR through FINE
TUNING or consult your tow card included
with your brake control.
Situation Probable Cause
Tow vehicle connected to trailer,
NO GREEN light.
1. Corrosion on trailer plug contact.
2. Loose POWER or GROUND connection.
Tow vehicle connected to trailer, light is GREEN.
When Manual Slide Knob is activated:
A. No RED light.
B. Light is dim RED or flashing RED.
C. Light glows dim RED and gets brighter as
POWER Knob is decreased.
1. POWER set at or near minimum.
2. Short on BRAKE line (BLUE wire).
3. BLACK & WHITE wires reversed, control
destroyed.
4. 12 volts from exter
nal source on BRAKE
line (BLUE wire).
1.
Open on GROUND line (WHITE wire).
2. Short on BRAKE line (BLUE wire).
1. Short on BRAKE line (BLUE wire).
2. Defective brake magnets.
Braking with foot pedal is too aggressive. 1. Sensor set too aggressive, see LEVELING
SENSOR.
2.
Power set too high.
Braking is delayed for extended period. 1. Sensor set improperly, see LEVELING
SENSOR.
2.
Power set too low.
Tow vehicle connected to trailer, brake
pedal depressed:
A. No RED light.
1. Vehicle not moving, need to be moving for
br
akes to apply.
2. No signal from brake light, test v
oltage on
RED wire
.
3. Sensor set improperly, see LEVELING
SENSOR.
4.
Bad connection on RED wire.
5. Blown stoplight fuse.
Appendix A: Trailer Brake Adjustment**
Brakes should be adjusted after the first 200 miles of
operation when the brake shoes and drums have “seated”
and at 3000 mile intervals, or as use and performance requires.
The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner:
1. Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack
stands. Follow trailer manufacturers recommendations for
lifting and supporting the unit. Check that the wheel and
drum rotate freely.
WARNING Do not lift or support trailer on any part of
the axle or the suspension system.
2. Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot
on the bottom of the brake backing plate.
3. With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool, rotate the
starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake
shoes. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of
the linings against the drum makes the wheel very
difficult to turn.
Note: With drop spindle axles, a modified adjusting tool
with about an 80 degree angle should be used.
4. Then rotate the starwheel in the opposite direction until
the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag.
5. Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the wheel
to the ground.
6. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.
WARNING Never crawl under your trailer unless it is
resting on properly placed jack stands.
Follow the trailer manufacturers recommendations for lifting
and supporting the unit. Do not lift or place supports on any
part of the suspension system.
**Note: Trailer Brake Adjustment procedures courtesy Dexter Axle.
Troubleshooting Chart
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