Maytag 2006 owner manual Typical Electronic Controller, HOW to USE Your Electric Brakes Properly

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WARNING:

ELECTRIC BRAKES

A CONTROLLER installed in your tow vehicle will synchronize the trailer brakes with your tow vehicle brakes. It is designed to apply the trailer brakes whenever the tow vehicle brakes are applied.

TYPICAL ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER

ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS are inertially activated. The controller senses decelera- tion and generates an output, which reflects the inertia sensed. When you are station- ary, the controller does not apply the brakes unless the manual slide bar is activated.

NOTE: Study all material provided with your particular brake control. If you don’t understand the information, have the installer explain the information to you or call the manufacturer of the controller.

In THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENTAL SEPARATION of the tow vehicle and trailer, the BREAKAWAY SWITCH will set and lock the trailer brakes for a sufficient length of time to stop the trailer. The switch is activated when the wire attached to it and to the tow vehicle pulls out the small pin in the front of the unit. THIS PIN SHOULD BE PULLED OUT, LUBRICATED WITH LIGHT HOUSEHOLD OIL AND REPLACED EVERY 90 DAYS.

To prevent corrosion within the breakaway switch, pull the switch’s pin straight forward and spray the inside of the switch through the hole with an electric contact cleaner (such as Spra-Kleen) and reinsert the pin. A drop of light household oil on the groove near the base of the pin will allow the pin to operate freely. WHEN THE TRAILER IS CONNECTED TO THE TOW VEHICLE, THE BREAKAWAY SWITCH LOOP SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO THE PERMANENT FRAME OF YOUR HITCH. When disconnecting trailer from tow vehicle remove wire loop from the frame. DO NOT REMOVE PIN FROM SWITCH BECAUSE THIS WILL APPLY THE TRAILER BRAKES.

Warning: Do not use breakaway switch for parking brake.

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HOW TO USE YOUR ELECTRIC BRAKES PROPERLY

Your trailer brakes are designed to work in synchronization with your tow vehicle brakes. Never use your tow vehicle or trailer brakes alone to stop the combined load.

Your trailer and tow vehicle will seldom have the right amperage flow to the brake magnets to give you comfortable, safe braking unless you make proper brake system adjustments. Changing trailer load and driving conditions as well as uneven alternator

and battery output can mean unstable current flow to your brake magnets. It is there- D fore imperative that you maintain and adjust your brakes as set forth in this manual,

use a properly modulated brake controller, and perform the synchronization procedure noted below

In addition to the synchronization adjustment detailed below, electric brake controllers provide a modulation function that varies the current to the electric brakes with the pressure on the brake pedal. It is important that your brake controller provide ap- proximately 2 volts to the braking system when the brake pedal is first depressed and gradually increase the voltage to 12 volts as brake pedal pressure is increased. If the controller “jumps” immediately to a high voltage output, even during a gradual stop, then the electric brakes will always be fully energized and will result in harsh brakes and potential brake lockup.

Proper synchronization of tow vehicle to trailer braking can only be accomplished by road testing. Brake “lockup, grabbiness, or harshness” is quite often lack of synchro- nization between the tow vehicle and the trailer being towed, too high of a threshold voltage (over 2 volts), or under adjusted brakes.

The braking system should be checked and serviced by qualified, certified technicians only. Failure to do soo could result in loss of control of your vehicle or the trailer causing damage to property, injury, and/or death.

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Contents Owners Airstream Manual Introduction MODEL Table of Contents Basic Warranty Period Warranty CoverageCare and Maintenance Items CoveredInstallations not Covered If Repairs are NeededAIRSTREAM, INC Explanation of Airstream Limited Warranty Warranty TransferDealer Representation Excluded Consequential and Incidental DamagesAbuse ExposureOverload Reporting Safety Defects ServiceThat MAY be Hazardous Maintenance Schedule Every 5,000 Miles or 90 DaysEvery 1,000 Miles or 60 Days Torque aluminm wheels to110-120 ft. lbsEvery 10, 000 Miles or 6 Months Every Year BULBS, Exterior Suggested Maintenance Parts and LubricantsBULBS, Interior MiscellaneousMaintenance Record Date Dealer Service Performed Warranty and Service TOW Vehicle Equipment Towing Your AirstreamElectric Brakes Loading Weighing Your Trailer Hitching UP Equalizing Hitch Load DistributionSway Control Device Steps for Hitching Up Level tow vehicle and trailer after hitching up Towing Tips Passing Use trailer brakes as parking brakes TrackingBacking Up Suggested PRE-TRAVEL Check List InteriorExterior Trailer Equipment and Accessories Motoring Essentials Towing Your Airstream Camping SafetyPlies the 12 volt current Overnight StopExtended Stay City Water HOOK-UP Shoreline Power SupplyWaste Water System Things not to PUT Into Toilet or DrainsEffects of Prolonged Occupancy Winter TravelingEffects of Prolonged Occupancy Tips to Controlling CondensationExcess moisture What are molds ? What factors contribute to mold growth?How can mold growth be inhibited? Failure to Retract Slide OUT RoomCamping Camping Exterior CleaningPossible damage Main DoorScreen Door StepOperation Instructions ChassisTires Tips on Tire Care Tire Rotation Spare TireTire Inflation PSI Cold Axle and Running Gear Assembly Install washer and spindle nut Typical Electronic Controller HOW to USE Your Electric Brakes ProperlyPower Jack Option Replacing Power HeadMaintenance Proper Tire Inflation Load/Inflation Information for Your TiresUnder Inflation HOW Overloading Affects Your TiresTire Care Weighing Your Travel Trailer Or Towed VehicleReplacing Your Tires Proper Inspection and Storage of TiresInterior Bunk BED Dinette Table Water Pump SwitchMonitor Panel Aquajet water pump Optionial EquipmentSmoke Alarm Firex Model B Bath Area Remote SwitchesLinoleum Ceiling Light/Directional LightingWeekly Testing of Your Smoke Alarm Replacing the Battery Taking Care of Your Smoke AlarmSpecial Smoke Alarm Features Using the Tamper Resist Locking MechanismTo Remove LP GAS DetectorDetector Test LOW VoltageFire Extinguisher Normal Operation Carbon Monoxide AlarmCleaning Your Detector Operation only Fill ValveLPG Bottles To InstallVent if the trailer has not been used regularly Basic Rules for SafetyPlumbing Water SYSTEM-SELF Contained SanitizingWater Pump and Filter Drain Valves Safari While hooked to city water Aquajet Pump OptionalTo Empty Fresh Water Tank Water Heater DrainingWinterizing and Storage Plumbing Water Heater Bypass Plumbing Drain and Waste System DeodorizersEmptying Tanks Black Tank Flush Optional When Parked and Connected to Sewer OutletToilet Water Filtration Safeguards Microtech Filter INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT Battery Replacement Electronic IndicatorOperating Instructions Controlling The WaterLavatory FAUCET, Standard Electrical System Battery Disconnect Switch265 71.3 F 250 62 F 200 16 F 100 +5 F 150 +19 F Battery12V Power Circuits Converter Operation Converter TestingVolt AC Panel Board Converter Cooling SystemInvertor option Back UP Camera PRE-WIREElectrical System DO’S TV AntennaLubricating Rotating Gear Housing Maintenance LubricationSatellite Antenna Wiring Yellow like the sun positive and Green like Solar Panel PRE-WIREExternal Radio Jack Optional Coaxial Cable Wiring SchematicVolt Electrical System City Power Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Gfci Occupant Other circuitFurnace AIR ConditionerMicrowave Ovens RangeRefrigerator Water Heater Electronic IgnitionRelieve the pressure without even realizing it When Equipped with Reverse Switch High Volume Roof Vent OptionalWhen Equipped with Thermostat Cleaning InstructionsMonitor Panel Monitor Wire ConnectionsTo Obtain Exact Reading Specifications Hitch Ball Height Index C-1, E-8, F-3, H-4
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