Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation BB005 Benutzerhandbuch
TABLE OF CONTENTS
311-0288-062 Rev. C 12/08
Congratulations on the purchase of your new BrakeBuddy
®
! The BrakeBuddy
®
was designed and built as an
auxiliary braking system to operate in conjunction with the existing braking system in your towed vehicle.
Use of the BrakeBuddy
®
in a manner inconsistent with these instructions may result in damage to your
vehicle, serious injury or death. You must read and understand these instructions prior to the use of this
product.
product.
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If you have any questions after reading these instructions, please call BrakeBuddy
®
customer service at 1 800-470-2287.
Main Unit Components
Breakaway System Components
Control Panel
Air Cylinder Arm
Handle
12 Volt DC Cord
B
C
D
E
A
F
G
H
I
J
E
D
F
Remove the BrakeBuddy
®
and components from the shipping carton. The complete system consists of:
Main BrakeBuddy
®
Unit
Clevis Assembly
Handle and Knob
Remote Alert System
Break-Away System
Handle and Knob
Remote Alert System
Break-Away System
CONTENTS
Break Away Initial Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Removal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 4
Alert System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 6
Operation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 7
Removal Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 10
Break-Away Contents
(A) 1, 1/16” coiled break-
away cable with one large
and one small clip on the
ends
and one small clip on the
ends
(B) 1 junction box with wiring
harness
(C) 1 strap clamp
(D) 2 hex socket head
capscrews
(E) 2 flat washers
(F) 2 lock washers
(G) 2 sheet metal screws
(H) 2 grommets
(I) 5 nylon ties
(J) 1 loose velcro patch
Clevis
Dedicated to towing safety
TM
Phone (800) 470-2287
Brakebuddy.com
Remote Alert
Transmitter
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