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14 gauge. Your travel trailer has 14 gauge from front end to brakes. Brake assemblies are
wired in parallel, never in a series. Being parallel, there will be equal voltage and amperage
at each brake assembly for equal braking capability and/or performance.
WHEN YOUR TRAVEL TRAILER IS NEW IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ADJUST
YOUR BRAKE SHOES PRECISELY. IT TAKES APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES
AND/OR 50 MEDIUM TO HEAVY STOPS TO "BURNISH" FIT OR SEAT
THE SHOES TO THE BRAKE DRUM. AFTER THIS INITIAL BREAK-IN
PERIOD, YOU MUST ADJUST YOUR SHOES ACCURATELY FOR BEST
PERFORMANCE AND INCREASED DURABILITY.
BREAKAWAY SWITCH
The breakaway switch is one of the most important parts of the travel trailer electric
brake system. This system will apply the brakes of the travel trailer should it break away
from the tow vehicle. The very instant a breakaway occurs, the pull pin, which is linked
to the tow vehicle is pulled from the switch. The two contacts automatically close to
complete the electrical circuit and apply the travel trailer brakes. A 12-volt DC battery is
required to power the breakaway switch.
WARNING: NEVER use this breakaway switch and travel trailer brake
system as a parking brake. There would be a high amp draw on battery and
convertor, potentially causing damaged wiring, connectors, and breakaway
switch.
SLIDEOUT ROOM OPTION
The slideout room is designed for additional floor space and comfort. Mechanical
components are gear driven and produced by Power Gear Company. Read ALL instructions
in the next four pages before operation to become familiar with the system.
CAUTION: Do not place excessive weight in the slideout room.
Components
This slideout system has numerous major components and are as follows:
• One inner rail drive assembly to support room weight.
• A 12-volt DC motor and drive shaft that will operate the room using energy from an on-
board recreation vehicle battery.
• A specially designed auto reset fuse has a load sensing capability that stops the motor
when the room reaches its fully extended or retracted position.
Fig. 3-2
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