Airstream classic 2006 Owner's Manual page 13

provided through a +12 volt (normally black) wire from the tow vehicle connector.
The heart of ActiBrake is the Power Max pump. It is the highest capacity pump
available on any electric-hydraulic pump actuator.
ActiBrake is also the only electric-hydraulic actuator with the unique "Extend'A Hold"
feature which maintains brake line pressure when the vehicle is stopped without
operating the motor. This dramatically reduces heat build-up and improves reliability
and longevity.
Filling Reservoir
Fill the reservoir with NEW, CLEAN, "DOT 3" or "DOT 4" Brake Fluid. Never re-use
brake fluid that has been salvaged or removed from another unit. Contaminated or
dirty fluid can cause system failure and/or premature wear on the system components.
DO NOT OVER FILL the reservoir. Fill within 3/8-inch of the filler opening.
Use only new, clean, DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
Do not fill with previously used fluid. Used fluid may absorb water or other impurities
which may cause corrosion and/or poor brake performance. This may result in physical
injury and/or property damage!
It is critical that you verify that your breakaway system functions properly!
The breakaway battery is the trailer batteries. The breakaway switch is wired direct to
the batteries.
Breakaway Protection
The breakaway system is required to supply power to the ActiBrake system in the
event the trailer becomes uncoupled from the towing vehicle.
Failure to maintain adequate charge in the breakaway battery will result in the
breakaway system not functioning properly. This may result in physical injury and/or
property damage in the event of a breakaway! The breakaway battery is the trailer
batteries. The breakaway switch is wired direct to the batteries.
General Operation
Coupling
When coupling the trailer to the towing vehicle, always ensure the two vehicles
are properly coupled, including the safety chains and breakaway switch cable, in
accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and trailer manufacturer's
instructions. All coupling devices and procedures must conform to State and Federal
regulations.
Trailer Connector - Vehicle Connector
After properly coupling the trailer to the towing vehicle, plug-in the trailer connector
to the mating connector of the towing vehicle. There are two checks to ensure proper
connection has been made.
(The first time the ActiBrake is connected to a brake controller, it is necessary to engage
the manual over-ride lever of the brake controller for a period of up to 5 seconds.
During this time, ActiBrake's active synchronization system syncs-up with your brake
controller. ActiBrake stores this information in its memory so the synchronization is
necessary only at initial set-up AND whenever the trailer gets disconnected and re-
connected to the tow vehicle.)
The first check is visual, as many tow vehicle brake controllers have an indicator light.
This light will illuminate green if the electrical connection is correct. If the light does
not illuminate, there is a problem with the connection. SEE your tow vehicle brake
controller manual for complete details on verification of wiring continuity.
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