Gain Wheel Adjustment (For Automatic Only); Initial Level Setting - Hayes ENERGIZE III Installation Manual

Gain Wheel Adjustment (for Automatic only)

WARNING:
!
• The gain wheel (Figure 1) is located on the front left side of the controller.
• The gain wheel is used to adjust the amount of current to the trailer brakes. It is responsible for
obtaining a smooth, proportional, and optimum tow vehicle and trailer brake response.
• To increase the amount of current required, rotate the gain wheel upward toward the top of the
case.
• To decrease the amount of current required, rotate the gain wheel downward toward the bottom of
the case.
• Improper adjustment of the controller could result in loss of trailer brakes,
aggressive, grabby, pulsating, or delayed trailer brakes.
• Gain wheel adjustments may be required based upon speed, trailer load, and
road conditions.
• Maximum trailer braking occurs just prior to lockup of the trailer wheels.
• Trailer brake lockup could cause loss of control of the trailer and / or the tow
vehicle.
Leveling Arm Pointing Straight Down
Pendulum
Leveling Arm
Figure 2 – initial level setting
Pendulum Leveling Arm Straight Down
Front of Vehicle