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- Page 2 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd. BrakeCheck User Manual Bowmonk Ltd, Diamond Road Norwich, NR6 6AW Tel: (44) (0) 1603 485 153 Fax: (44) (0) 1603 418 150 Email: sales@bowmonk.co.uk Website: www.bowmonk.com...
- Page 3 This manual is intended only to assist the reader in the use of the product, and therefore Bowmonk Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever arising from the use of any information or particular in or any error of omission from this manual or any incorrect use of this product.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Table of Contents BrakeCheck .......................5 Unit Description ........................5 Function Keys ....................7 Performing a Test ................... 10 Setting the unit up for a Test ....................10 To Test the Service Brake ....................11 Service Brake Test Results ....................12 To Test the Hand Brake ..................... -
Page 5: Brakecheck
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd BrakeCheck Unit Description The Bowmonk BrakeCheck is a self-contained unit, incorporating an Accelerometer, which is used to determine your vehicle’s braking performance. It can also be used to monitor the condition of the brake components in conjunction with normal, routine inspection. - Page 6 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Page 6 of 20...
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Page 7: Function Keys
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Function Keys Menu Hold the Menu key down for 2 to 3 seconds to turn the BrakeCheck ON Menu Press the Menu key repeatedly to change the Current Mode. Enter Press the Enter key to change the Displayed Result. - Page 8 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd When the BrakeCheck is turned ON, the Service Brake Test LED will be lit and the display will show: The unit is ready to begin the Service Brake Test routine. Menu Press the Hand Brake Test LED will be lit...
- Page 9 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Menu Press again, the Hand Brake Test LED and the Last Test Result LED will be lit and the display will show: The unit is ready to display the results of the most recent Hand Brake Test.
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Page 10: Performing A Test
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Performing a Test Setting the unit up for a Test Ensure the battery is charged sufficiently. Choose a safe test area that is as level as possible. The test area should be straight, flat and long enough to attain the recommended test speed and then to stop the vehicle quickly and safely. -
Page 11: To Test The Service Brake
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd To Test the Service Brake Menu Press until the Current Mode is Service Brake Test. Enter Press once, the display will indicate whether or not the unit is level enough to perform the test. Before an accurate test can be performed the display must show: Do NOT tilt the unit to achieve level. -
Page 12: Service Brake Test Results
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Service Brake Test Results If the unit powers down, go to the Service Brake Test / Last Test Result mode and press Enter Then, (or if the unit did not power down), the Peak Deceleration (Front/Rear) LED will be lit... - Page 13 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Enter Press again, the Stopping Distance (metres) LED will be lit and the display will show a value, eg: Enter Press again, the Test Speed (km/h) LED will be lit and the display will show a value, eg:...
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Page 14: To Test The Hand Brake
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd To Test the Hand Brake Menu Press until the Current Mode is Hand Brake Test. Enter Press once, the display will indicate whether or not the unit is level enough to perform the test. Before an accurate test can be performed the display must show: Do Not tilt the unit to achieve level. -
Page 15: Hand Brake Test Results
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Hand Brake Test Results If the unit powers down, go to the Hand Brake Test / Last Test Result mode and press Enter then, (or if the unit did not power down), the Peak Deceleration (Front/Rear) LED will now... - Page 16 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Enter Press again, the Stopping Distance (metres) LED will be lit and the display will show a value, eg: Enter Press again, the Test Speed (km/h) LED will be lit and the display will show a value, eg:...
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Page 17: To Display The Temperature Of The Unit
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd To display the Temperature of the Unit Menu Press until the Current Mode is Temperature and the display shows the desired temperature scale. Ie: Enter Press once, the display will alternate between the measured temperature and the selected... -
Page 18: To Print Using The Cable
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Printing Test Results The BrakeCheck can output test results to a printer if required. A dot-matrix printer is available and is recommended, although any correctly configured printer can be used. A cable is provided with the printer, or an optional Infra-Red link can be used. -
Page 19: To Print Using The Infra-Red Link
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd To Print using the Infra-Red Link Plug the power pack into the Infra-Red receiver. Plug the lead from the receiver into the printer. If the BrakeCheck has powered-down due to inactivity: Menu Press until the Current Mode indicates the... -
Page 20: Explanation Of Terms
© 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Explanation of Terms Peak Deceleration (Front/Rear) This is the maximum recorded G Force (m/s2) detected during the test, in the front to rear direction. Average Deceleration This refers to the average G Force (m/s2) over the duration of the test., in the front to rear direction. - Page 21 © 2001-2002 Bowmonk Ltd Interpreting Print Results DDDDDDDD Designated serial number of the unit Version of software Time & date stamp of when test was performed Shows type of test performed Service or Hand brake Refer to Explanation of Terms Section...
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