SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please read the Safety Precautions carefully before installing the power supply. Be sure to observe all precautions without fail. After completing the installation, conduct a trial operation to check for faults. Note: NSW legislation requires the use of an additional remote trailer battery monitor system in the tow vehicle.
(extra) battery is required to maintain or charge the unit. • TrailSafeBT provides an indicator light so that you can test the battery and the pull switch whilst at the tow vehicle’s hitching point. No requirement to access cupboard or storage area.
USING TRAILSAFEBT Correct operation of TrailSafeBT should be checked prior to each use of the trailer. This check should be done prior to the trailer being hitched to the towing vehicle. TrailSafeBT can be checked by removing the Pull Pin. This will activate the system and illuminate the LED according to the table below.
OPTIONAL VEHICLE MONITOR The TrailCheck will indicate system status as follows. If a warning is required, this will persist until the battery is determined to be OK. LED Colour Status Pull pin is out, trailer brakes applied, or Breakaway condition Flashing detected, or pull pin not in good condition, or Battery not detected System may not be able to provide emergency braking...
Wired Monitor Current 0 to 30mA INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Mounting location Secure TrailSafeBT to the right hand side draw bar of the trailer (the driver’s side) approximately 300mm from the tow ball hitch. Mount horizontally on top of the draw bar. Mounting method Mount on the arm of the trailer using an M6 bolt or screw.
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Fusing Red/Black: 30A Mini Blade located as close to the trailer battery as possible, but not before the battery charging source feed. Wire TrailSafeBT to the house battery, trailer brakes & brake lights according to following diagram: Tow Vehicle Brake Light...
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12VDC Outlet/Cigarette lighter. Ensure the TrailCheck will not dislodge during severe braking. Test with the engine running. If there is too much metal between the TrailSafeBT and TrailCheck or a high level of electrical noise in the vehicle, TrailSafeBT may not provide an adequate connection.
4. Ensure House Battery is not deeply discharged Why should I test TrailSafeBT before hitching to the tow vehicle? Testing TrailSafeBT ensures that the house battery has sufficient capacity to operate the brakes for at least 15 minutes should the need arise.
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The system has been unable to detect a battery. Check the condition of the battery manually and confirm wiring is appropriately arranged and fuses intact. I have charged my house battery, but TrailSafeBT shows an orange LED. If a large load is applied to the house battery, such as a fridge, the house battery terminal voltage may drop below the minimum TrailSafeBT threshold (due to the internal resistance of the house battery).
BMPRO may seek reimbursement of any costs incurred by them when a product is found to be in proper working order or damaged as a result of one or more of the warranty exclusions mentioned in point 4 of this statement.
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