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Portable Braking System
Model No. 9300
Towed Car Proportional Braking System
Owner must read all cautions, warnings and
instructions prior to installation or operation of the
braking system.
ATTENTION!
This unit
requires 15 amp
outlet
Refer to page 16
for further explanation
Part number
9300
Thank you for
purchasing this great
ROADMASTER
product.
The Finest Tow Bars and Braking Systems on the Planet
5602 NE Skyport Way
Portland, Oregon 97218 1-800-669-9690 www.roadmasterinc.com
853292-01 3/2006
™ & © Roadmaster, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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- Page 1 Part number 9300 Thank you for purchasing this great ROADMASTER product. The Finest Tow Bars and Braking Systems on the Planet 5602 NE Skyport Way Portland, Oregon 97218 1-800-669-9690 www.roadmasterinc.com 853292-01 3/2006 ™ & © Roadmaster, Inc. All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Specifications
WARRANTY PROCEDURES If you have any problems with this product, immediately contact ROADMASTER at 1-800-669-9690. If necessary, we can direct you to your nearest warranty service center and make arrangements for any warranty repairs or replacements. - Page 3 Portable Braking System PART #9300 Part Number Description Part Number Description #650997 Brake pedal clamp assembly 11 #450105 Adjustable feet & lock nut Test button 12 #300104-00 20 amp fuse (unthread end) Assembly Max Brake Pressure button 13 #650990 BrakeAlert Receiver...
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Page 4: Installation
In other cases, it may be necessary to extend the reach of the unit to ensure a secure and stable fit. To accommodate every possible floor configuration and contour, Roadmaster has developed cylinder arm extensions in two sizes (#9336 and #9336-3), as well as feet extensions (#9337 and #9337- 4). - Page 5 Figure 2 Installation continued inside Place pedal clamp so that the bottom tabs are hooked on brake pedal as shown in Figure 1a. Now compress pedal clamp at top and bottom and ratchet it down until fully secure on brake pedal as shown in Figure 1b. Use pliers to bend the five tabs in Figure 2, to properly fit your car’s brake tabs pedal.
- Page 6 Installation continued PROGRAMMING LEVEL Make sure the car is NOT running and it is on a LEVEL SURFACE. Also, verify that the unit is roughly level. Adjust feet as necessary to level. If the compressor is running, wait for compressor to stop. Now press and hold the “Max Brake”...
- Page 7 Roadmaster strongly Breakaway recommends that you install and use the BrakeAway. switch If you choose not to use the BrakeAway, Roadmaster will not be Part #650898 held responsible for any property damage, personal injury or liability that results.
- Page 8 Installation continued Make sure the cord to the BrakeAway system is routed so that it cannot get entangled with pedals or other moving parts. This may result in property CAUTION: damage or injury. Plug BrakeAway wire into blue jack on the braking system after the unit has been properly installed in car.
- Page 9 The BrakeAlert Monitor System is an integral part of the braking system. ! WARNING: Roadmaster strongly recommends that you install and use it. If you do not use the BrakeAlert Monitor System, Roadmaster will not be held responsible for any property damage, personal injury or liability that results.
- Page 10 BrakeAlert operation Make sure the cord to the BrakeAlert system is routed so that it cannot get entangled CAUTION: with the steering wheel as it turns. This may result in property damage or injury. The Receiver simply monitors for a transmission from the unit and communicates to you with its LED lights. During normal use, the red light on the Receiver will illuminate whenever the braking system activates.
- Page 11 Dimmer Switch - Dims lights for night time driving. Press again to brighten. Reset Button - The dimmer switch becomes the reset button when held down for 5 seconds. See section entitled “Recoding BrakeAlert” next. Recoding BrakeAlert The Receiver and Transmitter are coded alike at the factory for proper communication. Normally, you would never have to recode your Receiver.
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Page 12: Normal Operation
The system will activate whenever it senses decelera- tion in the RV. The unit consumes battery power in your towed car as you drive. Roadmaster recommends that you start your towed vehicle after towing for more than 6 hours and let it idle 15 to 20 minutes to re-charge your battery. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Unit, In this event, you may be able to raise the feet on the unit to gain adequate clearance. An additional one inch of height can be gained by using Roadmaster’s optional feet extenders part number 9337-4 (set of 4). - Page 14 Troubleshooting continued Symptom: The brake pedal clamp on the braking system comes into contact with the unit housing. Solution: Brake pedals that are somewhat horizontal cause the pedal clamp to tilt. This angle causes the pedal clamp to interfere with the unit housing when it retracts. Use optional pedal extender part number 9336 (1.5 inch) or 9336-3 (3.5 inch) to gain additional clearance from the housing.
- Page 15 Solution: The system’s compressor will activate about every 10 minutes due to normal air dissipation. If compressor activates repeatedly within a ten minute or less period (when not braking), contact Roadmaster Inc., you may have an air leak. Question: How do I increase brake power? Answer: Push the Max Brake Pressure button to select a higher number.
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Page 16: Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment Brake-Lite Relay Kit - #8 8400 This easy-to-install kit prevents the brake signal from over-riding the turn signal of a towed vehicle. It is necessary to install this kit on many vehicles with add-on braking systems that depress the car’s brake pedal and will not interfere with the car’s electronics when the ignition is on. - Page 17 20 amp inline fuse Towed vehicle fuse panel male receptacle female receptacle Failure to install inline fuses as shown in Fig. 8 will result in electrical fire, property damage, personal injury or death, which Roadmaster will not be held WARNING: liable for.
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Page 18: Brake Light Solutions
THE TRANSMISSION FOR TOWING, CAUSING SEVERE NON-WARRANTY TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. For all vehicles that have a Ford “Neutral tow kit” either use the Brake-Lite solution on the following page or install Roadmaster’s Bulb & Socket kit #155. Installation Instructions Figure 9 Locate the towed vehicle’s brake... - Page 19 Brake Light Solutions Only use this solution if your motorhome has combined brake & turn signals and your towed vehicle has separate brake & turn signals Combined Brake / Turn Light System Separate Brake / Turn Light System The brake light does the flashing There are amber or red turn signals for the turn signal which are separated from the brake lights...
- Page 20 ROADMASTER LIMITED WARRANTY 1.WARRANTY WARRANTY OF CONFORMITY AT TIME OF SALE ROADMASTER, Inc. warrants that at the time of sale of this product it will be free from defects in material and manufacture and will conform to ROADMASTER’S specifications for the product.
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