Blue Ox BRK2012 - Manual (Page 8)

405-0260 Page 8 of 15 3/28/12
In the Motor Coach
Find a sturdy, easy-to-reach location to mount the RF
in-coach controller. The dashboard is the suggested
mounting point, but anywhere that is secure and
accessible to the driver will work.
Attaching the controller
Using the Velcro provided, attach one side to the desired
mounting point, and the other side to the controller.
Note: The Patriot® Brake can be used with or without
the RF controller. We recommend using the controller
for the operational feedback, but the brake can be set
without the RF controller.
BRK2012 Patriot®
Operating Instructions
1. Plug the 2-Way RF In-Coach Controller into an
available 12 volt outlet.
If your remote is not receiving a signal or to pair a
new or unpaired remote module, perform the following
steps:
On the Remote
First, make sure the brake unit is plugged in and turned
on. Hold down the “Manual Override” lever while plug-
ging in the remote cord. Once the unit begins to light
up, you can release the lever. An “A” will appear on the
Remote LED screen indicating the unit is in “Search
Mode”. Once the remote changes from an “A” on the
LED to another character the remote is now paired and
will remain so until this procedure is repeated.
On the Brake Unit
Turn power to the brake unit off. Make sure
the remote unit is plugged in. Firmly depress
the JOG switch to the left AND simultaneously
hold down the SET-UP button while powering
on the unit. Once the unit begins to light up
you can release the buttons. The screen
should read “Remote Search” and will only
accept radio communication from the energized
remote device. Once it fnds the remote, it will
automatically reset, and come up in normal
operation mode.
Each step should take approximately 10 seconds.
Once a set is paired, go through the normal set-up and
make sure everything is functioning (make sure the
Gain knob on the remote changes the gain displayed on
the remote itself and also on the brake, and make sure
that the Manual Override actually applies the brakes).
Fig. 5 RF in-coach controller mounted on dashboard
2. The large number on the display represents the
sensitivity setting of the Patriot® Brake; it will
automatically be set to 5 when activated.
3. Turn the “Gain” knob to the left or right to adjust
this setting. The lowest setting (0) puts the tow
brake on stand-by and will apply no pressure to
the brake. Settings 1 through 9 will incrementally
increase the pressure applied.
4. On the bottom of the RF Controller there is a
Manual Override Lever. Pressing down on this
lever will cause the Patriot® Brake to press down
on the brake pedal.
Note: This is a progressive lever; the lever controls
the braking according to the level set on the RF
controller. This acts like a trailer brake and is useful
in wet weather to keep the towed vehicle in line.
5. If the error light turns on, Check the display screen
on the Patriot® Brake unit and refer to the list of
possible display messages for assistance (see
Fig. 6). After addressing the problem, turn off the
Patriot® Brake and restart the set-up procedure.
6. If a breakaway switch is installed and plugged in,
the “BK / AWAY ON” LED should be on. Follow
the instructions provided. The break-away switch
should be installed and plugged in before turning
the brake on.
7. Anytime the towed vehicle is started up, the Patriot
needs to be reset.
8. Go through the set-up procedure again if the unit is
shut off for any period of time and left in the toad or
if the battery goes dead.