ShoreLand'r TA0015 V.1 - Manual (Page 9)

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from fraying when the trailer is towed.
11. Wiring should now be complete.
ALL MODELS
Filling the System With Brake Fluid
All Kits
Fill the reservoir on the actuator with an Arctic-SAEJ1702 or
SAEJ1703 brake fluid or a fluid that is comparable. Remove one
of the reservoir caps located on the actuator unit as identified in
Diagram A or B. Only one cap has to be removed. Add fluid until the
reservoir is full. Bleed the brake system following the procedure for
bleeding the brakes. If complete bleeding of the system is required,
it may be necessary to add fluid to the reservoir during the bleed-
ing process. Once the system is completely bled, refill the reservoir
until full. Replace the cap and tighten to seal our any moisture that
may enter during normal use.
Bleeding The Brake System
All Kits
Partial Bleeding of the Hydraulic Brake System
If the electric over hydraulic system is being added to a current
brake system that is already installed and has been in use it is pos-
sible that you only need to bleed the air out of the system where
the connections were made in the lines to connect the new actuator
system. The procedure is as follows:
1. Check to make sure brake fluid has been added to the system
as recommended above.
2. Pull the cable on the breakaway switch installed just behind the
coupler. This will pull a pin out the switch automatically activating
the switch. The actuator will now draw its power from the batteries
installed on the trailer. The actuator will continue to run until the bat-
teries are drained. You will be able to hear the actuator motor run.
3. With the actuator running, loosen the bleeder screw on the right
brake caliper. The actuator will continuously pump brake fluid in the
system removing all of the air in the line from the actuator to the
right caliper.
4. When all air is removed, close the bleeder screw. Push the pin
back into the breakaway switch. This will stop the electrical supply
to the motor stopping it from running.
5. Refill the reservoir with fluid replacing any that may have been
used during the bleeding process. Test the brake system to see if
it is bled properly. If brakes function properly the bleeding process
is complete. If they do not operate properly, repeat the above steps
and test again.
6. Brake fluid levels in the reservoir should be checked occasion-
ally to make sure your brake system never runs out of brake fluid.
Complete Bleeding of the Hydraulic Brake System
If the electric over hydraulic system is being added to a new system
that has never been used or bled before it then requires that the
complete system be bled. The procedure is as follows:
1. Check to make sure brake fluid has been added to the system
as recommended above.
2. Pull the cable on the breakaway switch installed just behind the
coupler. This will pull a pin out the switch automatically activating
the switch. The actuator will now draw its power from the batteries
installed on the trailer. The actuator will continue to run until the bat-
teries are drained. You will be able to hear the actuator motor run.
3. The proper procedure for bleeding the brake system is to start
at the caliper that is the greatest distance from the actuator. This
would be the left caliper on the axle or the left caliper on the 2nd
axle should your trailer have dual axle brakes. Loosen the bleeder
screw and allow the air to escape from the system until brake fluid
starts to flow. Allow it to flow until the brake fluid being expelled
is free of any air bubbles entrapped in the lines. Attaching a clear
hose on the bleeder screw will make the air bubbles more visible
during the bleeding process. Close the bleeder screw and tighten.
4. Check the reservoir fluid level to make sure that the actuator
does not run low on fluid during the bleeding process. Refill if nec-
essary. There is a possibility that more air can be introduced into
the system if the fluid level is not kept sufficient in the reservoir.
5. Repeat the process used in step three on the caliper that is lo-
cated the next greatest distance from the actuator. Continue until
all of the brake calipers have been bled.
6. Once the system is bled, When all air is removed, close the
bleeder screw. Push the pin back into the breakaway switch. This
will stop the electrical supply to the motor stopping it from running.
7. Refill the reservoir with fluid replacing any that may have been
used during the bleeding process.
8. Test the brake system to see if it is bled properly. If brakes func-
tion properly the bleeding process is complete. If they do not oper-
ate properly, repeat the above steps and test again.
9. Brake fluid levels in the reservoir should be checked occasion-
ally to make sure your brake system never runs out of brake fluid.
See the Titan BrakeRite Actuator Installation and Instruction
Manual for further information and operating instructions.
In- Cab Controller
Locate the In-cab controller supplied with the kit. Remove the in-
structions and install the unit in the tow vehicle using the instruc-
tions supplied.
Always test the brake system at slow speeds each time you start
towing to make sure the brake system is functioning properly.
Should you experience a situation where you do not have brakes
or they are malfunctioning, see your local ShoreLand’r dealer im-
mediately to rectify the problems.