Roadmaster 9700 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Part number 9700
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Safety Definitions
This manual contains information that is very important to know and understand. This information is provided for
safety and to prevent equipment problems. To help recognize this information, observe the following symbols:
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, could result in property
damage, serious personal injury, or even death.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage, or minor or moderate personal injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in property damage.
NOTE
Refers to important information and is placed in italic
type. It is recommended that you take special notice
of these items.
9700 specifications
Height ......................................................12.25 inches
Width .........................................................13.5 inches
Length...........................................................16 inches
Weight......................................................... 20 pounds
Voltage.......................................................12 volts DC
Operating temperature range
............................... -2°to +150°F (-19°to +66°C)
Length of standard power cord ....................42 inches
Maximum amperage draw ...........................10.8 amps
Idle amperage draw............................................64mA
Approximate maximum air pressure.................. 60 psi
Maximum force extended on brake pedal.......106 lbs.
Minimum space the 9700 can fit ..................16 inches
The 9700 serial number…
…is on a label on the underside of the unit. You
will need this number when you fill out your product
registration card.
Write down the serial number in the space below
and retain for future reference…
Serial number:
Save this manual
Save this manual for future reference. It contains
important sections relative to safety, use, maintenance,
parts replacement and other information. Therefore,
make sure this manual is always with you when you're
towing.
You may download or print a copy of the most current
manual at www.roadmasterinc.com (under 'Support').
Read all instructions before install-
ing or operating the 9700. Failure to
understand how to install or operate
the 9700 could result in property dam-
age, personal injury or even death.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications....................................inside front cover
Safety definitions ..............................inside front cover
Components............................................................... 2
Wiring diagrams......................................................... 3
Initial Installation
Before you begin the initial installation
(installer’s checklist) ........................................... 4-5
Initial installation ................................................... 6-11
Install the break away system ............................... 6
Modifications to the
towed vehicle’s lighting system ...................... 6-7
Install the motorhome monitor
wiring harness in the towed vehicle ............... 7-8
Attach the brake signal wire............................... 8-9
Attach the firewall grommet;
attach the wiring connectors ............................ 9
Install the motorhome monitor LED.................. 9-10
Test the braking system ................................. 10-11
Day-to-Day Operation
Attach the pedal clamp....................................... 12-13
Adjust the feet and the seat pad ............................. 14
Plug in the power cord ............................................ 15
Test and adjust positioning;
deplete the vacuum in the power brakes ............ 15
Set the brake pressure ............................................ 16
Connect the wiring harness;
test the break away system............................ 16-17
Connect the motorhome monitor patch cord ........... 17
Test the braking system...................................... 17-18
Protection Modes
Extended braking protection.................................... 18
Responding to an audio alert .................................. 18
Quick Reference Checklist
Connecting the 9700 ............................................... 19
Disconnecting the 9700 ........................................... 20
Troubleshooting .................................................. 21-22
Ford ‘neutral tow’ vehicles.................................. 23-24
Optional equipment.................................................. 25
Limited warranty ...................................................... 26
Index........................................................................ 27
CAUTION
Not for use on older vehicles without power
brakes. The 9700 is designed to work with vehicles
that have a power brake system (even though the
power brakes are not activated while towing). Using
the 9700 on vehicles that do not have power brakes
will result in over-braking and severe non-warranty
brake damage.
CAUTION
Do not install the 9700 in a vehicle with an ‘ac-
tive’ braking system.
‘Active’ (or, ‘continuous power assist’) braking
systems are a safety feature on some new ve-
hicles. This feature allows the brakes to always
have power, even with the ignition off. The only
supplemental braking system that ROADMASTER
manufactures for these vehicles is BrakeMaster,
with the addition of a Brake Pressure Reducer (part
number 900002).
If any ROADMASTER supplemental braking sys-
tem other than a BrakeMaster with a Brake Pres-
sure Reducer is installed, the vehicle will brake
with excessive force, which will damage the tires.
Other non-warranty damage may also occur.
It is the owner’s responsibility (or if profession-
ally installed, the installer’s responsibility) to de-
termine if the vehicle being equipped with supple-
mental brakes has an active braking system — refer
to the owner’s manual, the vehicle manufacturer or
the dealership.
ROADMASTER expressly disallows any and all
claims relating to tire damage, brake damage, or
any other damage to vehicles with ‘active’ braking
systems caused by: 1) installation of any ROAD-
MASTER supplemental braking system other than
BrakeMaster; or 2) failure to install a Brake Pres-
sure Reducer with the BrakeMaster.
If a charge line kit is installed in the towed vehi-
cle, apply a silicone sealant to the socket terminals
where the wires are connected. Otherwise, stray
voltage may energize the turn signal wiring. This
will cause inadvertent activation of the supplemen-
tal braking system. Severe brake system damage,
loss of vehicular control and other consequential
damage may occur.
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COMPONENTS
part number description
19329 ....................brake pedal clamp
2n/a .......................air cylinder shaft
3n/a .......................brake pressure button
4n/a .......................test button
5n/a .......................air relief button
6650996.................adjustable seat pad
(handle assembly)
7450952.................adjustment knob
8450105.................adjustable feet
9450103.................12-volt power cord
7
8
4
12
2
5
Items not shown to scale.
Optional equipment is listed in the
“Optional Equipment” section.
15
9
10
6
part number description
10 650906.................wiring harness
11 650900.................break away wiring harness
12 8602 ....................break away cable
13 650898.................break away switch
14 650906-01 ...........brake signal wire
15 300065-00 ...........motorhome monitor LED
16 9325 ....................audio signal circuit board
17 450008.................motorhome monitor patch
cord (not pictured)
1
14
16 11
3
13
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1. ALWAYS CHECK THE ROADMASTER WEBSITE
— www.roadmasterinc.com — for vehicle-specific infor-
mation, which is available under ‘Vehicle-Specific Info.’
2. If the battery must be disconnected for towing, a 12-
volt outlet kit (part number 9332) and a brake light switch
must be installed. Brake light switch kits for most popular
towed vehicles are available through ROADMASTER;
to see if one is available for any specific vehicle, visit
www.roadmasterinc.com and select ‘Vehicle-Specific
Info,' then ‘Supplemental Braking Systems.' Enter the
vehicle make, model and year, then scroll down the
page.
Note: if a brake light switch kit is listed on the web
site for any particular vehicle, it is required.
Note: a battery disconnect (part number 766) is
available for vehicles which must be towed with the
battery disconnected.
If you choose to install the battery disconnect, a
brake light switch is still required; a Brake-Lite Relay
(see “Modifications to the towed vehicle’s lighting
system”) is not.
3. If fuse(s) must be removed from the vehicle be-
fore it can be towed — verify that removing the fuse(s)
will not disrupt power to the 9700 or otherwise affect
the installation or operation.
4. Check the towed vehicle’s 12-volt outlet for cor-
rect power — the 9700 is powered through the 12-volt
outlet, with the ignition key turned to the “tow” position.
However, some vehicles only have power at the 12-volt
outlet when the engine is running. Before you begin
the initial installation, verify that you have power at
the towed vehicle’s 12-volt outlet with the ignition key
turned to the “tow” position.
If there is no power, you can install the optional 12-
volt outlet kit (part number 9332). When installed, this
kit will provide power to the 12-volt outlet even when
the engine is off.
5. Check the 12-volt outlet socket to make certain
that: a) the socket has been wired correctly; and b) the
socket is not corroded.
a. Make certain that the socket has been wired cor-
rectly — the contact point at the bottom of the socket
should be positive, and the outer shell around the top
of the socket should be negative.
CAUTION
If the socket’s positive and negative connections
have been reversed, the fuse in the 9700 power
cord will blow when the cord is plugged into the
12-volt outlet.
b. Make certain that the socket is not corroded
or otherwise damaged — a corroded socket may not
provide constant power to the 9700, which may cause
intermittent operation.
If the socket is corroded or damaged, you can install
the optional 12-volt outlet kit (part number 9332).
Before you begin the initial installation…
When installed, this kit will provide constant power to
the 9700.
CAUTION
If the towed vehicle has a single 12-volt outlet
which has been used to heat a cigarette lighter
plug, install the optional 12-volt outlet kit for the
9700 power supply.
Using a cigarette lighter plug in a 12-volt socket
will corrode the contact points. The socket will not
supply sufficient voltage to be used as the 9700
power source — the 9700 may not operate, or may
only operate intermittently.
6. The circuit at the towed vehicle’s 12-volt outlet
must be rated at NO LESS THAN 15 AMPS to power
the 9700. Check the fuse at the outlet — if the fuse is
rated at 15 amps or higher, the circuit is adequate to
power the 9700. If the fuse is rated at less than 15
amps, install the optional 12-volt outlet kit (part number
9332). When installed, this kit will provide power to the
9700.
CAUTION
If the circuit at the 12-volt outlet is rated at less
than 15 amperes, install the optional 12-volt outlet
kit. Depending on the available current during tow-
ing, the 9700 may not function, or may function
incorrectly, without at least 15 amps.
If the circuit is rated at less than 15 amps, do
not simply replace the outlet’s fuse with a higher-
amperage fuse. This will cause the wiring to over-
heat, which can cause wiring damage, an electrical
fire, or other consequential, non-warranty damage.
7. Check the towed vehicle’s brake lights — The
9700 must function with the ignition key turned to the
“tow” position. However, some vehicles’ brake lights
only operate with the key turned to the “on” position.
Check to see if this is the case: turn the ignition key to
the “tow” position, apply the brakes, and check to see
if the brake lights illuminate. If the brake lights do not
illuminate, a two-prong brake light switch and 10-amp
fuse must be installed.
Note: check the owner’s manual to see if the vehicle
is equipped with an “automatic shut down” feature. If
this is the case, ensure that the vehicle is not in auto-
matic shut down mode before performing this test.
Brake light switch kits for most popular towed ve-
hicles are available through ROADMASTER; to see
if one is available for any specific vehicle, visit www.
roadmasterinc.com and select ‘Vehicle-Specific Info,’
then ‘Supplemental Braking Systems.’ Enter the vehicle
make, model and year, then scroll down the page.
continued on next page
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Before you begin the initial installation…
continued from preceding page
Note: if you must install a Brake-Lite Relay — see
step 9, below — a brake light switch is not required.
8. If the towed vehicle has a magnetic tow light
system — modifications will be necessary, in order to
permanently attach the brake signal wire. Refer to Step
D under “Initial Installation” — “Attach the brake signal
wire,” step 2c.
9. An optional Brake-Lite Relay may be required.
See page seven for instructions on how to determine
if the relay must be installed.
Note: a brake light switch (see steps 2 and 7 above)
and a Brake-Lite Relay are mutually exclusive — if you
use one, the other is not necessary.
10. If the towed vehicle will be (or has been) wired
for towing — diodes must be attached to the wires.
The electrical circuit that turns the towed vehicle's
brake lights on and off also turns the 9700 on and off.
If diodes are not attached, electrical feedback through
the brake light wire will prevent the 9700 from releas-
ing braking pressure. The 9700 will be activated with
the brake lights, but will not release braking pressure
until the extended braking protection mode overrides
the brake signal, after approximately 15 seconds.
CAUTION
If the vehicle will be wired for towing, diodes
must be attached in order for the 9700 to release
the towed vehicle's brakes in tandem with the
motorhome. If diodes are not attached, the 9700
will apply braking pressure for approximately 15
seconds each time the motorhome brakes are ap-
plied, regardless of when the motorhome brakes
are released.
Damage to the towed vehicle's braking system,
as well as other consequential damage, may occur.
Additional diodes are not required if…
• … a Brake-Lite Relay (part number 88400) must be
installed in the towed vehicle; or
• … a non-intrusive wiring method is selected — either
a bulb and socket wiring kit (part numbers 152-LEDRP
or 155) or magnetic tow lights (part number 2120).
Wiring kits with diodes are available from ROAD-
MASTER — the Universal wiring kit, part num-
ber 154 or the Economy wiring kit, part number
152RP. Additional diodes may also be purchased
separately. Wiring diagrams are under ‘Support’ at
www.roadmasterinc.com.
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In addition to wiring and connection instructions, this section contains information about the components of your supplementary braking system and how they function. For that reason, read this section, even if you will
not be installing these components yourself.
Step A
Install the break away system
“Break away” systems are secondary safety devices,
required by law in many states, which will brake the
towed vehicle if it separates (“breaks away”) from the
motorhome.
1. Mount the break away switch (Figure 1) at the front
of the vehicle, on the driver’s side. Choose an area you
can easily reach, with a surface of sufficient strength to
hold the switch firmly in place, so that the break away
pin (Figure 1) will pull freely from the switch. Mount the
switch in a horizontal position, with the break away pin
facing toward the motorhome.
Ensure that the break away pin can be pulled freely
away from the towed vehicle, without any obstructions.
Do not attach the break away switch to the tow
bar. In the unlikely event that the tow bar should
separate, the break away switch will separate with
it, preventing the break away system from activat-
ing. The towed vehicle’s brakes will not be applied,
which may cause property damage, personal injury
or even death.
2. The break away wiring harness (Figure 1) connects
the break away switch to the 9700. It will be routed
through the firewall, on the driver’s side.
Look for a pre-existing hole in the firewall (or, if there
is sufficient space, a pre-existing grommet with other
wiring) close to the floor on the driver’s side, to route
the break away wiring harness through the firewall.
Note: the motorhome monitor wiring harness (Step
C) and the brake signal wire (Step D) will also be routed
through this hole.
If there is no pre-existing hole or grommet with suf-
ficient space, drill a 1/2" hole through the firewall.
Drill from the engine compartment or from the in-
terior of the vehicle, whichever is more convenient.
Before drilling, make certain you will not damage any
components on the other side of the firewall.
3. Route the wiring harness from the break away
switch to the firewall (or, from the firewall to the break
away switch, whichever is more convenient), avoiding
lines, hoses, moving parts or “hot” components such
as exhaust systems.
Where appropriate, use wire ties to secure the break
away wiring harness.
At the front of the vehicle, connect the wiring har-
ness to the break away switch.
You will connect the break away wiring harness to
the 9700 in a later step.
Figure 1
INITIAL INSTALLATION
Step B
Modifications to the
towed vehicle’s lighting system
A supplemental braking system will affect the opera-
tion of the vehicle’s tow lighting system. Use the fol-
lowing information to determine if optional accessories
must be installed in a vehicle which has been wired for
towing — or, if no lighting system has been installed,
which systems are appropriate.
1. First, identify the type of brake and turn signals in
the vehicle. There are two types — combined or sepa-
rate. In a combined system (Figure 2), the brake light
does the flashing for the turn signal; in a separate
system (Figure 2), there are amber or red turn signal
lights which are separate from the brake lights.
2. Next, test to see if the towed vehicle’s brake lights
will illuminate with the engine off — turn the ignition key
to the “tow” position, press the brake pedal, and check
the brake lights.
3. Based on whether or not the brake lights illuminate,
and the type of brake and turn signals, there are three
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Modifications to the towed
vehicle’s lighting system
continued from preceding page
possibilities: 1) the brake lights illuminate and the towed
vehicle has combined lighting; 2) the brake lights il-
luminate and the towed vehicle has separate lighting;
or 3) the brake lights do not illuminate. Choose from
the appropriate list below to install either an optional
accessory or another lighting system.
(If you choose to install a system of diodes and
rewire the vehicle’s turn signals, taillights and brake
lights for towing, wiring diagrams are available at
www.roadmasterinc.com.)
1. If the brake lights illuminate and the
towed vehicle has combined lighting…
…one of the three alternatives below is required.
A. A system of diodes
(the vehicle’s turn sig-
nals, taillights and brake
lights have been rewired
for towing) with an op-
tional Brake-Lite Relay.
(This method cannot
be used in Ford vehicles
with ‘neutral tow’ kits.
See “Ford ‘neutral tow’
vehicles,” in this manual,
for wiring instructions.)
B. Install a “bulb and
socket set” (part num-
bers 152-LEDRP or 155).
C. Install a magnetic
tow light system (part
number 2120).
2. If the brake lights illuminate and the
towed vehicle has separate lighting…
…one of the four alternatives below is required.
A. A system of diodes (the vehicle’s turn signals, tail-
lights and brake lights have been rewired for towing)
with an optional Brake-Lite Relay.
(This method cannot be used in Ford vehicles with
‘neutral tow’ kits. See “Ford ‘neutral tow’ vehicles,” in
this manual, for wiring instructions.)
B. A system of diodes with the diodes jumped. This
method is also used to wire Ford vehicles with ‘neutral
tow’ kits. See Figure 15.
C. Install a “bulb and socket set” (also called a “taillight
wiring kit,” part numbers 152-LEDRP or 155).
D. Install a magnetic tow light system (part number
2120).
3. If the brake lights do not illuminate…
…an optional brake light switch must be installed.
Brake light switch kits for most popular towed vehicles
are available through ROADMASTER; visit www.road-
masterinc.com for the most current list of available kits.
Any one of the following tow lighting systems must
also be installed with the brake light switch:
• a system of diodes (the vehicle’s turn signals, tail-
lights and brake lights have been rewired for towing)
• a “bulb and socket set” (also called a “taillight
wiring kit,” part numbers 152-LEDRP or 155)
• a magnetic tow light system (part number 2120)
Step C
Install the motorhome monitor
wiring harness in the towed vehicle
When the components of the motorhome monitor
are installed and connected, an LED on the motorhome
dashboard will illuminate each time the 9700 is acti-
vated, confirming that the towed vehicle’s brakes have
been applied.
Note: there are two lengths of black wire in this kit,
each with a female bullet connector at one end. Use
the short length of wire in this step.
1. Choose a mounting point at the front of the vehicle,
near the electrical socket, for the end of the harness
with the female bullet connector. Attach the connector
with one or more of the included wire ties. Allow enough
slack so that a male bullet connector can be plugged
into and out of it.
Note: if there is an open terminal available on both
electrical sockets, you can use the existing electrical
cord to connect the monitor wiring between the two
vehicles. This method eliminates a separate patch cord,
included with the 9700 for the same purpose.
If you choose this method, cut the female bullet
connector off, and attach the monitor wire to the open
terminal on the towed vehicle’s electrical socket. Apply
a clear silicone sealant around the wire entry and set
screw indentation to help weatherproof the socket and
secure the set screw.
Later, you will use the matching terminal on the
motorhome’s electrical socket to complete the connec-
tion.
Note: if you choose this method, keep the patch
cord. If a second towed vehicle is added later, it may
not have an open terminal available on the electrical
socket.
2. Once the female bullet connector is attached, route
the monitor wiring harness through the engine com-
partment, to the driver’s side of the firewall. Use the
same route as the break away wiring harness, if that
is convenient. As before, avoid lines, hoses, moving
parts or “hot” components such as exhaust systems.
Where appropriate, use wire ties to secure the wiring
harness in place.
3. Route the motorhome monitor wiring harness
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Figure 2
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Install the motorhome wiring
harness in the towed vehicle
continued from preceding page
through the same hole as the break away wiring har-
ness (Step A).
4. Next, locate the towed vehicle’s brake light switch
and, with a test light, find the “cold” side of the brake
light switch — the “cold” side of the switch does not
register voltage unless the brakes are applied. With
a 12-volt meter, verify that you have found 12 VDC+.
Then, remove the vehicle’s brake light fuse, located in
the vehicle’s fuse panel.
CAUTION
Failure to remove the brake light fuse from the
vehicle’s fuse panel may cause the vehicle’s theft
deterrent system, or other electrical system indi-
cators, to be activated if the brake pedal is de-
pressed during the installation. This may require
non-warranty repair to the vehicle.
5. Cut the brake light wire, a few inches downstream
from the “cold” side of the brake light switch.
If the Brake-Lite Relay is required…
(See the previous section — “Modifications to the
towed vehicle’s lighting system.”)
Install the Brake-Lite Relay now. The installation
instructions are included with the relay. After the Brake-
Lite Relay is installed, proceed to Step D — “Attach the
brake signal wire.”
Note: do not install the Brake-Lite Relay unless it
is required. Refer to the previous section — “Modifica-
tions to the towed vehicle’s lighting system.”
If the Brake-Lite Relay is not required…
(See the previous section — “Modifications to the
towed vehicle’s lighting system.”)
6. If necessary, trim the monitor wiring harness, then
attach the monitor wire to the brake light wire, using
the supplied yellow butt connector.
7. Ensure that the monitor wiring harness will not pres-
ent an obstacle or hazard to the driver of the vehicle,
or interfere with the operation of the vehicle. Use one
or more wire ties, if necessary, to secure the wiring
harness out of the way.
8. Reinstall the brake light fuse, which you removed
in step 4.
Step D
Attach the brake signal wire
The brake signal wire is attached to the brake light
wire(s) in the towed vehicle’s electrical harness. When
the brake signal wire is connected to the 9700 (along
with the other components of the braking system), the
9700 will be activated when the towed vehicle’s brake
lights are activated.
Note: the brake signal wire is a six-foot length of
green wire, with a female bullet connector at one end.
1. Choose a convenient point on the towed vehicle’s
tow light harness to attach the brake signal wire and
remove the protective loom covering that section of the
harness.
2a. If the towed vehicle has combined brake and turn
signal lights (Figure 2)…
• Cut the yellow wire (left turn/brake) on the harness,
and attach the ends with one of the supplied yellow
butt connectors (Figure 3). Repeat for the green wire
(right turn/brake).
• Then, run a small length of the supplied wire from
both butt connectors (Figure 3), and attach both wires
to the inputs of the included diode (Figure 3) with two
of the supplied spade connectors.
2b. If the towed vehicle has separate brake and turn
signal lights (Figure 2), the connection is the same as
above, except that only one wire (the brake light wire)
is attached to the diode…
•With a test light, determine which of the wires in the
tow light harness is the brake light wire — when the test
light is connected to the brake light wire, the test light
will illuminate when the motorhome’s brake pedal is
depressed.
•Cut the brake light wire, and connect the ends with
one of the included yellow butt connectors.
• Run a small length of the supplied wire from the
butt connector and attach the wire to the diode with
another spade connector. Use either one of the two
inputs; leave the other input empty.
2c. If the towed vehicle has magnetic tow lights…
Note: additional connectors and — depending on the
application — additional wiring will be necessary to wire a
magnetic tow light system.
•Peel back a section of the protective covering near
the plug on the electrical cable — enough to use a test light
on the wiring and, later, to attach two butt connectors.
Then, using a test light, find the left and right combined
brake and turn signal wires.
•Cut one of the combined brake and turn signal wires,
and attach the ends with a butt connector. Run a small
length of wire from the butt connector and attach a female
bullet connector to the end of the wire.
Attach a male bullet connector to another small length
of wire. Using one of the included spade connectors, at-
tach the other end of the wire to one of the inputs on the
diode.
Repeat for the other brake and turn signal wire.
Before towing, connect the male and female bullet
connectors.
•Trim the protective covering over the electrical cable;
wrap any exposed wiring with electrical tape.
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INITIAL INSTALLATION
Attach the brake signal wire
continued from preceding page
•Connect to ground — at both vehicles, connect a wire
to any good chassis ground. Before towing, connect the
ground wires with a separate cable.
2d. If the towed vehicle has a bulb and socket (“taillight”)
wiring kit…
•Make certain that a ground connection exists be-
tween the towed vehicle and the motorhome. Otherwise,
the wiring is identical to the combined brake and turn
signal light method (2a, above).
3. Using another of the supplied spade connectors, at-
tach the bare end of the brake signal wire to the output
of the diode (Figure 3).
4. Route the brake signal wire through the engine com-
partment, to the driver’s side of the firewall. Use the
same route as the break away wiring harness and/or
the motorhome monitor wiring harness, if that is con-
venient. As before, avoid lines, hoses, moving parts
or “hot” components such as exhaust systems. Where
appropriate, use wire ties to secure the brake signal
wire in place.
5. Route the brake signal wire through the same hole
in the firewall as the break away wiring harness and
the motorhome monitor wiring harness.
6. Replace the protective loom, which you removed in
step one.
Step E
Attach the firewall grommet;
attach the wiring connectors
1. Cut through the included firewall grommet (Figure
1) on one side, and slide it over the break away wir-
ing harness, the brake signal wire and the motorhome
Figure 3
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monitor wiring harness. Fit the grommet into the 1/2"
hole you drilled in the firewall. Feed the remaining
lengths of the brake signal wire and the break away
wiring harness through the grommet. Then seal the
grommet with a silicone sealant.
2. When the 9700 is connected and disconnected, the
9700 wiring harness will be plugged into and out of the
connectors on the break away wiring harness and the
brake signal wire.
With this in mind, choose a suitable location for the
end of the break away harness and the end of the
brake signal wire — both connectors must be within
easy reach, but must not present an obstacle or hazard
to the driver of the vehicle, or otherwise interfere with
the operation of the vehicle.
If necessary, coil the break away harness and/or the
brake signal wire. Then attach them at the point you
have selected, using one or more of the included wire
ties to secure them in place.
Step F
Install the motorhome monitor LED
Note: there are two lengths of black wire in this kit,
each with a female bullet connector at one end. Use
the long length of wire in this step.
Note: some motorhomes are manufactured with aux-
iliary wires pre-strung from the rear of the motorhome
to the dashboard, for aftermarket accessories such as
this. Call the manufacturer.
1. Attach the end of the black wire with the female
bullet connector to the back of the motorhome, near
the electrical socket.
Attach the connector with one or more of the in-
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INITIAL INSTALLATION
two) to the underside of the dash, as close to the LED
as possible.
9. Connect to power — trim the black wire, which you
routed from the back of the motorhome. (Save the ex-
cess; you may use it in the next step.) Then, connect
the black wire to both the red LED wire and the red
audio signal wire, using one of the included butt con-
nectors.
10. Connect to ground — connect the black wire from
the LED, as well as the black wire from the audio signal
circuit board, to any good chassis ground, using the
included ring terminal. (If necessary, use any excess
wire from the preceding step to extend the length of
the two ground wires.)
Step G
Test the braking system
Note: the motorhome and towed vehicle must be
stationary for the system test, and ready for towing —
all components of the braking system must be properly
connected and receiving power.
According to the manufacturer, make all adjustments
necessary to prepare the vehicle for towing. These
adjustments may include: turning the ignition key to the
‘tow’ position; pulling fuses; disconnecting the battery;
and setting the transmission to a particular gear or in
a particular sequence.
Refer to the owner’s manual, or call the dealership
or the manufacturer for vehicle-specific information.
1. Connect the 9700 according to the instructions in the
next section in this manual — “Day-to-day operation.”
Note: the 9700
pedal clamp will not
fit the brake pedals
of a small number of
late-model Volkswa-
gen vehicles, such
as the 2007 Volkswa-
gen Golf. A photo of the 2007 Golf brake pedal is shown
above.
Use the optional 9329-VW replacement pedal clamp
for these vehicles.
2. Confirm the proper operation of the supplemental
braking system: depress and hold the motorhome’s
brake pedal down. The 9700 air cylinder shaft and
pedal clamp will extend (after approximately two sec-
onds). Then, release the brake pedal. At the towed
vehicle, the 9700 air cylinder shaft and pedal clamp
will retract.
CAUTION
If the vehicle will be (or has been) wired for tow-
ing (as opposed to installing a taillight wiring kit
or magnetic tow lights), diodes must be attached
continued on next page
Figure 4
10
Attach the firewall grommet;
attach the wiring connectors
continued from preceding page
cluded wire ties. Allow enough slack so that a male
bullet connector can be plugged into and out of it.
Note: in Step C, you may have chosen to use open
terminals on the electrical sockets to connect the moni-
tor wiring between the two vehicles. If this is the case,
cut the female bullet connector off, and attach the
monitor wire to the open terminal on the motorhome
electrical socket. As before, apply a clear silicone seal-
ant around the wire entry and set screw indentation to
help weatherproof the socket and secure the set screw.
2. Once the female bullet connector is attached, route
the wire from the back of the motorhome to the under-
side of the dashboard. Avoid lines, hoses, moving parts
(slideouts, sliding generators, sliding battery trays) or
“hot” components such as exhaust systems. Where
appropriate, use wire ties to secure the wire to the
undercarriage.
3. Choose an area on the dashboard to mount the
LED. Look for a mounting point away from pre-existing
wires or components, where the LED can be easily
seen by the driver.
4. Drill a 5/16” hole through the dashboard at the point
you have chosen. Before drilling, make certain you will
not damage any components on the other side.
5. Center the LED decal (Figure 4) over the hole, and
press it down. Or, you may choose to omit the decal,
depending on your preferences.
6. From the top of the dashboard, slide the LED
through the hole, wires first, until the base of the bulb
(Figure 4) is flush to the top of the dash.
7. From the underside of the dash, fit both of the wires
through the speed nut (Figure 4). Then push the speed
nut up, against the dash, to secure the LED in place.
8. Using one or more of the supplied wire ties, attach
the audio signal circuit board (see “Components,” page

Test the braking system
continued from preceding page
in order for the 9700 to release the towed vehicle’s
brakes in tandem with the motorhome. If diodes are
not attached, the 9700 will apply braking pressure
for approximately 15 seconds each time the motor-
home brakes are applied, regardless of when the
motorhome brakes are released.
Damage to the towed vehicle’s braking system,
as well as other consequential damage, may occur.
Refer to step 10 under “Before you begin the
initial installation” for additional information.
3. Confirm that the motorhome monitor is functioning:
the LED will illuminate after the motorhome’s brake
pedal is depressed (after approximately two seconds),
and stop illuminating when the brake pedal is released.
If the LED does not illuminate…
…it may indicate that the 9700 is wired incorrect-
ly. If the 9700 is wired incorrectly, it will not brake
the towed vehicle in tandem with the motorhome.
Insufficient braking pressure will lengthen stopping
distance, and may also cause a loss of vehicular
control.
Refer to the ‘Troubleshooting’ section (under
‘Electrical’) for possible causes. If the 9700 has
been incorrectly wired, identify and correct the mis-
take, then test to ensure that the 9700 functions
properly.
4. Confirm the proper operation of the extended brak-
ing mode: depress and hold the motorhome’s brake
pedal down. The 9700 air cylinder shaft and pedal
clamp will extend. After approximately 15 seconds, the
air cylinder shaft and pedal clamp will retract.
5. Confirm the proper operation of the audio alert: de-
press and hold the towed vehicle’s brake pedal down.
After approximately 20 seconds, the motorhome moni-
tor will activate the audio alert. (To cancel the audio
alert, release the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.)
6. Confirm that the motorhome turn signals do not ac-
tivate the 9700.
CAUTION
An incorrect flasher speed may activate the 9700
unnecessarily, causing excessive brake wear or
other consequential, non-warranty damage.
If the turn signals activate the 9700, check the
turn signal flasher rating — it may be inadequate for
the motorhome-towed vehicle combination. If this
is the case, replace the flasher with one rated at
or above the number of bulbs in the motorhome-
towed vehicle combination.
INITIAL INSTALLATION
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DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION
This section contains detailed operating instructions. Refer to this section until you become familiar with each step. (Before connecting or disconnecting the 9700, also refer to the “Quick Reference Checklist” for
additional warnings and cautions.)
Step A
Attach the pedal clamp
1. Connect and attach the tow bar to both vehicles.
Then, according to the manufacturer, make all adjust-
ments necessary to prepare the vehicle for towing.
These adjustments may include: turning the ignition
key to the ‘tow’ position; pulling fuses; disconnecting
the battery; and setting the transmission to a particular
gear or in a particular sequence.
Refer to the owner’s manual or call the dealership
or the manufacturer for vehicle-specific information.
CAUTION
To prevent the towed vehicle from rolling, con-
nect and attach the tow bar to both vehicles before
shifting the towed vehicle’s transmission into the
proper gear for towing.
2. Slide the driver’s seat back, as far as it will go.
3. Attach the adjustable seat pad to the 9700 — screw
the adjustment knob (see “Components,” page two)
through the seat pad and into either of the two anchor
holes at the back of the 9700. (You will adjust the seat
pad in a later step.)
Note: depending on the available space in the towed
vehicle, the adjustable seat pad may be eliminated, if
that provides the best fit. Before attaching the seat pad,
test-fit the 9700, according to step 4 below, to see if
this is the case.
4. Now, position the 9700 between the driver’s seat
and the brake pedal, at the approximate position it will
sit when connected to the brake pedal.
Note: rubberized floor mats will cause the 9700 to
“climb” the driver’s seat. If the vehicle has a rubberized
floor mat, remove it when towing.
Note: if the towed vehicle has a steering wheel tilt
latch, it may be easier to position the 9700 with the
steering wheel tilted up.
Seat and/or pedal positioning systems may affect
the towed vehicle braking system.
CAUTION — for Saturn Vue and other vehicles —
If the towed vehicle’s engine must be started periodically…
Always deplete the vacuum in the vehicle’s power brake system BEFORE YOU RESUME TOWING.
If the vacuum is not released, the 9700 will apply excessive force when it is activated, which will
cause severe tire and/or brake system damage to the towed vehicle. Refer to the caution statement
on page 19 for further information.
Figure 5
12
Determine if the vehicle to be towed is equipped
with pedal presets and/or automatic seat adjust-
ments. Proper installation of the braking system
may be affected by these presets; if the vehicle
is so equipped, note the original installed posi-
tion and return to that position before towing the
vehicle.
If the seat and/or brake pedal are not at the origi-
nal installed position when the vehicle is towed, the
pedal clamp may apply excessive braking force,
which will damage the brake system and/or electri-
cal system and may cause brake or electrical sys-
tem failure, as well as other non-warranty damage.
5. Press the air relief button (Figure 5) to make certain
that all of the air in the 9700 air reservoir has been
released. If there is air in the reservoir, continue to
hold the button down until the air is released — air in
the reservoir will prevent the cylinder from extending
when you connect the brake pedal clamp to the towed
vehicle’s brake pedal.
6. Continue to hold the air relief button down, and pull
forward on the pedal clamp, to extend the air cylinder
shaft. Release the air relief button.
7. Pull the hairpin clip (Figure 6) out, then lift the slot-
ted arm (Figure 6) up and out of the way.
8. Verify that the pedal clamp is right side up, as shown
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13
Attach the pedal clamp
continued from preceding page
in Figure 6 — the arrow on the sticker will point “Up”
when the pedal clamp is properly positioned.
9. Then, hold the clevis (Figure 7) and pull back on the
spring post (Figure 7), until the tabs under the pedal
clamp are wide enough to clear the brake pedal.
10. Fit the pedal clamp onto the brake pedal, so that
all four tabs are hooked around it (Figure 8). Then,
release the spring post.
Note: on the initial fitting, it may be necessary to
adjust the tabs on the pedal clamp — use pliers to bend
any or all of the tabs so that they hook around and
under the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.
Once the tabs have been adjusted to a specific
brake pedal, no further adjustment to the pedal clamp
is necessary for that vehicle.
For every subsequent vehicle, inspect the pedal
clamp on the initial fitting. Verify that all four tabs are
hooked around and under the brake pedal. If neces-
sary, bend the tabs to fit, as described above.
CAUTION
Make certain that all four tabs on the pedal clamp
are securely hooked around the brake pedal. If the
tabs are loose, the pedal clamp can rotate out of
position and hold the brake pedal down, even when
the 9700 is not activated, which will cause brake
damage or other consequential, non-warranty dam-
age.
11. Swing the slotted arm back over the spring post, fit
the spring post through one of the slots, and reattach
the hairpin clip (Figure 8).
Note: the spring post may be bent slightly with a
pair of pliers, if necessary, in order to fit it through one
of the slots.
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8

DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION
14
Step B
Adjust the feet and the seat pad
1. Now that the pedal clamp is in place, move the 9700
forward, until the air cylinder shaft is fully retracted
(Figure 9). Make certain that the 9700 is not depress-
ing the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.
Do not move the 9700 too far forward, to the ex-
tent that the pedal clamp is depressing the brake
pedal. If the brake pedal is depressed, the brakes
will be applied continuously, which will cause se-
vere tire and/or brake system damage, as well as
other consequential, non-warranty damage.
2. If necessary, adjust the feet on the bottom of the
9700 (one at each corner — Figure 10) up or down: with
a wrench, loosen the lock nut at the top of each foot,
and then turn them clockwise or counterclockwise.
Make certain that all four feet are making contact
with the floor of the vehicle, and that the 9700 is sta-
tionary — it should not rock back and forth. (In some
vehicles, it may be necessary to remove one or more
of the feet, or it may be necessary to add one or more
optional foot extensions — see the “Optional Equipment”
section in this manual.)
3. With a wrench, tighten the lock nut at the top of
each foot extension (Figure 10).
CAUTION
Unless the lock nuts are tightened with a wrench,
the feet may vibrate loose during towing, and the
9700 may shift from the installed position. Unless
the 9700 is properly positioned, it will not function
at full capacity — the pedal clamp will not apply the
proper braking pressure against the brake pedal.
4. Find a bracing point on the front of the driver’s seat
for the adjustable seat pad — the seat pad stabilizes the
9700, keeping it down as it presses against the brake
pedal. Press the front of the seat to find the firmest
point for the seat pad.
Note: do not brace the adjustable seat pad against
plastic trim. The plastic will crack when the 9700 is
activated.
Now that you have selected a bracing point for the
adjustable seat pad, loosen the adjustment knob (see
“Components,” page two) at the back of the seat pad,
and move the seat pad up or down until the top of the
seat pad matches the height of the bracing point.
Note: the seat pad may be rotated 180 degrees or
removed entirely for a better fit. There are also two
anchor holes that the adjustment knob on the seat pad
may be threaded into, for additional fit options.
Once the height is adjusted, tighten the adjustment
knob on the seat pad.
Figure 10
5. Next, slide the driver’s seat forward, until it just
touches the adjustable seat pad. If necessary, allow
a small gap, rather than allowing the 9700 to depress
the brake pedal. Make certain that the 9700 is not
depressing the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.
The driver’s seat must not be too far forward, to
the extent that the 9700 pedal clamp is depressing
the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.
If the brake pedal is depressed, the brakes will
be applied continuously, which will cause severe
tire and/or brake system damage, as well as other
consequential, non-warranty damage.
Figure 9

DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION
15
Step C
Plug in the power cord
CAUTION
Check the 12-volt outlet socket before plugging
in the 9700 12-volt power cord, to make certain
that the socket has been wired correctly. The con-
tact point at the bottom of the socket should be
positive, and the outer shell around the top of the
socket should be negative. If the positive and nega-
tive connections have been reversed, the fuse in
the 9700 power cord will blow when the cord is
plugged into the 12-volt outlet.
1. Plug the 12-volt power cord into the 12-volt outlet,
and secure it by pressing the cord lock (Figure 11) into
the 12-volt outlet.
CAUTION
Push the cord lock forward, into the 12-volt out-
let, to properly secure the 12-volt power cord. If the
cord lock is not over the 12-volt outlet, the power
cord may vibrate loose, causing a loss of power
or an intermittent power supply. The 9700 will not
function without a continuous power supply.
2. The red light on the 12-volt power cord should il-
luminate. (One of the four LEDs under the “Pressure”
button will also illuminate, to indicate the current brake
pressure setting. You will adjust this setting in Step
E — “Set the brake pressure.”)
If the red light on the 12-volt power cord does not
illuminate, there is no power.
Some vehicles only have power at the outlet when
the engine is running. If there is no power, you can
install ROADMASTER’s optional 12-volt outlet kit (part
number 9332). When installed, this outlet kit will provide
power even when the engine is off.
3. When the power cord is plugged in, the air com-
pressor will run until the air reservoir is filled. Wait for
the air reservoir to fill before pressing the “Test” button
(Step D, next).
Figure 11
Step D
Test and adjust positioning;
deplete the vacuum in the power brakes
Before towing, always press the “Test” button down,
then release it — the 9700 will cycle the pedal clamp
up and down three times.
This test cycle is necessary for two reasons: 1) to
ensure that the 9700 is positioned correctly; and 2) to
deplete any stored vacuum in the towed vehicle’s power
brake system.
CAUTION
Always deplete the stored vacuum in the towed
vehicle’s power brake system before towing — press
the “Test” button down, then release it, to cycle
the pedal clamp up and down three times.
Depending on the make and model of the towed
vehicle, it may be necessary to repeat the test cycle
a second time.
If the vacuum is not released, the 9700 will apply
excessive braking force when it is activated, which
will cause severe tire and/or brake system damage
to the towed vehicle.
1. Press down on the “Test” button (Figure 12), then
release it. The 9700 will cycle the pedal clamp up and
down three times.
If the 9700 moves excessively, or interferes with
seat position controls, adjust its position. Check the
adjustable seat pad and readjust it, if necessary.
CAUTION
If the adjustable seat pad is not properly posi-
tioned, the 9700 can “climb” up the driver’s seat
— the rear of the box will rise up off the floor.
Unless the 9700 is properly positioned, it will
not function at full capacity — the pedal clamp will
not apply the proper braking pressure against the
brake pedal.
Check the adjustable seat pad after the pedal
clamp has cycled during a test. If the rear of the
box has “climbed” the driver’s seat, readjust the
seat pad so that the 9700 cannot “climb.”
Figure 12

DAY-TO-DAY OPERATION
16
Step E
Set the brake pressure
The brake pressure setting is the amount of force the
9700 will apply to the towed vehicle’s brakes — after the
motorhome brakes are applied, the 9700 will brake the
towed vehicle with either “light,” “medium” or “heavy”
braking pressure, according to the setting you select.
The 9700 may also be set to activate only in an
emergency break away (i.e., only if the towed vehicle
should separate — “break away” — from the motorhome).
Note: regardless of which setting you select, the
9700 will always brake with maximum pressure in a
break away — even if it is set, for example, to “Light”
braking pressure. Selecting “Break Away Condition
Only” restricts the 9700 to an emergency break away
response only; selecting “Light,” “Medium” or “Heavy”
programs the 9700 to brake the towed vehicle whenever
the motorhome brakes are applied, and also to respond
with maximum pressure in a break away.
To select a brake pressure setting…
1. When the power cord is connected to the 12-volt
outlet, one of the four LEDs below the “Pressure” but-
ton (Figure 13) will illuminate. If necessary, press the
“Pressure” button until the appropriate LED — to the left
of either “Light,” “Medium” or “Heavy” — illuminates to
confirm your choice.
Note: if the towed vehicle is a 1999 or newer Jeep
Grand Cherokee, set the pressure to “medium.”
2. If you are unsure which setting to select, set the
9700 to “Medium” and readjust it later, if you find that
you prefer more or less braking pressure.
3. The degree to which each setting will affect the
motorhome will vary, depending on the size and weight
of the motorhome in comparison to the size and weight
of the towed vehicle. A sharp pull at the motorhome
may indicate that the brake pressure is set too high — in
this instance, you may prefer to lower the setting until
the towed vehicle brakes with less force.
It is only necessary to set the braking pressure once
— after the pressure has been set, the 9700 will always
brake with the same force.
To select the break away only mode…
1. Press the “Pressure” button, according to the in-
structions above, until the LED to the left of “Break
Away Condition Only” is illuminated.
Note: in this setting, the 9700 will not brake the
towed vehicle in response to the motorhome. The 9700
will be activated only in a break away — if the towed
vehicle separates (“breaks away”), the 9700 will apply
maximum braking force to bring the vehicle to a con-
trolled stop.
Figure 13
Selecting “Break Away Condition Only” restricts
the 9700 to an emergency break away response
only. In this mode, the 9700 will not brake the towed
vehicle at any other time.
Do not select “Break Away Condition Only” if
you want the 9700 to brake the vehicle during nor-
mal towing — it will not brake the towed vehicle
in tandem with the motorhome. Braking distance
will be lengthened, and a loss of vehicular control
may also result, without the benefit of supplemental
braking.
After “Break Away Condition Only” has been se-
lected, the 9700 will remain in that mode, even after it
has been disconnected and then reconnected.
Step F
Connect the wiring harness;
test the break away system
1. Connect the 9700 wiring harness to the break away
wiring harness (two-prong connectors) and the brake
signal wire (bullet connectors).
2. At the towed vehicle, clip the steel break away cable
(Figure 1) to the large ring on the break away pin (Fig-
ure 1), then clip the other end of the steel break away
cable to the rear of the motorhome, close to the center.
3. Periodically, test the break away system — pull the
break away pin out of the break away switch. The 9700
pedal clamp will extend when the pin is pulled. Insert
the pin back into the switch. The 9700 pedal clamp will
retract.
When connecting the break away system, always
check the following:
• Connect the cable at the rear of the motorhome,
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17
Connect the wiring harness;
test the break away system
continued from preceding page
close to the center. Connecting the cable toward
either side of the motorhome may cause the break
away pin to be pulled when the motorhome turns,
activating the break away system.
• Be certain there are no obstructions which would
prevent the cable from pulling freely away from the
break away switch. Do not wrap the cable around
anything — doing so could keep the cable from pull-
ing the break away pin, preventing the system from
activating in a break away.
• Make sure the cable is the correct length…
• The cable must be long enough to prevent
the break away pin from being pulled out
during normal towing — make certain there
is enough slack to allow for sharp turns. If
the cable is not long enough, the break away
system will activate even though the towed
vehicle has not detached.
• The break away cable must be longer than the
safety cables. This will prevent the break away
system from activating if a component of the
towing system has separated, but the towed
vehicle is still held by the safety cables.
• Make certain that the cable is not too long —
it should not hang down to the extent that
it may catch on obstructions, or drag on the
ground. This much slack could allow the cable
to be pulled inadvertently, activating the break
away system.
• If you have a telescoping tow bar, allow enough
slack for the tow bar arms to be fully extended.
• Except to test the breakaway system, leave the
breakaway pin in place, even when the vehicle is
not being towed. If the pin is not in place when the
9700 is connected, the break away system will be
activated. The air cylinder will immediately extend,
creating the potential for injury; it will not retract
until the pin is replaced or the unit unplugged.
Additionally, the 9700 compressor will run con-
stantly, which will damage the compressor and
drain the vehicle’s battery.
Removing the pin will also expose the interior
of the break away switch to damage from the ele-
ments. If the components of the switch are cor-
roded, the switch may only function intermittently
or not at all.
Step G
Connect the motorhome monitor patch cord
Note: if both ends of the monitor wiring harness were
connected to open terminals on the electrical sockets,
the motorhome monitor patch cord is unnecessary. Re-
fer to Steps C and F under “Initial Installation.”
1. At the towed vehicle, connect a male bullet connec-
tor on the patch cord to the female bullet connector on
the motorhome monitor wiring harness.
At the back of the motorhome, connect the other
male bullet connector on the patch cord to the female
connector on the motorhome monitor wiring harness.
Allow enough slack to prevent the patch cord from
being pulled loose when the motorhome turns. If the
cord is too long, wrap it around the towed vehicle-to-
motorhome electrical cord.
Step H
Test the braking system
Note: the motorhome and towed vehicle must be
stationary for the system test (below), and ready for
towing — all components of the braking system must be
properly connected and receiving power, and the towed
vehicle’s ignition key must be in the “tow” position.
(Before towing, make all adjustments necessary to
prepare the vehicle. These adjustments may include:
turning the ignition key to the ‘tow’ position; pulling
fuses; disconnecting the battery; and setting the trans-
mission to a particular gear or in a particular sequence.
Refer to the owner’s manual for vehicle-specific infor-
mation.)
1. Confirm the proper operation of the supplemental
braking system: depress and hold the motorhome’s
brake pedal down. The 9700 air cylinder shaft and
pedal clamp will extend (after approximately two sec-
onds). Then, release the brake pedal. At the towed
vehicle, the 9700 air cylinder shaft and pedal clamp
will retract.
2. Confirm that the motorhome monitor is functioning:
the LED will illuminate after the motorhome’s brake
pedal is depressed (after approximately two seconds),
and stop illuminating when the brake pedal is released.
If the LED does not illuminate…
…at any time when the motorhome brake pedal
is depressed, it may indicate that the 9700 is not
functioning. If the 9700 is not functioning, it will
not brake the towed vehicle in tandem with the mo-
torhome, which will lengthen stopping distance, and
may also cause a loss of vehicular control.
Refer to the ‘Troubleshooting’ section (under
‘Electrical’) to identify and correct the cause of
the malfunction, then test to ensure that the LED
and the 9700 are both operating properly.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
property damage, personal injury or even death.
3. Confirm the proper operation of the extended
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Responding to an audio alert
If, for any reason, the 9700 is depressing the towed
vehicle’s brake pedal continuously for approximately 20
seconds, the motorhome monitor will signal you with
an audio alert.
In addition to the audio alert, the monitor LED will
be illuminated continuously.
Stop immediately after an audio alert from the moni-
tor. The audio alert and illuminated LED are indicating
that the towed vehicle’s brake pedal is being depressed.
Significant brake system damage to the towed vehicle,
as well as other consequential damage, may result.
Identify and correct the cause of the audio alert be-
fore using the 9700.
If the monitor signals you with an audio alert,
stop immediately. Identify and correct the cause
of the audio alert before using the 9700.
Failure to respond to an audio alert, as indicated
above, may cause property damage, personal injury
or even death.
PROTECTION MODES
Extended braking protection
To protect the towed vehicle’s brakes, the 9700 will
automatically release braking pressure after an ex-
tended period of continuous braking.
To regain supplemental braking in the towed vehicle,
release and depress the motorhome’s brake pedal.
Note: activating the exhaust brakes in some mo-
torhomes may also illuminate the motorhome brake
lights. If this is the case, the 9700 will be activated
with the exhaust brakes, and will automatically release
braking pressure after an extended period of continu-
ous braking.
To regain supplemental braking in the towed vehicle,
and use an exhaust brake system of this type, cycle
the exhaust brakes on and off.
The 9700 has two built-in safeguards to protect the towed vehicle’s brakes. These protection modes are described below.
Test the braking system
continued from preceding page
braking mode: depress and hold the motorhome’s
brake pedal down. The 9700 air cylinder shaft and
pedal clamp will extend. After approximately 15 sec-
onds, the air cylinder shaft and pedal clamp will re-
tract.
4. At the initial installation and periodically thereafter,
confirm the proper operation of the audio alert: depress
and hold the towed vehicle’s brake pedal down. After
approximately 20 seconds, the motorhome monitor will
activate the audio alert. (To cancel the audio alert,
release the towed vehicle’s brake pedal.)
5. At the initial installation and periodically thereafter,
confirm that the motorhome turn signals do not activate
the 9700.
CAUTION
An incorrect flasher speed may activate the 9700
unnecessarily, causing excessive brake wear or
other consequential, non-warranty damage.
If the turn signals activate the 9700, check the
turn signal flasher rating — it may be inadequate for
the motorhome-towed vehicle combination. If this
is the case, replace the flasher with one rated at
or above the number of bulbs in the motorhome-
towed vehicle combination.