RVi RVibrake3 User manual

SETUP & USER GUIDE

Welcome: pg. 1
Introduction: pg. 1
RVibrake3 Setup: pg. 2-4
Pairing Steps: 2!
Setup Steps: 3!
Remove RVibrake3: 4!
RVibrake3 Settings: pg. 5
Brake Type: 5!
Vehicle Type: 5!
Sensitivity: 5!
Alerts & Warnings: 5!
RVibrake3 Operations: pg. 6
How RVibrake3 Works: 6!
Drive Mode: 6 !
Brake Test: 6!
Troubleshooting: pg. 7
Compliance: pg. 8
Antenna Usage: 8!
Warranty: pg. 9
Limited Warranty: 9!
•How long is the warranty? !
•What is covered?!
•Where or how do I get assistance for my RVibrake3!
•What is not covered?!
•How state laws may apply!
Contact Information: pg. 9
CONTENT

Innovation is the antidote to limits. -NIKE
We are thrilled you purchased RVibrake3, an “Official Command Center”
product! Here at RVi, we exist to provide innovative, quality products that keep
the fun and safety in RVing. We strive for this existence because it’s what we
want as customers of products, too.!
Thank you for letting us be a part of your journey.!
Happy RVing!!
-The RVi Crew!
RVibrake3 auxiliary braking system makes your towing experience as safe as
possible by providing the most effective portable braking system available. We
believe that this product has the ability to help you enjoy your RVing experience
even more and could even save a life. !
The use of RVibrake3 or any of its accessories in a manner inconsistent with
these instructions could cause damage to the motorhome or towed vehicle, and
may cause serious injury or even death. !
49 out of the 50 states and all of Canada require a braking system and
most require the Breakaway be installed.
This document provides step-by-step instructions on how to accurately use
RVibrake3. If there are any questions while installing or using this product,
please call Customer Service at 800-815-2159. !
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WELCOME
INTRODUCTION
State by State Towing Laws

Prior to the setup of RVibrake3, remove all contents from the shipping
packaging:!
Note: If there is ANY shipping damage, immediately call RVibrake3 Customer
Service at 800-815-2159
1) Power on the Command Center tablet and hub. To power the
tablet, press and hold the power button for 3 seconds. To power
the hub connect it to the provided USB charger.
NOTE: See the Command Center User Guide for more info.
2) Attach RVibrake3 claw to brake pedal.
3) (In this step, ignore the Audio Assistant on RVibrake3
during pairing process) Plug in RVibrake3 to 12-volt outlet.
4) On the tablet, click Add Device from the tablet Dashboard.
5) On the new screen, enable RVibrake3 by toggling the on/off
slider to ON. At this time, the tablet will walk you through pairing.
6) You will be asked to pair to RVibrake3 by taking a picture of
the QR code on the back of this User Guide.
Note: Keep this User Guide in case of possible re-pairing in the
future.
Pairing Steps
RVibrake3 does not come paired with Command Center tablet and hub. The following
steps will walk you through the one time pairing process.
NOTE: Pairing is not required for RVibrake3 to perform.
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RVibrake3 SETUP
RVibrake3
Command Center!
System
Breakaway System
Stop Plate
QR code
(example)
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Setup Steps
IMPORTANT: Before you install RVibrake3, you must make sure your towed vehicle is
tow ready. Failure to do so can result in tire damage or excessive brake wear.
2) Leaving about an inch of space behind the brake and the
rise in floorboard, attach the brake pedal claw to the brake
pedal of the towed vehicle. The lower part of the claw should
cradle the bottom of the brake pedal first, and then lift the
upper part of the claw over the top of the brake pedal.
3) Slide RVibrake3 back towards the seat until RVibrake3
reaches the edge of the seat pan.
Note: The seat pan is the slightly elevated area of the
floorboard where the driver’s seat is mounted.
If the towed vehicle has a flat floorboard with no seat pan to
push against, please refer to the Stop Plate Installation
Guide inside the Stop Plate package. Some towed vehicles
need adapters for the installation of the Stop Plate. See
rvibrake.com for more info.
4) Plug RVibrake3’s 12-volt adapter into a 12-volt receptacle in
the towed vehicle.
Follow the Audio Assistants prompts for proper setup. The
compressor may or may not come on at this time.
5) [Audio Prompt: Push the Auto Position button] The Auto
Position process automatically positions RVibrake3 in the seat
pan of the towed vehicle, and removes vacuum stored in the
towed vehicles braking reservoir.
Note: If the claw rotates off over the top of the pedal, use the
lower hole in the back of the claw. If it rotates off under the
pedal, then use the upper hole.
1) In the vehicle being towed, adjust the driver’s seat to the far back position and
place RVibrake3 on the floorboard so the black brake pedal claw is directly in front of
the brake pedal.
Note: Carpeted floor mats do not need to be removed, but thicker rubber mats may
need to be removed prior to using RVibrake3 to provide an adequate pushing surface.
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WARNING: Never push Auto Position button unless connected to a brake pedal.

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1) Unplug the 12-volt power cord.
2) Remove the claw from the brake pedal.
3) Retract the air cylinder to the home position by lifting up the cylinder and sliding it
back so the claw legs are placed into the two holes of the RVibrake3 housing.
6) Lastly, plug the Breakaway plug into RVibrake3. If the towed
vehicle becomes unattached from the motorhome,
BREAKAWAY will display on the Command Center tablet and
an audible alarm will sound. This means the Breakaway pin has
been pulled on the junction box, RVibrake3 will apply the
brakes on the towed vehicle, and it will be brought to a
complete stop. The Audio Assistant will let you know that
RVibrake is ready for towing.
Reference: See the Breakaway Installation Guide for
installation and operation.
REMOVE RVibrake3
IMPORTANT: Any time the towed vehicle’s engine is started after setup of RVibrake3,
the Auto Position process must be completed again to drain the vacuum in the
braking reservoir.
1) Unplug the 12-volt adapter.
2) Proceed to the above steps 4 and 5.
WARNING: Tire damage or excessive brake wear will result if the brake pedal is
manually depressed using your hand or foot during or after the Auto Position process.
The air cylinder will be improperly positioned causing the brake pedal to ride the
brakes. If this happens, the Auto Position process must be completed again for proper
setup.
1) Unplug the 12-volt adapter.
2) Proceed to the above steps 2 thru 5.

There are three settings for your RVibrake3: Brake Type, Brake Pressure, and
Sensitivity. To choose your settings, use the Command Center tablet. The tablet
must be paired to RVibrake3 to change settings.
Brake Type
RVibrake3 is designed to work with both Vacuum and Active
assist brake towed vehicles. Most vehicles are Vacuum assist
vehicles. This means the car uses a master brake booster to
boost the pressure when braking.
Active brake vehicles have constant electrical or hydraulic systems
to assist in braking, whether the engine is running or not. Most
hybrid and diesel vehicles use Active assist brakes.
To determine what Brake Type your vehicle has, consult your
Manufacturer’s Owners Guide or call Customer Service
800-815-2159.
Brake Pressure
In Vacuum Brake Type, choose the vehicle type that most
applies to your towed vehicle. In Active Brake Type, choose the
PSI level for your car.
Brake Pressure determines how hard RVibrake3 will push on
the brake pedal. The lighter the car, the lighter the pressure.
To ensure the correct Brake Pressure for your vehicle, see the
Brake Test on page 6.
Note: If you are towing an SUV, always begin in the Small SUV
setting. If you have Active brakes, always begin at 5 PSI.
Sensitivity
Most RVers pulling a towed vehicle will run in Normal sensitivity.
Choosing Panic Only means RVibrake3 will only participate in
emergency brakings.
Make sure to heed all warnings and alerts from the Command Center tablet or
audio prompts from RVibrake3. Failure to do so could result in brake damage.
RVibrake3 SETTINGS
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ALERTS & WARNINGS

How RVibrake3 Works
Now that RVibrake3 is set up and settings are selected, it’s time to start towing.
The purpose of RVibrake3 is to take the weight of the towed vehicle off of the
motorhome in a braking and reduce stopping distance. RVibrake3 is activated by
an accelerometer that detects changes in inertia, the same force that draws your
chest forward in a braking. Because RVibrake3 is proportional, the more inertia it
sees, the harder it knows to push on the brake pedal in the towed vehicle.
The slope sensing software will keep RVibrake3 from being more sensitive downhill
and less sensitive uphill, giving you accurate braking at all times. This software
keeps your brake pads from having excessive wear.
RVibrake3 will activate when there is enough inertia that you feel your body drawn
forward in a braking.
Drive Mode
From the tablet’s Dashboard you can enter DRIVE
MODE by pressing the Drive Mode icon to monitor the
performance of RVibrake3 while towing. When
RVibrake3 pushes on the pedal the braking rings will
illuminate in DRIVE MODE. The harder RVibrake3
pushes on the pedal the more the braking indicator
rings will grow.
Brake Test
To make sure you have the correct Brake Pressure for your towed vehicle, you
need to perform a Brake Test. The Brake Test is performed in DRIVE MODE.
In the motorhome, accelerate to approximately 30
MPH, then lift off the accelerator. While coasting, press
the Test button in DRIVE MODE on the Command
Center tablet; you should feel a gentle pull on the
motorhome.
If you do not feel a gentle pull on the motorhome,
increase your Brake Pressure setting in the RVibrake3
settings app for greater pull and repeat the test.
If you feel too much pull on the motorhome, decrease your Brake Pressure to pick
a smaller vehicle type for less pull. Repeat the test.
RVibrake3 OPERATIONS
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Troubleshooting
Q. How do I know RVibrake3 is working?
A. The Command Center tablet gives you complete, continuous braking information
— a glance at the tablet assures you that RVibrake3 is fully operational.
(Note: If the Command Center tablet and hub are not powered on, RVibrake3 will
still continue to work.)
Q. What if I think it’s braking too hard or not hard enough?
A. Braking force, which is determined by the Brake Pressure setting, can be
modified on the fly from the Command Center tablet in your motorhome. No matter
what, RVibrake3 will always respond with full pressure during an emergency stop.
Q. I have to disconnect my battery for towing. Can I power the RVibrake3
with the motorhome from my umbilical cord?
A. You never want to power your RVibrake3 off of the motorhome. If you have a
breakaway, then the RVibrake3 no longer has power. You need it connected to the
towed battery. If you have to disconnect your battery for towing or your stock 12V
outlet is not sufficient, you'll need to use our 12V Direct to Battery Kit and/or the
Towed Battery Disconnect.
Q. Why do the tires on my tow vehicle squeal on my first 2-3 brakings of the
day?
A. Most vehicles on the market use engine vacuum (Vacuum assist brakes) to assist
in braking. This means after the engine is turned off, 2-3 brakings of vacuum assist
are stored in master booster and must be depleted by the RVibrake3 in setup. If
you let the engine run during or after installation of the RVibrake3, then the master
boost will store vacuum assist, causing excessive braking for the first brakings of
the day. Always unplug the RVibrake3 any time the engine in the tow vehicle is
running.
Q. Can I set up or change the settings of my RVibrake3 without my tablet?
A. Yes, should something happen to your Command Center tablet or hub, you can
press and hold the “Auto Position” button for 10 seconds and you will hear an
audio prompt. At this time the BRAKE TYPE and BRAKE PRESSURE can be
changed on RVibrake3. After the selection has been made, press and hold “Auto
Position” button for 3 seconds. Default setting is VACUUM:COMPACT CAR.
Q. What is the micro USB port on RVibrake3 for?
A. This is only for factory use to program units.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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Antenna Usage
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. FCC radiation Exposure Statement to comply with FCC RV exposure
requirements in section 1.1307, a minimum separation distance of 0.81 cm (0.3
inches) is required between the antenna and all persons. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
FCC ID:Z64-CC3100MODR1
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiver antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The Installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or
pointes such that it does not emit RV field in excess of Health Canada limits for the
general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada’s
website http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux
appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions
suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de
l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement
IMPORTANT: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Danko
Manufacturing LLC could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
COMPLIANCE
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