BraunAbility Carobrake 2.0 Automated Parking Brake User Manual
- June 10, 2024
- BraunAbility
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BraunAbility Carobrake 2.0 Automated Parking Brake
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Carobrake 2.0 from BraunAbility!
The following manual is an important part of the product, providing you with information on how to achieve maximum performance and safe operation. Keep the manual in a safe place so that you can refer to it when necessary
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Disclaimer!
The Carobrake 2.0 1600N and 2200N electrical parking brake system do not in
its current state conform to the ”Uniform provisions concerning the approval
of passenger cars with regard to braking: Regulation No. 13-H revision 3”.
The Carobrake System is only permitted to be utilized in vehicles fitted for
invalid drivers according to the ECE-R13-H Scope 1.2.2.
Wiring diagram can be found at the end of the manual.
Installation
Presentation
Carobrake tensions the vehicle’s original parking brake cable. Note that performance deteriorates if the product’s cable is installed bent. Carobrake replaces the function of the handbrake lever and should not be used in combination with it. The actuator itself can be fitted in or under the vehicle, depending on the prevailing circumstances.
Carobrake has been tested and approved for handling 30,000 cycles with a 5-minute rest between each cycle.
Ensure the force is sufficient for the intended type of vehicle, fitting and use before installation.
| 1600N | 2200N | |
|---|---|---|
| Stroke length | 50 | 50 |
| Cable length | 700 | 700 |
| Optimum force with straight cable | *1600N / 4A | *2200N / 4A |
| Fuse | 10A | 10A |
*Deviation: +/- 10% at +25 °C
Three normal scenarios
Critical elements
For a stable and sustainable installation /
A, Position all cables as much as possible in parallel to each other. The
straighter the installation, the better the performance and the lesser the
wear.
B, Install the cable in some form of console (not included with the
product) in order to keep a straight and stable installation when the
construction moves.
C, Use nuts with rounded heads on all cable attachments. This will allow
the attachment to roll against the nuts when the construction moves. Nuts with
flat heads will not allow any flexibility, whereby the cables will bend and
risk breaking.
D, Do not tighten the nuts on any of the cable attachments. This will
allow the cables to move freely as the construction moves. Tightened nuts will
not allow any flexibility, whereby the cables will bend and risk breaking.
E, Avoid bending the cable as this will impair performance and increase
wear on the cable. If the cable despite this must be bent, the radius of the
bend must not be less than 300 mm.
F, Place the actuator so that no mechanical impact is exerted on the pin.
This would involve a risk of the pin coming loose and falling out. The
actuator should not be placed in the vicinity of hot components either, such
as the exhaust pipe.
Operation
Carobrake replaces the function of the handbrake lever and should not be used in combination with it.
To apply the parking brake
Press the switch to activate Carobrake. The lamp in the switch lights up
straight away but there will be a 5 – 15 second delay before the parking brake
is applied.
To release the parking brake
Press the switch to deactivate Carobrake. The lamp in the switch goes out
straight away but there will be a 5 – 15 second delay before the parking brake
is released. Do not put the vehicle in motion before the parking brake is
released.
The Carobrake switch is located in the driver’s area.
- The product documentation shall always accompany the vehicle for an MOT inspection.
- Always contact your installer when dismantling.
Please contact your installation engineer if you require further assistance or need to ask questions about warranty. We recommend keeping the following information to hand at all times.
Wiring diagram
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