Hayman Reese 06000 CompactIQ Brake Controller Instruction Manual

Hayman Reese 06000 CompactIQ Brake Controller

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH or PROPERTY DAMAGE:

• ALWAYS read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions for your Brake Control Unit BEFORE installation. Keep for future reference.
• CHECK your Brake Control Unit, LED Indicator, and Power Output / BOOST Control are securely mounted to your vehicle periodically.
• INSPECT and ADJUST your trailer brakes every 3000 miles or as use and performance requires.
•  ALWAYS read, understand and follow all warnings and instructions for your vehicle and for your trailer BEFORE use.
• LOAD the trailer heavier in front.
• NEVER exceed the lowest rated capacity of either your vehicle, hitch or trailer. Consult the owner’s manual for your vehicle and your trailer.
• TEST your BRAKE CONTROL UNIT settings each time a trailer is attached to your vehicle.
• ALWAYS wear your seatbelt.
• SLOW DOWN when towing, NEVER exceed any posted speed limit.

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES

• (1) Brake Control Unit
• (1) Instructions for Installation and Operation
• (1) Hardware Kit, (2 Knobs, LED Holder, Dash Mount Label, Foam Pad, Bracket, Nut, Washer Screw)
• (1) Warranty Sheet – 3 Yr. Limited Warranty

Components Of The Brake Control (Figure A)

A. Brake Control Unit
B. SmartClick™Connector
C. Power Output Control/Manual Override Button
D. Boost Control
E. LED Indicator

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

If you need additional assistance or do not have the tools required for the installation, stop the installation and contact a professional installer.

Tools Required

• Correct Orientation And Mounting Of The Brake Control Unit Is Required For Proper Operation.
• The Brake Control Must Be Securely Mounted To A Solid Surface. Do Not Tie Wrap.

Orientation to Direction of Travel
For proper operation, the Compact™ IQ MUST be mounted with the arrow on the label in the direction of travel.

To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH, ONLY mount Brake Control Unit in the direction of travel.
See Installation Instructions or go to www.haymanreese.com.au

NOTE

1. Front of the Compact IQ must be horizontal (+/- 20 degrees). See Figure B.
2. The Compact IQ must be parallel to direction of travel (+/- 20 degrees). See Figure B.

The Compact IQ™ can be mounted out of sight under dash. It can even be mounted at any rotation angle (0 to 360 degrees), as long as the arrow on the label is such that it is pointing in the direction of travel. The Compact IQ™ as viewed from the side (Figure C):

To Mount:

1. Determine mounting location based on direction of travel.
2. Select bracket or foam pad for installation.
   Option 1 – Bracket
   Slide bracket until locking tab is engaged with the bracket. Using supplied screw, attach unit to desired location.
   Option 2 – Foam Pad
   Remove tape from one side, firmly attach to unit. Remove tape from other side and firmly attach unit to desired location.

WIRING THE BRAKE CONTROL
The Compact IQ™ comes equipped with a SmartClick™ plug exiting at the back of the control.

OPTION 1: Plug & Play
If your vehicle came equipped with a factory tow package, brake control function wires with a connector may exist under the vehicle dash. Consult the vehicle manual or call for the location of the harness. A vehicle specific Plug and Play harness may be purchased separately. For easy installation simply plug the vehicle specific connector into the factory tow package harness and plug the other end directly into the SmartClick™ Connector on the brake control. Continue to Controls & Indicators.

OPTION 2: Universal Installation
Important Facts to Remember

WARNING

• Reversing BLACK and WHITE wires or improper wiring will damage or destroy brake control.
• Be sure to solidly connect all four wires or brake control will not function properly.
• Use of proper gauge wire when installing the brake control is CRITICAL; smaller gauge wire may result in less than efficient braking. Minimum wire gauges are as follows:
  •  1-2 axle applications – 14 GA.
  •  3 axle applications – 12 GA.

1. The brake control must be installed with a 12 volt negative ground system.
2. Soldering is recommended or crimp-on butt connectors are a suitable substitution.
3. Route all wires as far from the radio antenna as possible to reduce AM interference.
4. Collection of water inside the trailer connector mounted on the tow vehicle will reduce the life of the connector.

Remove the SmartClick™ Connector on the brake control box and splice the wires to the function wires as shown in Figure D.

Wiring Legend
BLACK Wire (Positive Battery) WHITE Wire (Negative Battery) RED Wire (cold side of stoplight switch) BLUE Wire (brake output to trailer)

WARNING
Inadequate grounding may cause intermittent braking or lack of sufficient voltage to trailer brakes and may result in accidents. The WHITE wire must be connected to a suitable ground location. The negative terminal of the battery is a suitable ground location in the absence of a Trailer Tow Package connection.

1. Connect BLACK (+) wire through an automatic reset circuit breaker (20 amp for 1-2 axles, 30 amp for 3 axles) to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery. The BLACK wire is the power
   supply line to the brake control.

2. The RED (stoplight) wire must be connected to the cold side of the brake pedal stoplight switch. Splice down line from the switch; DO NOT disturb the position of the switch.

3. The BLUE (brake output) wire must be connected to the trailer connector’s brake wire.

CONTROLS & INDICATORS

LED INDICATOR
The LED Indicator will be:

• OFF when the trailer is not connected, the unit is asleep, or there is no power to the unit.
• Green when the unit is awake and the trailer is connected.
• Red when the trailer brakes are applied either by the depressing the vehicle brake pedal or by pressing the Manual Override button (with or without a trailer attached).
• Flashing Red when there is a potential issue that may not allow the Brake Control to function as intended.

Power Output Control
The Power Output control is located on the rotary control with the red knob. It establishes the maximum amount of power available to the trailer brakes. The Power Output control should be adjusted when trailer load changes, when different trailers are used, or when road conditions change.
As the Power Output control is rotated from minimum ( – ) to maximum ( + ), more power will be available to the brakes when the brake pedal is pressed or the Manual Override button is used.

Manual Override Button
The Manual Override button is located on the Power Output control and only applies the trailer brakes. It should be used in situations when it is desirable to reduce speed slowly.
When the Manual Override button is pushed, the output voltage will ramp up power to the trailer brakes to the maximum power set by the user in about ½ second.

BOOST SETTING

WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• NEVER use the BOOST feature to compensate for a potential problem with your trailer brakes. Have your trailer brakes adjusted or repaired immediately.
• ALWAYS select your boost setting based on your towing situation, driving preference and condition of your trailer brakes.
• DO NOT use BOOST during icy road conditions.

BOOST Control may be adjusted for individual driver preference or changing road conditions. The BOOST control is located on the rotary control with the larger knob with the white line.
The BOOST setting is designed to allow a more aggressive setting for your trailer brakes and has four (4) levels: B0, B1, B2, and B3. Each BOOST setting level increases the sensitivity of the Brake Control Unit’s inertial sensor, enhancing the participation of the trailer brakes during a braking event:

• For B0 [BOOST off], the braking power will start at 0% and will increase with deceleration.
• For B1 [BOOST Level 1], the braking power will automatically start at approximately 15% of the power setting and will increase with deceleration.
• For B2 [BOOST Level 2] or B3 [BOOST Level 3], the braking power will automatically start at approximately 30% of the power setting and will increase with deceleration.

Some scenarios where you may want to use the BOOST settings:

• You like the trailer braking to “LEAD” the tow vehicle’s braking
• Towing a full vs. empty trailer
• Degraded brake performance (most electric brakes require manual adjustment – see Appendix A or a dealer for adjustment or repair)

See the chart below for recommended “Boost” settings (indicated with an “X”) for typical Trailer to Vehicle weight relationships.

*Typical BOOST Settings For Optimal Performance (with properly adjusted trailer brakes)**

SETUP

WARNING TEST Your Brake Control Unit Settings Before Each Use:

• The Power Output should never be set high enough to cause trailer brakes to lock up. Skidding trailer wheels can cause loss of directional stability of trailer and tow vehicle.
• Not all trailer brakes will lock up due to various conditions. If you trailer brakes will not to lock up, you will need to determine the cause.
• Setting the brake control too aggressively could cause brake pulsing when towing with hazard flashers on. If such settings are necessary, a pulse preventer can be installed.
• DO NOT use BOOST during icy road conditions.

NOTE The Power Control setting and BOOST control may need to be adjusted for different load weights and road conditions. This brake control unit is suitable for all trailers with 12V electric brakes and with up to 3 axles. For trailers over 4.5 tonnes (9,900 lbs.) gross trailer weight, special testing is required under Australian Design Rules and you will need to consult with an automotive safety engineer before using this Brake Control Unit.

1. Connect trailer to your vehicle.

2. ALWAYS warm the trailer brakes before setting the Power Output.
   To warm trailer brakes, drive a short distance (0.4 km or ¼ mile) at about 70 kph (45 MPH) pressing the Manual Override button with the Power Output control at a low setting to allow the trailer brakes to engage at a low level.

3. When the Power Output control is set correctly, you should feel unified braking between the trailer and tow vehicle. With a trailer connected, set the BOOST level to the B0 position. Starting with the Power Output control in the lowest position (all the way left), roll forward slowly and stop. If no trailer braking is felt, increase the Power Output control slightly by turning the knob to the right. Repeat this process until you feel firm trailer braking. If the trailer brakes lock-up or jerk, lower the Power Output control by turning slightly to the left.

4. For larger trailers, you may need to move the BOOST control to the B1, B2 or B3 position and repeat Step 3 to adjust the Power Output.

5. Test drive at about 35 KPH (20 MPH) and make several stops. Adjust the BOOST setting and Power Output control until stops are smooth and firm or at the desired level. Slight adjustments of the Power Output control may also be desirable.

Trailer Brake Adjustment

Brakes should be adjusted after the first 320km (200 miles) of operation when the brake shoes and drums have “seated” at 4,800km (3,000 miles) intervals, or as use and performance requires. The brakes should be adjusted in the following manner:

1. Jack up trailer and secure on adequate capacity jack stands. Follow trailer manufacturers recommendations for lifting and supporting the unit. Check that the wheel and drum rotate freely. WARNING
   NEVER lift or support your trailer on any part of the axle or the suspension system.

2. Remove the adjusting hole cover from the adjusting slot on the bottom of the brake backing plate.

3. With a screwdriver or standard adjusting tool, rotate the starwheel of the adjuster assembly to expand the brake shoes. Adjust the brake shoes out until the pressure of the linings against the drum makes the wheel very difficult to turn.
   NOTE : With drop spindle axles, a modified adjusting tool with about an 80 degree angle should be used.

4. Then rotate the starwheel in the opposite direction until the wheel turns freely with a slight lining drag.

5. Replace the adjusting hole cover and lower the wheel to the ground.

6. Repeat the above procedure on all brakes.

WARNING To prevent SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH:

• BEFORE getting under the trailer, ALWAYS block the trailer tires and use jack stands that are properly placed on firm ground and have sufficient capacity for your trailer. DO NOT lift or place sup-ports on any part of the suspension system.
• ALWAYS follow your trailer manufacturer’s recommendations for lifting and supporting the unit.

For Technical Assistance and Warranty Information call: 1-800-812-017 or www.haymanreese.com.au

References

• Lifetime Warranty Quality Towbars – Hayman Reese

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