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Before you travel...Brake Controller - The controller is <strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ed on the tow vehicle dashboard to work <strong>in</strong>conjunction with the trailer brakes. Hydraulic or electronic controllers are available.Consult with your <strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer or the controller manufacturer to decidewhat is right for you <strong>and</strong> your trailer.Wire Harness/Connector Plug - A seven way plug is wired <strong>in</strong>to your trailer to connectelectrical power to the tow vehicle for travel. This supplies power to the brakes, exteriorlights, etc. Wir<strong>in</strong>g to operate your brakes must be the same size <strong>in</strong> both the tow vehicle <strong>and</strong>the trailer. Your trailer is wired with 12 gauge wire.Make sure the plug is kept clean <strong>and</strong> protected from road elements as you travel. Consultthe Electrical Section of <strong>this</strong> <strong>manual</strong> for further <strong>in</strong>formation.Trailer Battery - A 12-volt auxiliary battery is required to operate the breakaway switch.Consult with your <strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer to purchase a battery <strong>and</strong> have it<strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ed.WARNING: For the breakaway switch to be operational, an auxiliarybattery needs to be <strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ed on your trailer. Consult with your<strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer to purchase the battery <strong>and</strong> have it<strong>in</strong>st<strong>all</strong>ed.Breakaway Switch - The breakaway switch is a crucial <strong>part</strong> of the brak<strong>in</strong>g system.Located on the trailer tongue, <strong>this</strong> switch will apply the trailer brakes if it becomesdetached from the tow vehicle. Attach the breakaway switch lanyard to a permanent <strong>part</strong> ofthe tow vehicle (do not attach it to the hitch b<strong>all</strong> or similar removable <strong>part</strong>s) when hitch<strong>in</strong>gthe trailer. If the trailer is detached from the tow vehicle, the pull p<strong>in</strong> will be pulled from theswitch. This automatic<strong>all</strong>y causes the switch to “close” <strong>and</strong> activates the trailer brakes.Refer to the manufacturer’s supplied <strong>in</strong>formation for the breakaway switch. Consult withyour <strong>in</strong>dependent, authorized dealer or the switch manufacturer if you have questions.Caution: NEVER use the breakaway switch <strong>and</strong> trailer brake system as a park<strong>in</strong>gbrake. Do<strong>in</strong>g so would create a high amp draw on the battery <strong>and</strong> converter. Thiscan cause damage to wir<strong>in</strong>g, connectors <strong>and</strong> the breakaway switch.Jay Flight Conventional Travel Trailer <strong>and</strong> Fifth-Wheel Travel Trailer 35
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