Product Manual

INSTALLATION GUIDE:
The brake control can be
mounted from –20
degrees nose down to
+70 degrees nose up and
parallel to the direction of
the travel.
1. Mount the bracket to
a secure location
with Phillip screws
provided (F) where
you will be able to
view the display and
easily access the vertical slide.
2. Attach the brake control to the bracket using the slotted
hex screws provided (G).
3. Adjust the brake control to the desired angle and tighten
screws until snug.
CAUTION: Using larger/longer screws may damage the unit.
Agility
™
Electronic Brake Control
IMPORTANT:
Read the following instructions carefully before
installing and/or operating the brake control. If you
have any concerns with this product or the
installation process, our technical support
team can assist you. Call 1-800-835-0129.
A. Vertical slide for manual override
B. Digital readout display
C. Sensitivity adjustment button
D. Digital power setting buttons
E. Mounting bracket holes
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS:
• Braking capacity is for 2, 4, 6 or 8 trailer brake
applications.
• This brake control will apply the trailer brakes while in
reverse.
• This brake control is inertia activated. When the vehicle
is not moving, the brake control will not automatically
apply the trailer brakes. In this event
, the vertical slide
must be depressed to actuate the brakes .
• This brake control is not reverse polarity protected.
Reversing the connection to the vehicle battery or the
breakaway battery on the trailer will damage the brake
control.
• This brake control is designed to operate with electric
trailer brakes and not electric-hydraulic brake systems .
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–
+
–
White wire – ground/negative terminal (-) on battery
Blue wire – trailer electric brakes
Black wire – positive terminal (+) on battery
Red wire – cold side of stop lamp switch or brake light
CAUTION: Wire colors vary by manufacturer. Be sure to wire by
function only.
VEHICLE MANUFACTURER WIRING CODES:
BRAKE
CONTROL WIRE BLUE BLACK RED WHITE
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FORD 94-07 BLUE RED GREEN WHITE
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CHEV/GM 99-06 DK BLUE RED LT BLUE BLACK
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CHEV/GM 07-08 DK BLUE RED w/BLK LT BLUE w/WHT WHITE
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DODGE 97-02 BLUE RED WHITE BLACK
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DODGE 03-07 BLUE WHITE w/RED BLUE w/WHT GRN w/BLK
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NISSAN BRN w/WHT RED RED w/GRN BLACK
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TOYOTA RED BLACK w/RED GRN w/ WHT BROWN
For installations on vehicles without factory tow package use
the following procedure: (remove the quick connector plug if
present)
1. Be sure to use proper wire gauge when installing your
control (12 gauge for electric brakes and positive power,
16 gauge for the stop lamp switch and ground).
2. Connect the white wire directly to the negative post on the
vehicle battery. Grounding to any other location may
cause intermittent brake control operation or failure.
3. Attach 20-amp circuit breaker (for 6 or 8 brake use
30-amp) or in-line fuse to the positive terminal on the
vehicle’s battery. Route black wire from the brake control
to the fuse or breaker.
4. Splice the red wire into the cold side of the vehicle’s stop
lamp switch located by the brake pedal. Find the wire by
using a circuit tester and probing for the wire that powers
the vehicle stop lamps when the brake pedal is pressed.
5. Route the blue wire from the brake control to the vehicle
side towing connector at the rear of the tow vehicle.
NOTE:
• Some late model Ford/Mercury trucks and sport utility
vehicles have 2 or more stop lamp switch wires. For
proper operation, use the light green wire. The other wire
is red with a green stripe. This wire goes directly to
ground when not in use. Splicing into this wire will short-
circuit your brake control and possibly damage the unit.
• For Chevrolet vehicles 1999-06, if your vehicle does not
have a towing package, only the ground and stop lamp
switch will be active in the function wires under the dash.
The electric brake wire and 12-volt power lead will be
terminated outside the firewall. These will have to be
routed to the trailer connector and battery on the vehicle.
• For Dodge 2005-06, to find the cold side of the stop lamp
switch, you must have the key in the “on” position.
• Ford and Dodge tow packages come with a 20-amp
battery feed wire system that will accommodate 2 and 4
brake trailer magnets. An upgrade to a 30-amp (12
gauge) battery wire system will be needed for 6 brake
systems.
311-0288-178 Rev B 3/10 © 2009 Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation
WIRING GUIDE:
The Agility
TM
came equipped with either a quick connector
plug or just wires exiting the back of the control.
OPTION: If your vehicle came equipped with a factory
tow package, brake control function wires may exist
under the vehicle dash. Consult vehicle manual or call for
location. Purchase a vehicle specific Plug-in Simple!
®
brake control quick connector and simply plug into the
factory tow package plug, or remove the quick connector
plug on the brake control and splice the wires to the
function wires under the dash.
OPERATING / SETTING YOUR
CONTROLLER:
1. Red dot on bottom right hand
corner of digital display indicates
trailer is connected.
2. A blank display (no dot) indicates
trailer is not connected.
3. Power adjustment buttons (+/-)
on top of the control adjust power
sent to the trailer brakes.
Pressing the (-) button decreases
power. Pressing (+) increases
power. Power will be displayed as
a percentage on the digital
display from 5 to 99 in
increments of 5%.
4. Set the sensitivity. This feature
makes your trailer braking
response more or less sensitive.
A setting of 1 indicates least
sensitive. A setting of 5 indicates
most sensitive. Adjust the
sensitivity by pressing the button
labeled "S" on the side of the
unit.
5. SC indicates that a short circuit
has occurred.
TESTING / ADJUSTING THE
BRAKING RESPONSE:
Connect to your trailer and test drive on a dry open area
at low speed (20 to 25 mph). Apply vehicle brakes
aggressively.
1. If trailer brakes lock-up, adjust down the power setting
to just below brake lock-up by pressing the (-) power
button.
2. If the braking performance from the trailer feels as if it
is pushing the tow vehicle, adjust the power setting
higher by pressing the (+) power button.
Repeat process until smooth braking is obtained.
DIRECTION OF
TRAVEL
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL
F
G
+70
0
-20
0
A
B
C
D
E
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Questions? Contact us at:
1-800-835-0129
www.hopkinstowingsolutions.com
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation warrants
Agility™, Reliance™, Brake-Force™ and
Impulse™ brake control products to be free from
defects in material and workmanship, under normal
use and service, for the original buyer’s lifetime
from the date of original purchase.
This warranty does not cover, and Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation is not liable for, the cost
of repair or replacement of parts which have been
subjected to misuse, negligence, accident,
improper installation, modification, or normal
deterioration due to wear and exposure, or defects
caused by unauthorized repairs. THE ORIGINAL
BUYER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES UNDER THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (AT THE OPTION
OF HOPKINS MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION) OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT
OR PART. The repair or replacement of the product
or part under warranty will be made by Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation without charge for parts
or labor.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL HOPKINS
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF OTHER PROPERTY
OR EQUIPMENT. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
In order to obtain performance under this warranty,
return the defective product, postage prepaid,
along with dated proof of purchase, to Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation, 428 Peyton, Emporia,
Kansas 66801-1157. This warranty does not cover
shipping and delivery charges to or from Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation.
GARANTIE LIMITÉE À VIE
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation garantit à
l'acheteur original que, à partir de la date d'achat,
pour un usage normal, chaque produit de
commande de frein Agility™, Reliance™, Brake-
Force™ et Impulse™ sera exempt de défaut de
matière première ou de fabrication.
Cette garantie ne couvre pas les coûts de
réparation ou de remplacement de pièces
attribuables à une utilisation inappropriée, un
accident, une installation incorrecte, une
modification, ou une détérioration normale causée
par l'usure ou des défectuosités dues à des
réparations non approuvées. Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation ne sera pas
responsable des dommages énumérés ci haut.
PAR LA PRÉSENTE GARANTIE LIMITÉE, LE
SEUL RECOURS EXCLUSIF DE L'ACHETEUR
ORIGINAL SE LIMITE AUX RÉPARATIONS ET
REMPLACEMENTS (AU CHOIX DE HOPKINS
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION) DES
PRODUITS OU PIÈCES DÉFECTUEUSES. Les
réparations ou remplacements de produits et
pièces couvertes par la garantie seront effectuées
par Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation sans frais
de pièces ou de main-d'œuvre.
EN AUCUNE CIRCONSTANCE HOPKINS
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION NE SERA
RESPONSABLE DE DOMMAGES ACCESSOIRES
OU INDIRECTS, Y COMPRIS MAIS SANS
LIMITATAION, LES DOMMAGES, LES PERTES
MATÉRIELLES OU LES PERTES
D'ÉQUIPEMENT. Certains états n'autorisent pas
l'exclusion ou la limitation de responsabilité
relatives aux dommages accessoires ou indirects.
Il est donc possible que les exclusions ou limitation
ci-dessus ne s'appliquent pas dans votre cas. La
présente garantie vous donne des droits juridiques
spécifiques et vous pouvez également disposer
d'autres droits qui varient selon les états.
Pour obtenir l'exécution de cette garantie, veuillez
retourner le produit défectueux, avec une preuve
d'achat, affranchissement pré-payé, à Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation, 428 Peyton, Emporia,
Kansas 66801-1157. La présente garantie ne
couvre pas les frais de livraison et d'expédition à
destination ou en provenance de Hopkins
Manufacturing Corporation.
GARANTÍA LIMITADA
Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation garantiza que
los productos de control de freno Agility™,
Reliance™, Brake-Force™ e Impulse™ no
presentan defectos en sus materiales ni en su
fabricación, siempre que se utilicen normalmente y
se realice el debido mantenimiento, mientras lo
utilice el comprador original y a partir de la fecha
de la compra original.
Esta garantía no cubre, ni Hopkins Manufacturing
Corporation se responsabiliza por, el costo de
reparación o reemplazo de piezas que hayan sido
utilizadas de modo incorrecto, sujetas a
negligencias o accidentes, instaladas
inadecuadamente, modificadas o deterioradas por
desgaste normal y exposición o con defectos
producidos por reparaciones no autorizadas. LAS
SOLUCIONES ADOPTADAS POR EL
COMPRADOR ORIGINAL SEGÚN LA PRESENTE
GARANTÍA ESTARÁ LIMITADA A
REPARACIONES O REEMPLAZOS (A
DISCRECIÓN DE HOPKINS MANUFACTURING
CORPORATION) DEL PRODUCTO O LA PIEZA
QUE PRESENTE DEFECTOS. La reparación o el
reemplazo del producto o la pieza que cubre la
garantía y el costo de las piezas, o la mano de
obra estarán a cargo de Hopkins Manufacturing
Corporation,
BAJO NINGÚN CONCEPTO HOPKINS
MANUFACTURING CORPORATION SE
RESPONSABILIZARÁ POR DAÑOS
ACCIDENTALES O RESULTANTES, LO QUE
INCLUYE ENTRE OTROS, DAÑOS O PÉRDIDAS
DE OTRAS PROPIEDADES O EQUIPOS. Algunos
estados no permiten la exclusión o limitación de
daños accidentales o resultantes, de modo que las
limitaciones o exclusiones presentadas arriba
posiblemente no correspondan a su caso. Esta
garantía le otorga derechos legales específicos y
es posible que cuente con otros derechos que
pueden variar de un estado a otro.
Para obtener los beneficios de esta garantía,
devuelva el producto defectuoso vía postal, con
franqueo pagado, junto con una prueba de compra
con fecha a Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation,
428 Peyton, Emporia, Kansas 66801-1157. Esta
garantía no cubre los costos de envío y entrega a
y desde Hopkins Manufacturing Corporation.
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QUICK INSTALL OPTION
See store personnel or go to
www.hopkinstowingsolutions.com to purchase Plug-In
Simple!
®
brake control connector.