Manual

5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The LED is fl ashing Blue/Green, what does this mean?
A Blue/Green fl ash sequence indicates that the unit is in the process of calibration, as the unit
becomes more confi dent in it’s calibration the Blue will appear for longer. Keep driving and
eventually this will turn to a solid Blue.
Is the Tow-Pro
®
Elite approved to use with the my Electronic Trailer Stability Control
system?
The
Tow-Pro
®
Elite is approved for use with the AL-KO ESC and the Dexter Sway Control systems.
Please visit the manufacturer’s website for more information.
How do I change from Proportional to User Controlled mode?
Please see section 3.3.3 of this manual.
Will it work with electric over hydraulic trailer brakes?
Yes, please see section 3.5 of this manual.
Can it be mounted in any orientation? How do I set the levelling of the main unit?
Yes, the unit can be installed inside the vehicle at any angle, provided it is fi rmly secured and in a
location which allows access to the intended remote head location. Please see sections 2.1, 2.3
and 2.4 of this manual for more information.
My vehicle has shared tail/brake lights, will the Tow-Pro
®
Elite work OK?
Yes, the Tow-Pro
®
Elite is designed to operate correctly from both standard and shared tail/brake
lights.
My caravan is 3.5 tonnes fully loaded; Is the Tow-Pro
®
Elite strong enough to stop that
much weight safely?
The controller is capable of supplying 3-axle setups at 12V or 24V inputs up to the maximum
rated braking ability of the brakes. You must also ensure that your trailer brakes are adequate for
the trailer load.
Can the remote head cable be extended?
No, the remote head cable is not a standard cable and REDARC recommend not to cut and extend
the supplied cable. REDARC have a range of non-standard cable lengths available on our website.
Can the braking level of the manual over-ride be adjusted?
Yes, the manual override can be adjusted whilst it is being applied by turning the gain control
knob. For more information on manual override please see section 3.2 of this manual.
Will my trailer brakes work while I am reversing?
The
Tow-Pro
®
Elite is designed to apply the trailer brakes whether the vehicle is travelling forward
or in reverse. The effectiveness of the brake application in reverse will depend on the mechanical
design of your particular electric brake system.
I have a 2 axle trailer, is the Tow-Pro
®
Elite suitable for my trailer?
Yes, the
Tow-Pro
®
Elite is designed to operate up to 3-axle trailers.
I lost the knob/nut/bezel, where can I get one?
The knob, nut or bezel can be purchased as spare parts
from REDARC authorised resellers.
Can I connect the Tow-Pro through my cigarette lighter socket?
No, as most ‘power sockets’ are rated around 10A which is insuffi cient to power trailer brakes
and stop lamps circuits. In addition, these outlets may not be powered continuously.
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