Draw-Tite 1026 BREAKAWAY SYSTEM - Manual (Page 2)

Installation Guide
1. Mount Battery Case securely to
frame, jack post or other suitable
location on trailer with Breakaway
Switch Cable towards tow vehicle.
2. WARNING Switch location
should be selected to ensure
unobstructed line of pull in
event of vehicle separation.
3. Bolt breakaway switch bracket
to frame of trailer or battery case
bracket using 1/4” bolt and lock nut
or (2) 1/4” jam nuts. (Bolt and nuts
not included in kit.)
4. WARNING Do not over tighten bolt.
Switch must be able to pivot.
5. Check and install battery.
6. Wire per schematic. Properly
insulate all connections.
7. Attaching to tow vehicle: Attach
Breakaway Switch Cable to tow
vehicle frame being certain the
cable does not drag on the ground
and no strain or restriction is placed
on the cable.
8. WARNING Do not hook cable
to safety chain loop or hitch ball.
Technical Assistance Call Toll-Free: 1-888-785-5832 or www.tekonsha.com P/N 2218 REV O 06/03
ABCD /Tow Charger /12 Volt Lead-Acid Battery
Instructions and Installation
(Continued)
BREAKAWAY BATTERY CHARGER INSTALLATION
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TOW VEHICLE
BREAKAWAY SWITCH
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
BATTERY
12 VOLT
SPLICE TO BRAKE OUTPUT
FROM TRAILER BRAKES
BRAKE OUTPUT FROM
BRAKE CONTROL
BLUE BLUE
BLACK
BLACK
BRAKE
OUTPUT
FROM
TRAILER
BRAKES
TOW VEHICLE GROUND GROUND
Important Facts to Remember
1. ATTENTION INSTALLER: Please
give this sheet to consumer upon
completion of installation.
2. SAFETY ITEM: Solder all wire
connections.
3. Check condition of battery prior
to each trip.
4. WARNING Disconnect trailer plug
before testing breakaway unit. Failure
to do so will result in severe damage
to electronic brake control.
5. WARNING Check your breakaway
system periodically to insure that
wiring and connections are secure.
A short or an open circuit can result
in a no-brake condition.
6. For optimal performance, it is
recommended that breakaway
devices be replaced every 3-5 years.
7. For Technical Assistance and Warranty
Information call: 1-888-785-5832 or
www.tekonsha.com
READ THIS FIRST:
Read and follow all instructions
carefully before installing or operating
the Breakaway Switch. Keep these
instructions for future reference.
BREAKAWAY SWITCH
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS