Banks Power Ford Trucks: (Diesel ’99 - 03 7.3L Power Stroke) Speed Control- Banks Exhaust Brake '99-03 - Manual (Page 20)

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96995 v.9.0
Functional Testing
Note: the following testing should be
performed only after the vehicle has
been allowed to CoMPLeteLY CooL.
this test verifies the performance
of the warm-up feature of the brake
system and must be performed with a
cold vehicle.
46.
verify that the Banks Brake
Activation Switch is in the “OFF”
position.
47.
Ensure that the accelerator pedal
is NOT depressed. Turn the ignition key
to the “ON” position. The green LED
on the Computerized Brake Controller
(cBc) should light up and the vacuum
pump should run for approximately 2-3
seconds before turning off.
48.
Slowly press the accelerator
pedal. The green LED should turn off.
Release the accelerator pedal and
the green LED should again light up
and the vacuum pump should run for
approximately 2-3 seconds and then
shut off. Repeat this cycle a few times
to verify cBc function.
49.
Start the engine and let it idle.
The brake valve will close and can
be verified by the muffled sound of a
restricted exhaust pipe.
50.
Slowly press the accelerator
pedal. The green LED should turn off
almost immediately (very little throttle
movement) and the solenoid valve
assembly should vent the air from the
brake actuator and the brake valve
should open. Release the accelerator
pedal and the green LED should again
light up and the vacuum pump should
run for approximately 2-3 seconds
and then shut off. Repeat this cycle
a few times to verify cBc function.
Note: the engine speed (RPM) should
not exceed 1200 rpm prior to brake
disengagement.
51.
Allow the vehicle to reach normal
operating temperature. The brake will
remain active until the vehicle reaches
approximately 100°F engine coolant
temperature. Once the vehicle warms
up, the brake will turn off.
52.
Re-install the lower dash panel.
Note: once the vehicle has passed
the initial functional tests outlined in
Steps 45-50 the vehicle can be driven
in order to complete the required
functional testing.
53.
Obtain a vehicle speed of
approximately 40-45 mph in an area
where speeds of this nature are safe
and traffic is light. Turn the Banks
Brake activation switch to the “ON”
position. Release the throttle. The
brake should activate and the vehicle
will begin to slow. Bring the vehicle
to a safe stop (using the service
brakes). As the vehicle speed drops
below approximately 15 mph the
brake should turn off. Turn the Banks
Brake activation switch to the “OFF”
position.
54.
Obtain a vehicle speed of
approximately 40 mph in an area
where speeds of this nature are safe
and traffic is light. Set the cruise
control to 40 mph. Activate the Banks
Brake by placing the activation switch
in the “ON” position. The cruise control
should disengage and the vehicle
should begin to slow.
55.
Turn the Banks Brake activation
switch to the “OFF” position. Activate
the cruise control and set it for
approximately 40 mph. Press on the
brake pedal. The cruise control should
deactivate.
Note: once the vehicle has passed all
of the tests outlined in Steps 52-54,
the installation of the Banks Brake
system is complete and ready for
years of reliable service.