AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER
B-3
Actibrake Disc Brake Actuator System
ActiBrake is part of a trailer braking system. ActiBrake is a state-of-the-art trailer brake actuator.
ActiBrake is the fastest responding, most advanced electric-hydraulic pump actuator available.
Brake Controllers
Your trailer braking system is like a chain. It is only as good as its weakest link. This is especially true
regarding tow vehicle brake controllers. There are many marginal brake controllers on the market, and
ActiBrake will only apply the level of braking indicated by the brake controller's "blue wire" signal.
Therefore, we urge you not to economize on a brake controller because it will only diminish the overall
performance of ActiBrake and your trailer braking system in general. Unlike electric drum brakes, the
ActiBrake does not receive its power through the “blue wire”. The power to the ActiBrake is provided
through a +12 volt (normally black) wire from the tow vehicle connector.
The heart of ActiBrake is the Power Max pump. It is the highest capacity pump available on any electric-
hydraulic pump actuator.
ActiBrake is also the only electric-hydraulic actuator with the unique "Extend'A Hold" feature which
maintains brake line pressure when the vehicle is stopped without operating the motor. This dramatically
reduces heat build-up and improves reliability and longevity.
Filling Reservoir
Fill the reservoir with NEW, CLEAN, "DOT 3" or "DOT 4" Brake Fluid. Never re-use brake fluid that has
been salvaged or removed from another unit. Contaminated or dirty fluid can cause system failure and/or
premature wear on the system components. DO NOT OVER FILL the reservoir. Fill within 3/8-inch of the
filler opening.
Use only new, clean, DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container. Do not fill with
previously used fluid. Used fluid may absorb water or other impurities which may cause corrosion and/or
poor brake performance. This may result in physical injury and/or property damage!
It is critical that you verify that your breakaway system functions properly! The breakaway
battery is the trailer batteries. The breakaway switch is wired direct to the batteries.
Breakaway Protection
The breakaway system is required to supply power to the ActiBrake system in the event the trailer becomes
uncoupled from the towing vehicle.
Failure to maintain adequate charge in the breakaway battery will result in the breakaway system not
functioning properly. This may result in physical injury and/or property damage in the event of a
breakaway! The breakaway battery is the trailer batteries. The breakaway switch is wired direct to the
batteries.
Summary of Contents for Classic Trailer 25' 2005
Page 1: ...AIRSTREAM AN AMERICAN LEGEND CLASSIC TRAILER OWNERS MANUAL 2005...
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Page 14: ...AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER A 9 MAINTENANCE RECORD DATE DEALER SERVICE PERFORMED...
Page 15: ...AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER A 10 NOTES...
Page 33: ...AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER B 18 NOTES...
Page 39: ...AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER C 6 NOTES...
Page 58: ...AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER D 16 OTES N...
Page 72: ...AIRSTREAM CLASSIC TRAILER F 5 YPICAL GAS LINE SYSTEM T...
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