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Installation Instructions
[Wiring Diagram] [Airline Diagram]
Includes: brake away system, wiring, connectors, hoses and everything you'll need to install the system.
Hidden Installation
Completely out of sight, The Air Force One operating unit is installed under the
hood of the towed vehicle. A small actuator is mounted on the brake arm of the
towed vehicle above the foot pedal so it is always out of the way and completely
out sight.
Always ready to tow
With Air Force One, attach your AFO jumper and you are ready to tow. There is no
set up in the towed vehicle and, because AFO uses the power brakes there is no
need for adjustments. AFO will brake the car just as you would if you were
driving it: gently, efficiently, and truly 100% proportionate. Best of all
it is all automatic.
Fits EVERY tow vehicle
Air Force One fits every tow vehicle, including the newest "live" pedal
cars. In addition, the Air Force One is easy to transfer to a new towed vehicle
– Many of the semi-permanent systems today will not work on ALL towed vehicles
or they require special parts for certain towed vehicles. Not Air Force One, Air
Force One is absolutely a universal fit for every towed vehicle.
Power brakes active in the towed vehicle
Air Force One uses a patented process to create vacuum in the towed vehicle's
power brake system. This process energizes the power brakes for the towed
vehicle without the engine running. Air Force One does not require an electronic
pump, so battery drain cannot be an issue. In fact, there are no moving parts
to wear out and no circuit boards to go bad. Air Force One will be the last
supplemental brake you will ever buy.
Truly proportionate braking
Progressive is good, proportionate is better. Using the coach air is the
only way to create true 100% proportionate braking effort. Whether you are on a
bumpy road or using your exhaust brake down a hill, Air Force will only apply
the brakes in the towed vehicle when you apply the brake in the coach. The
braking in the towed vehicle mirrors the coach WITHOUT any complicated
adjustments. Inertia-based systems simply cannot offer this level of
simplicity and consistency. Using deceleration to determine braking is
progressive, using the action of your foot on the brake pedal and the associated
amount of air is proportionate.
Chassis Approved Air Tap In
Air Force One uses an approved air tap in method so you will not affect the
warranty on your air brakes. DOT and FMVSS (Federal Vehicle Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards) #121 require supplemental brake systems to have a separate air tank
(ping tank) and a separate valve to control the supplemental system. All other
air brake systems take air off of the rear wheels to apply the supplemental
brake which can impact your warranty. Spartan requires a separate valve and ping
tank to maintain your warranty which you must purchase separately with any other
air brake. Only Air Force One meets the regulations and only Air Force One
includes everything you need.
Coach Notification
Many systems have no signal at all and others generate the signal from
activation. The best signal for you to know when the brakes are on in the
towed vehicle is from the brake light switch. Air Force One includes a
simple LED light that mounts on your tow bar. The light turns on when the
brakes are applied in the tow car. If the light is on, the brakes are on.
You want to know if the brakes are on, not simply if the system is cycling.
The Super Bright LED's will let you know when the brakes are on. Radio
signals are not as dependable as a wire especially in the newer diesel rigs.
Air Force One lets you know what you need to know, when you need to know it!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Our dealers and self-installers have been instrumental in helping us design and
refine the easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Each Air Force One comes
complete so you do not need to purchase anything for the installation. We
also offer 24/7 technical support from real live technicians not just an
answering service.
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