Instructions for Prodigy Brake Control

1 TECHNICAL SECTIONB-8 Technical Information is current as of the printing of this catalog. Contact Technical Service for periodic On Next PageMounting the ProdigyTraditional Bracket MountA. Mounting BracketB. #8 X 3/8" Machine Screw with Internal Tooth Drilling or use of longerscrews may damage mount bracket to a solid supplied #8 x 3/8" machine screwson each side into the mounting Control to desired position andtighten screwsuntil Dash Pocket MountA. Pocket MountB. #6 X 1/2" Self Tapping ScrewsC. Pocket Mount mount Pocket Mountto a solidsurface using supplied #6 X 1/2" SelfTapping Prodigy Brake in 2, 4, 6 and 8 Brake applicationsComponents of the Brake ControlA.

2 Power KnobB. Boost ButtonC. Manual KnobD. Connector (For Wiring harness )E. Mounting Hole (1 per side)Important Facts to not mount or activate RF generatingitems (cell phones, two way radios) near(less than 12") the Brake the connection to a breakaway battery on the trailer willdestroy the trailer plug from the tow vehicle prior to testing abreakaway switch or you may destroy the Prodigy employs an inertial sensor. It senses deceleration and generates an output that is based on deceleration, thusthe term Proportional Braking . 5. The Prodigy will HOLD your trailerwith 25% of power setting while you are at a standstill with Brake pedal applied forlonger than 5 seconds.

3 6. The Prodigy will Brake proportionally inreverse. It will apply the appropriate brakevoltage based on deceleration. 7. For Technical Assistance and WarrantyInformation call: 1-888-785-5832 or WARNING The Gross Combined WeightRating (GCWR) must never exceed the vehicle manufacturers CAUTION This Control is not designed for use with electric-hydraulic trailer Brake for Prodigy Brake ControlInstallation GuideWARNING The Prodigy must be mountedfrom 0 degrees to 70 degrees nose up. (See Below).In hilly terrain it is advisable to leave a margin at either extent to keep bars from coming on when going up and down mounted near level the lower bars may come on during heavy acceleration (see Trouble-shooting Chart).

4 This will notaffect the performance during to install the Prodigy within these constraints may cause impaired Brake ControlYour Prodigy Brake Control has a new andunique connector located at the back of thecontrol. This connector allows you two options to wire your Brake 1:Use Pigtail Wiring harness included. This harness can be installed by following theGeneric Wiring 2:Use a Ford, Dodge or GM specific wiring your vehicle came with a factory towpackage that included a 7-way connector, youcan purchase a Tekonsha OEM wiring harnesswith the Prodigy connector on one end andyour specific vehicle's connector on the other. Display Readings after Wiring the ProdigyAfter successfully wiring your Prodigy youshould see the following on the two-digit display: Power to Prodigy without trailer connected.

5 Power to Prodigy with trailer connected and Manual Knob Activated without trailer Manual knob activated (with trailer), a hypothetical power output. Thisvalue is set using the power knob. Range is to 13 volts. This is an indication of voltage output to electric brakes. Power to Prodigy but display is in power saving mode (no motion or activity for at least fifteen minutes).CDisplays for 15seconds thenchanges to:Boost feature notengaged.(BlankDisplay)READ THIS FIRST:Read and follow all Instructions carefullybefore installing or operating the these Instructions with the Brake Control for future SECTIONB-9 Technical Information is current as of the printing of this catalog.

6 Contact Technical Service for periodic for Prodigy Brake Control (continued)Continued On Next PageBoost SettingThe boost button was designed to allow a moreaggressive setting for your trailer brakes and isavailable in three levels - [ ],[ ],[ ].Each incremental boost setting increases the sensitivity of the Prodigy s inertial sensor,enhancing the participation of the trailer brakesduring a braking first press on the boost button displays thecurrent setting. Boost is advanced to the next levelby continuing to press the boost seconds after setting the boost level, the displaywill showindicating Boost Onby the right most example: With the boost off,[.]

7 C],during abraking event, the power to the brakes starts out atzero and increases with deceleration. With the boost on level 1,Automatic Leveling of the SensorThe Prodigy will automatically acquire theproper level setting. It will also automaticallyadjust as you travel up or down hills. Adjusting the Power to the Trailer Brakes (Prior to setting Boost)Once the Control has been securely mountedwithin the 0 to 70-degree range, it is necessaryto set the power needed to stop the trailer during a braking trailer to tow engine running hold manual full leftand set Power Knob to indicate Drive tow vehicle and trailer on a dry levelpaved surface at 25 mph and fully applymanual knob.

8 If trailer brakes lock up: Turn power down using power knob. If braking was not sufficient: Turn power up using power Repeat Step (3) until power has been set to a point just below wheel lock up or at a sufficient force as to achieve maximumbraking Using the Brake pedal, make a few lowspeed stops to check the power braking is initiated and terminatedvia the stoplight switch. When the brakepedal is released, trailer braking will cease.(Boost Setting continued)[ ],during a braking event, the power automati-cally starts out at approximately 13% of the powersetting and increases with deceleration. With theboost on level 2,[ ],or with the boost onlevel 3,[ ],during a braking event, the powerautomatically starts out at approximately 25% ofthe power setting and increases with cases where you might want to use theboost button: You like the trailer braking to LEAD the tow vehicle s braking Towing a full vs.

9 Empty trailer Degraded Brake performance (most electricbrakes require manual adjustment - seeAppendix A or a dealer for adjustment or repair)See the chart below for recommended Boost settings (indicated with X) for typical Trailer toVehicle weight your boost setting based on your towingsituation, driving preference and condition of your trailer of TravelDirection of TravelCorrectIncorrectTypical Boost Settings For Optimal Performance (with properly adjusted trailer brakes*)TRAILER WEIGHT compared to VEHICLE WEIGHTT railer weighs LESS than VehicleTrailer weighs APPROXIMATELY SAMEas VehicleTrailer weighs UP TO 25% MORE than VehicleTrailer weighs UP TO 40% MORE than VehicleTrailer weighs OVER 40% MORE than VehicleXXXXXXXXXXXWARNING Do not exceedGross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)* Increased Boost setting may be needed if trailer brakes are worn, see Appendix A or a dealer for Brake adjustment or BOOST LEVELBOOST OFF Boost power may need to be adjustedfor different load weights and road all trailer brakes will lock updue to various conditions.

10 However,inability to lock up the brakes generally indicates the need for aninspection to determine the the power is set correctly youshould feel unified braking betweenthe trailer and tow Boost setting will be cleared under abnormally low battery conditions. Check boost setting after starting warm the trailer's brakesbefore setting the power. Warm trailer brakes tend to be moreresponsive than cold brakes. Towarm trailer brakes, drive a shortdistance (1/4 mile) at 45 MPH withmanual lever engaged enough tocause trailer braking at a low The power shouldnever be set high enough to causetrailer brakes to lock up. Skiddingtrailer wheels can cause loss of directional stability of trailer andtow :1.