ISSUE: It takes a very long time for my brakes to engage.
WHAT TO DO: If the E-Stopp takes more than 1 to 2 seconds to engage, there is very likely too much slack in the brake lines.

1. Disconnect the E-Stopp from its power source.

2. Disconnect the control box from the actuator.

3. Momentarily apply 12 volts (and 8 to 10 amps) of power directly to the actuator wires by connecting your power source's positive wire to the brown actuator wire and the negative wire to the blue actuator wire.

4. When powered up, the cable will extend. When it stops, immediately disconnect the power source. Your cable may already be fully extended, in which case it will not move when power is connected. DO NOT leave the actuator connected directly to a power source.

5. Ensure that the cables coming from your brakes have minimal slack in them when connected to the E-Stopp actuator. They should be just loose enough that you can slightly move them with a finger and they are not pulling on your brakes at all.

6. Ensure that the control box button (or key lock switch) is in the off/disengaged position.

7. Reconnect the actuator to the control box and the control box to the vehicle power source as detailed in the instructions.

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ISSUE: The E-Stopp does not hold my vehicle well enough.

WHAT TO DO: This can be due to one or both of the following problems.

1. If your E-Stopp also takes a long time to engage, there may be too much slack in the line, which causes the controller to stop the actuator when the pull distance is exhausted. In this case, please follow the steps under "It takes a very long time for my brakes to engage".

2. The other situation that can cause this problem is when the brake cable runs are binding somewhere along the path, or trying to make a tight turn. We recommend that turns (if any) be kept to a minimum and avoid any tight angles.

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ISSUE: The buzzer sounds and the light flashes, but the brake does not engage.

WHAT TO DO: This can be caused by a problem with the power to the control box.

1. Ensure that the control box is getting a full 12 volts and at least 10 amps of power.

2. Ensure that the wires providing power to the control box are 16 gauge.

3. Ensure that the E-Stopp control box power wires are not coupled to any other devices.

4. Ensure that there are no breaks in the wires connecting the control box to the actuator and that all splices or connectors are solid.

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ISSUE: Nothing at all happens when I push the button/turn the key switch.

WHAT TO DO: If the blue ignition safety wire is being used, ensure that the vehicle is OFF when attempting to engage the E-Stopp. If that is not the problem, check that the ignition safety wire is not inadvertently wired to an always-on power source.

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ISSUE: My button light flickers faintly when the brake is engaged.
WHAT TO DO: This is normal.