LCI Taylor Made AquaFi 781414 Manuals

1 taylormadeproducts.com/aquafi 574-534-7521 [email protected] Rev:08.01.19 AquaFi ™ Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Applications) CCD-0002558 Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Resources Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AquaFi System Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting to the Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Changing Network Name and Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mobile Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 FCC Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FCC 15B statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 FCC Part 15 compliance statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 IC User manual notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 RF Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Watercraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 AquaFi TM Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Applications) AquaFiTM Kit Part # Description 781414 AquaFiTM Hotspot Introduction The Taylor Made® AquaFi™ Hotspot provides boating enthusiasts with wireless Internet connectivity. A secure 2.4 GHz WiFi network connects devices to the Internet at 4G LTE speeds up to 150 Mbps. All antennae are fully contained for a splash-proof solution. The 12V DC power is sourced through a mounting dock with snap-in portability. The AquaFi™Hotspot can be removed from its mounting dock and operated on-shore utilizing an included AC-to- DC wall plug power supply. The SIM card slot and power port are accessible by removing the side compartment cover. Compatible with 4G LTE Bands 2, 4 and 12. Additional information about this product can be obtained from taylormadeproducts.com/aquafi. NOTE: AquaFi Hotspot screen images are from an iOS mobile device. Screen images from an Android mobile device may appear slightly different. Safety Read and fully understand all instructions before installing or operating this product. Adhere to all safety labels. This manual provides general instructions. Many variables can change the circumstances of the instructions, i.e., the degree of difficulty, operation and ability of the individual performing the instructions. This manual cannot begin to plot out instructions for every possibility, but provides 2 taylormadeproducts.com/aquafi 574-534-7521 [email protected] Rev:08.01.19 AquaFi ™ Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Applications) CCD-0002558 AquaFi Kit—781414 Letter PN Description Qty A 781411 AquaFi Hotspot Assembly 1 B 781413 AquaFi Hotspot Dock Assembly 1 C 722253 120V AC/DC Power Supply 1 the general instructions, as necessary, for effectively interfacing with the device, product or system. Failure to correctly follow the provided instructions may result in death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property damage, including voiding of the LCI limited warranty. • Phillips screwdriver • Heat gun • Heat shrink tubing • Four #8 pan head screws • Two butt connectors • Wire crimpers • Wire strippers • 18 AWG power and ground wire (depending on location of installation related to power source) THE “CAUTION” SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT AN INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS A SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR PRODUCT DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED SAFELY AND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL. THE “WARNING” SYMBOL ABOVE IS A SIGN THAT AN INSTALLATION PROCEDURE HAS A SAFETY RISK INVOLVED AND MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, SEVERE PRODUCT OR PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED SAFELY AND WITHIN THE PARAMETERS SET FORTH IN THIS MANUAL. Fig.1 Parts List NOTE: Part numbers are shown for identification purposes only. Not all parts are available for individual sale. All parts with a link to the Taylor Made Store can be purchased. Resources Required Installation 1. Make sure watercraft is dry-docked or otherwise supported above water to avoid an unstable condition created by waves. 2. Locate a mounting area that allows connection of the AquaFi Hotspot Dock Assembly’s power and ground wires to the watercraft’s power source without creating a strain on the completed connection. NOTE: Vertical orientation of product at installation is required. NOTE: The mounting dock should be easily accessible with enough room to remove the AquaFi Hotspot Assembly from its dock. 3. If necessary, remove the AquaFi Hotspot (Fig.2A) from its mounting dock (Fig.2B) and set aside for later use. A. Slightly lift and hold the top clamping tab. B. Pivot the hotspot unit forward and release the clamping tab. 4. Connect the mounting dock’s red power (Fig.3A) and black ground (Fig.3B) electrical wires to the appropriate wires of the watercraft’s power system with crimp-style butt connectors (Fig.3C). A B C 3 taylormadeproducts.com/aquafi 574-534-7521 [email protected] Rev:08.01.19 AquaFi ™ Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Applications) CCD-0002558 Fig.2 A. If necessary, use wire strippers to expose enough bare wire to make a good electrical connection within the butt connector. B. Cut a 1 ½” long strip of heat shrink tubing. Slip tubing onto electrical wire. Fig.3 A B C. Insert the docking wire into one open end of the butt connector, then crimp butt connector in-place using a crimping tool. D. Insert 12V DC electrical system wire into the remaining open end of the butt connector. Crimp butt connector in-place. E. Slide heat shrink tubing over the connection. Apply heat gun to the tubing. to seal the connection. F. If using heat shrink/crimp butt connectors, additional heat shrink tubing is not required. Do as follows: I. Insert wire into butt connector. II. Crimp butt connector. III. Repeat steps I and II on the other connector end. IV. Use a heat gun on the butt connector to seal it against the electrical wires. NOTE: Make sure the electrical connections are secure and protected against water. 5. Secure the AquaFi Hotspot Dock Assembly to the watercraft with four #8 pan head screws (Fig.4A). Fig.4 A to watercraft 12V DC power C A B NOTE: Mounting dock electrical wires (Fig.3A and B) are 6” long. 4 taylormadeproducts.com/aquafi 574-534-7521 [email protected] Rev:08.01.19 AquaFi ™ Installation and Owner’s Manual (For Aftermarket Applications) CCD-0002558 App Store® is a trademark of Apple Inc. AndroidTM and Google PlayTM are trademarks of Google LLC. App Store Fig.5 Activation A data packa ge is required to activate the AquaFi wireless Internet system. Go to taylormadeproducts.com/aquafi for data plan activation. Have the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number, Make and Model of the watercraft and a credit card available. The IMEI number is on the product label located on the backside of the AquaFi Hotspot Assembly. System Requirements • Data packa ge • Android or iOS smart device • AquaFi app Preparation AquaFi system activation requires the AquaFi app installed on a smart phone, or other smart device. 1. Download the AquaFi app (Fig.5) from either Apple’s App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android). 2. Install the AquaFi app onto the smart device. 3. Go to Wi-Fi settings on the mobile device (Fig.6), then select the hotspot’s AquaFi SSID (Fig.6A) from the list of available wireless networks. 4. Make sure the selected network name (Fig.6A) matches the SSID name located on the backside of the AquaFi Hotspot Assembly (Fig. 7A). A Fig.6 Fig.7 A B