Mercury Pinpoint GPS User Manual

FCC and IC Compliance Statement

PINPOINT KEY FOB, FCC ID ‑ MVU10148

ACMA: N2523

IC: 6094A‑09291, 6094A‑09305

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.

2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This device complies with FCC Rules. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by MotorGuide could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS System complies with Industry Canada RSS‑210 standard. See RSS‑GEN 7.1.5. The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number only signifies that registration was performed based on a Declaration of Conformity indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. The term "IC:" before the certification/registration number does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.

EU Compliance Statement

Attwood Corporation hereby declares that the Motorguide Pinpoint GPS System is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the 99/5/EC R&TTE directive.

A copy of the original CE Declaration of Conformity is on our website at http://www.motorguide.com/support/certifications.

Environmental Compliance Statement

All MotorGuide products that are subject to the 2002/96/EC WEEE directive are compliant with the WEEE marking requirement. Such products are marked with the "crossed‑out wheelie bin" WEEE symbol (shown, below) in accordance with European Standard EN50419.

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The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste for recycling, please contact your local authority, or where you purchased your product.

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS Navigation System.

The Pinpoint GPS Navigation System is designed to enhance the precision control and functionality of your MotorGuide trolling motor. We're confident that the Pinpoint GPS will enhance your fishing experience and we appreciate that you chose MotorGuide.

Warranty Message

The product you have purchased comes with a Limited Warranty from MotorGuide. The terms of the policy are set forth in the Warranty Information section of this manual. The policy statement contains a description of the duration of coverage, important disclaimers and limitations of damages, and other related information. Please review this important information.

The description and specifications contained herein were in effect at the time this manual was approved for printing. MotorGuide, whose policy is one of continued improvement, reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, to change specifications, designs, methods, or procedures without notice and without incurring obligation.

MotorGuide, Lowell, Michigan U.S.A.

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Warranty Information

MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty............................................................ 1

Product Installation and Operation

Installing the Pinpoint GPS Modules.................................................................. 3

Operating the Pinpoint GPS System................................................................ 12

Owner Service Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting........................................... 26

Service Assistance........................................................................................... 27

Mercury Marine Service Offices........................................................................ 27

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MotorGuide Two Year Limited Warranty

KEEP YOUR ORIGINAL PURCHASE RECEIPT OR BILL OF SALE.

1. For recreational use customers, Pinpoint GPS components are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

2. To obtain warranty service, the purchaser should deliver or return the unit (postage prepaid and insured) to any MotorGuide authorized service dealer. DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE unless they are an authorized service center. Products returned by mail should be carefully packaged and include a note describing the nature of the problem and/or service requested, customer address, and phone number. A copy of the receipt, bill of sale, registration verification or other proof of purchase is required with the return of the product for warranty consideration. Warranty claims will not be accepted without presentation of purchase receipt for the trolling motor, other verification of registration, or bill of sale for a boat package.

3. MotorGuide, at its discretion, will repair or replace items covered under the terms of this warranty. Neither MotorGuide nor MotorGuide service dealers are responsible for damages to MotorGuide products due to repairs performed by anyone other than an authorized MotorGuide service dealer. Neither MotorGuide nor Attwood is responsible for failure or damage caused by improper installation, set‑up, preparation, or previous service or repair errors.

4. For commercial use and government use customers, Pinpoint GPS components are warranted to the original retail purchaser to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year. Commercial use is defined as any work or employment‑related use of the product, or any use of the product which generates income, for any part of the warranty period, even if the product is only occasionally used for such purpose such as rental fleets, guides, fish camps or similar operations. Warranty is not transferable to any subsequent purchaser. The Mercury Product Protection plan is not available to commercial use or government use customers.

5. Warranty coverage is available to customers that purchase from an authorized dealer or retailer that is authorized by MotorGuide to distribute the product in the country in which the sale occurred. Warranty coverage and duration varies by the country in which the owner resides. This Limited Warranty begins on the date the product is first sold to a purchaser or the date on which the product is first put into service, whichever occurs first. The repair or replacement of parts, or the performance of service under this warranty, does not extend the life of this warranty beyond its original expiration date. Promotional warranties are not included in this statement and coverage may vary by promotion. Product either sold or put into service more than six years from date of manufacture is excluded from warranty coverage.

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6. We reserve the right to improve the design of any trolling motor or accessory without assuming any obligation to modify any trolling motor or accessory previously manufactured.

7. This warranty will not apply to: 1) haul‑out, launch, towing and storage, transportation charges and/or travel time, telephone or rental charges of any type, inconvenience, or loss of time or income, or other consequential damages; or 2) removal or replacement of boat partitions or material because of boat design for necessary access to the Product; or 3) disconnection and reconnection of hard‑wired trolling motors.

8. TERMINATION OF COVERAGE: Warranty coverage may be terminated for repossessed product, or product purchased at auction, from a salvage yard, from a liquidator, from an insurance company, from unauthorized marine dealers or boatbuilders, or other third party entities.

9. ALL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE EXCLUDED FROM THIS WARRANTY, IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE LIFE OF THIS WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

For your records:

Model number _______________________________

Serial number _______________________________

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Installing the Pinpoint GPS Modules

WARNING

Before working around electrical system components, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent injury or damage to the electrical system due to an accidental short circuit.

1. Starting with the negative (–) lead, disconnect the trolling motor battery cables from the battery, or unplug the trolling motor from the boat's power receptacle.

2. Remove the five screws from under the trolling motor head. Remove the cover from the trolling motor head.

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Screw locations—under trolling motor head

3. Remove the cable grommet from the trolling motor head.

a - GPS module mounting holes b - Cable grommet

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4. Place the upper GPS module into the trolling motor head as shown, with the GPS cable exiting the module from below. Secure the upper GPS module to the trolling motor head with two mounting screws. Push the power wires to one side to ease installation of the GPS cable. Route the GPS cable out of the trolling motor head, through the slot in the cable grommet as shown.

NOTE: The cable grommet is molded to allow the GPS cable to be routed under it.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the mounting screws or use power tools to tighten the screws.

a - Upper GPS module b - Mounting screws (2) c - Incorrect GPS cable routing—do not install the cable here d - Cable grommet e - Unused slot for sonar cable f - GPS cable

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5. Place the cover onto the trolling motor head. Ensure that the cable grommet is seated in the trolling motor head and that no wires are pinched. Install the five screws that secure the cover to the trolling motor head.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws or use power tools to tighten the screws.

6. Extend the trolling motor column so that the coiled power cable is as long as possible. Starting from the trolling motor head, wrap the coiled GPS cable around each coil of the power cable until you reach the lower mount. This will place the coiled GPS cable inside the coils for the power cable.

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7. Remove the side panel screws from each side of the trolling motor. Gently pull the side panels away from the mount, taking care not to damage the locating tabs, and remove the side panels from both sides of the trolling motor.

a - Side panel screws b - Locating tab

8. Remove the status indicator light panel from the trolling motor by lifting it up, then rotating it to clear the foot release lever. Do not unplug the status indicator light panel from the trolling motor.

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9. Install the lower GPS module into the empty slot into the trolling motor base in the following order:

Place the lower GPS module gently into the empty slot. Route the NMEA cable through the slots as shown, with the connector exiting the trolling motor base.

NOTE: If the NMEA cable will not be used, it can be coiled and left inside the trolling motor base.

Remove the cap from the female GPS connector.

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