MotorGuide 10148 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.

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Pinpoint GPS

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.

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© 2013 Mercury Marine

Environmental Compliance Statement

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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.

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.

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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.
© 2013, Mercury Marine
Mercury, Mercury Marine, and MotorGuide are registered trademarks

of Brunswick Corporation. Mercury Product Protection logo is a
registered service mark of Brunswick Corporation.

Eagle and Lowrance are registered trademarks of Navico Inc. Garmin
is a registered trademark of Garmin Ltd. Humminbird is a registered
trademark of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. Vexilar is a
registered trademark of Vexilar, Inc.

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Warranty Information

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

Product Installation and Operation

Installing the Pinpoint GPS Modules................................................... 4

Operating the Pinpoint GPS System................................................. 15

Owner Service Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting........................... 32

Service Assistance............................................................................ 33

Mercury Marine/MotorGuide Service Offices.....................................33

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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.

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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.

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.

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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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PRODUCT INSTALLATION AND OPERATION

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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.

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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b

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d

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e

f

c

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

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.

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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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