MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS User Manual

FCC and IC Compliance Statement

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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.

Pinpoint GPS 90-8M0086988 1213

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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© 2013 Mercury Marine

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.

Mercury Marine

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Marine Electronics, Inc. Vexilar is a registered trademark of Vexilar, Inc.

Copyright and Trademark Information

© MERCURY MARINE. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part
without permission is prohibited.

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

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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.......................................................................... 11

Owner Service Assistance

Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting.................................................... 25

Service Assistance..................................................................................................... 26

Mercury Marine/MotorGuide Service Offices............................................................. 26

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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.

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.

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WARRANTY INFORMATION

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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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

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.

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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.

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

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