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How To Install Your BoatFix Device.

Step 1.  Powering Up.

  • Connect the red wire to the positive battery terminal.
  • Connect the black wire to the negative battery terminal.
  • The red and black wires can also be connected to the battery switch or other power source, but ONLY to the permanent live side - not the switched side.
  • The device must always be connected to PERMANENT power.
  • It is recommended that the black plastic connectors are substituted for heat shrink connectors or wrapped with waterproof electrical tape.

Step 2.  Activation

  • Once connected to PERMANENT power, the device will self-activate and search for the GPS and cell signal.
  • This process is confirmed by the blinking light on the side of the device located on the yellow strip bythe wine glass shape.
  • The blinking light is faint in bright sunlight

Step 3.  Mounting The Device

  • The Boat Fix device should be secured in a dry, hidden location ideally close to the connection of the black and red wires in STEP 1.
  • The side with the white label must point UPWARDS towards the sky so that the built-in GPS antenna is facing the right way.
  • The GPS signal can transmit through up to 1/2" of wood, fiberglass, Perspex and glass but DO NOT mount the Boat Fix device behind thick metal or carbon fiber.
  • The Boat Fix device can be held securely in place with double-sided Velcro or zip ties.
  • Any unused wires ( see WIRE COLOR GUIDE below) should be clipped or coiled and sealed with waterproof tape.

Step 4.  Connecting To The Bilge Pump Alarm

  • Connect the white wire to the automatic bilge pump CONSTANT POWER SUPPLY - and NOT the manual override wire.
  • If the boat has a bilge alarm light, it is recommended to connect to the alarm output side of the bilge alarm.
  • Ensure that the battery connecting the red and black wires to in STEP 1 is the SAME battery that the automatic bilge pump is connected to.
  • The device can be connected to multiple bilge pumps if required.

Step 5.  Connecting To The Shore Power Alarm

  • Connect the green wire to the positive 12V/24V output from the battery charger or show power that goes directly to the battery.
  • Do NOT connect to the domestic 110V/240V AC input side as this will destroy the device.

Wire Color Guide

  • RED is your POSITIVE to PERMANENT power and it is MANDATORY
  • BLACK is your NEGATIVE to PERMANENT power and is MANDATORY
  • **ORANGE is your Ignition or switched power and is OPTIONAL
  • GREEN is your Shore Power Alarm and is OPTIONAL
  • WHITE is your Bilge Pump Alarm and is RECOMMENDED

 

  • BLUE is NOT USED
  • BROWN is NOT USED
  • YELLOW is NOT USED

**The device uses logical ignition technology so connecting the orange wire to switched power or theignition is not required.

However, if FITTING TO AN ELECTRIC ENGINE, the orange wire MUST be connected.

24/7 Customer Support

  • When correctly installed the device is highly reliable. For technical or installation assistance please call 1.844.366.3500.

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