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AquaFi

Installation and Owner’s Manual

(For Aftermarket Applications)

CCD-0002558

FCC Compliance

FCC 15B statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 

FCC Rules� These limits are designed to provide reasonable 

protection against harmful interference in a residential 

installation� This equipment generates, uses and can radiate 

radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in 

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference 

to radio communications� However, there is no guarantee that 

interference will not occur in a particular installation� If this 

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off 

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference 

by one or more of the following measures: 
•  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna� 
•  Increase the separation between the equipment 

and receiver� 

•  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from 

that to which the receiver is connected� 

•  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help�

FCC Part 15 compliance statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules�  

LED Status Chart

LED Color What is happening?

Why?

What should be done?

Blue

System is booting up�

System was off�

Nothing� This is normal�

Green

Successful network connection�

No previous network 

connection�

Nothing� This is normal�

Red

No service�

Out of carrier’s service 

coverage area�

Relocate within carrier’s coverage area�

No SIM card�

Missing or damaged SIM card�

Replace SIM card�

2G or less connection�

Weak service area�

Relocate within a stronger service area�

Incorrect APN information�

Access Point Name (APN) has 

been changed or blocked�

Contact Taylor Made Products�

No color

No power�

Hotspot not fully seated in its 

mounting dock�

Remove hotspot from mounting dock, then 

reinsert into dock�
Make sure hotspot and dock clamps are fully 

engaged, creating a good electrical connection�

Main power off�

Turn main power on�

Obstruction between electrical 

contacts�

Clear any obstruction from between the 

mounting dock and hotspot electrical contacts�

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  

(2) this device must accept any interference received,  

including interference that may cause undesired operation�

IC User manual notice

This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) 

that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic  

Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s)� Operation is 

subject to the following two conditions:
•  This device may not cause interference�
•  This device must accept any interference, including 

interference that may cause undesired operation  

of the device�

Non-modification Warning

Any changes or modifications to this device not expressly 

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the 

user’s authority to operate this equipment�

RF Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure 

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets 

the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines and 

RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules� 

This equipment should be installed and operated keeping 

the radiator at least 30cm or more away from person’s body�

Summary of Contents for AquaFi 781414

Page 1: ... 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...

Page 2: ...ETY 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 Ma...

Page 3: ...o 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...

Page 4: ...credit card available The IMEI number is on the product label located on the backside of the AquaFi Hotspot Assembly System Requirements Data package 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 th...

Page 5: ...p onto the hotspot NOTE A secured AquaFi Hotspot will make good electrical connections across the mounting dock and hotspot mating contact pins 3 Turn system power on 4 All LEDs should light up Fig 9A NOTE The LEDs will flash blue as the AquaFi system boots up then green in a steady state when the system connects to 3G 4G LTE Fig 8 B A A NOTE If LEDs are red this indicates one of the following con...

Page 6: ...wner s Manual For Aftermarket Applications CCD 0002558 A Fig 12 Fig 13 Fig 14 Changing Network Name and Password 1 From an established network connection the Settings screen Fig 15 shows three options A SSID Change WiFi SSID and Password Fig 15A B Login Change administrator password Fig 15B A Fig 11 B A A B ...

Page 7: ...i Info screen Fig 16 3 Highlight the current SSID name Fig 16A then type in the new name 4 Next select the Password field Fig 16B and enter a new password for the new WiFi SSID 5 Press the Enter button Fig 16C to apply the changes or Cancel Fig 16D to retain default settings 6 If the Enter button was pressed the Success screen Fig 17 will display 7 Press the OK button Fig 17A to reboot the hotspot...

Page 8: ...new administrator password 13 Press the Enter button Fig 20C to apply the changes or Cancel Fig 20D to retain default settings 14 To reconnect go to Wi Fi settings on the mobile device then when prompted enter the new login credentials Fig 18 A A Fig 19 Fig 20 A B C D On Shore Use To use the AquaFi Hotspot on shore do as follows 1 Remove the hotspot unit from its mounting dock Fig 2 A Slightly lif...

Page 9: ...CTIVE ACCESS DOOR IS REMOVED A B B Fig 21 A C B Fig 22 Troubleshooting Most concerns with the AquaFi Hotspot can be diagnosed by checking the indicator lights LEDs located on the front of the unit Fig 9A Refer to the following LED Status Chart when troubleshooting Maintenance Periodically check mounting dock for cracked or missing clamping tab and cradle hooks Replace dock if necessary Turn off po...

Page 10: ...e area Relocate within carrier s coverage area No SIM card Missing or damaged SIM card Replace SIM card 2G or less connection Weak service area Relocate within a stronger service area Incorrect APN information Access Point Name APN has been changed or blocked Contact Taylor Made Products No color No power Hotspot not fully seated in its mounting dock Remove hotspot from mounting dock then reinsert...

Page 11: ...ner s Manual For Aftermarket Applications CCD 0002558 Wiring Diagrams Watercraft On Shore aquafi hotspot aquafi mounting dock power ground connect aquafi mounting dock to watercraft 12V DC electrical system watercraft butt connectors aquafi hotspot 12V DC power port 120V AC DC power supply 110V AC wall outlet ...

Page 12: ...t only unless Taylor Made Products provides explicit consent to distribute individual parts All manual information is subject to change without notice Revised editions will be available for free download at taylormadeproducts com aquafi Manual information is considered factual until made obsolete by a revised version Please recycle all obsolete materials and contact Taylor Made Products with conce...

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