TireMinder® TPMS App Instruction Guide Table of Contents Thank You & Contact Information RV Adapter Key Initial Setup Alerts - How the Alerts Work Alerts - What to do TireMinder® Signal Booster Installing Signal Booster ...
This book is designed to be a complete resource for any information you may need when using the TireMinder® TPMS. We highly recommend reading this entire book. We know it’s a lot, but a safety device like a TPMS, is only good when you know how to use it.
Store. If you have a QR Code Reader, simply scan the appropriate QR Code on the quick start guide. If not, go to your app store and type in “TireMinder TPMS”. 2. Once everything is ready, it’s time to connect your phone to the TireMinder® Bluetooth Adapter.
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3. Adding transmitters to your setup. A. Touch “Learn” on the bottom bar of the TireMinder® TPMS App. This will take you to where you can add and remove transmitters. B. By default, you will be in Learn Mode (note how “Learning Mode” is highlighted near the center of the screen).
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D. Once touched, the display will show “Learning”. Screw a transmitter onto the corresponding tire.
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4. Setting the baseline pressures. A. Once all of your transmitters have been added to the app, press “Baseline” on the bottom bar of the TireMinder® TPMS App. B. In “Baseline” you will be able to adjust the desired pressures of your system.
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C. Before going on a trip, make sure the App is running (if you’re not sure how to check, just open the app). Alerts – How the TireMinder® TPMS Alerts Work and What to do if an Alert Occurs...
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The system will check for the following alerts every 6 seconds (please note, if no issue is found, the transmitters will provide updated tire data every 4 minutes): 1. Rapid Leak - Pressure loss of 3 PSI or more in less than 2 minutes. 2.
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The TireMinder® Hard Wired Booster In today's world, the TireMinder® booster helps our 433MHz transmitters avoid signal interference from the ever more prevalent wireless devices. As we all know, you can't throw a stone anymore without hitting a wireless device. This creates a lot of electronic noise, which limits the potential range of other devices operating in the same vicinity.
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While the booster is fully weather proof, it is recommended to install the booster in a relatively protected area. The best place to put the booster is 50-75% from the start of the longest point. An example would be at the front of a 5th Wheel or towards the rear of a MotorHome, especially if you have an additional tow.
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possible to minimize vibration. You may use the provided wire ties to secure the booster and wires. If you have any uncertainty, please contact your local RV dealer for help on the installation. An Ideal Location The ideal booster location is underneath the vehicle. This allows the booster to easily communicate with all of the transmitters.
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Attached to License Plate Light Units of Pressure – How to switch between PSI, kPa and The TireMinder® TPMS App is able to read units of pressure in PSI (Pressure per Square Inch), kPa (Kilopascal) and BAR (Barometric). To change the unit of pressure, please refer to the following: 1.
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Units of Temperature – How to switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. The TireMinder® TPMS App is able to read units of temperature in Fahrenheit and Celsius. To change the unit of temperature, please refer to the following: 1. Touch the ellipse ( ) on the top right of the screen. This will pull up the main menu.
Settings. Start Over – Reset Everything to Factory Defaults If you would like to start over from scratch, the TireMinder® TPMS App allows you to simply reset everything and start over. To reset the TireMinder® TPMS App and Bluetooth Adapter, please refer to the following: 1.
4. A menu will pop up, allowing you to confirm or cancel the restoration process. Click “Yes” to confirm and your TireMinder® TPMS App and Bluetooth Adapter will be restored to factory defaults. About Disconnect and Reconnect Mode Disconnect and Reconnect Mode allows the TireMinder® TPMS to stop monitoring either the top or bottom section of the display.
How to Disconnect and Reconnect Sections of your TireMinder® TPMS. 1. Touch the ellipse ( ) on the top right corner of the screen to bring up the main menu. 2. Touch the button labeled “Disconnect”. 3. From here, touch on the section you want to disconnect. Touching the top section disconnects the top, touching the bottom section disconnects the bottom.
Disable Sleep – Stop Your Phone from Turning off While Using the App The TireMinder® TPMS App has a feature that will allow the App to stop your phone from going to sleep or dimming the screen. We call this “Disable Sleep”.
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6. Once the transmitter is on the tire, allow up to 20 seconds for the TireMinder® TPMS App to find the sensor and display it on the screen. Once found, the tire position will turn...
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Removing a Transmitter – How to Remove a Transmitter from the TireMinder® TPMS App Use the following directions to remove a transmitter from the TireMinder® TPMS App. 1. Open the TireMinder® TPMS App. 2. Touch “Learn” on the bottom bar.
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<="" li=""> 4. Touch the transmitter you would like to remove from your system. 5. Once touched, the transmitter will disappear from the display and be deleted from the TireMinder® TPMS App. Why Remove a Transmitter? You purchased a new RV (congrats!) and want to move the transmitters to a different location.
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To adjust a tire’s baseline pressure, please refer to the following: 1. Open the TireMinder® TPMS App. 2. Touch the button labeled “Baseline” on the bottom bar of the TireMinder® TPMS App. 3. When in Baseline Mode, you will see all of the tire positions that have been learned/added to the monitor.
We have had calls from customers doing their initial installation saying all 8 or 10 TireMinder® transmitters are reading 9 to 11 pounds low!!! Can you guess what the problem is?? What is important to understand is that the TireMinder® TPMS (and any other brand for that matter) is designed to warn you of changes.
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So, please look at “the big picture”. You may use your trusty pressure gauge as the “standard” or you can use the TPMS as the standard. The important point is that they are all relatively consistent. Hexagonal Locking Nut Instructions Note: Only use the locking rings when your vehicle is going to be in a static, high risk area.
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Lowes. They will cost you more and will not be the right size. We know as we have tried! Transmitter Caps The TireMinder® caps are a crucial piece of the transmitter. The cap, along with the O-Rings, keeps the transmitter away from any weather and environmental damage. Like the O-Ring, their life depends mostly on climate conditions.
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(rather than the flexible mesh or rubber type). If you are mounting TireMinder® transmitters to a valve extender, you must test for leakage using the latest high tech technique. It’s commonly called the “Soapy Water Test”.
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Be sure to send in your warranty card to register for our FREE battery exchange program. iOS 11 Connectivity Issues If you are having issues connecting to the TireMinder Bluetooth Adapter after updating to iOS 11, please delete the TireMinder app and reinstall. This is only required if you are having connectivity issues. Technical Specifications...
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Working Temperature (-20°C to -85°C) -4° F to 185° F 0 – 100% Working Humidity 23 x 21 x 21 mm) .8” x .8” x .9” Dimensions Weight (14,1 g) 0.5 oz. Battery Voltage 3V DC (CR1632) Battery Life 1 year Standby Current Working Current 10mA...
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If you have a question or a problem, please contact the TPMS specialist at The Minder Research Inc. before returning the product. Many issues can be resolved over the phone. Extended Warranty? Check out www.MinderResearch.com for cost and availability.
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