PNI Wayfinder User Manual

1
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Wayfinder
Display Unit
Mounting
Bracket with
suction cups
Outside
Temp Sensor
™
3M Dual Lock
Reclosable Fastener
(3 pieces)
Cable Ties
(Two sets of 2)
Two lithium
batteries #123
12 volt power cord

OPTIONAL: Inside Temp Sensor

(SPECIAL ORDER ONLY - NOT INCLUDED)

USING CABLE TIES:

A) Slip the cable ties through the slots on the back of the
Temp Sensor, and then around the section of the bumper
or grill where it will be attached.
B) Insert the tail end of the
cable ties through the
slot in the cable tie head,
and cinch the ties so the
sensor is secure. Clip the
loose ends.
USING 3M DUAL
LOCK ™ FASTENER:
A) IMPORTANT: To ensure a lasting adhesion, carefully
clean the area where you intend to place the Temp
Sensor with soap and water, then wipe the area
with rubbing alcohol to remove soap residue.
B) Peel the tape shield off one side of the
two-piece Dual Lock fastener and attach
the locked pieces firmly to the bottom
( (flat side) of the Sensor.
C) Peel the second tape shield off the
bottom of the Sensor and attach it to
the cleaned area on your bumper or
grill.
FOR BEST RESULTS:
- Use the cable ties to attach the Temp Sensor to an area
that is protected from direct sunlight and is at least 3" to 4"
away from the engine or radiator.
- Do not place the Sensor on your back bumper as exhaust
fumes will interfere with proper temperature readings.
2
MOUNTING THE
OUTSIDE TEMP SENSOR
The Temp Sensor is designed to withstand extreme temperatures
from –35º to +120º F. There is no need to remove the Sensor
during summer or winter seasons. Note that the temperature
reading will be inaccurate for several minutes after vehicle start-up
until airflow to the Sensor is established.
A. Insert battery
1) Remove the 2 screws from the battery lid on the curved
side of the Sensor.
2) Install a lithium battery #123 in the cavity, with the
positive (+) polarity facing the near outside edge of the
Sensor (as shown in the drawing).
3) Replace the lid and screw down tight.
NOTE: The Temp Sensor
will stay active continuously
once the battery is installed.
Battery life is approximately
3 years.
3
INSTALLING THE
INSIDE TEMP SENSOR
(optional item – sold separately)
A. Insert Battery
(same as for Outside Temp
Sensor, see Section 2).
B. Place Inside Vehicle
1) Place the Inside Temp Sensor in a convenient
location inside your vehicle, such as the glove
compartment or under your seat.
2) Keep the Sensor away from direct sunlight to ensure
it reads the true ambient air temperature.
ADAPTING AN OUTSIDE SENSOR
FOR INSIDE USE:
The Outside Temp Sensor can be easily converted to an Inside
Temp Sensor by removing the jumper from inside the Sensor
battery cavity.
ADDITIONAL USES:
The Temp Sensor can be placed in a specific area of your vehicle
(such as on a luggage rack) or inside a trailer (such as a horse
trailer) to measure the temperature for those specific areas only.
To order, visit www.pnicorp.com or call (888) 422-6772.
B. Attach to front of vehicle
Choose one of the locations shown below to attach the Outside
Temp Sensor to your vehicle. The location you choose will depend
on the make of your vehicle.
1) Inside the airflow cavity on your front bumper.
Use the cable ties or Dual Lock to attach the Sensor
inside the airflow cavity on the front of your bumper (see
illustration).
- If possible, place the Sensor in the airflow cavity
behind the license plate, as it will be well protected
from the elements.
2) Behind your front grill.
Use the cable ties to attach the Sensor to the back side of
the grill (see illustration). Be sure there is at least 3 to 4
inches of air space around the Sensor.
4
MOUNTING THE
WAYFINDER ® DISPLAY UNIT
A. Insert battery
1) Slide open the battery
cover on the back of
the unit.
2) Insert a lithium battery
#123 with the positive
(+) polarity facing the
top of the unit.
3) Replace the battery
cover.
B. Attach bracket
1) Slide the compass into the mounting bracket until it
clicks securely into place (it will only fit one way).
2) Adjust the unit on the bracket for optimal viewing angle.
a) Hold the unit face down, grasp the bracket handle, and
pull it to the right to separate the locking teeth.
5 b) Move bracket to the desired
position and release the
handle to re-engage
the teeth.
c) Adjust as needed after
mounting. For greatest
accuracy, the display
should be no more than
20º from its horizontal position.
C. Secure to windshield
1) Find a spot on your windshield that allows easy viewing
of both the Wayfinder and the road, and clean well.
- For maximum accuracy, be sure the unit is at least 5
inches away from sources of magnetic interference
such as audio speakers, radios, rear view mirrors, etc.
2) Press the suction cups firmly against the windshield.
3) On the spoiler shelf behind your front bumper.
Use Dual Lock to attach the Sensor to the spoiler shelf
on the bottom, back side of your front bumper (see
illustration).
4) On the front of your grill.
Use cable ties to attach the Sensor to the front of
your vehicle grill.
If none of these options works for your vehicle,
check our website at www.pnicorp.com for
more information.
Full Spectrum
™
Temperature and Compass
System
USER ' S
GUIDE
PNI Corporation
5464 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
USA
T: (888) 422-6672 (Customer Service)
F: (707) 566-2261
www.pnicorp.com
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and Full Spectrum is a trademark of PNI Corporation.