Zoombak Advanced GPS Car Locator User manual

Advanced GPS Car Locator
Installation Guide
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Zoombak Services
A-GPS Car Locator Installation Guide
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Zoombak Car Locator Installation Guide V. 1.0

Introduction
Welcome to the Zoombak Car Locator Installation Guide. This manual
will guide you through the steps required to successfully install your
locator device in your vehicle. Prior to installing your Zoombak device
in your vehicle, you must activate your device and test it to ensure
you have received at least one successful location x. Please review
the Quick Start Guide included in the packaging and zoombak.com
for information on how to activate and test your device prior to use.
General Safety
This installation manual covers the installation of the Zoombak
Locator device and should be used to ensure a safe and functional
locator device installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate Radio Frequency (RF) energy. If not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to
radio communications.
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Table of Contents
Introduction ....................................................................................................1
General Safety................................................................................................1
Vehicles Equipped with Airbags.................................................................2
Basic Tools Needed for Installation...........................................................3
Equipment List ..............................................................................................3
Step 1 – Select Your Installation Location............................................... 4
Step 2 – Mount Device Bracket..................................................................6
Step 3 – Mount Device Charger .................................................................7
Step 4 – Connect Power Harness ..............................................................7
Step 5 – Power the Zoombak Locator device..........................................9
Step 6 – Test Device.................................................................................... 11
Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 12

Vehicles Equipped with Airbags
• DO NOT place objects, including communication equipment, in the
area of the airbag or in the airbag deployment area.
• If the communication equipment is improperly installed and the
airbag inates, this could cause serious injury.
• Airbag wiring is generally marked by use of a yellow plug, yellow
wire loom, yellow tape and/or yellow tag. The installer must use
caution to identify any airbag wiring and avoid cutting, testing
or tapping into airbag wiring. Failure to comply may cause airbag
to inate, this could cause serious injury.
• Contact vehicle manufacturer’s corporate headquarters for
specic airbag information for the vehicle.
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Basic Tools Needed for Installation
• Metric and standard socket set
• Screwdriver set
• Wire cutters
• Wire strippers
• Pliers
• Flashlight
• Cordless drill with assorted bit set
• Digital Multimeter
Equipment List
• Zoombak Locator device
• Plastic Holster
• 12V DC Charger
• 4 zip ties
• 1 Velcro set
• 2 piece double sided tape
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Install your device
Step 1 - Select Your Installation Location
Prior to installing your Zoombak device in your vehicle, you must
activate your device and test it to ensure you have received at least
one successful location x.
Find a location to mount your Zoombak 12VDC power supply module.
The module should be securely fastened using the supplied Velcro
and/or zip ties. When mounting the module:
• Make sure the positioning of the unit does not interfere with any of
the vehicle components or impede safe operation of the vehicle.
• Make sure that when the vehicle is reassembled that all of the unit’s
cables are secure and can not be pulled loose.
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Select a suitable location of your Zoombak device
Prior to installing your Zoombak device in your vehicle, you must
activate your device and test it to ensure you have received at least
one successful location x. To ensure proper operation, Zoombak
recommends the device be installed in one of the two following
concealed locations.
Under rear package shelf
Behind the glove box
• Make sure the mini-USB cable will reach
the intended location of the power supply module
• Make sure that when the vehicle is reassembled
that all of the unit’s cables are secure and can not be pulled loose.
• DO NOT mount the Zoombak Locator under the hood of the vehicle
• DO NOT mount the Zoombak Locator where it will be
exposed to moisture
• DO NOT mount the Zoombak locator in a spot that
will impede safe vehicle operation
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Step 2 – Mount Device
Your installation kit includes a device mounting bracket to provide
for secure installation as well as the ability to remove the device for
portable use. Zoombak recommends the use of Velcro set or 2 sided
tape for installation of device bracket. Use of mounting bracket is
optional; the Zoombak locator can be mounted directly using supplied
Velcro, 2 sided tape and zip ties.
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Step 3 – Mount Device Charger
The device charger should be securely attached to the vehicle, close
to the device attachment, using the four mounting holes. The device
charger can be securely attached using the included Velcro or the
included zip ties.
Step 4 - Connect Power Harness
USE CAUTION WHEN PROBING WIRES IN THE VEHICLE.
AVOID HARNESS GOING INTO AND AROUND THE AIRBAG MODULES.
AVOID ANY HARNESS TAPED IN YELLOW OR BEARING YELLOW
“SRS” (SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM) TAGS.
Use wire ties to secure wiring from being pulled out of the Zoombak
Locator and to insure that it does not interfere with any vehicle
components.
Black Wire (-) ground wire
Once the Zoombak Locator Power Supply module is mounted, connect
the black ground wire to an existing factory bolt using crimp-on ring
connector. Please note: the power wire is also black, however, it has
a dotted white line with the white plastic fuse holder attached to it.
This connection should be made rst. Use a wire brush or rotary le
to remove the paint from around the bolt to allow for the best possible
connection to ground. A good location to nd a suitable bolt is in
either the drivers or passengers kick panel. Do not select a bolt that
has an existing factory ground wires attached to it. Make sure the bolt
is retightened properly after you are nished. Make sure any paint
underneath the bolt has been removed to provide the best possible
ground connection. Once the vehicle is reassembled this connection
should not be immediately visible.
Red (12v+) positive supply wire
Once the ground connection has been completed, locate a source of
positive (+) 12 volts that remains constant regardless of whether the
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Step 5 - Power the Zoombak Locator device
Turn on the Zoombak device, press and hold the power button until
device LED indicator begins to glow (about two seconds). Blinking
green LED indicates normal operation.
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ignition switch is in the on or off position. Please note: the (12v+)
positive supply wire may not be red, please consult your vehicle
manufacturer’s handbook for determining the correct location of this
supply wire. A good location to nd a constant 12v (+) source is at the
vehicles battery, main switch ignition harness or fuse box. Make sure
you install the fuse holder within 6 inches from the point you have
obtained power. The included fuse is designed to protect the power
supply itself. Use caution if you are using a fuse tap; severe and costly
damage may occur to fuse box if they are not used correctly. Make
certain the circuit you tap into does not fall “asleep” after the car
ignition has been turned off. Most new vehicles incorporate battery
saver circuits which switch off power to non-essential accessories
after the vehicle has been switched off. Consult the vehicle
manufacture shop manual for location and descriptions of these
circuits.
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Connect the Mini USB connector to the Zoombak device as shown
below.
The device LED will glow steady amber if device battery is charging
or steady green if fully charged. The steady glow indicates normal
operation with 12VDC charger.
The device is now ready to be placed in attachment accessory for
permanent operation. Slide the device in the attachment as shown
below.
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Step 6 – Test Device
The device has an LED status indicator as shown in picture below; the
device LED will display a solid amber light when device is charging and
a solid green indicator when device is fully charged.
Your Zoombak device is now operational and ready for use in your
vehicle. Please refer to the Quick Start Guide and zoombak.com for
usage tips and instructions on how to customize your service.
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Troubleshooting
Issue Action Required
No visible LED status Power On Device per section 3.2.
Blinking LED Connect Device to Constant power source
when ignition key is removed. Ensure the
red wire is connected to 12VDC power
source. With a meter verify there is 12 volts
on the red wire. Ensure the USB cable is
plugged into Zoombak device. Device LED
will have Solid Amber or Green light when
proper power source has been installed.
Unable to acquire
GPS x through Web
Portal
Move the vehicle to new location that does
not have obstacles directly overhead.
Unable to acquire
GPS x through Web
Portal
Aftermarket window tinting may affect
reception of GPS signals. Move the device
to new mounting location.
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