Geoforce 00GT1 Battery Powered GPS Tracking Device User Manual User Installation Guide

Geoforce Inc. Battery Powered GPS Tracking Device User Installation Guide

User Installation Guide

      GT-1 Basic Installation, Maintenance and User Setup Guide  Guide Revision v1.1            Geoforce Inc. GT-1 Part Number: XS-GT-1
GT-1 Installation Installation Basics:  The Geoforce GT-1 can be installed on any flat surface that allows a full view of the sky.  A variety of (5/16” or 8 mm) installation hardware can be utilized to mount the GT-1.  Socket-Head Cap Screws (for installations that do not have access to the back side of the mounting surface)  Hex-Head Cap Screws (for installations that have access to the back side of the mounting surface for a nut)  Self-drilling Sheet-metal Screws  The GT-1 will capture and hold a Hex-Head Cap Screw while being secured from the backside. To Mount the GT-1: 1. Locate a flat surface that gives the GT-1 a good view to the sky. 2. Drill Two 5/16” diameter mounting holes 5.5” (140mm) apart.  These holes may also be drilled and tapped 5/16”-18 or 8mm x 1.25 3. Place GT-1 and secure in place with required hardware.  An optional pre-cut VHB securing pad can also be included to bond the GT-1 in place.
GT-1 Maintenance The Geoforce GT-1 is a low maintenance global tracking device.  User based maintenance is limited to the following: 1) Periodic battery changes when battery life runs low.  To change the GT-1 batteries: 1) Locate the T-27 security torx bit driver 2) Remove the 4 tamperproof torx screws from the GT-1 metal enclosure 3) Remove the upper metal enclosure half and white electronics housing from the lower metal enclosure a. Take care to not let any water drip into the battery compartment 4) Remove and replace all 6 batteries with provided GT-1 battery replacement kit (part # AO-GT1-BATT) 5) Place GT-1 white electronics housing back into lower metal enclosure a. Alignment tab on end of white plastic housing should line up and nestle into enclosure slot 6) Place upper metal enclosure half back in place 7) Secure the 4 tamperproof torx screws, maximum torque 6-10ftlbs. [8-13Nm]  WARNING: DO NOT open the GT-1 metal enclosure or replace the batteries while an explosive or hazardous environment in present.  WARNING:  Replace  the  GT-1  batteries  ONLY  with  approved  Geoforce  provided  3.6V  batteries.  Using  any other batteries will void the entirety of GT-1 intrinsic safety.
Appendix A: Wireless Regulatory Guidance RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. End users must follow  the  specific  operating  instructions  for  satisfying  RF  exposure  compliance.  The  antenna(s)  used  for  this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. Regulatory Notices FCC PART 15 Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  responsible  for  compliance  could  void  the  user’s authority to operate the equipment. The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by un-authorized  modifications  to  this  equipment.  Such  modifications  could  void  the  user’s  authority  to  operate  the equipment. NOTE: 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 in-stalled 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. ICES-003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à  la norme NMB-003 du Canada. This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  (1)  this  device  may  not  cause  interference,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference,  including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d'Industrie  Canada  applicables  aux  appareils  radio  exempts  de  licence. L'exploitation  est  autorisée  aux  deux  conditions  suivantes  :  (1)  l'appareil  ne  doit  pas  produire  de  brouillage,  et  (2) l'utilisateur  de  l'appareil  doit  accepter  tout  brouillage  radioélectrique  subi,  même  si  le  brouillage  est  susceptible  d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Appendix B: Safety Regulatory Guidance Regulatory Notices UL913 WARNING: DO NOT OPEN DEVICE OR REPLACE BATTERIES WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT IS PRESENT. CSA22.2 NO. 157 AVERTISSEMENT: NE PAS OUVRIR UN DISPOSITIF OU REMPLACER LES PILES QUAND UN ENVIRONNEMENT EXPLOSIF EST PRESENT. IECEX/ATEX WARNING: DO NOT OPEN DEVICE OR REPLACE BATTERIES WHEN AN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT IS PRESENT. Battery Replacement Warning: To maintain intrinsic safety, only approved Geoforce 3.6V batteries may be installed. Battery Kit Part Number: AO-GT1-BATT

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