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1. Oo OO OG O OG O A Press and hold the center and UP buttons The unit will beep twice and the circles will be empty Since you are already in the Learn Mode you may start the re install process immediately Section 8 7o O PA If you are not ready you should exit from this mode by pressing and holding amp the DN and UP buttons until all 22 positions disappear You will be back in the Monitoring Mode from which you may start over at any time Section 8 All previously installed transmitter information will have been erased except for your baseline pressures 11 Replacing a Single Transmitter If you need to replace a single transmitter first enter the Learn Mode From the Monitoring Mode press and hold the DN and UP buttons until you see all 22 positions Press and release the UP button and navigate to the position you wish to replace Press and hold the center button until the green LED light at the top of the monitor turns red with a PSI Attach the new transmitter assumes you have already removed the old transmitter The LED should turn Green within 10 to 15 seconds Exit from the Learn Mode the same way you entered press and hold GE both the DN and UP buttons until the 22 tires disappear r Voila your new transmitter is installed y 23 12 Auto Sleep Mode and Manual Power Off It is not necessary to power off the system as it will shu2. Rapid Air Loss BIOW Out Lussassndssnnd denne ees gajssg 39 26 2 Semi Rapid Air OSS acctetecasansadteimibvanadinnrsnipsonsvateancunnassduandownis ev niawnge vnhalsbndsuvautieseitsoineaaneedaasansawounte 40 NTN 5 cages san teense dels sstiy sa vsntnseade triacs a raria tenet eased ected NEEN AAA 40 26 4 High Temperature Warnings 1 amp 2iicsessccscssctvesuessacevosdadepvevwadecassinevievcseestaamocelercncecdetanssaaisencvants 41 26 95 High Press re Ale ER ENE 42 27 Technical Specifications TMG6 cccccssccscsecesseecssseseseceseeecsseeseseceseecseeueesecceeeseueganseeeeeeeeaaegeneceeees 42 28 TireMinder Limited EE EEE ERE 44 Congratulations you ve done your homework and decided on the best TPMS on the market Trailer Life and Motor Home Magazine s Reader s Choice GOLD awards If you have read any User Comments on various web sites you will know that it s not just the product that got us the award Minder has outstanding customer service Call or write You ll quickly become a believer The Minder Team General Overview TireMinder TPMS Model TM66 The TireMinder TM66 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS allows for constant monitoring of a vehicle s Tire Pressure amp Temperature The system can receive wireless information from up to 22 wheels Various levels of warnings are issued for pressure changes under amp over high temperatures and low battery status We realize people rarely read inst
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4. as is antenna UP If these conditions are met 70 to 80 ft may be possible Without the booster and antenna distance is extremely limited 3V DC 20 C 60 C 4 F to 140 F 0 90 0 1mA 15mA FC 90 x 55x 24 mm 3 5 x2 2 x0 9 433 92 MHz White 12 24 VDC 1 0 Amp 3 0 amps 12 24 VDC 3 ft length 0 24 amp 3 watts 12V 43 28 TireMinder Limited Warranty In order for Minder to extend its award winning customer service it is extremely important that you complete and mail the enclosed warranty card along with a copy of your bill of sale In addition to the warranty this will register you for the FREE battery exchange program CR1632 transmitter batteries only valid through the end of 2018 This TireMinder TPMS is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of one year from date of purchase Should the unit not function as designed The Minder Research Inc will repair or replace the part s at no charge to the owner Excluded are products that have been damaged through impact water fire misuse or unauthorized service This warranty is limited to the replacement of the product only and does not extend to any incremental cost incurred In no case shall Minder s liability exceed the purchase price This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state or province to province If you have a question or a problem please contact a TPMS specialist at The Minder Research I
5. baseline pressures Section 5 Now you can learn the transmitters as normal Section 8 This would be a good time to remove all transmitters and check the batteries 3 0 v or higher check the O rings and the black protective caps for damage 25 Aluminum Valve Stems amp Galvanic Corrosion Please note Minder Research makes two types of transmitters the TM 2BRASS BRASS and the TM 2ALUM The basic kits come with either 4 or 6 of the TM Brass type transmitters These will fit ALL Motor Homes Class A B or C ALL 5th wheel trailers and ALL towables TIP You ONLY need the special TM 2ALUM if you are towing a car or light truck which already has a built in Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS e These will usually be 2007 or newer as mandated e These valve stems will be dull silver vs the shiny silver on your motor home e The shiny ones are either stainless steel or chrome plated brass and do not require special transmitters e Don t bother with the magnet test Most stainless steel is not magnetic e What you are avoiding here is called galvanic corrosion This happens when dissimilar metals come into contact for a period of time Moisture especially if salty will cause caf Pi the two metals to become so corroded that they cannot be separated Tip You will only find aluminum valve stems on a car or light truck which has a factory installed TPMS ALUMINUM If you have purchased or received the wrong type simp
6. should be 3 0v or higher If it s under 3 0 volts replace all the batteries on all your transmitters at the same time If the voltage is correct then the loss of signal no S 5 has been caused by something else THIS no S 5 IS SERIOUS AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED ASAP See section 15 points A through G Please dispose of any used lithium batteries properly Take them to a hazardous waste recycler Contact your local waste disposal company for drop off locations You may also check our website or contact us for special battery pricing or if you have registered your TPMS the free battery exchange program Section 28 18 YES THE SIGNAL BOOSTER IS NEEDED MANDATORY NECESSARY NOT AN OPTION Along with the booster the ANTENNA MUST BE EXTENDED Here are some estimated numbers This part is a No Brainer e No Booster and Antenna DOWN 50 chance of experiencing a signal loss regardless of distance e With Booster and Antenna UP 2 chance of experiencing a signal loss e These numbers consider electronic interference and distance only They do not take into account temperature battery condition and types of material obstructions The point is the booster and the extendable antenna are included in the kit USE THEM If you don t and you lose the signal you will have wasted your investment and defeated the purpose of the TireMinder TM66 18 1 Signal Booster Installation The TireMinder booster
7. the top el 3 A pressure Icon at the bottom Pretty easy to tell this one ee It is used when programming the transmitters to specific wheel positions Pressure It is also used to delete single Section 11 or ALL Section 10 previously installed transmitter codes von O wA To get in or out of this mode from the Monitoring Mode press and hold both the DN and UP buttons until the 22 positions either appear or disappear 3 Where to Enter Baseline Pressures Now it s time to program the TireMinder monitor to your vehicles specific tire pressures These pressures are referred to as Baseline Pressures Tires should be cold and inflated to the vehicle trailer manufacturer s recommended pressures not what s on the tire For more details see Baseline Pressures in the Misc Details Section 21 l l l l l 11 This next section will help you decide where your tires should be located on the monitor The TireMinder TM66 allows you to temporarily disconnect the front or back half of the display This feature will only be important to you if A You are monitoring tires on a Motor Home AND the tires on a towed vehicle dolly or trailer B You are monitoring tires on a truck or SUV AND tires on a 5th wheel or trailer If the above A or B applies to you it is important to program the baseline pressures in the correct positions on the monitor front or rear of the display The details of the disco
8. view of the road The TM66 antenna is an integral part of the unit and should be fully extended at all times Please see Monitor Locations in the Miscellaneous Information Section 20 especially if you are hauling a 5th wheel or trailer The rest of this document contains important operating information We suggest signal booster you scan through it Some sections will apply to your situation either now or in the future PLEASE DON T LOSE IT WE GUARANTEE YOU WILL NEED IT 3 spe oe Miscellaneous but important operating and maintenance information 9 Auto Search Mode Advanced 1 This mode is really cool It can only be used after all transmitters have been installed When implemented all current pressures will go to 0 0 PSI and the temperatures reset to 32 F Tiretineer The monitor will then automatically search for updated pressures and temperatures from all tires All should be recovered within 20 minutes When to use this mode e After the rig has been in storage e If you see NO S on the monitor e If you feel one or more positions are not updating e Inthe morning before getting back on the road as the monitor may still show yesterday s information 20 9 1 Auto Search Mode 1 Press and hold the center and UP buttons for 5 seconds 2 You will hear a double beep All wheel position circles will empty except for the tire you are on with the pressures showing 0 0 PSI The temperatures
9. will be at 32 F or 0 C Updated pressures and temperatures will not all appear at the same time If after 20 minutes the monitor does not receive an update from one or more transmitters the unit will beep several times and the missing position will flash and show NO S If this occurs see Section 15 points A G or contact a TPMS Specialist 10 Full Delete Advanced 2 When implemented this will delete computer codes from all transmitters that had been mounted It is activated from the Learn Mode When complete all 22 tire position circles will be empty whereas previously the active positions were filled in TIP Even though the transmitter codes will be deleted your baseline pressures will remain unchanged When to delete e If you think you ve screwed up the installation and want to start over e If someone has removed all the transmitters and you don t know which goes where e If you are making a major change in RVs and the wheel positions need to be moved 5th wheel to coach or reverse e You ve got nothing better to do and just want to re install the system To implement a full delete you need to first get into the Learn Mode von OD verA From the Monitoring Mode press and hold the DN and UP buttons g for 5 seconds until all 22 positions appear i E I Uv 2 You will see that all your currently active tire position circles are filled in 2 O pa ra O ee 090
10. 6 vA Eni MN choose Down or Up push Center Button Yellow circles indicate OPTIONAL buttons Diagrams with a finger s indicate ACTION a 4 Baseline Pressure Layout Example Highlight where you want the transmitter layout for your tires Write the baseline PSI required for each tire Fill in positions 1 to 10 for the motor home or towing vehicle dually truck or SUV Fill in positions 11 to 22 for the towed vehicle 5th wheel trailer dolly or car 15 5 Convert Monitor to Pressure Setting Mode Baseline Pressure Setting Mode 5 1 From the Monitoring Mode press amp hold the center button for 5 seconds The left front steering tire will appear 115 9 psi will show if the monitor is new If you will be monitoring this position continue below If you wish to skip this position simply press and release the center button until you get to a tire position you plan on using Go back to the chart you should have filled in earlier Baseline Pressure Layout Section 3 1 5 2 Press DN or UP button until your desired Baseline pressure is displayed TIP Holding the DN or UP button will make the numbers change rapidly 5 3 When you reach your desired pressure press the center button to confirm and move to next tire position 5 4 Repeat B and C above for all tire positions to be monitored O 5 5 After all baselines have been set you MUST EXIT Press amp hold the ce
11. 6 Kit includes 1 Monitor and 1 USB car charger 6 Transmitters amp 12 CR1632 batteries 1 Adjustable mounting bracket 6 Anti theft locking rings 1 Allen wrench 1 Hard wired signal booster 6 Extra O rings 1 Convenient carry all pouch One year warranty registration card So Let s Get Started Do Not Put Transmitters on the Vehicle yet 1 Understanding the Monitor The monitor should be partially charged so you may start programming right away Press and release the center button to turn it on 1 1 Charging If the unit does not light up immediately simply plug it into a live 12 volt power outlet using the cigarette lighter adaptor or the USB cable to any USB port You may work with the unit while it is charging or after 15 to 20 minutes it will have sufficient power to do a complete installation without it being plugged in TIR n O eE The new TM66 monitor shows the current battery status monitor When only one bar is visible or if the icon flashes and beeps it is time to recharge the monitor An eight hour or overnight charge is recommended This should be sufficient for more than two weeks of operation depends on how many hours a day the unit is active 1 2 Units of Measure PSI BAR The monitor is set up to measure tire pressure in PSI and temperature in Fahrenheit F However if you live in Canada or Great Britain or Mexico you are probably still trying to figure out which system you want to use W
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13. at the same time 21 Baseline Pressures We can only guide you here Baseline pressures are what you should have in your tires when they are cold TIP Here s a little goodie cold means the ambient temperature before you take the rig on the road So yes cold could be 95 degrees at 8 00 AM in Phoenix Your RV should have come with a permanently mounted placard somewhere on the rig Among other statistics it would have the various tire pressures recommended by the manufacturer you ll find a similar placard on the door jam of most cars It should be understood that these pressures are recommended by the factory when the rig is new and empty By the time you add your groceries water liquid refreshments etc etc you have probably added several thousands of pounds and it may not all be balanced TIP Tire pressure is greatly affected by weight The best way to know exactly what pressures to run is by having your vehicle professionally weighed There are many excellent RV Safety resources on the web that can provide a wealth of information 22 Valve Extenders These could be considered the Necessary Evil many RVers can t live without If you are installing new valve extenders we highly recommend the solid steel type 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 t
14. ately 20 minutes to update the pressures and temperatures TIP If when you press the center button the unit does not light up it simply needs to be re charged 14 Checking Tire Pressures and Temperatures The TireMinder TM66 TPMS will constantly monitor all tires which have been programmed If you wish to check each tire pressure and temperature press either a DN button OR UP button from the Monitoring Mode The tire position will be displayed along with its exact pressure Press again and that tires temperature ap pears Press again to scroll to the next tire If a tire position shows no S 5 it tells you that communication has been lost between that transmitter and the monitor This needs to be addressed ASAP See Section 15 A G 15 no S 5 MEANS NO SIGNAL ee ror PSI If this appears on the display it means the monitor has lost the S ignal from FILA one or more transmitters At the same time a battery icon with sensor aerO may appear CO OO ol Bly Ol IO R Pressure Remember Antenna Up There are multiple possible causes for this warning a The booster is not functioning All TM66 systems come with a booster included If you have not installed it then shame on you If it is installed check that the booster is powered correctly You should see a green LED glow from one end of the unit See Signal Booster a Must Section 18 b The antenna was not
15. button If the abnormality is not corrected the alert will re activate after 1 one hour Pressure 40 Condition If a tire drops 25 to 50 below the set basic pressure the alert will be the same as in condition 1 except the Icon will show 50 full Pr Pressure per D ey a gt emr Lo EI gt en Condition If a tire drops below 50 the Pressure Icon shows empty Action Required Stop at the next rest area and check the offending tire is with a gauge GS Pressure faer E N FAN ES Pressure 26 4 High temperature warnings 1 amp 2 Condition Internal Temperature of tire exceeds 167 F 75 C Alert Description e Intermittent Beep e Red LED amp Temp Icon will flash e Exact digital temperature is displayed e Tire position icon will flash Note To de activate alarm press right or left button ye Condition Temperature exceeds 185 F 85 C Alert Description e Constant Beep Beep e Others same as condition 1 Action Required Obviously under either condition you need to cautiously get off the road amp determine the cause of the overheating In most cases this will be due to a brake caliper that is sticking or a bearing which has overheated Pressure 26 5 High Pressure Alert Condition A tire s pressure rises 20 above the baseline pressure you had set for that position Example if the baseline in t
16. e DN or UP button to scroll from m Win P one tire to the next anytime you wish to check the pressures and temperatures of your tires 2 2 Pressure Setting Mode This is the mode that will allow you to change the Baseline Pressures within the monitor Baseline Pressures are those which you would normally run in your tires For instance in a typical motor home you may have steering tires at 110 psi duals at 90 psi and a towed vehicle at 35 psi You will be doing this in Sections 3 to 5 Baseline Pressure Layout You can tell if you are in the Pressure Setting Mode by pressing on the UP button If the number at the top goes up you are in the Pressure Setting Mode You can also press the DN button If the number goes down you are still in the Pressure Setting Mode To get to the next tire press and release the center button Get in or out of the Pressure Setting Mode by pressing and holding the center button for 5 to 6 seconds unit will beep To get to the next tire press and release the center button 5 TIP If you do not release the center button after you hear the beep the monitor will go completely black and turn off If this happens simply press the center button again which will turn the monitor back on You will be back in the Monitoring Mode 10 2 3 Learn Mode In this mode you will see all 22 EE 1 A red or green light 2 PSI or numbers at
17. en 00000 00000 O Press and release the center button and the back half O 12 22 of the tire position circles will be flashing nh ete 000000 OP Press and release the center button once and the front HE half 1 10 tire positions will flash ee op Press and release the center button a 3rd time and all 22 positions will stop flashing TIP Disconnecting one section can only be achieved while that section is flashing So press the center button until the section you want to disconnect is flashing At that point press and hold the DN and center buttons for 3 seconds The normal Monitoring Mode display will be back with one section of tires missing Don t worry they are still there you just can t see them They have been temporarily disconnected from the system and the rest of the world Reconnect Mode So when you return from your brief or lengthy journey you will want to get these tires back on the screen From the Monitoring Mode press and hold the DN and center buttons for 3 or 4 seconds All 22 tire position circles will appear Press and release the center button until none of the tires are flashing Press and hold the DN and center buttons again After 3 or 4 seconds all the disconnected tire position circles will be back The reconnected positions will be in the Auto Search Mode if you scroll to them you will see 0 0 PSI and 32 F It may take up to 20 minut
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19. es to update all the reconnected tire information 17 Low Battery Indicator Monitor and Transmitter 17 1 Monitor Battery The TM66 monitor has a built in Lithium lon rechargeable battery which under normal use will function for over 2 weeks before requiring a TRENDER I re charge The level of charge is displayed in the center of the screen just O under the TireMinder logo You may recharge the unit at any time if you feel it may be necessary probably when only one bar is remaining EA F If the last bar disappears the unit will beep several times and the battery icon will flash with the word Monitor displayed underneath If you don t plug it in soon the monitor will shut down completely To re charge simply use the supplied 12 24V USB car charger A full charge takes approximately 8 hours using a cigarette type outlet or double that time using the USB cord Check the number of bars displayed on the battery icon If you see three bars the monitor is fully charged 17 2 Transmitter Battery no S Is your antenna UP and booster working When a transmitter battery is low an outline of a battery plus the 1 1 1 PSI word Sensor will flash Scroll through the tire positions until you a lt find one or more showing no S 5 at the top m If the system in older than 9 months you will need to replace the battery Section 6 If you have a voltage meter available you may check the voltage which
20. fully extended causing signal loss c The system is over 9 months old and the transmitter batteries need to be replaced See Transmitter Battery Section 17 2 d One of the transmitters has been lost or damaged e Electronic Interference With the constant addition of new wireless products many running at 433 MHz it is possible that the TireMinder signal is being interrupted by electronic interference If the signal comes back or is lost intermittently you can rest assured the loss is due to such interference 90 of this problem is cured by using the booster Is yours installed with a green LED glowing f Distance Under normal operating conditions distance is not an issue if you have installed the booster At the same time extreme cold and low battery under 3 volts power will shorten the operating distance even with a booster installed g Missing Vehicle no S 5 The appearance of the no S 5 is inevitable when a towed vehicle trailer is separated from the towing unit unless you implement the unique Disconnect Mode of the TM66 If you do not use the Disconnect Mode but are aware you left the vehicle behind you may simply ignore the warnings TIP It will only beep once an hour however the battery icon and the word Sensor will flash constantly If you are not aware of the missing vehicle we suggest you turn around and go find it m When the two systems are re united the monitor will p
21. hatever you decide the TireMinder TM66 can be modified to your preferences If you need to modify the units of measurement like if you ve been pushing buttons and are looking at BAR or KPa or C etc see Section 19 or call a TPMS specialist at Minder Research It s a two minute fix Really 2 TM66 Operating Modes In order to properly install and operate the TM66 system YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE FOLLOWING 3 MODES You do not need to memorize what they are Just realize that in the set up stages you will be asked to start a procedure in the Monitoring Mode It s important you know what that looks like The TM66 has 3 Basic operating modes plus 3 advanced modes The advanced modes are covered later in the book Section 9 10 amp 16 2 1 Monitoring Mode Most important is the Monitoring Mode Once your setup is complete you will be in this mode 99 of the time Take the monitor and press the center button to turn the unit on EE If this is a brand new monitor and nothing has been installed you will see ofre a single tire position and PSI at the top a Press the UP button and it will show F von O va Press the UP button again and it will move to the next tire showing PSI This confirms you are in the Monitoring Mode When you have transmitters installed on your rig instead of the bars you will see numbers either pressure or temperature Press and release th
22. he Soapy Water Test e First attach the transmitter to the extender e Second using a highly concentrated mix more soap than water soak the transmitter end as well the end attached to the original valve stem If the extenders are the flexible type soak them along their entire length not just the two ends e Hopefully we do not need to tell you what you are looking for From experience when users call or write complaining that their TireMinder transmitter is leaking it invariably turns out the problem is with their valve extenders It should be understood that most valve extenders especially the flexible ones are not pressurized until a gauge is pressed against the open end of the valve They are then only pressurized for a few seconds long enough to take a reading on the gauge When a TireMinder transmitter is attached the entire length of the extender becomes permanently pressurized until it is removed This is when a leak would appear So please check carefully 23 Accuracy of Pressure Gauges and TPMS No reasonably priced pressure gauge is going to be 100 accurate Likewise NO TPMS is going to be 100 accurate What s important is that they are reasonably close and relatively consistent You engineers and pilots probably have steam coming out of your ears after that last sentence Maybe this will help e The TireMinder transmitters are accurate to 3 e TireMinder brand pressure ga
23. he position is 80 psi the alert would sound if the pressure reached 96 psi 20 up Alert Description e Intermittent Beep Beep e Tire position icon flashes e Exact digital pressure flashes EN e Tire Pressure icon flashes showing an extra outside ring e To silence alarm press right or left button e Alert will re activate after 1 one hour unless condition is corrected Action Required SA Stop at the next rest area and check the offending tire with a gauge I Uv o o S 27 Technical Specifications TM66 Sensor Transmitter Working Temperature 20 C 85 C 4 F to 185 F Working Humidity 0 100 Dimensions 23x21x21 mm 8 x 8 x 9 Weight 14 1 g 0 5 oz Battery Voltage 3V DC CR1632 Battery Life 1 year Standby Current 500nA Working Current 6mA Pressure Range TM66 0 Bar 10 Bar 0 232 psi Pressure Precision 0 3 Bar 2 7 PSI 2 Temperature Precision 3 C 6 F Does not replace the Weather Channel i Signal Transmitting Frequency Operating Distance Monitor Receiver Working Voltage Working Temperature Working Humidity Standby Current Working Current Dimensions Signal Receiving Frequency Color of Backlight USB Charger Input Voltage Output Amperage Internal Fuse Booster Input Voltage Red amp Black hard wire connect Battery Draw 433 92 MHz Sorry no hard number varies with amount of electronic interference Booster is mandatory
24. ick up the missing tires automatically This last part usually happens within the first 20 to 30 minutes sometimes it takes longer If you need them to re connect immediately simply loosen depressurize and tighten re pressurize the transmitters on any missing wheels OR OUR Recommended Alternative is to put the unit in the full Auto Search Mode Section 9 If you did use the Disconnect Mode upon reuniting the two units you may simply engage the automatic Reconnect Feature and let the TireMinder do the work for you See Section 16 for Disconnect Mode and Reconnect Mode directions 16 Disconnect Reconnect Modes Advanced 3 This feature refers back to Section 3 way back in the book where we wrote The TireMinder TM66 allows you to temporarily disconnect the front or back half of the display This feature will only be important to you if A You are monitoring tires on a Motor Home AND the tires on a towed vehicle dolly or trailer B You are monitoring tires on a truck or SUV AND tires on a 5th wheel or trailer For example this will then allow you to temporarily disconnect the tires displayed for the motor home should you wish to take the towed vehicle into town To Implement the Disconnect Mode From the Monitoring Mode press and hold the DN and center buttons for 3 or 4 seconds 27 All 22 tire position circles will display sp Nothing will be at the top or bottom of the scre
25. igital tire pressure flashes Action Required Confirm there is a blow out icon in the lower left corner If you encounter this alert while driving l a 39 cautiously bring the vehicle to a safe off road location to check the offending tire 26 2 Semi Rapid Air Loss Condition A tire loses 6 or more psi in 2 to 10 minutes Alert Description e Intermittent Beep Beep RE e Red LED flashes G e Tire position icon flashes PRE e 50 Leaking icon appears in lower left corner e Digital tire pressure flashes This warning would most often occur should you pick up a nail or sharp object puncturing the tire causing a semi rapid air loss This alert may also be activated due to a rapid drop in temperature causing a corresponding drop in pressure Action Required Cautiously bring the vehicle to a stop and check the offending tire 26 3 Normal Pressure Loss Condition Over a long period of time pressure in a specific tire has dropped 15 below the baseline pressure you set up for this position Example You originally set up the system for this tire to contain 80 psi If pressure drops to 68 psi 15 loss the system will issue an alert Alert Description e Intermittent Beep every 15 fifteen seconds for 5 five minutes hep e Tire position icon will flash and displays lower than normal pressure WZ Pressure e Pressure icon bottom center will flash and show 75 full e To turn off the alert press right or left
26. is a simple 2 wire red amp black 12 24v installation A green LED glows when the unit is properly connected Don t worry if you get the wires backwards The LED simply will not come on until you get it right Common Connection Areas e Most of our users connect them straight to a house battery e Some connect them to the hot side of a closet light switch e Others into an open fuse box slot e The rear battery compartment on diesel pushers is acceptable e Likewise on the underside of a 5th wheel king pin works nicely BOOSTER TIPS e t must be powered 24 7 a T e it should not be powered on by the ignition or any other switch It only draws 0 24 amps 12V so is not a significant drain on your electrical system e If hauling a travel trailer try locating the booster closer to the front of the camper e The unit is fully weatherproof so external mounting is acceptable e We have seen some wired with a cigarette lighter adaptor but really do not recommend this as they are subject to slipping out of the socket due to vibration of the rig This is not readily noticed and could cause a loss of signal due to the booster not being powered Check out our web site There are several photos from some of our users which may help www MinderResearch com Send us your photo and we might send you a thank you gift 19 Customize the Display changing the units of measurement Unit of measure options PSI kPa Bar or kgf cm2 plu
27. ly contact Minder Research and we will 38 arrange to exchange them at no charge 26 Multiple Alerts The TireMinder TPMS monitors tire pressure amp temperature in real time that s like every 6 seconds To save battery power the REGULAR pressures and temperatures are updated on the monitor every 4 minutes if a change has occurred Should an abnormality occur the monitor will react within 6 seconds There are multiple levels of alerts which vary in style amp intensity depending on the severity of the abnormality Alerts are activated whether moving or stationary Above all else folks DO NOT PANIC Also the DRIVER SHOULD NEVER try to figure out what the problem is Let your husband or wife co pilot navigator partner etc look at the monitor and try to determine the cause of the alert You should both study the icons below so you will recognize them when you are on the road 26 1 Rapid Air Loss Blow Out If you have never seen this icon simply loosen a transmitter The below description will happen Make a mental note of what it looks like If convenient why not do that right now assumes you are parked Condition A tire looses 3 or more psi in less than 2 minutes v Alert Description ofre e Audible Beep 15 times ih eens f e White LCD screen lights up NO D e Red LED flashes Leaking Pressure e Tire position icon flashes Ge e Blow Out icon appears in lower left corner e D
28. n see Valve Extenders in Section 22 e Once a transmitter is mounted on the valve stem be sure it does not touch any solid portion of the wheel or hub cap e As TireMinder transmitters weigh less than an ounce they should not affect tire balance e Even though steel valve stems are preferred due to their light weight TireMinder transmitters may be used on wheels equipped with rubber valve stems e Remember that once transmitters are learned to a tire position they are married to that tire position Mark your transmitters before tire rotation so they can return to the learned position 8 Convert Monitor to Learn Mode 8 1 From Monitoring Mode press and hold DN and UP buttons simultaneously that s like at the same time EH When you see all 22 tire positions release the buttons 8 2 The front left tire position will flash with RED LED illuminated and a PSI If you plan on monitoring this position proceed below If not press the UP button and scroll to the first tire position as you laid out in Section 3 1 Baseline Pressure Layout Proceed to Section 8 3 8 3 Mount any transmitter FINALLY at the flashing location indicated on the screen LED will turn GREEN and the PSI will be displayed within 30 seconds If the screen has gone dark at any time simply press and release the center button to see the numbers J gt en Mt A vo OD r 9 18 If synchro
29. nc 772 463 6522 before returning the product Many issues can be resolved over the phone If service is required return w copy of bill of sale to The Minder Research Inc P O Box 47 Port Salerno FL 34992 www lMinderResearch com info MinderResearch com gt WOTORHOME N READERS CHOICE COPYRIGHT The Minder Research Incorporated 2013
30. nization is not achieved light stays red remove the transmitter for 10 seconds and re mount It s also a good idea to have the receiver close by with ANTENNA FULLY EXTENDED 8 4 Press the DN or UP button to move to the next tire position TIP Unlearned positions will have a red LED with a PSI at the top 8 5 Repeat Sections 8 3 and 8 4 above until all transmitters are mounted Be sure to mount the transmitters at the same positions as previously programmed in Section 5 7o O PA 8 6 You MUST EXIT after the last transmitter has been mounted Press and hold DN and UP buttons simultaneously until the 22 tires disappear At this point you should only see the number of tire positions which have transmitters installed 4 6 8 etc All other positions will have disappeared The monitor is now in the Monitoring Mode To see the system in action you may now press the DN or UP button and scroll through all tire positions e The first press will show the pressure e The second press the temperature e The third will move to the next tire position You are now Good to Go WELL SORT OF At some point soon you need to install the booster i i 19 Yes it came with the system and you will need it Remember Antenna Up SEE Section 18 SIGNAL BOOSTER IS A MUST For now you are ready to roll but we won t be happy until the booster is installed Mount the monitor where it does not obstruct your
31. nnect mode are covered in Section 16 Determine where on the display you would like your wheels to appear See multiple wheel illustrations in Section 3 2 These illustrations are the most common ones we see There are endless configuration possibilities If you have any questions please contact one of our TPMS specialists Your tire configurations are the only tire positions you need to modify to your baseline pressures any positions not used may be ignored Using the following tire layout illustration write your baselines into the respective positions for future reference Please copy and send it to us e mail fax or mail with your warranty card We will file it with your registration information It will help greatly should you ever have to call us for assistance Remember ANTENNA UP 12 3 1 Your Baseline Pressure Layout Diagram Highlight the tires you wish to monitor and write the manufacturer s recommended psi next to each tire Brownie Points Mail a copy of this with your Proof of purchase and we will have it on file This will help expedite our assistance with your awesome TM66 if you should encounter any problems 13 3 2 Multiple Wheel Layouts FE a Eit rs fom rr o Q KG og JE OO 00 o OO Camper with four Coach with 6 Truck and 5th wheel Coach and towed wheels wheels with eight wheels car 10 wheels TIP In the next pages you will see diagrams to assist you in programming your TM6
32. nter 16 button for 5 or 6 seconds Display will beep and revert to the Monitoring Mode 6 Battery Installation Your monitor is now ready to receive information from each transmitter In order for this to happen you will need to install CR1632 lithium batteries Look at the illustration Note that the battery slides UNDER the pg aluminum bridge clip or bracket Do NOT place it on top Be sure the plus side is UP Incorrect insertion will burn out the circuit or break the solder connection DO NOT ATTACH THE TRANSMITTERS TO THE VALVE STEMS YET The cover should only be finger tight snug so as to remain waterproof Please DO NOT use pliers and a pipe wrench Over tightening will damage the O ring Be sure to send in your warranty card to register for our FREE battery exchange program details under Misc Info Section 28 7 Mounting the Transmitters finally but not yet We are about to start mounting the transmitters on your rig As you are doing this please keep the following thoughts in mind TIPS e Air up your tires to the baseline pressures you set in Section 5 e Check that valve stem threads are not scratched rusted or damaged e If you are monitoring Dual Wheels it is best to have clear access to both valve stems a e Valve extenders may be used We recommend using only high quality solid steel extenders and having them professionally installed For more informatio
33. of measure you want is flashing press and release the center button to confirm At this point the temperature unit will be flashing Press and release the DN or UP button to change to either F or C Press the center button again to confirm your choice Press and hold center button for 5 seconds amp exit to the Monitoring Mode If you need help please call us before becoming too frustrated Call 772 463 6522 Monday to Friday 9 00am to 5 00pm Eastern Time Remember Antenna Up 34 20 Monitor locations Quite frankly this is not something you should be watching constantly If there is a problem the unit will beep and the red light will flash Therefore place it somewhere within your peripheral vision Caution The bracket is designed for glass mount only Antennas Up e Try to keep the monitor away from other major electronics We know this is not easy given how high tech our RV friends have become e Many of our Class A users have found the windshield is too far away to use the window mounting bracket e Most end up using Velcro and sticking it beside their left knee away from the dash and GPS e For 5th wheelers we recommend mounting it in the bracket on the rear window assumes you have an extended cab type truck You will see it in the rear view mirror and if the red light flashes your peripheral vision will pick it up instantly This will get it away from the electronics in the dash and closer to the rear wheels
34. ructions The TM66 is a highly sophisticated product which requires unique programming and understanding YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK This is not a No Brainer product Whether you have installed this system or have had a dealer or friend install it for you it is imperative that you read the Operational Information starting at Section 9 You need to understand how the system works so you can have peace of mind and Be Safe on the Road If you have questions or need help check our web site for installation and operating videos Of course you may always write or call us Above all keep this book We guarantee you will need it 5 TM66 Monitor Display gt 7 N HE DN READERS CHOICE 1 AWARDS Antenna ALWAYS up Unit of measure Pressure reading HR MH Ex C gt lt gt 0 Lt 0 Pem 0 Tire position being read Monitor charge level Searching for signal Transmitter battery level Pressure condition Leaking icon Temperature condition VIUILU READERS CHOICE WAR Down button Up button lt ly Center Button TM66 M4 Kit includes 1 Monitor and 1 USB car charger 4 Transmitters amp 8 CR1632 batteries 1 Adjustable mounting bracket 4 Anti theft locking rings 1 Allen wrench 1 Hard wired signal booster 4 Extra O rings 1 Convenient carry all pouch One year warranty registration card TM66 M
35. s F or C 90 of you will be happy with the monitor set to read pressures in PSI and temperatures in F You folks can skip this section unless you have been pushing buttons and have inadvertently changed the default unit set tings The other 10 Europeans and a few Canadians will want to modify the display 19 1 New Monitor no transmitters have been learned From the Monitoring Mode Press amp hold center button for 5 seconds to enter the Pressure Setting Mode Then press amp release the center button to scroll through each tire After tire 422 the last tire the pressure unit PSI will flash Press the DN or UP button to scroll through kPa Bar etc When the unit of measure you want is flashing press and release the center button to confirm At this point the F or C will be flashing Press and release the DN OR UP button to change Press the center button again to confirm your choice e Ul e dd 33 Press and hold center button for 5 seconds or longer to exit and return to the Monitoring Mode 19 2 Monitor with previously learned tires From the Monitoring Mode Press amp hold center button for 5 seconds to enter the Pressure Setting Mode Press amp release center button to scroll through each previously learned tire After the last tire right rear the pressure unit of measure will flash Press the DN or UP button to scroll through kPa Bar etc When the unit
36. t itself down in Sleep Mode after 15 fifteen minutes of no activity No activity means the vehicle is not moving and there is nothing or no one moving about The monitor is vibration sensitive and will re start automatically when you re enter the vehicle or get out of bed roll over or snore excessively For these latter reasons you should consider shutting the unit off manually overnight or longer if you are not going anywhere for a while TIP The auto re start function will not work if the monitor is close to requiring a re charge To manually turn off the system From the Monitoring Mode press amp hold the center button until the screen goes completely blank This will take about 10 seconds TIP The unit will enter the Pressure Setting Mode after 5 seconds at which time you will see the baseline pressure of your left front tire Continue to hold down the center button until the screen goes completely blank Co To turn the system back on just press and release the center button Section 13 That s centre in Canada eh 13 Power On Press amp Release the center button to turn on the receiver 24 The unit will now start to search for updated information If you scroll through the positions after a lengthy shutdown the readings will be in the memory of the monitor from when it was last turned off the night before the week before or whenever it was last active It will take approxim
37. uges mechanical or digital are among the most accurate on the market at 2 psi So if you are running 100 psi in your tires you could have a gauge reading 2 psi high and a TPMS transmitter reading 3 psi low leaving a difference of 5 psi This is not uncommon and is considered totally acceptable 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 TM66 and any other brand for that matter is designed to warn you of changes For example it really does not care whether it starts at 97 psi or 108 psi It is the changes and deviations from the baselines you need to know about 24 System Expansion adding a towed vehicle at a later date So you ve had the TM66 installed for two trips and love it Now you want to add four more transmitters for your towed vehicle Unfortunately the monitor will not allow you to access new tire positions in order to set the baseline pressures 24 1 Solution A Work backwards That is install the new transmitters first Section 8 then go back and change the baselines Section 5 You may want to call Minder for a little help with this method 24 2 Solution B recommended Delete all the original tire positions and start over Section 10 When all have been deleted you can then access the new positions and set the new
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