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title: "Top 10: quick-start checklist for Hardware Installers"
description: Use this checklist when installing AoFrio Gateways, Controllers, or Sensors in a cooler. It helps you complete a clean, first-time-right installation and avoid return visits.
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June 7, 2026
# Top 10: quick-start checklist for Hardware Installers
## Use this checklist when installing AoFrio Gateways, Controllers, or Sensors in a cooler. It helps you complete a clean, first-time-right installation and avoid return visits.
**A successful installation means**: correct position, clean wiring, strong connectivity and verified data in the platform.
#### 1. Confirm the installation scope
#### Before starting:
- Check what hardware needs to be installed (Gateway, Controller, Sensors)
- Confirm the cooler type and location
- Review any site-specific requirements
2\. Check you have all required hardware
"*Over 35% of field service dispatches roll without checking parts availability first.*"
[Service Power whitepaper, 2025](https://www.servicepower.com/hubfs/Why%20Parts%20Availability%20is%20Essential%20to%20Field%20Service%20Success.pdf)
Ensure you have:
- Correct device(s)
- Mounting hardware (brackets, screws, rails)
- Power supply and cables
- Sensors and probes
#### 3. Inspect the cooler before installing
To prevent poor placement and rework, look for:
- Safe mounting surfaces
- Available power source
- Cable routing paths
- Obstructions (fans, evaporators, shelving)
#### 4. Choose the correct mounting position
Correct positioning directly affects data accuracy and connectivity. Follow AoFrio's hardware installation guidelines:
- Use \*\*optimum mounting positions\*\* (e.g. near evaporator or airflow path for sensors)
- Avoid high moisture, direct water exposure, or heat sources
- Keep antennas clear of metal obstructions
#### 5. Mount hardware securely
Devices should not shift when touched or when the cooler is relocated.
- Fix devices to a stable surface
- Ensure no movement or vibration
- Route cables neatly and secure them
#### 6. Complete wiring correctly
- Connect power according to specifications
- Attach sensors and probes securely
- Follow wiring diagrams exactly
As incorrect wiring can damage hardware, check:
- No loose connections
- No exposed wires
- Correct voltage applied
#### 7. Power on the device check status
- Turn on the device
- Confirm LED indicators show normal behavior
If not:
- Check power supply
- Recheck wiring
- Confirm device compatibility
#### 8. Pair and connect devices
- Pair sensors to gateway
- Confirm gateway connectivity (cellular or network)
- Register device in the iQ platform or Field app if required
Tip: Stay within range during pairing to prevent failures.
#### 9. Verify data is flowing
Before leaving site, confirm:
- Device appears in AoFrio platform
- Temperature or status data is updating
- Signal strength is acceptable
- No active alerts
#### 10. Complete handover and record the install
- Record device IDs and locations
- Take photos if required
- Confirm system is operational with site contact
- Report completion
Stop and troubleshoot if:
- Device does not power on
- Pairing fails repeatedly
- Device does not appear in the platform
- Signal strength is weak or unstable
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