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The negative (-) connection must be connected to the negative terminal of the same battery that the trolling motor negative lead
connects to. In the diagrams below this battery is labeled "Low Side" Battery. Connecting to any other trolling motor battery will
input positive voltage into the "ground" of that accessory, which can cause excess corrosion. Any damage caused by incorrect
connections between battery systems will not be covered under warranty.
Automatic Jump Start Systems and Selector Switches
Automatic jump start systems and selector switches tie the negatives of the connected batteries together. Connecting these
systems to the "High Side" Battery or "Middle" Battery in the diagrams below and will cause significant damage to your trolling
motor and electronics. The only trolling motor battery that is safe to connect to one of these systems is the "Low Side" Battery.
NOTE:
The internal bonding wire is equipped with a 3 amp fuse. Improper connections described above carrying in
excess of 3 amps will blow this fuse and no further damage will be exhibited. If this occurs, RF interference from the
trolling motor affecting sonar units and other electronics will be more significant. If the fuse is blown the wiring error
should be found and addressed prior to replacing the fuse. The replacement fuse should be 3 amps or less. An intact fuse
does not imply correct rigging; significant damage can be done by incorrect wiring without approaching 3 amps of current.
36 Volt Systems
36 Volt Systems
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
Three 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36
Three 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36
(IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)
volts.
volts.
24 Volt Systems
1. Make sure that the motor is switched
1. Make sure that the motor is switched
off (speed selector on "0").
off (speed selector on "0").
Two 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in
2. Connect a connector cable to the
series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 24 volts. 2. Connect a connector cable to the
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1 and
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1 and
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off
to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery
to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery
(speed selector on "0").
2 and another connector cable from the
2 and another connector cable from the
2. Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 2 to the
positive ( + ) terminal of battery 2 to the
battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.
negative ( – ) terminal of battery
negative ( – ) terminal of battery
of battery 3.
of battery 3.
3. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to positive ( + ) terminal
on battery 2.
3. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead
3. Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead
to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 3.
to positive ( + ) terminal on battery 3.
4. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – )
4. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1. terminal of battery 1.
4. Connect negative ( – ) black motor lead to negative ( – ) terminal of battery 1.
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
For safety reasons do not switch the motor on until the propeller is in the water. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual.
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual.
polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner's manual.
• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/
• For safety reasons, disconnect the motor from the battery or batteries when the motor is not in use or while the battery/
batteries are being charged.
batteries are being charged.
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion.
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion.
• Keep leadwire wing nut connections tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Keep leadwire wing nut connections tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
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CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
To trolling motor negative
To trolling motor negative
24 Volt Series Connection
24 Volt Series Connection To trolling motor negative
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Three 12-volt batteries connected in series for 36 volts
Three 12-volt batteries connected in series for 36 volts
Two 12-volt batteries connected in series for 24 volts
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
+36 Volts to trolling motor
+36 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
positive (or circuit breaker)
+24 Volts to trolling motor
36 Volt Series Connection
positive (or circuit breaker)
36 Volt Series Connection
24 Volt Series Connection
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Battery #2 (Middle)
Battery #2 (Middle)
Battery #1 (Low Side)
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Neg - Pos +
Battery #3 (High Side)
Battery #3 (High Side)
Battery #2 (High Side)
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