Selecting The Correct Batteries; Additional Considerations - MINN KOTA TERROVA Instructions D'installation

SELECTING THE CORRECT BATTERIES

SELECTING THE CORRECT BATTERIES
The motor will operate with any lead acid, deep cycle marine 12-volt battery/batteries. For best results, use a deep cycle, marine
battery with at least a 105 amp-hour rating. Maintain battery at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you
need it, and will significantly improve the battery life. Failure to recharge lead-acid batteries (within 12-24 hours) is the leading cause
of premature battery failure. Use a multi-stage charger to avoid overcharging. We offer a wide selection of chargers to fit your charging
needs. If you are using a crank battery to start a gasoline outboard, we recommend that you use a separate deep cycle marine battery/
batteries for your Minn Kota trolling motor. For more information on battery selection and rigging, please visit minnkotamotors.com.
Minn Kota trolling motors can run on Lithium Ion batteries. However, they are specifically designed to run on traditional lead acid
batteries (flooded, AMG or GEL). Lithium Ion batteries maintain higher voltages for longer periods of time than lead acid. Therefore,
running a Minn Kota trolling motor at speeds higher than 85% for a prolonged period could cause permanent damage to the motor.
Never connect the (+) and the (–) terminals of the same battery together. Take care that no metal object can fall onto the battery and
short the terminals. This would immediately lead to a short and extreme fire danger.
Refer to "Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table" in the previous section to find the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse for
your motor. For motors requiring a 60-amp breaker, the Minn Kota MKR-19 60-amp circuit breaker is recommended.
Please read the following information before connecting your motor to your batteries in order to avoid damaging your motor and/or
voiding your warranty.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Using Alternator Chargers
Your Minn Kota trolling motor may be designed with an internal bonding wire to reduce sonar interference. Most alternator charging
systems do not account for this bonding wire, and connect the negative posts of the trolling motor batteries to the negative posts of the
crank/starting battery. These external connections can damage connected electronics and the electrical system of your trolling motor,
voiding your warranty. Review your charger's manual carefully or consult the manufacturer prior to use to ensure your charger is compatible.
Minn Kota recommends using Minn Kota brand chargers to recharge the batteries connected to your Minn Kota trolling motor, as they
have been engineered to work with motors that include a bonding wire.
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