Selecting The Correct Batteries; Connecting The Batteries - MINN KOTA VANTAGE 80 Manuel De L'utilisateur

BATTERY WIRING & INSTALLATION

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 ampere hour rating. Maintain battery at full charge. Proper care will ensure having battery power when you need
it, and will signifi cantly 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 off er a wide selection of chargers to fi t 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.
Advice Regarding Batteries:
• Never connect the (+) and the (–) terminals of the 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 fi re danger.
• It is highly recommended that a circuit breaker or fuse be used with this trolling motor. Refer to "Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker
Sizing Table" in the previous section to fi nd 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.
CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES (IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)
24 VOLT SYSTEMS:
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on "0").
2. Two 12 volt batteries are required.
3. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in wiring
diagram, to provide 24 volts.
a. Connect the connector cable supplied with the
motor to positive (+) terminal of battery 1 and
to negative (–) terminal of battery 2.
b. Connect positive (+) red lead to positive
(+) terminal on battery 2.
c. Connect the yellow (+) lead to positive
(+) terminal on battery 1.
d. Connect negative (–) black lead to
negative (–) terminal of battery 1.
4. 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. See wiring diagram on following pages.
36 VOLT SYSTEMS:
1. Make sure that the motor is switched off (speed selector on "0").
2. Three 12 volt batteries are required.
3. The batteries must be wired in series, only as
directed in wiring diagram, to provide 36 volts.
a. Connect the connector cable supplied with
the motor to positive (+) terminal of battery
1 and to negative (–) terminal of battery 2.
b. Connect positive (+) red lead to
positive (+) terminal on battery 3.
c. Connect the yellow (+) lead to
positive (+) terminal on battery 1.
d. Connect negative (–) black lead to
negative (–) terminal of battery 1.
4. 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. See wiring diagram on following pages.
CAUTION
• Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion!
• Keep leadwire wing nut connection tight and solid to battery terminals.
• Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
• 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.
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To trolling motor negative
Neg -
Battery #1 (Low Side)
To trolling motor negative
Yellow Lead
24 Volt Connection
Neg - Pos +
Battery #1 (Low Side)
+24 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
Yellow Lead
24 Volt Connection
Pos + Neg -
Battery #2 (High Side)
24 Volt Series Connection
36 Volt Connection
Neg - Pos +
Battery #2
36 Volt Series Connection
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Pos +
+36 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
Neg - Pos +
Battery #3 (High Side)