CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
(IF REQUIRED FOR YOUR MOTOR)
24 Volt Systems
Two 12 volt batteries are required. The batteries must be wired in
series, only as directed in wiring diagram, to provide 24 volts.
1.
Make sure that the motor is switched off
(speed selector on "0").
2.
Connect a connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of
battery 1 and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.
3.
Connect positive ( + ) red motor lead to positive ( + ) terminal
on battery 2.
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 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/batteries are
being charged.
•
Improper wiring of 24/36 volt systems could cause battery explosion.
•
Keep leadwire wing nut connections tight and solid to battery terminals.
•
Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
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CONNECTING THE BATTERIES IN SERIES
To trolling motor negative
To trolling motor negative
Two 12-volt batteries connected in series for 24 volts
WARNING
WARNING
+24 Volts to trolling motor
+24 Volts to trolling motor
positive (or circuit breaker)
positive (or circuit breaker)
24 Volt Series Connection
24 Volt Series Connection
Neg -
Neg -
Pos +
Pos +
Battery #1
Battery #1
(Low Side)
(Low Side)
Neg -
Neg -
Pos +
Pos +
Battery #2
Battery #2
(High Side)
(High Side)
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