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MINN KOTA Talon Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 NOTICE: Do not return your Minn Kota product to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace this unit. You may obtain service by: calling Minn Kota at (800) 227-6433; returning your Talon to the Minn Kota Factory Service Center;...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pairing Two Talons and Programming the Mounting Location ........41 Pairing A Remote To Two Talons ................42 Clearing Paired Remotes or Devices from the Talon ............ 42 Clearing Paired Talons from the Remote ..............43 Manually Retract the Talon ..................43 The Retraction Notification Alarm ................

  • Page 4: Safety Considerations

    The Talon should be disconnected from the power source when it is not in use or is off the water. When connecting the power-supply cables of the Talon to the battery or power switch, ensure that they are not kinked or subject to chafe and route them in such a way that persons cannot trip over them.

  • Page 5: Warranty

    Products purchased outside of the U.S. must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase (including the date of purchase and serial number) to any Authorized Minn Kota Service Center in the country of purchase.

  • Page 6: Know Your Boat

    KNOW YOUR BOAT Port Starboard Inboard Outboard Keel Port Starboard Gunwale Transom Stern Gunwale Stern Hull 6 | minnkotamotors.com ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 7: Features

    Indication LEDs Auto Up/Down Buttons & Pairing Buttons Work Light Button/ Indicator Panel LED Dimmer Button Selectable Anchor Mode Button Talon Selection Button / Work Light Button 3 Stage Anchor Auto Up/Down Buttons & Pairing Buttons Anchor Mode Button NOTICE: Specifications subject to change without notice.

  • Page 8: Installation

    INSTALLING THE TALON Your new Talon includes the hardware you will need to install it directly to the transom of your boat. If you have an irregular shaped transom that cannot accept a direct mount, or you prefer to mount the Talon with an adapter bracket for ease of mounting and removal, please visit minnkotamotors.com...
  • Page 9 2. Unobstructed Deployment and Retraction - Talon is designed to mount on either the port or starboard side of the transom. Talon must have a clear, unobstructed path to deploy. Check to make sure that your proposed location will allow the anchor to deploy and retract without hitting trim tabs, poling platforms, ladders, engine or other obstructions.
  • Page 10 Mounting the Talon too low can cause undue drag from the Talon or Mounting Bracket when operating the boat. It is important to mount the Talon as recommended to avoid unsafe driving conditions.
  • Page 11 Review the Mounting Considerations to determine Marked Locations if it is acceptable to complete a direct mount of the Talon Mounting Bracket. If acceptable, position the Mounting Bracket (Item #D) at the selected location and mark the Mounting Holes with a pencil or similar marking tool.
  • Page 12 INSTALLING THE TALON ITEM(S) NEEDED #2 x 4 #4 x 4 #6 x 4 #8 x 4 Take each of the four 3-1/2" Stainless Steel Bolts Stainless (Item #2) and place one Flat Washer (Item #4) on Steel Bolt them. Place one Bolt in each of the Mounting Holes so that is passes through the Mounting Bracket and the drilled holes on the transom of the boat.
  • Page 13 Mounting Straps Bracket CAUTION Angular Adjustment Do not use the Mounting Bracket or Talon as a step to enter Holes Water Angular Mounting Line the boat. The bracket will be slippery when wet and is not...
  • Page 14 When the Talon is properly oriented as it would be installed, there is a single Vertical Stop Bolt Mounting Straps located on the Starboard side of the Talon along the Port Starboard Assembly Track. The Vertical Stop Bolt is used as a reference point or guideline to stop the Talon and position the Mounting Straps in the Assembly Track.

  • Page 15: Installing The Water Deflection Shield

    Deflection Shield is installed after the Talon is successfully installed on the boat. Each installation will be different and is dependent upon the position of the Talon as it sits in the Mounting Bracket. The Water Deflection Shield is installed on the bottom side of the Mounting Bracket as it is attached to the boat.
  • Page 16 Phillips Pan Phillips Pan NOTICE: Head Screw Head Screw If you adjust the angle of your Talon after this step is complete, you will need to re-adjust the placement of the Water Deflection Shield to ensure proper functionality. 16 | minnkotamotors.com...

  • Page 17: Installing The Power Cable And Deployment Notification Alarm Wire

    By connecting the positive lead of the Talon Power Cable through a battery selector/power disconnect switch it will disconnect power to the Talon when the Power Switch is "off". The Power Switch must have a minimum amp rating of 60 amps per Talon.
  • Page 18 (green) Heat Shrink 12 volts NOTICE: When properly installed the alarm will only sound when the ignition key is turned on when the Talon is not fully retracted. 18 | minnkotamotors.com ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 19 #14 x 2 Once the Power Cable has been routed, connected and secured, the remaining loose cable may be pushed inside the Assembly Track that runs vertically along the outside column of the Talon. NOTICE: Depending on your wiring, there may Cord Retainer be more or less slack in the Power Cable.

  • Page 20: Verifying Installation

    INSTALLING THE POWER CABLE AND DEPLOYMENT NOTIFICATION ALARM WIRE Verifying Installation Once installation is complete, use the following procedure to verify installation and confirm your Talon is ready to use. For this test your Talon must be able to deploy and...

  • Page 21: Battery & Wiring Installation

    Altering boat wiring should be completed by a qualified marine technician. The following specifications are for general guidelines only. CAUTION Please read the following information before connecting your Talon(s) to your battery in order to avoid damaging your product and/or voiding your warranty. CAUTION These guidelines apply to general rigging to support your Minn Kota product.

  • Page 22: Selecting The Correct Batteries

    The Talon draws a small amount of residual current from the battery even when not in use. If the Talon will not be used for more than 5 days, the Talon power leads should be disconnected from the battery. Do not connect the Talon to the same batteries that a trolling motor or other accessories are connected to.
  • Page 23 WARNING • The Talon draws a small amount of residual current from the battery even when not in use. If the Talon is not be used for more than 5 days, or while the battery/batteries are being charged, the Talon power leads should be disconnected from the battery. It is recommended the Talon be connected to the Starting Battery through a battery selector or power disconnect switch.

  • Page 24: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM TALON The following Motor Wiring Diagram applies to all Talon models. Work Light White Blue Mode Indicator Auto Up/Down Buttons & White Pairing Buttons Blue Depth Work Light Indication Button/Indicator Talon Motor LEDs Panel LED Dimmer Button Selectable...

  • Page 25: Using The Talon

    USING ThE TALON TALON FEATURES Become familiar with the features of the Talon to maximize the capabilities this product offers. Wave Absorption With wave absorption, Talon enables your boat to move up or down Work Light without affecting the deployed anchor. It uses a built-in floating suspension to keep your boat anchored to the bottom, even in rough water conditions.

  • Page 26: Depth Indication Leds

    0% Deployed The first Depth Indication LED will flash blue as soon as the Talon is deployed. If the anchor stops for any reason while it is Third in the top 20% of the deployment sequence, the top LED will Stage stay solid.

  • Page 27: Mode Functions

    The Talon operates in three different modes. Each Mode is designed for a specific on water scenario and changes the anchoring behavior of the Talon when it deploys. Talon is capable of anchoring in most conditions and it is important to select the right anchoring mode.

  • Page 28: Controlling The Talon With The Indicator Panel

    Used to deploy, retract or pause the anchor on the Mode Indicator Talon. Used to pair the Talon to a variety of remotes and devices, or other Talons via Bluetooth. LED is not lit with Standard Mode, is lit green in Soft Anchor Mode Button Bottom Mode and is lit red in Rough Water Mode.
  • Page 29 Indication LED will flash while moving through it's depth percentage, and turn solid when that depth percentage is passed. The first Depth Indication LED will flash blue as soon as the Talon is deployed. If the anchor stops for any reason while it is in the top 20% of the deployment sequence, the top LED will stay solid.
  • Page 30 CONTROLLING THE TALON WITH THE INDICATOR PANEL Retracting the Talon from the Indicator Panel Use the buttons on the Indicator Panel to retract the Talon anchor. To retract the Talon, press the Up button on the Indicator Panel Indicator Panel.
  • Page 31 Toggle the Work Light "on" and "off" with the Indicator Panel The Work Light is an accessory light at the top of the Talon. When the Work Light is turned "on", the LEDs can be either white or blue. To Toggle the Work Light "on", press the Light Indicator Panel button on the Indicator Panel.
  • Page 32 Toggle the Work Light Color and Intensity on the Indicator Panel The Work Light on the Talon has a high - medium - low intensity setting of white LEDs and blue LEDs. When the Work Light is turned on, the LEDs will be either white or blue, and then an intensity setting can be selected.

  • Page 33: Controlling The Talon With The Remote

    Never leave the boat unattended with the Talon as your only boat anchor. Talon is not intended to provide primary anchorage. This includes operating the remote at a safe distance. It is not recommended to leave the boat while operating the Talon with the remote.
  • Page 34 Talon that the remote is controlling, when 2 Talons are installed on the boat. The selection toggles between a Talon mounted on the Port or Starboard side of the boat, or it can control both Talons at the same time. The Talon Selection LED's are lit based on the selection made.
  • Page 35 Talon is not fully retracted. Boat control may be affected by a deployed Talon. Take note of the Alarm, and always watch to make sure that the Talon is fully retracted while the boat is operating.
  • Page 36 The spaces between the 3 stages of the Talons can create a pinch point. Do not come in contact with the Talon while it is retracting to avoid the pinch point. 36 | minnkotamotors.com ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 37 Control the Work Light with the Remote The Work Light at the top of the Talon can be either white or blue and toggled between high, medium, or low intensities. To Toggle the Work Light "on", press and hold the...

  • Page 38: Service & Maintenance

    CAUTION Before beginning any maintenance work, disconnect the Talon from the battery or if connected to a battery selector switch or power disconnect switch, make sure that it is turned to the "off" position. Failure to disconnect power during maintenance work may result in shock, unexpected operation and/or injury.
  • Page 39 REPLACING THE BATTERY Remove the Battery Cover and old battery and Battery replace with a new CR2450 coin cell battery. Note Cover the proper polarity of the battery. Remote NOTICE: Back The replacement battery must be Battery a model CR2450 coin cell type. It is strongly recommended that a high quality battery is used.

  • Page 40: Pairing A Remote To A Single Talon

    PAIRING A REMOTE TO A SINGLE TALON PAIRING A REMOTE TO A SINGLE TALON Every Talon comes direct from the factory with 2 remotes already paired to the Talon. However, any Talon can be paired with up to 3 devices per Talon.

  • Page 41: Pairing Two Talons And Programming The Mounting Location

    PAIRING TWO TALONS AND PROGRAMMING THE MOUNTING LOCATION Every Talon comes direct from the factory with 2 remotes already paired to the Talon. However, any Talon can be paired with up to 3 devices per Talon. When a boat has two Bluetooth enabled Talons installed, it is necessary to pair both Talons together, and to program which side of the boat each Talon is installed on.

  • Page 42: Pairing A Remote To Two Talons

    PAIRING A REMOTE TO TWO TALONS In order to Pair a remote to the Talon, please be sure to first Pair the Talons together. When two Bluetooth Talons are paired together, all remotes that were paired to an individual Talon will operate both Talons. Please see the "Pairing Two Talons and Programming the Mounting Location"...

  • Page 43: Clearing Paired Talons From The Remote

    MANUALLY RETRACT THE TALON NOTICE: The Talon would need to be in a deployed state In the event that you ever need to manually retract the Talon, when the Manual Retraction Procedure is used. follow the procedure below. Press and hold the Up button on the Indicator Panel until you hear 3 successive beeps.

  • Page 44: The Retraction Notification Alarm

    THE RETRACTION NOTIFICATION ALARM The Talon is equipped with a Retraction Notification Alarm to protect the lift motor. If the lift capacity of the motor is exceeded or the motor takes more that 10 seconds to retract, the motor will stop and emit a series of three sets of three beeps. This is different from the Deployment Notification Alarm, which will emit a tone each time the ignition key is turned "on"...

  • Page 45: Reset The Fuse

    If there is not enough space to replace the Spike in the vertical position, it may be required to remove the Talon from the Mounting Bracket. The Talon Tilt Bracket (1810222) is an accessory available to make this process easier. With this accessory, you don’t have to remove the Talon from the mount to replace the Spike as it allows the Talon to be rotated into a horizontal position.
  • Page 46 CAUTION Second Stage Before beginning any maintenance work, disconnect the Auto Up/ Down Talon from the battery or if connected to a battery selector Buttons First switch or power disconnect switch, make sure that it is & Pairing Stage turned to the "off" position. Failure to disconnect power...
  • Page 47 REPLACE THE SPIKE Locate the Spike Retainer Screw and remove it using Second Stage a 3/32" Allen Wrench. Debris Shield Once removed, the Spike should pull free from the Second Stage along with the Spike Retainer and an Spike Retainer Spike Retainer O-ring that is in place around the Spike.
  • Page 48 Spike Isolator If the Talon was removed to replace the Spike, Retainer Pin reassemble the Talon into the Mounting Bracket. Reconnect power before using the Talon or retracting the Spike.

  • Page 49: General Maintenance

    Talon, including when the Spike is extended, to keep it properly secured and balanced during maintenance work. Minn Kota recommends as part of your normal routine, to rinse the Talon to minimize any build up on the anchor. Following one of the rinse practices listed below is recommended after every use.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Talon mounting bracket be mounted as high up on the transom as possible, Minn Kota also recommends that the bottom of the Talon be a minimum of 4" up from the bottom line of the hull of your boat. Having this adjustability will minimize any spray that may occur while under way, and offer the greatest amount of stability to the Talon.

  • Page 51: For Further Troubleshooting And Repair

    Authorized Service Centers Minn Kota has over 800 authorized service providers in the United States and Canada where you can purchase parts or get your products repaired. Please visit our Authorized Service Center page on our website to locate a service provider in your area.

  • Page 52: Compliance Statements

    Minn Kota Talons are not subject to the disposal regulations EAG-VO (electric devices directive) that implements the WEEE directive. Nevertheless never dispose of your Minn Kota Talon in a garbage bin but at the proper place of collection of your local town council.

  • Page 53: Fcc Compliance

    Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet RADIO OPERATION TRADEMARKS CONTROLLER Minn Kota®, i-Pilot® and i-Pilot® Link™ are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, • Frequency band: 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz Inc. • Maximum RF power transmitted: +10 dBm The Bluetooth®...

  • Page 54: Parts Diagram & Parts List

    12 VOLT - 8'/10'/12'/15' TALON The parts diagram and parts list provides Minn Kota® WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
  • Page 55 NUT-5/16-18 NYLOCK S/S 2371749 WASHER-FLAT 5/16 SS 2373525 BOLT-5/16-18 X 3 1/2" HHCS SS 2378725 BRACKET-TILT-MACH 2376447 WATER SHIELD, DEFLECTOR - TALON 2 2371754 #8 WASHER, 1/2" OD, SS 2373815 TALON MOUNTING STRAP, T2 3391706 WASHER, LOCK - 3/8" 2371758...
  • Page 56 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TALON MOTOR Motor Parts Diagram 56 | minnkotamotors.com ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 57 COVER,BEZEL,WHITE, TALON 3 *8FT SILVER/WHITE* *8FT WHITE* *10FT SILVER/WHITE* *10FT WHITE* *12FT 2370258 SILVER/WHITE* *12FT WHITE* DECAL- BT TALON BEZEL – BLACK *8FT RED* *8FT BLUE* *8FT BLACK* *8FT SILVER/BLACK* *8FT SILVER/WHITE* 2375878 *10FT RED* *10FT BLUE* *10FT BLACK* *10FT SILVER/BLACK* *10FT SILVER/WHITE* *12FT RED* *12FT BLUE*...
  • Page 58 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Item Part # Description Quantity 2376012 BEARING, WRAP DRUM FLANGE CLOSED END ✖ WRAP DRUM MODULAR, TALON 3 ✖ SCREW, #6 X 0.50 SS HI-LOW ✖ FLANGE, OPEN END ✖ 2778514 POWER CORD 9950433 TIE WRAP, 4"...
  • Page 59 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TALON OUTER EXTRUSION Outer Extrusion Parts Diagram 200 222 minnkotamotors.com | 59 ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 60 2777956 EXTRUSION 15' BLK BT RPLC KIT 2882660 UPPER PULLEY KIT, LARGE 2886470 WATER GUARD KIT, TALON BT 2994151 TALON BT TOP CAP ASM, WHT 2994152 TALON BT TOP CAP ASM, BLK 2772350 TENSIONER ASSEMBLY KIT Item Part # Description...
  • Page 61 CHANNEL DIVIDER, 10'/12' *10FT* *12FT* 2378867 CHANNEL DIVIDER, 15' *15FT* COVER, BLACK, TALON 3 *8FT RED* *8FT BLUE* *8FT BLACK* *8FT SILVER/BLACK* *10FT RED* *10FT BLUE* 2370252 *10FT BLACK* *10FT SILVER/BLACK* *10FT SILVER/WHITE* *10FT WHITE* *15FT* COVER, WHITE, TALON 3 *8FT SILVER/WHITE* *8FT WHITE* *10FT SILVER/WHITE* *10FT WHITE* *12FT SILVER/...
  • Page 62 DEBRIS SHIELD, BASE 2378601 STAINLESS POP RIVET, 1/8" DECAL, BT TALON LOGO *8FT RED* * 8FT BLUE* *8FT BLACK* *8FT SILVER/BLACK* *8FT SILVER/WHITE* *10FT 2376833 RED* *10FT BLUE* *10FT BLACK* *10FT SILVER/BLACK* *10FT SILVER/WHITE* *12FT RED* *12FT BLUE* *12FT BLACK* *12FT SILVER/BLACK* *12FT SILVER/WHITE* *15FT BLACK* *15FT SILVER/BLACK*...
  • Page 63 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TALON STAGE THREE Stage Three Parts Diagram minnkotamotors.com | 63 ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 64 Quantity 2372748 SPRING, LATCH STAGE 3 TALON WIPER RETAINER ✖ 2378091 THIRD STAGE MACHINED 8’, TALON 3 *8FT* 2378092 THIRD STAGE MACHINED 10’, TALON 3 *10FT* 2378093 THIRD STAGE MACHINED 12’, TALON 3 *12FT* 2378094 THIRD STAGE MACHINED 15’, TALON 3 *15FT*...
  • Page 65 PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST TALON STAGE TWO AND ONE Stage Two & One Parts Diagram These are only installed on 12' and 15' Talons. These are only installed on 12' and 15' Talons. minnkotamotors.com | 65 ©2017 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
  • Page 66 SPIKE REPLACEMENT KIT, 10' 2882008 SPIKE RPLC KIT 12' / 2-STG 8' 2882027 SPIKE REPLACEMENT KIT 8' 2887520 CABLE RPLCMNT KIT 8' TALON BT 2887522 CABLE RPLCMNT KIT 10' TALON BT 2887524 CABLE RPLCMNT KIT 12' TALON BT 2887526 CABLE RPLCMNT KIT 15' TALON BT...
  • Page 67 STAINLESS POP RIVET, 1/8" 2323409 SCREW-#10-24 X 3/8 PPH MACH SS 2372828 SLIDE GIB-UPPER 2383477 #8-16 X 7/8" PLASTITE SCREW, SS 2372932 RETAINER-STAKE, TALON 3 .187 X .125 MAGNET ✖ 2992365 SM IDLER PULLEY W BUSHING 2372316 SHAFT, IDLER 2372653 PIN, KNURLED - 1/8"...
  • Page 68 UNIVERSAL MODUL AR ADAP TER BR ACKETS It’s easy to choose your bracket, easy to install it and pretty much impossible for anything to stop it. Talon’s Universal Modular Adapter Brackets are built stronger than they have to be, and their innovative modular design lets you put Talon in just the right position on your boat.

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