Connection Considerations; Installation Procedures - Garmin FORCE Installation Instructions Manual

• The motor secures to the deck of the boat using bolts, so you
must have room to secure the mount from the underside
using washers and nuts.
• The motor must have clearance to move from the deployed
to the stowed position and back again, so the installation
location must be clear of obstacles.
Parts Bags
The installation hardware for the trolling motor is included in
numbered bags. As you complete the installation process, each
procedure begins with a reference to the parts bag needed to
complete the procedure. You can use this table to review or
verify the parts bags needed for the installation procedures.
Contains the safety strap and the hardware used to
secure the mount base to the boat deck.
Contains the hardware needed to secure the steering
system to the lower half of the mount.
Contains the hardware needed to secure the upper
and lower gas springs.
Contains the hardware needed to secure the steering
system to the upper half of the mount.
Contains the pull-cable handle hardware.
Contains the hardware needed to secure the cables
to the mount.

Connection Considerations

When making the wiring connections, observe the following
considerations.
• You must connect the trolling motor to a 24 or 36 Vdc battery
bank capable of supplying 60 A continuously.
• You must connect to the power source through a circuit
breaker rated for continuous 60 A (not included).
• If necessary, you can extend the power cable using the
appropriate wire gauge based on the length of the extension
(Power Cable Extension, page
• For convenience, you can install a trolling motor plug and
receptacle rated for 60 A or greater (not included) in the
bulkhead to make it easier to disconnect the motor from the
power source.

Installation Procedures

When assembling the motor, you must use hand tools to install
all of the parts, observing the torque specifications when
2
6).
NOTICE
provided. Using power tools to assemble the motor may damage
the components, and voids the warranty.
Installing the Mount on the Deck
Label identifying the parts bag required for this procedure:
NOTE: If the supplied bolts are not long enough for the
mounting surface, you must obtain the appropriate length
1
stainless steel pan head /
1
Select a mounting location on the bow of your boat,
according to the mounting considerations.
2
Pivot the top parts of the mount up and back so you can
access the mounting holes on the mount base.
3
Place the included mounting template on the mounting
location with the mount bumper on the template
overhanging the gunwale or the edge of the boat deck.
4
Mark the mounting hole locations on the boat deck.
5
5
Using a / in. (8 mm) drill bit, drill the mounting holes.
16
6
Place the safety strap
center, with the hook and loop fasteners facing downward.
NOTE: You must place the safety strap under the mount
before you secure it to the surface. If you do not install the
safety strap at this time, you may need to partially
disassemble the motor later to install it correctly.
7
Place the mount base on the boat deck on top of the safety
strap, aligning the holes on the mount with the mounting
holes.
8
Secure the mount to the deck using the included bolts
washers , and locking nuts
9
Tighten the nuts to 10.85 N m (8 lbf-ft.).
Installing the Steering Servo on the Lower Link of the
Mount
Label identifying the parts bag required for this procedure:
1
Pivot the lower link of the mount forward until it locks into the
base.
2
Push the two safety rods
possible.
-20 (M6x1) bolts.
4
under the mount base near the
.
into the lower link as far as
,