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3. Batteries — Choice, Connections, Safety
The Flex Drive E system has 3 interrelated parts: 1) The motor. 2) Your choice
of battery. 3) A prop to match your battery voltage.
As the user, you can choose which battery (purchased separately) will power
your Flex Drive E. The unit is designed to run on 12 or 24V.
(A)
The advantage of lithium over lead acid is more power density,
lighter weight, longer lifespan and smaller size. K2 lithium
batteries weigh just 6.4 pounds (9.6 Ah) or 13 pounds (22Ah).
2. battery choice
Jackson Kayak offers two battery packages. The t wo kits include
K2 24 V lithium batteries. (9.6 Ah or 22Ah sizes.)
(B)
Lead acid batteries weigh as much as 60 pounds and are less
expensive.
While the choice is yours, we recommend our K2 24V 22Ah Lithium
Battery Kit for outstanding overall performance in a light weight,
waterproof and floating all-in-one power solution. For comparison, the
chart on the following page illustrates output and performance ratings
under perfect conditions for five battery types.
Your Flex Drive E motor comes with a sheet of specification stickers.
Choose to match your battery choice.
(A)
24V, 9.6 Ah
LiFePO4 Battery
6.4 lbs.
24V, 22 Ah
LiFePO4 Battery
13 lbs.
12V Marine Battery
8
(B)
40 - 60 lbs.
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