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PRODUCT INSTALLATION, WIRING, AND BATTERY
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Do not extend the included 10‑gauge battery cables more than 1.8 m (6 ft)
for a total of 3 m (10 ft). If longer battery cables are required, MotorGuide
offers accessory 8 mm² (8‑gauge) battery cables.
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Use stainless steel nylock nuts to secure the battery cables to their
terminals. Using stainless steel wing nuts to secure the battery cables can
cause loose connections.
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Do not power any depth sounders or fish finders from the trolling motor
battery. Connecting electronic equipment to the trolling motor batteries
can cause electrical interference. Any depth sounders or fish finders must
be powered from the engine starting or accessory battery.
Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description
8‑gauge battery cable and terminals with 50‑amp manual reset circuit breaker
50‑amp manual reset circuit breaker
60‑amp manual reset circuit breaker
Battery Precautions
An operating or charging battery produces gas that can ignite and explode,
spraying out sulfuric acid, which can cause severe burns. Ventilate the area
around the battery and wear protective equipment when handling or servicing
batteries.
When charging batteries, an explosive gas mixture forms in each cell. Part of
this gas escapes through holes in the vent plugs and may form an explosive
atmosphere around the battery if ventilation is poor. This explosive gas may
remain in or around the battery for several hours after it has been charged.
Sparks or flames can ignite this gas and cause an internal explosion, which
may shatter the battery.
The following precautions should be observed to prevent an explosion:
1. Keep flames away and do not smoke near batteries being charged or
which have been charged recently.
2. Do not disconnect the battery cables while the trolling motor is operating,
because a spark usually occurs at the point where a live circuit is broken.
Always use care to prevent reverse polarization when connecting or
disconnecting cable clamps on chargers. Poor connections are a common
cause of electrical arcs, which cause explosions.
3. Do not reverse the polarity of battery terminal to cable connections.
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WARNING
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