Wiring And Battery Information - TALAMEX X Series Manual

Wiring and battery information

Wiring and battery information
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.
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Performing service or maintenance without first disconnecting the battery can cause product damage, personal injury, or death
due to fire, explosion, electrical shock, or unexpected motor starting. Always disconnect the battery cables from the battery
before maintaining, servicing, installing, or removing motor components.
Recommended Practice and Procedures
IMPORTANT: Unplug the trolling motor after each use and when charging the battery.
• Do not use the main engine battery to power the trolling motor. Use a dedicated trolling motor battery or battery bank.
• Ensure that the batteries are enclosed and secured within a battery box to prevent accidental shorting of the battery
terminals.
• Route the trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the boat from other boat wiring.
Connect boat accessories directly to the main engine battery.
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Do not charge the trolling motor batteries while the trolling motor is in the deployed (down) position.
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Battery Recommendations
Use 12-volt, deep cycle marine batteries. The number of batteries required varies according to the model of your trolling
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motor. Refer to Battery Connection.
• As a general rule, deep cycle batteries with a higher amp-hour rating or reserve capacity rating will provide longer run
times and better performance.
Install a manual reset circuit breaker in line with the trolling motor positive leads within 1.8 m (6 ft) of the batteries. These
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can be purchased from your local Talamex retailer.
• Do not extend the included battery cables more than 1.5m for a total of 2.5m.
Use nylock nuts to secure the battery cables to their terminals. Using wing nuts to secure the battery cables can cause
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loose connections.
• 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.
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