TALAMEX X Series Manual page 25

Battery precautions
! WARNING
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 bat-
tery 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 char-
gers. Poor connections are a common cause of electrical arcs, which cause explosions.
3. Do not reverse the polarity of battery terminal to cable connections.
Wire and Cable Routing
• Route the trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the boat from other boat wiring.
Sensitive electronics, such as depth finders, should be connected directly to the main engine battery. Single battery sys-
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tems require separate connection cables.
Battery connection
Before working around electrical system components, disconnect the battery cables from the battery to prevent injury or damage
to the electrical system due to an accidental short circuit.
Disconnecting or connecting the battery cables in the incorrect order can cause injury from electrical shock or can damage the
electrical system. Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first and connect it last.
KENNISGEVING
Failure to operate the trolling motor within the recommended voltage specifications can cause product damage. Do not exceed
the maximum supply voltage.
IMPORTANT: Refer to the decal on the head of the trolling motor to determine the voltage requirements of your trolling
motor.
! WARNING
! CAUTION
NOTICE
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