YANDINA TROLLBRIDGE24 Quick Start Manual

TROLLBRIDGE12X24
CHARGE 24-VOLT TROLLING BATTERIES FROM 12 VOLTS
SUMMARY
The Trollbridge12X24® is a 12-volt Combiner100 and
Trollbridge24 all in one package, which allows you to charge
your 24-volt trolling motor battery from the 12-volt alternator
on your main engine, from your trailer hookup, or from any
single or multi-output 12-volt charger without risk of
running down your starting battery. It works automatically by
putting two 12-volt batteries in series when you need to run
the trolling motor, and putting them in parallel for charging.
It only charges the trolling batteries when the main engine
is on.
FEATURES
Fully automatic, no switches or connectors to change
Starting battery will never discharge into trolling motor
Both batteries operate in parallel when not trolling
Automatically switches in series for 24-volt output
Batteries are only charged when the engine is running
Eliminates the need for multiple output chargers
Can be conveniently located with the batteries
Rated for 12-volt alternators up to 100 amps
Rated for 24-volt trolling motors up to 85 amps
Use the Trollbridge2400 for up to 600-amp loads
Use the Trollbridge24 if you already have a Combiner
Use the Trollbridge24 on TWO battery systems
Green LED indicates 24-volt output active
Amber LED indicates charging is in progress
One year, factory direct limited warranty
Waterproof - will operate submerged in salt water
Ignition rated for explosive atmospheres
No voltage drop so batteries reach full charge
No voltage drop so motor gets full power
No wasted power, no heat sink or cooling required
No modification to alternator or 12-volt wiring
Simple six-wire basic installation
Comes with all cables for basic hookup
Draws no current when off
No diodes to burn out if accidentally shorted
Withstands ambient temperature to over 175 F (80 C)
for engine compartment mounting
DANGER: During installation voltages may
be present on unattached cables. Make sure
do not short out to boat
to each other.
15% of Trollbridges are DESTROYED due to
installation errors.
WARNING
Fuses are not normally used on the trolling battery
positive cables however if you do BOTH must be
fused.
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(TROLLBRIDGE24+COMBINER100)
July 2010
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these
ground, battery positive,
HOW IT WORKS
The Trollbridge12X24
your starting battery to make 24 volts.
trolling batteries are in parallel at 12 volts when not trolling.
When the starting battery reaches 13 volts or more the
amber LED comes on and the trolling batteries receive
charge.
The first trolling battery can also be used as a house
battery for other 12-volt loads ..
The second "trolling" or "booster" battery is used only for
the trolling motor and
else.
INSTALLATION
We recommend 6-gauge wire for the motor cables and for
extending the supplied cables. Tap cables to terminal before
connecting to check for sparks, which indicate a wiring error.
run multiple cables together in a plastic conduit,
DO NOT
they are rated for 60 amps in free air. In conduit they may
overheat and melt insulation.
OK to cut off terminals to extend cables.
Remove any existing jumper from trolling
1. IMPORTANT
battery 1 positiveto battery 2negative. Sometimes this
jumper connection is inside the trolling motor plug.
2. Any existing battery charger cables can be left as-is.
Connect starting battery negative to the first trolling
3.
battery negative with a black cable. 10-gauge is OK but
if the run is over 6 feet, use 8- or 6-gauge.
Connect the BLACK Trollbridge12X24® ground wire to
4.
the negative of the first trolling battery. Lengthen if
needed.
The cable is connect to the positive terminal of the
5. RED
first trolling battery which can also be used as a house
battery.
SHORTENING THIS CABLE WILL VOID THE
Extending is OK
WARRANTY*.
If you want a safety breaker in this circuit it should be
rated at 100 amps maximum. See
the cable must be fused also.
PURPLE
6. Connect the
GREEN
negative terminal. No other connections should be
ma d e to this
SHORTENING
WARRANTY*. Extending with 8- or 6-gauge wire is OK.
Connect the
7. PURPLE
or
second trolling battery positive terminal.
motor does NO T connect to this terminal.
connections should be made to this positive battery
terminal. SHORTENING THIS CABLE WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY*. Extending with 8- or 6-gauge wire is OK.
If you want a safety breaker in this circuit it should be
rated at 100 amps maximum. See
the cable must be fused also.
RED
The
8.
positive terminal.
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connects two 12-volt batteries to
The two
cannot be connected to anything
WARNING
cable to the second trolling battery
negative battery
THIS CABLE WILL
(sometimes WHITE) cable to the
WARNING
wire connects to the starting battery
SHORTENING THIS CABLE WILL
- - if fused
terminal.
VOID THE
The trolling
No other
- - if fused