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STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Trollbridge 12x24/24L
24-Volt Charger/Combiner
Table Of Contents
How it Works................................................................................................................................................2
Features.......................................................................................................................................................2
Parts & Tools for Installation..........................................................................................................................2
Operating Modes.........................................................................................................................................3
Battery Chargers. ......................................................................................................................................4-5
Safeguards.................................................................................................................................6
Installation.............................................................................................................................7-12
Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................................13-15
Warranty.................................................................................................................................................16-17
Technical Support.......................................................................................................................................17
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
STEP BY STEP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Trollbridge 12x24/24L 24-Volt Charger/Combiner Table Of Contents How it Works..............................2 Features...............................2 Parts & Tools for Installation..........................2 Operating Modes............................3 Battery Chargers............................4-5 Safeguards..........................6 Installation..........................7-12 Troubleshooting.............................13-15 Warranty..............................16-17 Technical Support............................17 Technical Support: 901.382.8888 M-F 8a-5p Central • Tech@SmartShoreMarine.com • SmartShoreMarine.com ©... -
Page 2: How It Works
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions How The Trollbridge 12x24 Charger/Combiner Works The SmartShore Marine Trollbridge 12x24™ Charger/Combiner allows you to charge your 24-Volt trolling motor batteries from the 12-Volt alternator on your outboard. It will do the same with any single output 12-Volt charger, or even your trailer hookup. -
Page 3: Operating Modes
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Operating Modes TROLLING MODE The Trollbridge 12x24 automatically switches from Charging to Trolling Mode when you turn on the trolling motor. Trolling Mode activates quickly when the trolling motor is detected, and the GREEN LED will turn on to indicate 24-Volts is going to the trolling motor. -
Page 4: Battery Chargers
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Battery Chargers Multi-Output Battery Charger (Shore Power Charger) The Trollbridge 12x24 is compatible with multi-output chargers, but they are not necessary. If you already have a multi-output charger you can configure it two (2) ways; separate from, or through the Trollbridge 12x24. Your multi-output battery charger can be left in place in the normal configuration with each charger bank connected to an individual battery. - Page 5 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Battery Chargers (Cont’d) 4 BATTERY SYSTEM This configuration uses the starting battery, house battery, and separate trolling batteries to make 24-Volts. The trolling motor should be dedicated and NOTHING else should connect to it. For maximum life, the batteries should be matched as closely as possible for age, capacity, and chemistry.
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Page 6: Safeguards
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Safeguards Safeguards Care must be taken during the installation process of your Trollbridge 12x24. Damage to the batteries and/or electrical equipment can occur if the Trollbridge 12x24 is installed or configured incorrectly. Please read through these instructions completely before installation. This installation process will require you to work near multiple batteries. -
Page 7: Installation
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Installation WARNING! Don’t Destroy Your Trollbridge 12x24 Our quality control requires that each Trollbridge 12x24 is thoroughly tested and passes various tests multiple times prior to shipment. If you install it improperly you can destroy it. The cost for a replacement after improper installation can be up to half the original purchase price plus shipping to replace. - Page 8 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Installation (Cont’d) CLEAN BATTERY TERMINALS BEFORE CHARGING BATTERIES Lead Acid – After the battery has been charged, fill each battery to the appropriate level with distilled water. Do not add water to a discharged battery or it may result in acid leaking which could cause injury or damage to your boat.
- Page 9 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Installation (Cont’d) 5. MOUNTING LOCATION Mount the Trollbridge 12x24 such that you can see the green Charging LED. This will need to be in an area that is away from a direct heat source, vibration, gas vapors, battery gases, and above the boat waterline.
- Page 10 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Installation (Cont’d) 8. Connect the BLACK Trollbridge 12x24 ground (-) wire to the negative (-) terminal of the Starting battery. This terminal also connects to the ground wire of the engine and the negative (-) side of the trolling motor. Extending this wire with 8- or 6-gauge wire can be done, if necessary.
- Page 11 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Installation (Cont’d) 12. Connect the PURPLE (or WHITE) cable to the Trolling Battery 2 positive (+) terminal. Shortening this cable will VOID the warranty. Extending this wire with 8- or 6-gauge wire can be done, if necessary. For ultimate protection and ABYC compliance, this wire should be fitted with a 60-Amp circuit breaker with an on/off switch and 100-Amp slow blow fuse.
- Page 12 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Trollbridge 12x24 Installation (Cont’d) 16. OPTIONAL REMOTE INDICATOR The amber LED on the Trollbridge 12x24 illuminates when the unit is in CHARGE Mode. You can install an optional remote indicator (not provided) to show when TROLLING Mode is active. Use any 12-Volt rated LED panel mount indicator and Not provided connect its black wire to the negative (-) terminal on Trolling Battery 1 (BLACK cable).
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Page 13: Troubleshooting
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting CHARGE MODE WON’T ACTIVATE ARE THE CHARGING MODE CONDITIONS MET? The Trollbridge 12x24 does not immediately switch from Trolling Mode into Charging Mode. There are two (2) criteria that must be met to switch back to Charge Mode. When a charging source is detected, the Starting battery must reach over 13-Volts for thirty (30) seconds. - Page 14 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting (Cont’d) TROLLING MODE (+24V) WON’T ACTIVATE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR WIRING If you hear a buzzing sound from the Trollbridge 12x24 when activating your trolling motor, this indicates that one (1) of the batteries is not connected correctly. IS YOUR TROLLING MOTOR ON? The Trollbridge 12x24 automatically switches when it detects the load from the Trolling motor.
- Page 15 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Troubleshooting (Cont’d) WHAT IS THE NORMAL BATTERY VOLTAGE MEASURMENTS? You can check your battery voltages with a volt meter. In Trolling Mode, the GREEN LED is ON. Check the wiring by putting the negative (-) meter lead on the BLACK cable connected to the Starting battery.
- Page 16 Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Warranty Information Limited One (1) Year Warranty The Trollbridge 12x24 is warranted to the original purchaser against defects in material and workmanship appearing within one (1) year after the date of purchase. The unit will either be repaired or replaced, free of charge.
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Page 17: Warranty
Trollbridge 12x24 Installation Instructions Warranty Information (Cont’d) Fuses And Circuit Breakers - STRONGLY RECOMMENDED To avoid the risk of melted cables or fire you SHOULD install a circuit breaker, current rated for your trolling motor, on the positive connection to the trolling motor (Blue wire). We also recommend the installation of a 100 Amp in-line fuse on the Purple (or White) wire from the Trollbridge 12x24 unit to the positive post on each of the trolling motor batteries (+12V).
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