Wiring and battery information, Ab c d e – MotorGuide VariMAX User Manual

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WIRING AND BATTERY INFORMATION

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NOTE: Vessels with multiple batteries, must have a common ground

bonding circuit. Not establishing a common ground between the vessel

batteries, may cause severe corrosion, electrolysis, or an electrical

shock.

a -

Power cables to trolling motor

b -

50 amp manual reset circuit breaker

c -

Trolling motor battery

d -

Engine starting battery

e -

Power cables to engine

f -

Common ground bond

12 VOLT PARALLEL CIRCUIT BATTERY CONNECTION

1. Install a 50 amp manual reset circuit breaker in line with the trolling

motor power cable positive lead and the battery positive (+)

terminal.

2. Connect a jumper cable between both of the trolling motor battery

positive (+) terminals.

3. Connect a jumper cable between both of the trolling motor battery

negative (–) terminals.

4. Connect the black trolling motor power cable negative lead to the

battery negative (–) terminal.

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