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BATTERY & WIRING INSTALLATION
POWERING MULTIPLE
DOWNRIGGERS
CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY
NOTICE:
Control degradation of the power cables
and limit corrosion by using anti-oxidant gel on all
connections. Do not use wing nuts.
1. Make sure that the downrigger is powered "off" or the Quick
Connect Plug on the downrigger Power Cable is disconnected.
2. Connect positive ( + ) red lead to positive ( + )
battery terminal.
3. Connect negative ( – ) black lead to negative ( – )
battery terminal.
4. Reconnect the Quick Connect Plug when ready to use
the downrigger.
Fuse
Fuse
12 Volt Battery
12 Volt Battery
Positive (+)
Positive (+)
red Lead
red Lead
Negative (-)
Negative (-)
black Lead
black Lead
Neg -
Neg -
Pos +
Pos +
Quick
Quick
Connect
Connect
Plug
Plug
Power Cable
Power Cable
from Downrigger
from Downrigger
It is strongly recommended that a fuse or manual reset circuit breaker be installed within 7 inches from the battery on the positive lead
of the power cable. In addition, you may also connect the downrigger to a battery selector switch. It is strongly recommended to power
your downrigger with a Deep-Cycle marine battery. Only run a downrigger from a Starter battery if it is recharged by an alternator while
the downrigger is running.
WARNING
For safety reasons, disconnect the downrigger from the battery when the downrigger is not in use or while the battery/batteries
are being charged. If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper polarity and follow instructions in your boat owner’s manual. Keep
leadwire connections tight and solid to battery terminals. Locate battery in a ventilated compartment.
CAuTION
Refer to “Conductor Gauge and Circuit Breaker Sizing Table” in the previous section to find the appropriate circuit breaker or fuse
for your downrigger.
When operating multiple downriggers, run a maximum of 2
downriggers per dedicated 12 volt battery. Follow the instructions
from the "Connecting to the Battery" section of these Installation
Instructions. Repeat the directions for each downrigger.
NOTICE:
Use the Quick Connect Plug to remove
power from the downrigger without touching
the battery.
Fuse
Fuse
Cannon #1
Cannon #1
Cannon #2
Cannon #2
12 Volt Battery
12 Volt Battery
Positive (+)
Positive (+)
red Lead
red Lead
Negative (-)
Negative (-)
black Lead
black Lead
Neg -
Neg -
Pos +
Pos +
Quick
Quick
Connect
Connect
Plug
Plug
Quick Connect Plug
Quick Connect Plug
Power Cable
Power Cable
from Downrigger
from Downrigger
