3. Batteries — Choice, Connections, Safety
The
Flex Drive E
system has 3 interrelated parts: 1) The motor. 2) Your choice
of battery. 3) A prop to match your battery voltage.
As the user, you can choose which battery (purchased separately) will power
your
Flex Drive E
. The unit is designed to run on
12 or 24V.
(A)
The advantage of lithium over lead acid
is more power density,
lighter weight
, longer lifespan
and smaller size. K2 lithium
batteries weigh just 6.4 pounds (9.6 Ah) or 13 pounds (22Ah).
Jackson Kayak offers t
wo
battery
packages. T
he t
wo kits include
K2 24 V lithium batteries. (9.6 Ah or 22Ah sizes.)
(B)
Lead acid batteries weigh as much as 60 pounds and are less
expensive.
While the choice is yours, we recommend
our
K2 24V 22Ah Lithium
Battery
Kit
for
outstanding overall
performance
in a
light weight
,
waterproof and floating all-in-one power solution
. For comparison, the
chart on the following page illustrates output and performance ratings
under perfect conditions for
five
battery types.
Your
Flex Drive E
motor comes with a sheet of
specification
stickers.
Choose to match your battery choice.
2. battery choice
(B)
12V Marine Battery
40 - 60 lbs.
8
(A)
24V, 9.6 Ah
LiFePO4 Battery
6.4 lbs.
24V, 22 Ah
LiFePO4 Battery
13 lbs.