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2. Make sure the area under the mounting location is clear to drill holes and that installation hardware will not damage existing
components or wiring below the mounting surface.
3. Make sure that the trolling motor Power Leads and the Boat Wires are not connected to a power source before beginning installation.
4. Test that the Boat Wires can reach the intended mounting location to be attached to the Plug Receptacle. Also, check that the
Trolling Motor Lead Wires can reach the Plug Assembly wires and that there is enough slack that the plug can be both plugged in and
unplugged at the intended location. All wires should not only reach but also have extra slack to allow for ease of installation or repairs
and relieve tension on the final installation. If the wires are not adequate in length, select another location.
5. Determine if the mounting location will work when the Plug Assembly is plugged into the Plug Receptacle. Check for clearance
that will be required for the cords exiting and entering on both sides of the installation. Allow for space for the cords to exist and
accommodate plugging and unplugging the plug as needed.
Trolling Motor Plug and Receptacle Installation
a. Review the Mounting Considerations and determine
an acceptable Mounting Location.
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1b
1c
2d
NOTICE:
The ends of the Boat Wires may have any sort of
electrical connector that should be removed.
NOTICE:
For ease of installation, it is recommended
to stagger the ends of the wires by 1-¼". Make the
Negative (-) Boat Wire the shorter wire of the two.
Staggering the length of the wires will help with the
installation of the hardware used to connect the wires
later in the installation.
INSTALLATION
Mounting
Mounting
Location
Location
Protective
Protective
Covering
Covering
Removed
Removed
WARNING
Make sure the power source is disconnected or, if controlled
by a switch, turned OFF before beginning installation of the
Plug Receptacle. Failure to remove power from the Boat Wires
could cause electric shock.
b. Once an acceptable Mounting Location is selected,
remove any power leading to the Boat Wires. Use a
Drill with a 1-¾" Hole Saw to drill a hole through the
selected location.
c. With the hole drilled, locate the Boat Wires that the
plug will be connected to. The wires may need to be
trimmed and stripped. Use a Wire Cutter to cut the
wires to remove any terminals or covers that may be
in place.
d. With a Wire Stripper, remove the protective covering
on the wires. It is recommended to remove ½" to
¾" of the protective covering to expose the wires.
Use a Ruler to measure this distance if necessary.
If the Positive (+) and Negative (-) Boat Wires are
fused together, split them so they are separated for a
minimum of 2-½" from the end of the shortest wire.
Positive (+)
Positive (+)
Boat Wire
Boat Wire
Positive (+)
Positive (+)
Boat Wire
Boat Wire
Negative (-)
Negative (-)
Boat Wire
Boat Wire
1-¼"
1-¼"
2-½" Minimum
2-½" Minimum
Split
Split
Negative (-)
Negative (-)
Boat Wire
Boat Wire
Fused
Fused
