Panther 55 Installation Manual Download Page 9

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 

 
This unit is designed to operate off of a standard 12 volt ba ery and is generally connected to the boats 
main star ng ba ery.  Follow the illustra on and instruc ons below: 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.  Mount the electrical control box inside the boat using the two ½ inch screws provided 

 

2.  The push bu on switch can be mounted in any convenient loca on near the driver’s seat. For  ller 

operated motors, the switch can be strapped to the  ller arm with cable  es. 

 

3.  Run the three pronged switch lead to the control relay box and the two pronged lead from the 

control box to the bracket. 

 

4.  Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to each of the connectors and plug them together. (It is 

also recommended that these connec ons be wrapped with a waterproof tape or shrink tube 
applied 

 

5.  A er all connec ons are made, connect the ring terminal leads to the ba ery.  Connect the red lead 

to the posi ve (+) terminal and the black lead to the nega ve (-) terminal. 

 

6.  Test the unit by running it up and down to make sure that there is adequate slack in the leads.  Then 

using the cable  es supplied, secure all of the wiring to make sure it does not get pinched during 
opera on. 

 

Summary of Contents for 55

Page 1: ...Model 55 Model 135 Rated for motors up to 55 horsepower and 250 lbs Rated for motors up to 135 horse power and 350 lbs CUSTOMER MUST RECEIVE THIS MANUAL AT TIME OF SALE OR AFTER INSTALLATION Rev 1 16...

Page 2: ...D WHEN TRAILERING YOUR BOAT GETTING STARTED Here is a list of the tools and hardware that you will need Tools and Equipment 1 Electric drill with 1 8 3 16 and 1 2 inch drill bits 2 Two 3 4 inch wrench...

Page 3: ...stalla ons where moun ng holes will be drilled you can take this measurement a er the holes have been drilled Simply measure the thickness of the transom and Add 2 inches How to measure Bolts for Moun...

Page 4: ...ing the holes with a inch drill bit 4 Before moun ng the unit apply a bead of RTV silicone sealant around the edge of each hole to insure a water ght seal 5 To mount the trim lt bracket to the transom...

Page 5: ...la on by inser ng the two lower moun ng bolts together with washer and the nylon locking nuts Tighten each bolt evenly taking care not to over torque the nut to the point where the transom or the brac...

Page 6: ...nylon locking nut making sure you ghten each nut evenly over torquing 3 If your motor bracket does not match the standard BIA bolt hole pa ern you may drill addi onal holes into the bracket to match...

Page 7: ...nce with the clamp bracket or the clamp handles Reposi on the motor as necessary 5 A ach security bolts to the bracket by drilling moun ng holes into the bracket that match the size and loca on of the...

Page 8: ...r from the outboard motor 2 Insert the breather tube through an exis ng opening in the base of the motor or if necessary drill a 3 8 inch hole for access 3 Making sure there is plenty of slack in the...

Page 9: ...ed switch lead to the control relay box and the two pronged lead from the control box to the bracket 4 Apply a small amount of dielectric grease to each of the connectors and plug them together It is...

Page 10: ...n exert signi cant forces on your outboard that can cause damage to the motor li mechanism and to the outboard itself Therefore when trailering always trailer with the motor in the fully lowered posi...

Page 11: ...used in salt water area it is necessary to a ach a zinc anode to reduce corrosive e ects Panther 55 9000 Anodes may be purchased through the dealer or by calling the number toward the back of this bo...

Page 12: ...to go up If the unit does not run the problem is the Relay Control If it does work then the problem is the Push Bu on Switch UNIT RUNS IN ONE DIRECTION ONLY Check Relay Control Push Bu on Switch Unplu...

Page 13: ...For Service send an email to info marinetechproducts com or call 651 486 2010 MARINETECH PRODUCTS INC 1360 East County Road E VADNAIS HEIGHTS MN 55110 www marinetechproducts com...

Page 14: ...LLOW WATER ANCHORS AND SECURITY SYSTEMS THE ORIGINAL ENGINE MOUNTED ELECTRIC TROLLING MOTORS HIGH THRUST WITH WHISPER QUIET EFFICIENCY ROD HOLDERS TROLLING MOTOR SUPPORTS AND GPS SONAR MOUNTS AUXILIAR...

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