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Receptacle Installation & Wiring
It is important that the receptacle is wired to match how the plug is
wired.The terminals marked “
1
” and “
2
” on the receptacle mate with the
corresponding terminals marked “
1
” and “
2
” on the plug.
1. Mounting the receptacle requires a 1 1/8” hole to be drilled. Select
a location where the boats structure will not be weakened. Also,
mount on a vertical surface to lessen the amount of water that
can enter the receptacle. Alternatively, you may want to mount
the receptacle using the Scotty L-bracket (included in your
downrigger kit)
2. Using the template on page 6, mark and drill the required holes.
3. Slide the rubber receptacle protection boot onto the wire. Strip
the wire insulation back ½” to expose clean bare wire. DO NOT
solder the ends of the wires.
4. Feed the wire from the back, through the 1 1/8” hole. Insert the
negative (-) wire into terminal “
1
” and the fused positive (+) wire
into terminal “
2
” and tighten both terminal screws. Make certain
there is no wire insulation inside the terminals and that there are
no stray wire strands outside the terminals. Do not overtighten!
5. Mount the receptacle. Ensure the drain hole is facing down.
6. Push the rubber receptacle protection boot onto the receptacle
from the backside.
Circuit Breaker
Your Scotty electric downrigger is equipped with an automatic circuit
breaker to protect the motor from overload. If you hang up on bottom
or snag a heavy mass of weeds and then push the power up button,
the circuit breaker will probably trip. Wait 5 to 10 seconds for it to
automatically reset and you will have power again. However, do not
repeatedly attempt to lift a load too heavy for the downrigger motor. If
possible, the downrigger line must fi rst be freed from the obstruction.
12 Volt Battery
In-Line 30 amp Fuse
