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BATTERY AND POWER
BATTERY TYPE
USE A 12 VOLT DEEP CYCLE OR A 12V LIFEPO4 BATTERY
12
V DEEP CYCLE BATTERY
Deep-cycle batteries deliver sustained power with low current draw over
extended periods. They can be drained to low levels without developing a
“memory” and can be fully recharged hundreds of times over their working lives.
Do not use a standard car, truck or marine batteries (called a cranking battery).
They are designed to provide a pulse of “cranking power” over a short period,
can develop a “memory” preventing complete recharge and can produce current
surges that may damage sensitive electronic components on your Watersnake.
LITHIUM BATTERIES
BEST PRACTICES
INSTALLING AND CONNECTING YOUR ADVANCE MOTOR
1
. Your Watersnake motor is designed to be powered by a 12v deep cycle or
LifePO4 battery that should output no more than 14.5v. If the voltage input
to your Watersnake motor exceeds 14.5v it may damage the sensitive
electronics and void your warranty. A dedicated battery system is preferable.
Do not connect other items like fi sh fi nders or lighting to the trolling motor
batteries.
If you are unsure about the voltage output of your batteries, contact your
battery supplier or consult a marine auto electrician.
2.
This Watersnake motor is compatible with a battery system that is being
charged by an alternator or solar system, so long as the voltage input to the
Watersnake motor does not exceed 14.5v whilst the battery is being
charged. Check this using the digital voltage meter on the head of the motor.
See page 16 for more information.
3.
Route the wiring from the batteries to the trolling motor on an alternate route
or path to other wiring on the boat. If possible, it is preferable the wire is fi tted
to the opposite side of the boat to other wiring.
4.
If you have to extend the wiring to connect the motor please review the
extending battery leads section of the manual (page 9) so you fully
understand this process.
5.
This Advance trolling motor does not require a circuit breaker or inline
fuse to protect the motor. See page 10 for more information.
CAUTION:
Please read the following information before you
connect your electric motor to your batt eries.
TERNARY LITHIUM BATTERY WARNING
Ternary Lithium batteries must not be used with this Watersnake motor as
their voltage output is too high.
Summary of Contents for ADVANCE SWS 70/36
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