Minn Kota

“For best results, use a deep cycle, marine battery with at least a 110-ampere hour rating, usually a Group 27 or higher.”

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“If amp hour rating is not available, select a deep cycle battery with a minimum of 180 minutes of reserve capacity.”

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“Before wiring your trolling motor batteries in series it’s important to note that it is recommended that all batteries included in a series should be the same type (all lead-acid, all AGM or all Lithium), size (volts/amps), and age.”

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“Important: Only create a 24 or 36 volt system (series) for trolling motors that are rated for that voltage”

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“It’s best to use a wire gauge at least one size larger than your trolling motor power leads. For example, if your trolling motor leads are 10AWG, it would be best to use 8AWG or 9AWG wire for your jumper wires.”

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“Minn Kota Trolling motors and Minn Kota Precision (PCL) chargers manufactured in 2021 or later offer a designated lithium charge profile and all previous Precision models have the ability to charge lithium batteries when set to the AGM battery type selection.”

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“If this sounds like you, you will be happy to hear that all Minn Kota Digital and Precision On-Board Chargers are capable of charging 12-volt LiFePO4 batteries.”

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“Minn Kota Precision (PCL) chargers manufactured in 2021 or later offer a few added benefits as well as a designated lithium charge profile and the ability to wake these battery types from standby in certain conditions.”

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“Minn Kota recommends using Minn Kota brand chargers to recharge the batteries connected to your Minn Kota trolling motor, as they have been engineered to work with motors that include a bonding wire.”

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“After 12 hours, the charger automatically turns off and a steady 100% GREEN LED is lit for each bank to indicate the battery is in long term Maintenance Mode and ready to use. The charger will automatically resume charging when the battery voltage drops below 12.6V.”

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“Precision chargers clean and protect your battery every time you plug in, extending run time and battery life. Plus, activate a more rigorous, complete cleaning at the push of a button. For Flooded Lead Acid batteries only”

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“If a charge is being added to a battery that's fully charged, irreversible damage can occur. And there are many chargers on the market that keep the power on until you unplug it.”

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“Most alternator charging systems do not account for this bonding wire, and connect the negative posts of the trolling motor batteries to the negative posts of the crank/starting battery. These external connections can damage connected electronics and the electrical system of your trolling motor, voiding your warranty.”

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“The internal bonding wire is equipped with a 3 amp fuse. Improper connections described above carrying in excess of 3 amps will blow this fuse and no further damage will be exhibited.”

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“The negative (-) connection must be connected to the negative terminal of the same battery that the trolling motor negative lead connects to. In the diagrams below this battery is labeled “Low Side” Battery. Connecting to any other trolling motor battery will input positive voltage into the “ground” of that accessory, which can cause excess corrosion.”

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“Minn Kota recommends using an exclusive battery system for your trolling motor. Where possible, accessories should be connected to a separate battery system. Radios and sonar units should not be connected to any trolling motor battery systems as interference from the trolling motor is unavoidable.”

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“Do not mix battery types in 24 or 36-volt systems (i.e. Do not connect a Lead-Acid and Lithium in a series to create a 24-volt system)”

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“A cranking battery is not suitable for use with an electric trolling motor because they focus on quick, strong burst of power to start your outboard engine vs long-lasting power for trolling motor use.”

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“when powering a 24 or 36-volt trolling motor system, it is not recommended to use a single battery in the 24 or 36-volt series as a starting battery as it can draw current unevenly from the system and over time lead to battery damage”

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