Mercury 225 OptiMax DTS - Battery Cable Sizing For Outboard Models

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• Ensure the wiring harness connected to the command module will reach all the
connection points.
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a
b
c
c
a - DTS command module
b - Clamp or cable tie
c - CAN link harness
Battery Cable Size For Outboard Models
IMPORTANT: Only use copper battery cables. Do not use aluminum cables for any
outboard marine installations.
• If longer battery cables are required, the wire gauge size must increase. See chart
following for correct wire gauge size.
• DTS L models are equipped with 3.7 m (12 ft.) cables. DTS XL and XXL models are
not shipped with battery cables.
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b
or70
a - Wire gauge size b - Battery cable length