MINN KOTA Riptide RT 55 - CoPilot Operation and Audio Feedback; Battery Connection Guide

BATTERY
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WARNING:
• Before connecting battery, make sure that the
trolling motor is OFF.
• Use 6 gauge wire to extend power lead.
• Keep the leadwire connection tight and solid
to the battery terminals.
• Locate batteries in a ventilated compartment.
• Working with or near lead acid batteries is
dangerous. Batteries contain sulfuric acid and
produce explosive gases. Improper wiring may
cause a battery explosion and could result in
loss of eyesight or serious burns.
BATTERY CONNECTION:
12 Volt Systems: RT55
1. Connect the positive ( + ) red lead to the positive ( + ) battery terminal.
2. Connect the negative ( – ) black lead to the negative ( – ) battery terminal.
24 Volt Systems: RT70
1. Two 12 volt batteries are required.
2. The batteries must be wired in series, only as directed in the wiring dia-
gram, to provide 24 volts.
a. Connect the negative ( – ) black lead to the negative ( – ) terminal of
battery 1.
b. Connect the connector cable to the positive ( + ) terminal of battery 1
and to the negative ( – ) terminal of battery 2.
c. Connect the positive ( + ) red lead to the positive ( + ) terminal on
battery 2.
If installing a leadwire plug, observe proper polarity and follow instructions in
your boat owner’s manual.
See wiring diagrams on following page.
GENERAL COPILOT OPERATION COPILOT AUDIO MODES COPILOT TROUBLESHOOTING
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AUDIO MODES
• There are three receiver audio modes available. To switch from one audio mode to another, press and hold both the
INCREASE and DECREASE speed buttons on the remote down for one second. The receiver will respond with 1, 2
or 3 audible beeps indicating the corresponding receiver audio mode change.
Audio Mode 1 = All of the normal audible sounds mentioned in this owners manual.
Audio Mode 2 = Same as audio mode 1 plus an audible beep for speed increase / decrease and prop on/off.
Audio Mode 3 = Same as audio mode 2 plus the prop on audible click every few seconds.
NOTE : WHEN THE CORDED FOOT PEDAL IS IN CONTROL AND THE PROPELLER IS ON, THE
PROP ON INDICATOR CLICK WILL BE HEARD IF THE RECEIVER IS SET TO AUDIO MODE 3.
UNIT IS FACTORY PRE-SET TO AUDIO MODE 2.
COPILOT TROUBLESHOOTING
AUDIO
PATTERN
WHAT CONDITION CAUSES IT
OCCURS IN
WHICH AUDIO
MODE
1 beep
Pressing the INCREASE SPEED or DECREASE SPEED
button.
Modes 2 and
3
1 beep
Pressing the PROP ON/OFF button to turn the
prop on.
Modes 2 and
3
2 beeps
Pressing the PROP ON/OFF but ton to turn the
prop off.
Mode 2 and 3
Single tick
every 1.5
sec.
When the prop is active including when speed is
set to 0.
Mode 3
1 beep
Switching to Audio Mode 1 (pressing the
INCREASE SPEED and DECREASE SPEED buttons
simultaneously for 1 second.)
All
2 beeps
Switching to Audio Mode 2 (pressing the
INCREASE SPEED and DECREASE SPEED buttons
simultaneously for 1 second.)
All
3 beeps
Switching to Audio Mode 3 (pressing the
INCREASE SPEED and DECREASE SPEED buttons
simultaneously for 1 second.)
All
hi
Every time the receiver is powered up and there
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GENERAL OPERATION
Using the CoPilot with a corded foot pedal
• When the MOM-CON switch is in the MOM position, the angler may begin using the remote at any time.
• As soon as any remote button is pressed, the initial speed setting will be approximately the same as the foot pedal’s speed con-
trol position. However, the prop will not automatically turn on until the remote’s prop on/off button is pressed.
• Pressing the corded foot pedal momentary switch or steering switches will override the remote and receiver function and con-
trol will automatically go to the corded foot pedal. The prop speed will also revert to the current position of the speed control on
the foot pedal.
Using the CoPilot without a corded foot pedal
• Some anglers will prefer to have the deck completely clear of any unnecessary cables and foot pedals. When using the Copilot
in this manner, the receiver will always react to any commands from the remote.
When the foot pedal’s MOM-CON switch is in the CON position or when the Momentary On switch is held,
the receiver WILL NOT RESPOND to any remote commands. When remote commands are received, the
receiver will emit an audio chirp. This will indicate that the remote is functioning properly although a foot
pedal switch is active and is overriding the remote.