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Wiring Instructions and Installation
WARNING:
Batteries contain a large amount of potential electrical energy. Extreme care
must be used when working with batteries. An improper connection to a
battery can release enough energy to cause severe injury or re.
PLEASE READ THROUGH ALL ELECTRICAL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO
INSTALLATION AND WIRING.
Required for Installation and NOT included with this kit:
• 30 amp fuse with fuse holder ( Scotty part No. 1124)
Overcurrent Protection
The wiring between the battery and the receptacle must have proper overcurrent
protection in the form of an inline 30-amp fuse. It is this inline fuse that may
prevent an electrical re in the event of a short circuit. Position the overcurrent
protection within 7” of the battery.
Wire Gauge
Use good quality marine grade tinned electrical wire to bring power to your
downrigger. To determine the correct gauge of wire, measure the “wire run length”
which is the distance from the positive (+) power source connection, to your
downrigger and back to the negative (-) power source connection. For wire run
lengths up to 25 feet, use minimum 12 Ga. wire, for runs of 25– 40 feet use 10 Ga.
wire. Wire smaller than the recommended gauge will not carry sufcient power to
operate your downrigger at its rated speed and power, it will run noticeably slower.
We Recommend:
Scotty premium 12 gauge, 2 Conductor Downrigger Power Wire (Scotty part
No. 1133) has been designed specically for return runs of 25 feet or less. It is
manufactured with heavy duty, annealed, tinned copper which provides maximum
current ow and improved corrosion resistance.
NOTE: The downrigger should always be unplugged when not in use.
1 1/8"
Receptacle template
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