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Trollbridge 12x24 Installation (Cont’d)
6. INSULATE YOUR TERMINALS
During installation, use the provided terminal booties to insulate the wire terminals crimped
to the end of each wire. Unconnected cables will have battery voltage coming from cables
that have already been connected. If these short out to anything or to each other,
you can melt wires, blow fuses, damage equipment, or cause a re.
7. VERIFY BEFORE COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION
Have the second person who is assisting with the installation verify the Trollbridge 12x24
wire color and the connection location before making the ring terminal to battery post and
completing the connection for each wire. Follow the suggestions under SAFEGUARDS
on Page 6 of this manual as they are there to protect you, your boat’s equipment,
and your new Trollbridge 12x24.
5. MOUNTING LOCATION
Mount the Trollbridge 12x24 such that you can see the green Charging LED. This will
need to be in an area that is away from a direct heat source, vibration, gas vapors, battery
gases, and above the boat waterline. The battery compartment will typically meet these
requirements. Use bolts/nuts/washers to securely mount the Trollbridge 12x24 in order to
withstand the pounding boats regularly endure on rough waters.
Important Information About The Wiring
See Fuses and Circuit Breakers section on pages 7 or 17. The following connections do not have
to be made right on the battery terminals but any wire or cable extensions between the battery and the
Trollbridge 12x24 must be heavy enough to carry the trolling motor and charging currents. The Trollbridge
12x24 terminals are designed to be permanently connected to the batteries.
NOTE: SHORTENING ANY Trollbridge 12x24 SUPPLIED CABLES WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Extending with 6- to 10-gauge wire is OK. Cutting off existing terminals to make extensions is OK.
DO NOT bundle cables in plastic conduit, their current rating is only for open air. In conduit they
may overheat.
To avoid the risk of melted cables or re you SHOULD install a circuit breaker, current rated for your
trolling motor, on the positive connection to the trolling motor (Blue wire). We also recommend the
installation of a 100 Amp in-line fuse on the Purple (or White) wire from the Trollbridge 12x24 unit to
the positive post on each of the trolling motor batteries (+12V). An additional circuit breaker, rated at
100-Amps maximum, installed on the RED wire going to the Starting battery is recommended as well.
These fuses and circuit breakers will help to protect against wiring errors during the installation. The
recommended fuse holders and replacement fuses are available to purchase in the Accessories section
of our website (SmartShoreMarine.com).
Trollbridge 12x24
Installation Instructions
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