Application Note - Trolling Motor
Table Of Contents
DANGER
HAZARDOFFIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK,EXPLOSION,OR ARC FLASH
This Xantrex Battery 36VDC Trolling Motor and Isolated Charger User Application Note is in addition to, and incorporates by reference, the relevant product manuals for each product in the power system. After
reviewing this guide you must read the relevant product manuals. Unless specified, information on safety, specifications, installation, and operation is as shown in the primary documentation received with the
product. Ensure you are familiar with that information before proceeding.
Failure to followthese instructionswillresult in death orseriousinjury.
DANGER
HAZARDOF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,EXPLOSION, OR ARC FLASH
• Always wear proper PPE (safety glasses and clothing) when working on the Li-ion battery and follow safe electrical work practices according to local codes.
• Do not wear metallic items such as watches or bracelets when working on the battery. Use insulated tools to prevent accidental short circuit.
• Do not install the Li-ion battery module adjacent to any heat source. Keep away from sources of ignition.
• Do not install or operate any of the system devices in a compartment containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
• Do not use in vital, medical, or life-support applications.
Failure to followthese instructionswillresult in death orseriousinjury.
Application
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Do not charge the battery system with a 36VDC battery charger. Do not charge a battery with a battery charger rated for a
higher voltage than the nominal voltage of the battery. Failure to follow this instruction may damage the equipment.
Xantrex has specifically verified scenarios where three Xantrex 105Ah 12V Battery sets or three Xantrex 125Ah 12V
Battery sets can be placed in series to operate higher voltage trolling motors. Specifically approved trolling motors must
include variable speed control devices between the batteries and the thrust motor.
CAUTION
EQUIPMENTDAMAGE
Do not mix battery ampere-hour ratings or chemistries. The three must be either 105Ah|12V or 125Ah|12V lithium-ion Xantrex battery sets.
Failure to followthese instructionsmay damageequipment.
Figure 1 Xantrex Batteries in Series
You must follow the specifications below on how to connect the system while also following the motor manufacturer's and
the Isolated Battery Charger's specifications.
NOTE: An over-current protection device (DC circuit breaker) is required to be sized correctly, having considered all the
interconnected battery cables as well as power requirements from the trolling motor in the system as shown below.
Xantrex Battery 36VDC Trolling Motor and
Isolated Charger User Application Note
976-0455-01-01
Rev A