MotorGuide Tour Series - Manual (Page 16)

PRODUCT INSTALLATION
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Recommended MotorGuide Accessory Description Part Number
50 Amp Manual Reset Circuit Breaker MM5870
Battery Precautions
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WARNING
An operating or charging battery produces gas that can ignite and
explode, spraying out sulfuric acid, which can cause severe
burns. Ventilate the area around the battery and wear protective
equipment when handling or servicing batteries.
When charging batteries, an explosive gas mixture forms in each
cell. Part of this gas escapes through holes in the vent plugs and
may form an explosive atmosphere around the battery if ventilation
is poor. This explosive gas may remain in or around the battery for
several hours after it has been charged. Sparks or flames can
ignite this gas and cause an internal explosion, which may shatter
the battery.
The following precautions should be observed to prevent an
explosion:
1. Do not smoke near batteries being charged or which have
been charged very recently.
2. Do not break live circuits at terminals of batteries, because a
spark usually occurs at the point where a live circuit is broken.
Always be careful when connecting or disconnecting cable
clamps on chargers. Poor connections are a common cause
of electrical arcs which cause explosions.
3. Do not reverse polarity of battery terminal to cable
connections.
Wire and Cable Routing
• Route the trolling motor wires on the opposite side of the boat
from other boat wiring.
• Accessories should be connected directly to the main engine
battery.