SIDESHIFT INSTALLATION GUIDE
V1.9
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Compression terminal sizes match the following applications:
1&2 AWG
Thruster cables
2/0 AWG
Battery cable (motor controller end)
Ideally, the positive cables should be red and the negative cables black.
NOTE:
If in doubt of which cable gauge to use, call Sideshift for technical
advice.
CONNECTING BATTERIES AND THRUSTER TO MOTOR
CONTROLLER
Instructions:
STEP 1:
LOCATE THE MOTOR CONTROL MODULE AS CLOSE AS
POSSIBLE TO THE THRUSTER
STEP 2:
CUT BATTERY CABLE TO LENGTH
Cut two lengths of marine battery cable of suitable length to reach from batteries to
controller. Note that one cable may need to be longer than the other to
accommodate the location of the battery terminals.
STEP 3:
CONNECT BATTERY TO MOTOR CONTROLLER
Fit terminal protectors over each battery lead at the controller end.
Choose a compression terminal to match the cable gauge (typically 2/0 for 340/350
series models).
Install compression terminals. See How To Install Compression Terminals on page
19 for instructions.
Attach positive cable to the “BATTERY POS” post on the motor controller. Slip
battery protector over terminal.
Repeat steps for “BATTERY NEG” cable.
