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Connecting the Actuator to Power

WARNING

When connecting the power cable, you must connect it to either the appropriate breaker or you must install the included fuse. Connecting the power cable without the appropriate fuse or breaker in place may result in personal injury or product damage caused by fire or overheating, and it voids the product warranty.

You should connect the actuator power cable directly to the boat battery using the included 30 A fuse, if possible. Although it is not recommended, if you connect the power cable to a terminal block or other source, you must connect it through a 30 A breaker.

  1. Route the power cable from the actuator to the boat battery.

    If the cable is not long enough, it can be extended using the appropriate wire gauge for the length of the extension (Power Cable Extensions).

  2. Connect the black wire (-) to the negative (-) terminal of the battery.
  3. Connect the red wire from the fuse holder (+) to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.

Power Cable Extensions

If necessary, you can extend the power cable using the appropriate wire gauge for the length of the extension.


Power cable extension with callouts

Item

Description

1

Splice

2

Wire gauge needed based on the length of the extension

3

Fuse

4

8 in. (20.3 cm)

5

Battery

6

8 in. (20.3 cm)

7

Length of the extension needed

Length of Extension Wire Gauge Needed

Up to 15 ft. (4.6 m)

10 AWG (5.26 mm²) extension wire

Up to 23 ft. (7 m)

8 AWG (8.36 mm²) extension wire

Up to 36 ft. (11 m)

6 AWG (13.29 mm²) extension wire

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September 2026
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