I'm planning to use an Orion TR Smart 12/24-10 DC to DC charger to charge a 24 volt lithium battery for my trolling motor. The trolling motor is a Minn Kota. In the Minn Kota manual there is a warning that some alternator chargers can damage the circuitry in the motor unless the charger is compatible with the internal bonding wire in the motor. Is this charger safe to use with the Minn Kota motors?
This is the warning in the Minn Kota Manual: Your Minn Kota trolling motor may be designed with an internal bonding wire to reduce sonar interference. Most alternator charging systems do not account for this bonding wire, and connect the negative posts of the trolling motor batteries to the negative posts of the crank/starting battery. These external connections can damage connected electronics and the electrical system of your trolling motor, voiding your warranty. Review your charger’s manual carefully or consult the manufacturer prior to use to ensure your charger is compatible.
I'm thinking that because this charger is isolated and separates the grounds that it should be OK.
Thanks