FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS
OUTSIDE BOAT OR VEHICLE
. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLO-
SION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
1.
Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post is usually larger in diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
2.
Connect POSITIVE (RED) output terminal to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post of battery.
3.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) output terminal to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post of battery.
4.
Do not face battery when making final connection.
5.
When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC power cord from electric outlet first.
6.
When disconnecting output terminals from battery posts, always do so in reverse sequence of the connecting procedure while as far away
from battery as practical.
7.
A marine (boat) battery does not need to be removed and charged on shore. However, instructions must be followed for location of charger
when permanently mounted or used on board.
Each output bank is independent and isolated from one another and the AC input. The Minn Kota charger can charge independent batteries or
combinations of batteries hooked in series or parallel without disconnecting the batteries from any switches or wires / straps joining the batteries.
See diagram on page 7.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the charger is properly mounted and the DC output cords are connected to the proper batteries. Double check the polarities of the
output cords and make sure the correct bank of the charger is connected to the correct battery.
INDICATOR LIGHTS:
To begin charging, connect the charger to AC power. The following will be displayed on the charger:
1) A GREEN power light is lit to indicate AC power is applied.
2) A YELLOW light is lit for each bank to indicate the battery is charging.
3) A GREEN light is lit for each bank to indicate the battery is fully charged and in maintenance mode.
4) A RED light is lit for each bank if any of the following apply:
a) No battery is connected to an output cord. This may also indicate a blown fuse in the fuse holder.
b) The battery is connected reverse polarity.
5) RED and GREEN lights are lit simultaneously for each bank if any of the following apply:
a) A short circuit.
b) The battery voltage is below 4 volts. The bank will not charge a battery in this condition. (See note below)
c) A damaged temperature sensor on the output cord. The bank will stay in maintenance mode if this occurs.
NOTE
– A 12 volt battery with an open-circuit voltage below 4 volts has either been discharged to the point of internal damage, may be heavily
sulfated, or may have internal shorted cells. Attempting to charge a battery in this state is dangerous. The battery should be replaced.
CAUTION
– If a RED light is lit, disconnect the AC power from the charger immediately. Determine the reason based on the above information
and take the necessary corrective action to remedy the situation. If you are unable to remedy the situation and need help, call the Minn Kota
Service Department at 1.800.227.6433 and a technical support representative will be happy to assist you.
CAUTION
- Due to the high charging current of the Minn Kota charger, it is recommended that each output be connected to only one Group 27
or Group 31 battery. Connecting 2 banks to one Group 27 or Group 31 battery may cause excessive heating in the battery and could cause
acid leakage or battery explosion.
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CAUTION
– We recommend that you not recharge your battery, (or batteries), with the watercraft or motor lower unit in the water during electrical
storms. Severe damage to the motor or charging system may occur if lightning strikes nearby or if storm related high voltage conditions exist.
CAUTION
– Generators with a modified square wave output can damage this MINN KOTA charger. Generators with a sine wave output can be
used to power this charger.