MINN KOTA MK-105PD, User Manual

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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
3. How warm do Minn Kota battery chargers get?
• The Minn Kota battery chargers can reach 150° F. They may get warm in an enclosed area. The maximum recommended
room temperature for charging batteries is 122° F. If the charger seems to get “hot,” try opening a hatch to help cool the
charger. When the charger is hot, the output current will drop to protect the charger and the battery.
4. What size fuses are used on Minn Kota battery chargers?
• Chargers with a yellow fuse holder use a 30 amp AGX 32V automotive fuse. An AGC can be used but may not fit as well as
the AGX. Chargers with a red fuse holder use a 30 amp ATC 32V automotive fuse.
5. What Batteries can be charged by a Minn Kota charger?
• Minn Kota Chargers can charge 12 volt 6 cell lead-acid batteries. Minn Kota D Series Chargers and Minn Kota
Portable Chargers work well with LEAD-ACID: FLOODED/WET CELL, MAINTENANCE FREE, and AGM/STARVED
ELECTROLYTE. Minn Kota PC series Chargers have optimized charging for LEAD-ACID: FLOODED/WET CELL,
MAINTENANCE FREE, GEL and AGM/STARVED ELECTROLYTE battery types. You should verify with your Battery’s
Manufacturer the maximum Amp input for your Battery. The Amp Hour or AH rating for your battery should be in the range
indicated below for the per bank amp output of the battery charger selected.
Model Battery Charger Output Per Bank Battery Amp Hour Rating
MK105PD
5 AMPS 20-125 AH
MK110PD
10 AMPS 40-125 AH
6. Will I damage my batteries if I leave the charger plugged in over long periods of non-use (like storage)?
• No. Minn Kota’s chargers float the battery voltage at 13.4V (at 77F) in the “maintenance” stage (3rd stage). This will allow
you to keep your battery charger plugged in for long periods of time without “boiling the battery dry.”
NOTE: It is important to check the electrolyte level approximately every 30 days. Batteries should be filled after
charging, and the electrolyte level should be even in all cells and below the fill well in each cell. If the battery plates are
exposed before charging, add just enough water to cover the plates. If the battery is overfilled before charging, it may
overflow during charging.
7. Can I charge Lithium batteries?
• Minn Kota has not worked directly with any Lithium battery suppliers to determine if our chargers are compatible with their
batteries. Most of the Lithium Battery manufactures post required charge stage information on their web sites.
8. Are the chargers serviceable?
• There are no serviceable components inside the charger.
9. Can I use a portable generator to run my charger?
• Careful selection should be used when deciding on a portable generator for electronics. There are 2 important factors that
must be considered:
Output power:
Generators are marketed in output wattage. This wattage must be higher than the power required by the
battery charger. Please review power requirements stated in the user manual for your specific charger.
Output type:
Minn Kota chargers require clean output power from the generator to prevent permanent damage. The
generator must replicate the power from a standard AC outlet in your home (sine wave output).