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 8.
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Make sure the charger is properly mounted and the DC output cords are connected properly to the 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. All lights will turn on momentarily. The following will be displayed on the charger:
A GREEN power light is lit to indicate AC power is applied. Each bank has YELLOW, GREEN, and RED lights to indicate charging status and
error conditions.
Minn Kota's Multi-Stage Charging has three modes of operation that deliver a fast, precise charge profile by automatically controlling current and
voltage without overcharging your batteries.
Stage 1: Bulk Mode
During this stage, the charger delivers full current until the battery reaches ~75% charge. A YELLOW light is lit for each bank to indi
cate the battery is charging in the Bulk Mode.
Stage 2: Absorption Mode
The charging current tapers down while the battery voltage is held at 14.4V at 77°F. A flashing YELLOW light is lit for each bank to
indicate the battery is charging in the Absorption Mode.
Stage 3: Maintenance Mode
When the battery reaches full charge, the charger voltage is dropped to 13.4V at 77°F. A flashing GREEN light is lit for each bank to
indicate the battery is in Maintenance Mode and ready to use. After 24 hours, the charger automatically turns off and a GREEN light is
lit for each bank to indicate the battery is in long term Maintenance Mode and ready to use. The charger will automatically turn on
when the battery voltage drops below 12.6V.
CAUTION
- Due to the high charging current of the Minn Kota charger, it is recommended that each output be connected to only one battery.
Connecting 2 banks to one battery may cause excessive heating in the battery and could cause acid leakage or battery explosion.
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