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OPERATING THE CHARGER
Model
Input Power
(120VAC, 60Hz)
MK106PC
100W
MK110PC
165W
MK212PC
200W
MK220PC
330W
MK318PC
300W
MK330PC
500W
MK440PC
660W
MK230PC
500W
MK345PC
700W
MK460PC
900W
SELECTING THE BATTERY TYPE
The charger can be manually switched between 4 diff erent modes; Gel Cell, Flooded Lead-Acid, AGM/High Performance AGM,
and Equalize. In order to optimize the performance of your batteries or to prevent damage, you will need to properly set each
charger bank for the correct battery type (each bank can be independently set). The factory default setting is Flooded Lead-Acid.
To set the battery type:
1. Plug the charger AC cord into an AC outlet.
2. During power up all LEDs will turn on, then 1 YELLOW LED will temporarily remain on. This YELLOW LED will indicate the
current battery type.
3. To change battery type press and hold the Battery Selection button until the YELLOW LED indicates the desired battery
type, then release the button. The battery type will be saved even if the AC cord or DC output cords are disconnected.
Flooded Lead-Acid batteries should be equalized per the battery manufacturers’ recommendations. Only Flooded Lead-Acid
batteries should be equalized. The charger will only allow selection of the Equalize Mode if the previous selection was Flooded
Lead-Acid. To set Equalize Mode, press and hold the Battery Selection button until all 3 YELLOW LEDs are lit, then release the
button. Once in Equalize Mode, the equalize process will only be performed one time. Once this cycle is completed or if the cycle
is interrupted (by unplugging the AC or a DC cord) the charger will revert back to the Flooded Lead-Acid battery type
WARNING:
Battery type is factory preset for Flooded Lead-Acid. If you are using alternate type batteries, select Gel or
AGM/High Performance AGM. Failure to do so could result in damage to your battery and/or cause acid leaks.
GENERAL OPERATION
After the AC cord on the charger is plugged in and a battery is connected to the output cable correctly, the 25% charging LED will
turn on. After 4 seconds the charger will begin charging the battery. The 4 second delay is added to allow the user to establish a
good connection before the charger output is turned on. This will help prevent unwanted sparks during battery connections. The
YELLOW LEDs will indicate how far the charger is in the charging process. Once the 100% GREEN LED is fl ashing, the charger
is holding the battery in Maintenance Mode. The charger will stay in Maintenance Mode for 12 hours. After 12 hours in the
Maintenance Mode, the charger output will turn off and the 100% GREEN LED will switch to steady GREEN.
NOTE:
If a RED LED is fl ashing, reference the troubleshooting section on page 15 to determine
the reason 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:
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:
If using a generator to power the charger, it must have a clean output and be safe for use
on electrical equipment. Generators with a sine wave output can be used to power this charger. See
Table 1 for power requirements.
WARNING:
To reduce risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than those contained in the operating
instructions.
Table 1
