Service manual

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE BOAT OR VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLO-

ION. 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.

. 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 volt

age 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 volt

age drops below 12.6V.