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OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MINN KOTA ONBOARD DC ALTERNATOR BATTERY CHARGERS Models: MK-1-DC, MK-2-DC, MK-3-DC Service Information: Please call our service department at 800-227-6433 if you have any problems with your battery charger. Compliant with FCC A technical support representative PART 15,Class B...
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions applicable to the safe and efficient use of your Minn Kota battery charger. The Minn Kota battery charger is a powerful electrical device. If incorrectly installed, configured or operated, the battery charger can damage bat- teries and / or electrical equipment.
4) Study all battery manufacturers’ specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge. 4. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 1) The Minn Kota charger will only charge 12 volt 6 cell lead acid batteries. Do not connect the output of the charger to any other voltage or type of battery.
CAUTION – If a RED light is lit, disconnect the input cord 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 Each input and output cord has inline fuses on the leads located near the ring terminals.
PROBLEM: Check Alternator Connection (Red) light comes on. SOLUTION: -Check polarity of leads to starting battery. -If still not working, call the Minn Kota Service Department at 1-800-227-6433. PROBLEM: Check Connection light comes on for output cables. SOLUTION: -Check polarity of leads to trolling batteries.
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ONE CHANNEL BATTERY CHARGER PURPLE WIRE TO IGNITION 12V TROLLING 12V STARTING BATTERY BATTERY TWO CHANNEL BATTERY CHARGER PURPLE WIRE TO IGNITION NOTE: If trolling batteries are con- nected in series for 12/24 - 24V, the 12V TROLLING 12V TROLLING 12V STARTING series connection wire should be left BATTERY...
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This page provides Minn Kota® WEEE compliance disassembly instructions. For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements, please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased.
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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products. WEEE Directive: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)”...
Chargers purchased outside of the U.S. must be returned prepaid with proof of purchase to Johnson Outdoors Canada, 4180 Harvester Road, Burlington, Ontario Canada L7L 6B6, Phone 1.905.634.0023. Note: Do not return your Minn Kota® charger or parts to your retailer. Your retailer is not authorized to repair or replace them.
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