12. Preparing To Charge; Charger Locations - MINN KOTA MK106D Manuel De L'utilisateur

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

12. PREPARING TO CHARGE

a) If necessary to remove battery from boat or vehicle to charge, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make
sure all accessories in the boat or vehicle are off , so as not to cause an arc.
b) Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged.
c) Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.
d) Add distilled water to each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a
battery without removable cell caps, such as valve regulated lead acid batteries, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging
instructions.
e) Study all battery manufacturer's specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
f) The Minn Kota charger will only charge 12 volt 6 cell LEAD-ACID: FLOODED/WET CELL, MAINTENANCE FREE, and
AGM/STARVED ELECTROLYTE batteries. Do not connect the output of the charger to any other voltage or battery type.
13. CHARGER LOCATION
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as dc cables permit.
b) Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.
c) Never allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading electrolyte specific gravity or filling battery.
d) Do not operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
e) Do not set a battery on top of charger.
f) Do not mount the charger below the waterline of the boat or directly adjacent to fuel tanks.
g) Each DC output cord is six feet long. Make sure that all DC output cords can reach the batteries and that the AC power
cord can reach a power source. When using an extension cord, make the AC connection to the charger outside of the battery
compartment as far away as practical to reduce the risk of a spark igniting gasses in the compartment.
h) Do not shorten the DC output cords, as this can affect charger output.
i) If the DC output cords are not long enough, they may be lengthened by splicing and soldering 12 AWG (minimum) wire.
Each splice should be covered with dual wall adhesive lined heat shrink tubing to protect the joint from corroding. The splice
should be made between the fork in the output cable and the fuse holder. The fuse holder should always remain within 7" of
the battery terminals. The maximum extension length is 15 feet. You may contact the Minn Kota Service Department with any
questions.
j) Do not splice the AC power cord, as this voids the three year Limited Warranty.
k) Even though the Minn Kota charger is capable of operating in a high ambient temperature environment, a minimum of six
inches of unobstructed area should be allowed on all sides of the unit for proper air circulation and cooling. Proper cooling
and circulation will allow the charger to operate at peak efficiency.
l) Keyhole slots are not to be used for installing the charger.
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