Frequently Asked Questions - MINN KOTA MK 106PCL Manuel Du Propriétaire

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How do I determine what battery type is selected on my Minn Kota PCL Charger?
• After AC Power is applied the yellow LED located next to the corresponding battery type is illuminated for 2 seconds. After the 2
seconds completes the LEDs will then begin to indicate the state of the charging process. The battery type can also be verified while
the charger is in the process of charging. To do this you simply push and release the battery selections button. The charger will then
stop the charging process, indicate the battery typing using the yellow LEDS then resume the charging process.
2. How warm do Minn Kota battery chargers get?
• Minn Kota Chargers are designed to work within the limits defined in UL 1236 for marine battery chargers. The maximum
recommended ambient temperature is 122º F. 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.
3. Are the chargers serviceable?
• There are no serviceable components inside the charger.
4. Can I hook up 2 charger outputs to one battery?
• Yes, this will charge the battery almost twice as fast because it doubles the battery charging current. The maximum safe charging
current for your battery should be verified. Always check battery manufacturer's specifications for safe charging currents. For flooded
lead-acid batteries, the fluid in the battery is more likely to evaporate with higher charging currents. The fluid level should be
checked frequently.
5. If batteries are connected in parallel, can I use one output from my Minn Kota Charger to charge the batteries?
• Yes, however, it will take longer to charge multiple batteries. The battery chargers are equipped with built-in safety timers to
prevent overcharging of a single battery. If the time to charge multiple batteries connected in parallel exceeds specific time limits, the
charger will shut off. To fully charge multiple batteries connected in parallel, you may have to unplug and re-plug in the charger to
reset the safety timers and finish the charging process. When connecting batteries in parallel, the batteries should be the same make,
model, age and condition. Always check battery manufacturer's specifications.
6. Will I damage my batteries if I leave the charger plugged in over long periods of time when it is not in use?
• No. Minn Kota's On-board chargers operate in Float Mode where they maintain the battery voltage for 24 hours and then transition
to Long Term Storage Mode. During this time the Charger no longer outputs power to the battery and only monitors the voltage. It will
automatically resume charging when the battery voltage drops.
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