4) CHARGER LOCATION AND MOUNTING
a) Locate charger as far away from battery as the dc cables permit.
b) Never place charger 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) Each output cord is equipped with a temperature sensor. By monitoring external temperature, the battery charger adjusts the charging profile
of the battery to assure full charge without overcharging or undercharging the battery. Attempting to shorten the output wires could damage
the temperature sensor and affect the charger output.
i) If the DC battery leads 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. Do not splice the AC power cord, as this
voids the three year Limited Warranty.