Schumacher MKC-10 - Manuel (Page 6)

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TROUBLESHOOTING
The battery charger is designed to work automatically. However, If a problem does occur, check the following:
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Charger will not turn OFF. ON/OFF switch defective. Have battery charger checked.
Green charge indicator never Battery has problem and will not take Have battery checked.
turns on. full charge.
Two or more batteries connected in Do not parallel charge.
parallel
Green charge indicator lamp turns Battery of 200 ampere hours or larger. Requires more time to charge: continue
off and on every few seconds charging.
AFTER THREE HOURS without
slowing down.
Battery is connected to application that
draws a small current (such as an auto
dome light).
Charging current is less than full Battery is partially charged. Continue charging.
output rating of charger.
Green charge indicator lamp Battery is defective (battery plates are Have checked and replace battery.
turns on after only a few minutes crusted) and will not accept a full
of charging. charge.
Charge indicator lamp repeatedly Severely discharged battery (but Allow charging to continue until battery has
turns on and off, accompanied by a otherwise good battery). recovered sufficiently to take a charge (Circuit
clicking sound. breaker will continue to cycle.
Battery is defective (will not accept Have battery charged.
charge).
Charger is cycling after circuit breaking Wait until charger automatically resets itself
overload. (DO NOT RETURN FOR SERVICE).
Charger makes a loud buzz or hum. Transformer laminations vibrate (buzz). Continue charging. Buzz is not abnormal.
Shorted diode (hum). Have charged tested by qualified technician.
NOTE:
This product is manufactured for Minn Kota by Schumacher Electric Corporation. If you have any questions regarding
the operation of this charger please contact Schumacher Electric technical service at 1-800-621-5485, Ext. 322.