Table Of Contents - inergy KODIAK Manual

Charging Your Kodiak
• Using Solar
o The Kodiak provides two ports for solar based charging.
 Port 1
: Charge input for use with Inergy's foldable and modular solar panels. Up to 270
Watts input maximum (12-18V only) and AC charger.
 Port 2
: High current charging input for Inergy's larger rigid panels. Up to 600 Watts input
maximum (12V-32V and car charger only).
 Charge times vary depending on solar panels used, sun conditions, and angle of panel(s).
• Using AC (wall) charger
o The provided AC wall charger (12.6 VDC, 8 Amps) charges the Kodiak at 100W, taking approximately
11 hours to fully recharge. Connect wall charger to
• Using Car Charger
o Using a vehicle's 12V DC socket (240 Watts) charges the Kodiak at 240W, taking approximately five
hours to fully recharge. Connect car charger to
• Using External Batteries
o The Kodiak provides a set of external battery bank connectors to be used with external lead acid
deep cycle batteries (sold separately). See "Using External Battery" page for more info.
Using Your Kodiak
• Powering Devices
o The 12V DC car sockets & Basecamp LED Light ports are always live (reference diagram).
o All USB & AC ports are activated by the power button. You may hear a cooling fan and see a small
increase on the power display in both Wattage and Amps. The AC & USB ports are now available for
use.
o The inverter shuts off at approximately 20% remaining battery. DC power is still available, but more
battery capacity is needed to power the inverter (AC outlets).
o If the AC output limit is exceeded, the inverter may power off and go into safe mode. If restarting the
Kodiak doesn't restore AC power, plug into a charge source for 10 seconds and restart the system.
AC power should be restored.
• Reading the Battery Storage Indicator
o Anytime the power button is pressed, 10 multi-colored LEDs activate below the power display, each
representing approximately 10% of the battery capacity.
• Maintaining the Kodiak for Storage
o We recommend charging the Kodiak every three months for best performance and longevity. Not
recommended for outside storage or in damp environments.
• Safety Mode
o Sometimes following transport, heavy use, or extended storage, the Kodiak will go into "Safety
Mode." During Safety Mode, the system won't power on, or charge. To reset the system, plug an AC
charger into the Basecamp LED Light Port (see illustration) on the front for about 10 seconds. The
system should now power on and accept a charge.
Port 1
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Port 2
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Table of Contents

1. Cover Page
2. Charging & Using Your Kodiak
3. Table of Contents (You are Here)
4. Cover Letter
5. Limited Warranty ( 1 of 2)
6. Limited Warranty (2 of 2)
7. Manufacturer's Certification Statement
8. Kodiak Specifications
9. Kodiak Infographic
10. Power Meter Key
11. Power Meter Infographic
12. Solar Energy: General Guidelines
13. External Battery Guidelines
14. External Battery Infographic
15. FAQ
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