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® 25 AMP DC-DC CHARGER WITH MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER V2 USER MANUAL KADCDC25A-AND | KADCDC25A-BBK...
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This manual will give you all of the essential information you need to own and operate your new KickAss 25 AMP - DC-DC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller. The purpose & features of the KickAss 25 AMP - DC-DC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller:...
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Stay safe and protect your assets with these protective features: Short circuit protection „ The Charger will not turn on unless the batteries are connected correctly. Reverse polarity protection „ If you connect positive and negative the wrong way around the Charger will show a fault.
There is a 30 second delay before charger will cut in or cut out. Certifications IP67 IP rating KICKASS constantly improves and innovates its products and we may from time to time discontinue or update product specifications without notice. For the latest product information and specifications, please visit KICKASS.com.au...
Alt In (+) Cable Mounting Slots 4.5mm Ground (-) Cable Ignition Override Cable KADCDC25A-BBK KADCDC25A-BBK will be delivered with all cables connected, which is already installed to a KickAss battery box. The button and indicators are the same as KADCDC25A-AND model above.
MOUNTING It is most important to mount your KickAss Charger as close as possible to your auxiliary battery and be sure to keep your charger away from sources of heat. eg. Turbos and exhaust pipes. This will ensure maximum performance out of your charger.
WIRING SIZE To make sound electrical connections, the battery cable should be the correct size and the correct terminals should be crimped or soldered. WIRES CABLE SIZE Alternator output cable (red) 8mm (8 B&S) Solar input cable (green) 8mm (8 B&S) Output cable (brown) 8mm (8 B&S) Common ground (black)
KADBWK8MMPP wiring kit for fast and easy installation. FOR SOLAR PANEL ONLY INSTALLATION The KickAss Charger can be used with a solar only input so you can take advantage of the inbuilt MPPT solar regulator. Please refer to page 9 for the wiring diagram for solar panel only installation.
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KICKASS INLINE MAXIFUSE - KAMAXIFHAND Recommended products for easy installation (not included): KICKASS INLINE KAMAXIFHAND - Kickass Inline Maxi Fuse Holder MAXIFUSE with Anderson Style Plug - KAMAXIFHAND KADBWK8MMPP - KickAss Plug and Play dual battery wiring kit MOUNT DC-DC CHARGER AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE KA8M5-A2A - KickAss 8B&S 5.5M Anderson Style...
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- KAMAXIFHAND Recommended products for easy installation (not included): MOUNT DC-DC CHARGER AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE KAMAXIFHAND - Kickass Inline Maxi Fuse Holder TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY with Anderson Style Plug I A R Y A U X I L KA8M5-A2A - KickAss 8B&S 5.5M Anderson Style...
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CHOOSING THE BATTERY TYPE The default battery setting is AGM. When the auxiliary battery is connected, press and hold the mode button for 5 seconds or until the battery light starts flashing. Then select from either GEL, AGM, WET, CALCIUM or LITHIUM and wait for the battery light to stop flashing.
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UNDERSTANDING SOLAR, ALTERNATOR & CHARGING LIGHTS Solid on - cut-in voltage reached. (see table below for other indications) SOLAR Solid on - cut-in voltage reached. (see table below for other indications) ALTERNATOR Charging light will flash when unit is charging. CHARGING •...
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¹ (Load includes any accessories and/or device/s drawing charge from the battery. Eg: fridges, pumps, food sealers, etc) The KickAss DCDC MPPT Solar Battery Charger has a lithium battery recovery function. This function has been designed to recover lithium batteries from a sleep mode.
Recovery Mode Indicator: When the lithium battery has entered recovery mode, the KickAss DCDC MPPT Solar Battery Charger display will have the source indicator illuminated (eg; SOLAR) and the battery type LITHIUM will be flashing. See diagram below. BATTERY TYPE...
NEED HELP? KickAss constantly updates frequently asked questions, troubleshooting, videos and specifications, please visit: kickassproducts.com.au for the most up to date information.
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THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DC-DC CHARGERS For more informa on please visit us at: kickassproducts.com.au...
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