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® DCDC CHARGER WITH MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER USER MANUAL KADCDC40A-AND KADCDC20A-AND V1.5...
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This manual will give you all of the essential information you need to own and operate your new KickAss 20/40A DCDC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller. The purpose & features of the KickAss 20/40A DCDC 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.
SPECIFICATIONS Charger Model KADCDC20A-AND KADCDC40A-AND OPERATING CONDITIONS Input Voltage Range 5-32V DC 9-32V DC Alternator Input Voltage Range 10-32V DC Solar Input Voltage Range Maximum Input Current Maximum Continuous Charging Current 300W 500W Maximum Output Power Fuse Size No Load Current Draw <15 mA...
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Fault LED Solar LED Alternator LED Mounting Slots 4.5mm Battery Mode Button Battery Type LEDs Solar Priority LED Charging Stage LEDs Solar Priority Button...
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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.
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Please refer to this table for Vehicle Input, Solar Input, Ground and Battery Output cable thickness requirements. Always choose a wire cross sectional area equal to or greater than what is specified below. Recommended Closest Cable Install Length Recommend KickAss Wire Cross Part Number (BAE, B&S, AWG) Wiring Kit Section (mm²)
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CHOOSING THE BATTERY TYPE The battery type setting must be confirmed during device installation. When the auxiliary battery is connected, press and hold the Mode button for 2 ~ 4 seconds, upon releasing the button, the battery type LED will move to the next position. Repeat the steps until required battery type LED is selected.
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UNDERSTANDING SOLAR, ALTERNATOR & CHARGING LIGHTS Standby Mode No inputs detected. Once the Aux battery has been connected and is within the detectable voltage range, the battery type LED will short flash 12V 20A to indicate the device is in standby mode and no input sources are detected Battery type selection mode Press and hold the Mode button for 2 ~ 4...
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Absorption Charge Stage ALTERNATOR ONLY SOLAR ONLY 12V 20A 12V 20A Float stage Input source LED will change to a long flash sequence when charging stage transfers to float. Battery is now fully charged. ALTERNATOR ONLY SOLAR ONLY 12V 20A 12V 20A Charging with Alternator as priority (default) Once the Alternator input voltage reaches the set...
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First disconnect any load connected to the lithium battery. Secondly connect Alternator Input or Solar Input to the KickAss DCDC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller. Thirdly connect the output from the DCDC charger to the lithium battery. When the DCDC...
FAULT CODES If the fault light is flashing, please refer to the fault codes below for diagnostics. Note: Only the selected battery type LED will flash when the device detects a fault condition. 12V 20A Battery Solar Alternator Solar Fault Type Priority Fault...
TROUBLESHOOTING The following table provides some additional fault finding advice should any potential issues arise with the system installation, or unexpected system behavior is identified afer normal operation. Battery Solar Recommended Troubleshooting Alternator Solar Fault Type Priority System Behavior (green) (green) (red) Procedure...
Ÿ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by KickAss could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
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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