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- Page 1 ® 20 AMP DC-DC CHARGER WITH MPPT SOLAR CONTROLLER USER MANUAL KADCDC20A-CAR V1.0...
- Page 2 This manual will give you all of the essential information you need to own and operate your new KickAss 20 AMP - DC-DC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller. The purpose & features of the KickAss 20 AMP - DC-DC Charger with MPPT Solar Controller: Can charge multiple battery types: Whether your battery is GEL, AGM, WET, CALCIUM or Lithium LiFePO .
- Page 3 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.
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Page 4: Specifications
30 seconds delay before the charger will cut in or out. Certifications Ip66 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... -
Page 5: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW KADCDC20A-CAR Battery Type LEDs Mounting Slots 4.5mm Alternator LED Solar LED Fault LED Charging Stage LEDs Battery Mode Button Solar Priority LED Solar Priority Button... - Page 6 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.
- Page 7 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)
- Page 8 WIRING DIAGRAM - KADCDC20A-CAR SOLAR PANEL BLUE - IGNITION OVERRIDE 1.5mm SOLAR 25 AMP FUSE KICKASS 5.5M EXTENSION LEAD - KA8M5-A2A ALT. IN KICKASS DUAL BATTERY WIRING KIT - KADBWK8MMPP KICKASS INLINE OUTPUT MAXIFUSE - KAMAXIFHAND KICKASS INLINE MAXIFUSE - KAMAXIFHAND...
- Page 9 WIRING DIAGRAM - SOLAR PANEL ONLY SOLAR PANEL SOLAR 25 AMP FUSE KICKASS 5.5M EXTENSION LEAD - KA8M5-A2A OUTPUT KICKASS INLINE MAXIFUSE - KAMAXIFHAND MOUNT DC-DC CHARGER AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE AUXILIARY BATTERY I A R Y A U X I L...
- Page 10 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 then releaase to change the battery type setting. The selected battery type will be saved as the new default.
- Page 11 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 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...
- Page 12 Absorption Charge Stage ALTERNATOR ONLY SOLAR ONLY ALTERNATOR ALTERNATOR MODE MODE LiFePO4 LiFePO4 SOLAR SOLAR Solar Solar Priority 12V 20A Priority 12V 20A FAULT FAULT DC DC-MPPT DC DC-MPPT BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT Float stage Input source LED will change to a long flash sequence when charging stage transfers to float. Battery is now fully charged.
- Page 13 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...
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Page 14: Fault Codes
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. MODE LiFePO4 Battery Solar Alternator Solar Fault Type Priority Fault... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
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... -
Page 16: Need Help
NEED HELP? KickAss constantly updates frequently asked questions, troubleshooting, videos and specifications, please visit: kickassproducts.com.au for the most up to date information. - Page 17 THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING DC-DC CHARGERS For more informa on please visit us at: kickassproducts.com.au...