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- Page 1 CONTROL HUB WITHOUT DCDC CHARGER CONTROL HUB WITH 20A DCDC CHARGER CONTROL HUB WITH 40A DCDC CHARGER CONTROL HUB OWNER’S MANUAL KACTRLHB | KACTRLHBDCDC | KACTRLHB40DCDC V 1.7...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DCDC CHARGER MODEL --------------------------------------------- CONNECTING THE DCDC CHARGER ----------------------------------------------------- CONNECTING SOLAR INPUT ------------------------------------------------ ROTATING THE DCDC CHARGER --------------------------------------------------------------- DIY DCDC INSTALL ---------------------------------------- KICKASS LITHIUM REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT ------------------------------------------------------------------- WIRING DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------------------------ SWITCH LIGHTING --------------------------------------------------------- USING THE CONTROL HUB --------------------------------------------------------------- INPUTS/OUTPUTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------... -
Page 3: Important Safety Features
IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES Ÿ The lid of the unit must remain shut at all times when the battery is connected to the control hub. Ÿ Any 12V installation work should be done by a professional, failing to do this may result in damage to your unit or vehicle. -
Page 4: Product Specifications
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS KACTRLHB KACTRLHBDCDC KACTRLHB40DCDC DIMENSIONS 400 X 305 X 110mm (INCLUDES FUSE HEIGHT) 5.1kg WEIGHT 4.15kg CONSTRUCTION POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM LID THICKNESS BOX THICKNESS 1.5mm VOLTAGE MAX CURRENT 120A LOW VOLTAGE ALARM BELOW 11.0V BATTERY CONNECTION 1.5M LIGHT LED FLUSH MOUNT... -
Page 5: Dcdc Charger Model
DCDC CHARGER MODEL CHARGER MODEL KACTRLHBDCDC KACTRLHB40DCDC 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 <15 mA NO LOAD CURRENT DRAW Approx. - Page 6 BATTERY Compatible Battery Type LiFePO Absorption Voltage 14.1V 14.4V 14.7V 15.3V 14.5V 13.5V 13.4V 13.6V Float Voltage Minimum Auxiliary Battery Voltage INTERGRATED ISOLATOR CONTROL *30 SEC DELAY BEFORE THE CHARGER WILL CUT IN OR OUT Input voltage Cut in / Cut out Voltage CUT IN CUT OUT CUT IN...
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Page 7: Included Components
INCLUDED COMPONENTS KACTRLHB KACTRLHB40DCDC KACTRLHBDCDC 1 X CONTROL HUB 3MM HEX KEY MIDI FUSE MINI BLADE FUSE STD BLADE FUSE BLUE BLADE TERMINALS YELLOW BLADE TERMINALS 1.5M BATTERY CABLES... - Page 8 FUSE BOX LABELS...
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Page 9: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW FOR KACTRLHB MODEL Volt meter with low battery alarm Volt FRONT VIEW Meter Switch 6 way pre-wired fuse block with two spares 5x Back lit Rocker switches Bottom Entry Cable Gland 1x 10A Cig Socket Quick Charge QC3.0 USB + Type C PD Port (45W max) 2x 2.4A USB... -
Page 10: For Kactrlhbdcdc & Kactrlhb40Dcdc Models
FOR KACTRLHBDCDC & KACTRLHB40DCDC MODELS Volt Meter FRONT VIEW Switch 20A or 40A DCDC Charger Volt Meter with Solar Input 6 way pre-wired fuse block with two spares 5x Back lit Rocker switches 1x 10A Cig Socket Quick Charge QC3.0 USB + Type C PD Port (45W max) 2x 2.4A USB 1x 10A Cig Socket... -
Page 11: Product Features
Control panel is perfect for wiring up your canopy, van or motorhome. Power up to 15 different appliances at once! Featuring more connections than any other control panel on the market, the KickAss Control Panel can power up the whole family. With 4 x flush mount Anderson Style connectors, 2 x Cig Sockets, 2 x 4.8Amp USBs, 1 x QC3.0 USB &... - Page 12 Heavy Duty Cables For Higher Current Loads Quality is key when wiring up your 12V set up. The pre- wired internal cables have been upgraded to create a fully fused, vibration free unit. Creating a secure connection between your battery and accessories. Pre-Drilled Holes For Mounting The pre-drilled holes and removable foam block to mount give you the freedom to mount your own DCDC...
- Page 13 Pre-drilled Holes for Lithium RDU Mounting Seamlessly mount the KickAss Lithium Battery Remote Display – no drilling required. Monitor your KickAss Lithium Battery directly from your Control Hub. Charge your dual battery system from your vehicle’s alternator Charge your auxiliary battery from your vehicle’s alternator.
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Page 14: Product Installation
PRODUCT INSTALLATION MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS What You Will Need 6mm Drill bit 6 x M5 Nyloc Nuts Drill Spanner to tighten nuts 12 x M5 Washers 6 x M5 Bolts and bolts Step 1: Using the supplied allen key, remove the 4 screws and open the Control Hub. Step 2: Ensure all wiring is connected and there are no internal terminals or studs loose. - Page 15 Step 3: Locate the position in your vehicle where you will be mounting your control hub. Making your own template, mark the 6 holes on your mounting surface. Lift the control hub into place to ensure these marks align with the 6 pre drilled holes in the control hub Step 4: Using a 6mm drill bit, drill through the 6 premarked holes on your mounting surface.
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Page 16: Wiring In Switches
WIRING IN SWITCHES The unit comes fully assembled and ready to use. The following instructions are for wiring in the 5 switches and connecting the unit to your battery What You Will Need Wire Crimper Wire Stripper Phillips Head Utility Knife Screwdriver Note: Ensure the unit is disconnected from the battery prior to attempting any wiring Step 1: Using the supplied allen key, remove the 4 screws and open the Control Hub... - Page 17 Step 5: Strip approx 1cm of insulation from each Step 4: If your wiring is dual core, cable using a wire stripper, select and crimp the separate approximately 30cm of the appropriate sized spade terminal to your positive two wires. wire and the ring terminal to the negative wire.
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Page 18: Connecting To Battery
CONNECTING TO BATTERY What You Will Need Utility Knife Adjustable Spanner Step 1: Using the supplied allen key, remove the 4 screws and open the Control Hub Step 2: Using a knife, cut the grommets on the side or bottom of the unit that your battery wires will run through. - Page 19 Step 3: Using the spanner, remove the bolt and washer off both the positive (red) and negative (black) terminal posts on the rear of the control hub. Step 4: Attach the wire with the black terminal cover to the negative (black) terminal post and the wire with the red terminal cover to the positive (red) terminal.
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Page 20: Non Dcdc Charger Model
AUXILIARY BATTERY NON DCDC CHARGER MODEL The following information only applies to the KickAss Control Hubs fitted without a DCDC Charger. MOUNTING ITEMS ON THE CONTROL HUB Other auto electrical accessories can be retrofitted to the control hub making use of the free space. -
Page 21: Diy Vsr Wiring
DIY VSR WIRING The KickAss Control Hub allows you to create an all in one dual battery system. For vehicles without smart or temperature compensating alternators. We recommend connecting the Control Hub to your vehicle with a Voltage Sensitive Relay via the KickAss Plug & Play Dual Battery System Wiring Kit &... -
Page 22: Dcdc Charger Model
CONNECTING THE DCDC CHARGER (DCDC CHARGER MODEL ONLY) The KickAss Control Hub includes a built-in DC-DC Charger suitable for charging from a vehicle alternator. The easiest way to connect the control hub to your vehicle is by using the KickAss Plug & Play Wiring Kit (sold separately). -
Page 23: Connecting Solar Input
CONNECTING SOLAR INPUT KickAss Control Hub includes a built-in DCDC Charger with an MPPT regulator suitable for charging from unregulated solar panels. To connect your solar panel to the regulator simply plug it in via the black anderson plug on your control hub. -
Page 24: Rotating The Dcdc Charger
ROTATING THE DCDC CHARGER The KickAss Control Hub has been designed to allow the DCDC charger to be rotated. What You Will Need Flat Head Phillips Head Adjustable Spanner Screwdriver Screwdriver Note: Ensure the unit is disconnected from the battery prior to attempting any wiring... - Page 25 Step 4: Using the phillips head screwdriver and adjustable spanner, undo the four bolts securing the DCDC charger to the control hub Step 5: Carefully remove the DCDC charger from the control hub ensuring all wires come out freely. Note: Do not force the unit as you remove it.
- Page 26 Step 6: Rotate the DCDC Charger and carefully thread the wires through the other large hole located under the DCDC charger's mounting location. Align the mounting holes on the charger with the ones on the control hub and replace the mounting bolts, ensuring they are adequately tightened.
- Page 27 Step 8: Tuck cables neatly under the control hub and carefully close the lid, returning the 4 screws to secure the control hub down...
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Page 28: Diy Dcdc Install
DCDC Charger. If you wish to make use of the KickAss Plug and play wiring kits, blank 2 and 3 pin Anderson style plugs are available for purchase from the KickAss Store. These plugs can be mounted easily by cutting away or removing the foam insert on the inside of the control hub. -
Page 29: Kickass Lithium Remote Display Unit
KICKASS LITHIUM REMOTE DISPLAY UNIT The Control Hub has been designed to work with our KickAss range of lithium batteries. Underneath the sticker, holes have been cut in the face panel to allow you to mount the RDU on the control hub without any drilling. - Page 30 Step 3: Mount the RDU housing on the front face of the Control Hub with M4 nuts and bolts Step 4: Using the extension cable, connect your RDU to your KickAss Lithium Battery...
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Page 31: Wiring Diagram
WIRING DIAGRAM RESETTABLE CIRCUIT BREAKER... -
Page 32: Switch Lighting
SWITCH LIGHTING The control hub switches can be wired in three different ways that will change the lighting configuration. Below are the configurations and switch wiring diagrams which can be setup by removing terminal from the rear of the switch as specified below. Configuration 1 (From Factory): CONNECTION TO ACCESSORY... -
Page 33: Using The Control Hub
USING THE CONTROL HUB Voltmeter The inbuilt voltmeter will display the voltage of your battery, this can be turned on and off using the little red switch on the unit. For an accurate voltage reading, disconnect all loads and charging sources from the control hub and test. The voltmeter is equipped with an audible low battery alarm that activates when the voltage below 11.0V. -
Page 34: Inputs/Outputs
INPUTS/OUTPUTS 4x IN/OUT (50A Combined) Anderson Style Plugs Ÿ Input/Output power supply - Compatible connection to a charger or load. Ÿ The single bank of 4 x anderson style plugs is protected by a 50A circuit breaker. Ÿ All Anderson style plugs must not exceed a maximum of 50A current. WARNING: 1. -
Page 35: Fuse Box
FUSE BOX 6x Fuse Box with Two Spares Ÿ Prewired for simplicity Ÿ Two spares included Ÿ Blown fuse indicator... -
Page 36: Outputs
OUTPUTS USBs Ÿ 2x 2.4A High Powered USB (White) Ÿ 1x Quick Charge QC 3.0 Ultra high powered usb output (5V/3.1A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A) (Blue) Ÿ 1x USB-C PD Port (45W Max) Cigarette Sockets Ÿ 2x Cigarette socket output - maximum 10A per socket... -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Maximum output current through different circuit (eg. cig sockets, andersons etc)? Customer service should refer to Connections and Accessories section of manual Terminating wiring for the switches Customer service should refer to wiring in switches section of manual Can I use longer battery cables The supplied cables have been designed to the rated capacity of the control hub. -
Page 38: Warranty Disclaimer
KICKASS PRODUCTS PTY LTD. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER At Kickass Products Pty Ltd., we stand behind the quality and durability of our outdoor and camping products. Our product team rigorously tests every item in demanding conditions to ensure performance in normal use environments. - Page 39 KickAss is a registered trademark of KickAss Products Pty Ltd. Designed & imported by KickAss Products Pty Ltd 39 Iris Place, Acacia Ridge, QLD 4110 Australia Made in China...
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