QUICK START GUIDE • You KickAss Smart Lithium Battery has been shipped at approximately 60% SOC. When you first receive your battery, please complete a full charge of the battery before use, ensuring the battery charger indicates the battery is full before removing the battery from charge.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Always use the specified charger designed for the lithium battery. Using an incorrect charger may cause damage or create a safety hazard. • Do not charge the battery beyond its recommended voltage or current limits. • Overcharging can lead to overheating, fire, or explosion. •...
Pod Machine 1.3hrs 2.2hrs Continuous Charge and Discharge The KickAss KickAss 12V Deep Cycle Lithium – LiFePO4, supports a 1C continuous charge and discharge current. Parallel and Series Configuration KickAss 12V Deep Cycle Lithium Batteries - LiFePO4 batteries can be connected in either parallel or series configurations, but not simultaneously in...
Table C 4000+ Cycles @ 80% Depth of Discharge – 0.5C The KickAss 12V 120Ah Deep Cycle Lithium Battery - LiFePO4 is rated for 4000+ cycles at a depth of discharge (DoD) of 80% at discharge rate of 0.5C. Reducing or increasing the average DoD of the battery will increase, or reduce the cycle life of the battery accordingly.
Battery Management System The Battery Management System (BMS) is a crucial component of the LiFePO4 battery, ensuring its safe and efficient operation. The BMS performs two primary functions: • Cell Balancing: Balances the voltages of individual LiFePO4 cells during charging to ensure even cell performance, thereby enhancing battery longevity •...
Failure to follow this procedure may affect the performance and lifespan of the LiFePO4 batteries. B) We recommended using our KickAss Battery Linking Cables, 2AWG, 400mm length (BALINK8400), for connecting batteries in parallel. Series Wiring Diagram...
WARNING: Before connecting the battery, ensure it has been fully charged and allowed to rest for 30 minutes. WARNING: Verify that all loads or devices to be powered by the KickAss LiFePO4 battery are turned off before starting the installation.
TROUBLESHOOTING BMS PROTECTION AND EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR Protection Action Release Condition User Action Type Cell Over- BMS will stop the Protection is Check that the output Voltage battery from charging. automatically released voltage of the connected Protection once the battery cell charger is below the voltage returns to a safe maximum charge...
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Protection Action Release Condition User Action Type Short Circuit BMS will stop the battery Protection is automatically Check the installation for Protection from discharging. released once the load is any signs of a short disconnected or a circuit. Rectify the charging source is installation if required.
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.
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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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