KICK ASS KAPWM30A User manual

V0.3
SOLAR REGULATOR
PWM 12V 30A
MANUAL
KAPWM30A

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INTRODUCTION
KickAss is focused on bringing the luxury of home to the outdoors. Your one stop shop for 12V
products. All of our products are designed to be plug and play, for the ultimate camping experience.
Designed by the KickAss team in Australia.
The KickAss 12V PWM 30A Solar Regulator has been design to provide a compact plug and play
solar power solution, highly efficient power conversion to keep your battery safely charged. Our
team of dedicated engineers test every product to make sure they stand up to the tough Australian
outback. The KAPWM30A solar regulator uses a solid state design with Pulse Width Modulation
(PWM). Without the need of cooling fans, the unit is fully sealed, rated at IP65 making it dust and
water resistance for outdoor use.
IMPORTANT WARNING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
DO NOT operate Solar Panel UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS MANUAL and
the Solar Regulator is installed as instructed.
Working in the vicinity of Lead-Acid batteries is dangerous. During normal operation batteries
generate explosive gases. It is important that the battery is operated in a well ventilated area and
the Solar Regulator is installed as directed.
Check the battery manufactures guide for the recommended voltage profile for charging.
Failure to ensure the selected voltage does not exceed the recommend profile could damage your
battery. Change the selection if necessary before charging the battery.
Risk of injury and damage due to incorrect installation product:
ŸThis appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are supervised
or have been properly instructed on how to use the appliance by a person responsible of their
safety.
ŸChildren should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
ŸEnsure to use the Solar Panel with a regulator of the correct input rating and suitable charge
profile for the battery chemistry type being charged. Suitable battery types include; Lead Acid,
Gel, Calcium, AGM or Lithium.

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ŸDesigned with PWM technology.
ŸCommon negative grounding design and 100% solid state.
ŸSuitable for solar panels with max open circuit voltage of 25V
Ÿ7 Different Battery type charge profiles included:
• Lead crystal
• Calcium
• Gel
• AGM
ŸLithium BMS "Wake up" feature to automatically reactive BMS.
ŸHighly efficient charger that ensures your battery is charged to 100% every time.
ŸColoured LED's that indicate the charging status and battery conditions.
ŸBig Digital LCD to clearly display battery voltage, charge current, overall charged
capacity (Amp hour of charge into battery), battery type, charge percentage, battery
temperature and fault codes.
ŸPlug & Play connection that accepts Anderson plug connection.
ŸM5 Screw terminals for hardwired option.
ŸProtection features including: Overvoltage, Short Circuit, Reverse Polarity and
Thermal Protection
ŸOver voltage protection, Short circuit protection, Reverse polarity protection
ŸIncludes external battery temperature sensor.
ŸIP65 rated, suitable for indoor or outdoor use, surface panel mount
ŸRubber dust cover for terminal protection
ŸThe battery should be mounted in a well ventilated area, and a safe distance from any ignition
source. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery. This may cause the
battery to explode.
ŸIf battery acid comes in contact with skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid
enters eye, immediately flush eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical
attention immediately.
ŸTo reduce risk; take when using any metal tool near the battery to avoid risk of shorting the
terminals.
ŸTo reduce the risk of sparks, connect or disconnect the Solar Blanket to the charge regulator
BEFORE exposure to sunlight. The Solar Blanket may generate voltage up to the rated open
circuit value, at the connection leads while unconnected.
ŸEnsure a fuse or circuit breaker is installed on connection from battery to regulator.
ŸDo not disassemble charger, contact KickAss customer support for trouble shooting advice.
ŸDo not reverse polarity connect the wires to the solar panel or battery.
FEATURES
• WET (Lead acid Flooded)
• Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (LiFePO4)
• LI-LION series

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INSTALLATION
The Solar Controller is mounted as shown below
The unit can be mounted on a flat surface using the 4 corner screw down points. Do this
by firstly removing the exiting 4x machine screws and backing plate. With the corner
screw down points free, mark the surface for the mounting points and pre drill your screw
holes or simply use a self tapping screw and directly mount the unit.
Rubber Dust Covers

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CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
There are two options for connecting your solar panels and battery to charger. These
include Plug and Plug using Anderson style quick connector or hardwired cable to screw
terminal connection. For either option, we recommend installing the regulator as close to
the battery as possible.
Option 1: KAPWM30 Regulator with anderson plug connection
Step 1. Remove rubber seals from regulator connection points and insert the appropriate
Anderson connection lead from battery into the regulator connection marked as battery
output. Ensure a fuse is installed one the positive cable as close to the battery positive
terminal a possible. Once Battery is connected to the regulator, the correct battery type
charge profile can be selected. See section "Operating Instructions" for Battery type
selection and LCD operation
Step 2. With Solar Panel in shade, connect Anderson extension lead from Solar Panel
into the regulator connection plug marked as Solar Panel input.
Optional Temperature sensor
Solar Panel
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+
12V Battery
LITHIUM COMPATIBLE
Hold Battery
Type button
for 3 sec.
for settings
40A
LITHIUM COMPATIBLE
Hold Battery
Type button
for 3 sec.
for settings
Battery Output
Solar Panel Input