KICK ASS CONTROL HUB User manual

USER MANUAL
C O N T R O L H U B
VER 0.15
WITH DCDC CHARGER
WITHOUT DCDC CHARGER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IntroductionIntroduction
Important Safety FeaturesImportant Safety Features
OverviewOverview
Whats Included Whats Included
Features Features
Wiring DiagramWiring Diagram
Wiring With DCDC Charger Wiring With DCDC Charger
Wiring Without DCDC Charger Wiring Without DCDC Charger
Connections & AccessoriesConnections & Accessories
Outputs Outputs
Inputs/Outputs Inputs/Outputs
Fuse Box Fuse Box
Getting StartedGetting Started
Mounting Instructions Mounting Instructions
Wiring InstructionsWiring Instructions
Wiring In Switches Wiring In Switches
Switch Lighting Switch Lighting
Connecting To Battery Connecting To Battery
DCDC Charger ModelDCDC Charger Model
Connecting The DCDC Charger Connecting The DCDC Charger
Connecting Solar Input Connecting Solar Input
Rotating The DCDC Charger Rotating The DCDC Charger
Non DCDC Charger ModelNon DCDC Charger Model
Mounting Items On The Control Hub Mounting Items On The Control Hub
DIY VSR Wiring DIY VSR Wiring
DIY DCDC Install DIY DCDC Install
KickAss Lithium Remote Display Unit KickAss Lithium Remote Display Unit
Technical DiagramTechnical Diagram
Introduction
Important Safety Features
Overview
Whats Included
Features
Wiring Diagram
Wiring With DCDC Charger
Wiring Without DCDC Charger
Connections & Accessories
Outputs
Inputs/Outputs
Fuse Box
Getting Started
Mounting Instructions
Wiring Instructions
Wiring In Switches
Switch Lighting
Connecting To Battery
DCDC Charger Model
Connecting The DCDC Charger
Connecting Solar Input
Rotating The DCDC Charger
Non DCDC Charger Model
Mounting Items On The Control Hub
DIY VSR Wiring
DIY DCDC Install
KickAss Lithium Remote Display Unit
Technical Diagram
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IMPORTANT SAFETY FEATURES
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING
YOUR NEW KICKASS CONTROL HUB
Why KickAss?
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
Our team of dedicated engineers test every product to make sure they stand up to the
tough Australian outback. The new KickAss Control Hub is no different! Customised to
include the highest quality cables, extra sockets and four Andersons Style connections.
ŸThe lid of the unit must remain shut at all times when the battery is connected to the
control hub.
ŸAny 12V installation work should be done by a professional, failing to do this may
result in damage to your unit or vehicle.
ŸEnsure suitable gauge wiring is used.
ŸDo not allow any loose metal objects to fall inside the control hub or enter the ports.
ŸIt is the customers responsibility to ensure the unit is adequately mounted.
ŸEnsure the control hub is shut and the screws are tight before attempting to power
any devices.
ŸIn order to prevent an accumulation of heat, ensure there is adequate ventilation to
the control hub.
ŸDo not expose the control hub to excessive moisture or dust.
ŸEnsure the manual and warnings are understood.

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OVERVIEW
WHATS INCLUDED
3MM HEX KEY MINI BLADE FUSE STD BLADE FUSE MIDI FUSE
BLUE BLADE TERMINALS
BLUE BLADE TERMINALS
YELLOW BLADE TERMINALS
YELLOW RING TERMINALS
1 X CONTROL HUB (WITH OPTIONAL DCDC CHARGER)

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SWITCH LABELS FUSE BOX LABELS

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FEATURES
6 way pre-wired
fuse block
with two spares
Volt
Meter
Switch
Volt meter with
low battery alarm
Optional
20A DCDC Charger
with Solar Input
5x Back lit
Rocker
switches
Quick Charge QC3.0 USB +
Type C PD Port (45W max)
1x 10A Cig Socket
2x 2.4A USB
Sockets
1x 10A Cig Socket
2 Pin Anderson Style Plug for Solar Input
(DCDC Charger Model only)
3 Pin Anderson Plug for Alternator Input
(DCDC Charger Model only)
2x Anderson Style In/Out Plugs (50A Combined)
2x Anderson Style In/Out Plugs (50A Combined)
Side Entry Cable glandSide Entry Cable gland
LED Light Switch
LED Light
Bottom Entry Cable Gland
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW
TOP VIEW

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WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING WITH DCDC CHARGER
DCDC
Charger
Wiring
DCDC Charger
Positive
Connection Post
DCDC Charger
Negative Connection
Post
5A Mini Blade Fuse Holder for
LED Light and Volt Meter
40A Midi Fuse
for DCDC Charger
Output
Main Negative
Terminal Post
Main Positive
Terminal Post
Precut Holes for
KickAss Lithium Remote
Display Unit
50A Midi Fuse
for 2x Anderson
Style In/Out Plugs
50A Midi Fuse for
2x Anderson Style
In/Out Plugs

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WIRING WITHOUT DCDC CHARGER
Optional
DCDC Charger Positive
Connection Post
Optional DCDC Charger
Negative Connection Post
5A Mini Blade Fuse Holder for
LED Light and Voltmeter
40A Midi Fuse
for optional
DCDC Charger
Output
Main Negative
Terminal Post
Main Positive
Terminal Post
Precut Holes for
KickAss Lithium Remote
Display Unit
50A Midi Fuse
for 2x Anderson Style
In/Out Plugs
50A Midi Fuse for
2x Anderson Style
In/Out Plugs
Removable
foam block for
optional DCDC Charger
Anderson mounting

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CONNECTIONS & ACCESSORIES
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. To mute
this alarm, simply turn the voltmeter off or connect a charging source.
Note: The battery voltage table on the sticker of the control hub is to be used as a
guide for SOC % only, check your battery specifications for accuracy.
LED Light
The control hub is fitted with a LED light. This can be turned on using the switch
on the top of the unit. A red LED indicator will be visible on the switch when the
light is powered on.

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OUTPUTS
USBs
Ÿ2x 2.4A High Powered USB (White)
Ÿ1x Quick Charge QC 3.0 Ultra high powered usb output (5V/3.1A, 9V/2A, 12V/1.5A)
(Blue)
Ÿ1x USB-C PD Port (45W Max)
Cigarette Sockets
Ÿ2x Cigarette socket output - maximum 10A per socket

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INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Switches
5x 20A Backlit Rocker Switches
ŸEasy DIY install to hard wire all your camp accessories
ŸIncluded stickers to identify the purpose of the switch
ŸEach switch is fused with a 20A Fuse
Note: Switches 1 and 2 share a 20A fuse so should only be wired with a maximum
combined current of 20A
Warning:
Please consider the wiring size used when fitting your accessories. Wiring installed to
power lower rated loads may require the existing fuse to be replaced with a smaller
sized fuse.
4x (50A) Anderson Style Plugs
ŸInput/Output power supply - Compatible connection to a charger or load
ŸTwo banks of Anderson style plugs protected by Midi fuses
ŸEach Anderson bank must not exceed a maximum of 50A current
WARNING:
1. Please check product specifications if connecting multiple charging sources.
2. Do not use an external charger while the DC-DC Charger is operating.
3. Exceeding 50A combined current rating on one Anderson bank will blow the fuse. The
fuse will need to be replaced with the spare provided.

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FUSE BOX
6x Fuse Box with Two Spares
ŸPrewired for simplicity
ŸTwo spares included
ŸBlown fuse indicator

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GETTING STARTED
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
What You Will Need
Drill
6mm Drill bit
6 x M5 Bolts
6 x M5 Nyloc Nuts
12 x M5 Washers
Spanner
to tighten nuts
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 the are no internal terminals or studs loose.

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Step 5: Lift the control hub into position and insert the 6 bolts and washers into the pre drilled
holes. Secure with a nut and washer on the rear. Tighten with a spanner until secure.
Step 4: Using a 6mm drill bit, drill through the 6 premarked holes on your mounting surface.
Note: if mounting on a metal surface you may need to use a smaller pilot hole or step drill.
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

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WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
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
WIRING IN SWITCHES
What You Will Need
Wire StripperWire Crimper Phillips Head
Screwdriver Utility Knife
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
Step 2: For wiring in switches, select the appropriate sized spade and ring terminal for
your accessories wiring.
Note: The yellow terminals are recommended for use with 10-12AWG wire and the blue
terminals are recommended for use with 12-14AWG wire.
Step 3: Using a knife, cut the grommets on the side or bottom of the unit that your
accessory wires will run through. Push approximately 30cm of your accessories wiring
through the grommet
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Step 4: If your wiring is dual core, separate
approximately 30cm of the two wires.
Note: You may need to remove the 30cm
of the outer layer of insulation if your wire
is double insulated
Step 5: Strip approx 1cm of insulation from
each cable using a wire stripper, select and
crimp the appropriate sized spade terminal
to your positive wire and the ring terminal
to the negative wire. Note: Check with the
manufacturer of your accessory to
determine which wire is positive and which
is negative crimping terminals.
Step 6: Connect the spade terminal to the bottom blank tab on your switch and using a
phillips head screwdriver, connect the negative ring terminal to one of the spare screw
positions on the negative bus bar.
30cm
1cm
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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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):
SWITCH
TURNED OFF
SWITCH
TURNED ON
WIRING DIAGRAM
CONNECTION
TO ACCESSORY
Configuration 2:
SWITCH
TURNED OFF
SWITCH
TURNED ON
Configuration 3:
SWITCH
TURNED OFF
SWITCH
TURNED ON
WIRING DIAGRAM
CONNECTION
TO ACCESSORY
WIRING DIAGRAM
CONNECTION
TO ACCESSORY

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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. Push approximately 30cm of the included battery wire
through the grommet
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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.
Replace the nut and washer and retighten
with a spanner. Note: Ensure the wires are
not connected to the battery
Note: Use cable ties to fix them in place
Step 5: 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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Step 6: Connect the other end of the wires to the battery by first attaching the wire with
the red terminal cover to the positive (Red) terminal on your battery, and then attaching
the wire with the black terminal cover to the negative (black) terminal on your battery
Step 7: Ensure cables between the control hub and battery are adequately supported and
not prone to rubbing, you may need to use cable ties to fix them in place.