KICKASS 12V 22A 9-Stage Automatic Smart ACDC Battery Charger

1. Kupu Whakataki

Thank you for choosing the KICKASS 12V 22A 9-Stage Automatic Smart ACDC Battery Charger. This advanced charger is designed to keep your vehicle's battery healthy, charged, and ready for use. It automatically detects damaged batteries, intuitively repairs them, and actively provides long-term battery maintenance, ensuring peak performance for years.

This charger is compatible with a wide range of battery chemistries, including Lithium (LiFePO4), AGM, GEL, Sealed Lead Acid, and Flooded Lead Acid batteries. It is ideal for charging various battery types such as starter, deep-cycle, marine, and powersports batteries.

He aha kei roto

Pikitia 1: Ngā Wāhanga kua Whakaurua. The image displays the KICKASS 22A Smart Charger along with its accessories: a 110V plug, an Anderson connector, alligator clamps, and a hook for hanging the unit. The charger features an LCD screen for readouts.

Kei roto i to kete nga mea e whai ake nei:

• KICKASS 12V 22A Smart Charger Unit
• 110V Taura Mana AC
• Anderson Connector Cable
• Anderson to Alligator Clip Adapter Cable
• Pukapuka Kaiwhakamahi (tenei tuhinga)

2. Nga korero haumaru

Always read and understand all safety warnings and instructions before using the battery charger. Improper use can result in serious injury or property damage.

Whakatupato Haumaru Whānui

• Whakamahia te rihi i roto i te waahi pai-hau.
• Kaua e tukuna te rihi ki te ua, ki te ahua ma ranei.
• Kaua e taea e nga tamariki.
• Disconnect the charger from the power outlet before making or breaking connections to the battery.
• Kaua e utu nga pākahiko tio.

Āhuatanga Tiaki

The KICKASS charger is built with comprehensive protection features to safeguard both the charger and your battery:

• Te Parenga o te Polarity: The charger will not activate if the battery terminals are connected incorrectly. An error will be indicated on the display.
• Parenga Iahiko Poto: Ka ārai i te kino mēnā ka pā he ara iahiko poto.
• Neke atu i te Ahuru Temperature: The charger will reduce output or shut down if it detects overheating.
• Parenga Awa Tuwera: Ka ārai i te nui rawa o te kukume o te iahiko.
• Utu Pūmahara: The charger retains the last selected charging mode, simplifying repeated use.

3. Tatūnga

Te hono i te Kaitohu

The charger offers flexible connection options:

• Anderson Connectors: Connect the charger directly to a charge input Anderson connection on your battery box or system.
• Ngā topenga ararika: Use the included Anderson to alligator clip attachment to connect directly to your battery terminals. Ensure correct polarity (red to positive, black to negative).

Figure 2: Charger with Cables. This image shows the KICKASS 22A Smart Charger unit along with its power cord, Anderson connector, and alligator clip adapter, illustrating the various connection methods available.

Kōwhiringa Whakapuru

The charger is designed for convenient installation:

• Ngā Pūwāhi Whakamaunga Maha: Four convenient mounting points allow for easier and simpler installation to your caravan, camper, or canopy’s 12V power setup.
• Whakapiki Matau: Includes a hook mounting option if you wish to hang the charger from a wall or ceiling.

4. Aratau Mahi

The KICKASS 22A Smart Charger features a sophisticated 9-stage charging process and various modes to optimize battery health and charging efficiency. The easy-to-read LCD display indicates battery voltage level, charge mode, and any fault codes.

Figure 3: Charger in Operation. The image shows the KICKASS 22A Smart Charger connected to a battery, with its LCD screen displaying a voltage of 13.3V, indicating active charging or monitoring.

9-Stage Te Tikanga Whakatau

This multi-stage process ensures optimal charging and extends battery life:

1. Desulfation: Recovers sulfated batteries.
2. Te timatanga ngawari: Gently introduces current to deeply discharged batteries.
3. Akona Ake: Charges the battery to approximately 80% capacity at maximum current.
4. Te horomitanga: Charges the battery to 100% at a decreasing nāianei.
5. Tātaritanga: Tests the battery's ability to hold a charge.
6. Whakatikatika: Restores deeply discharged or neglected batteries.
7. Ake Whakatika: Ka mau tonu te pākahiko kia 100% te utu.
8. Pulse Maintenance: Applies pulses to keep the battery optimized during long-term storage.
9. tūtatari: The charger enters a low-power state when charging is complete.

Specific Charging Modes

With the touch of a button, you can change your device’s charging modes:

• AGM Recondition Mode: Designed to bring old AGM batteries back to life, especially if they have been unused for a long period or have gone through a deep discharge.
• Lithium (7A) & Standard (7A) Trickle/Slow Charge Battery Modes: Ideal for charging smaller capacity lithium and standard batteries. Recommended for Gel, SLA, FLA batteries between 10-50AH and Lithium Batteries between 15-120AH (related to battery's BMS setting).
• Lithium Activation Mode: If your Lithium battery drops below its safety voltage parameters, toggle this mode. The charger will trickle charge the battery until it reaches the cut-in voltage, then automatically start normal charging cycles.
• Quiet Night Mode (5A): Lowers the output to 5A, allowing for quiet overnight charging without noisy fans. This mode can be activated on any charging setting.

Pikitia 4: Ngā Āhuatanga Matua. This image highlights the main features of the KICKASS 22A Smart Charger: its 22A charging speed, 9-stage smart charging capability, and maximum protection features, emphasizing its versatility and safety.

Ka mutu te huaview Ataata

5. Tiaki

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity of your charger and batteries:

• Kia noho ma te rihi kia kore e pehu me te para.
• Store the charger in a dry, cool place when not in use.
• Inspect cables and connectors regularly for any signs of damage. Replace if necessary.
• Me whakarite kia tika te hau i te wa e utu ana kia kore e wera rawa.

6. Te Raru

The LCD screen will display any fault codes to indicate issues with your battery or charger. Refer to the display for specific error messages.

Nga take me nga otinga noa:

• Kāore te rihi e tahuri ana: Check power connection. Ensure battery connections are correct (polarity protection).
• Fault code displayed: Consult the charger's LCD screen for the specific code. Common codes relate to reverse polarity, short circuit, or over-temperature. Correct the issue as indicated.
• Karekau te pākahiko e utu ana: Verify battery type selection matches the connected battery. Check battery health; severely damaged batteries may not accept a charge.

7. Whakatakotoranga

Figure 5: Product Specifications. This image presents a detailed table outlining the technical specifications of the KICKASS 22A Smart Charger, including input/output parameters, charging modes, and environmental conditions.

Charging Mode & Recommended Battery Capacity

8. Pūtāhui me te Tautoko

For detailed warranty information and customer support, please refer to the official KICKASS webpae, whakapā atu ranei ki to kaihoko.

An electronic version of the Instructions for Use (IFU) is available for download:

Tikiake i ngā Tohutohu Whakamahi (PDF)