KICK ASS KABTSWPANEL-8 User manual
BLUETOOTH
SWITCH PANEL
8 GANG
USER GUIDE
V0.6
KABTSWPANEL-8
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WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT’S INCLUDEDWHAT’S INCLUDED
PRODUCT FEATURESPRODUCT FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONSDIMENSIONS
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATIONCONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
FIXED MOUNT BRACKET OPTION FIXED MOUNT BRACKET OPTION
FLUSH MOUNT OPTION FLUSH MOUNT OPTION
SWITCH PANEL MOUNTINGSWITCH PANEL MOUNTING
ADJUSTABLE MOUNT BRACKET OPTION ADJUSTABLE MOUNT BRACKET OPTION
FLUSH MOUNT OPTION FLUSH MOUNT OPTION
WIRING INSTALLATIONWIRING INSTALLATION
SWITCH PANEL INDICATIONSWITCH PANEL INDICATION
BACKLIGTH COLOR & BRIGHTNESSBACKLIGTH COLOR & BRIGHTNESS
SWITCH MODE PROGRAMINGSWITCH MODE PROGRAMING
SMART PHONE CONTROL AVAILABLESMART PHONE CONTROL AVAILABLE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENTFCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARRANTYWARRANTY
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT’S INCLUDED
PRODUCT FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
DIMENSIONS
CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
FIXED MOUNT BRACKET OPTION
FLUSH MOUNT OPTION
SWITCH PANEL MOUNTING
ADJUSTABLE MOUNT BRACKET OPTION
FLUSH MOUNT OPTION
WIRING INSTALLATION
SWITCH PANEL INDICATION
BACKLIGTH COLOR & BRIGHTNESS
SWITCH MODE PROGRAMING
SMART PHONE CONTROL AVAILABLE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
WARRANTY
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE KICKASS BLUETOOTH SWITCH PANEL.
DO NOT OPERATE THE SYSTEM UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS
MANUAL AND THE SYSTEM IS INSTALLED AS PER THESE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS. KICKASS RECOMMENDS THAT THE SYSTEM BE INSTALLED BY A
SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSON.
DISCLAIMER: KICKASS accepts no liability for any injury, loss or property damage which may
occur from the improper or unsafe installation or use of its products.
WARNING
1. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR ANY MEDICAL PURPOSES, LIFE
SUSTAINING EQUIPMENT, SAFETY APPLICATIONS, OR ANY APPLICATION WHERE
EQUIPMENT FAILURE CAN CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, FIRES OR ANY OTHER
HAZARD.
2. READ ALL MANUALS, AND THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PROPERLY, OR IMPROPER USE OF THE PRODUCT OR MOBILE APP COULD
RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
CAUTION
1. The Switch Panel App. allows modification to the system functionality of your
KickAss Bluetooth Switch Panel; only use this app. if you have read and fully
understand all the instructions in this manual
2. Risk of explosive gases: Working in the vicinity of a battery is dangerous.
Batteries may generate explosive gases during normal operation. For this
reason, it is of utmost importance that you follow the instructions of the battery
manufacture each time you use the system. Prevent flames and sparks, and
provide adequate ventilation, especially during charging or discharging.
3. Do not install this product in the same compartment where flammable materials,
such as petrol/gasoline or Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) are stored.
4. The system should not be used by persons under the age of 18, or those with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Persons under the age of
18 should be supervised.
WARNING & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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5. Do not operate the Bluetooth Switch Panel or the Mobile Application to control
movable items whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Doing so may result
in personal injury or property damage.
6. Do NOT alter or disassemble the system under any circumstances. All services
or repairs must be returned to KickAss for repair. Incorrect handling or
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire and may void the unit
warranty.
7. Cable and fuse sizes are specified by various codes and standards which
depend on the type of vehicle the system is installed into. Selecting the wrong
cable or fuse size could result in harm to the installer or user and/ or damage to
the system componetents or other equipment installed in the system. For this
reason, do not replace fuses with ones of higher amperage ratings. The installer
is responsible for ensuring that the correct cable and fuse sizes are used when
installing this system.
8. Do not drop metal tools onto a vehicle battery. Doing so might cause the battery
to spark or might short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts that may cause
an explosion. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
and watches before working with a vehicle battery. A vehicle battery can produce
a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a
severe burn.
9. NEVER SMOKE OR ALLOW A SPARK OR FLAME NEAR A BATTERY AS
THESE MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY TO EXPLODE. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR A BATTERY WHEN CONNECTING THE BATTERY
INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE ALWAYS DO THE FOLLOWING:
10. Wire all cable connections to the Control Box before making connection to the
vehicle battery. The Battery Output (positive) must be connected first, followed
by the Ground (chassis) terminal. The chassis connection should be made away
from the battery and fuel lines.
11. Do not use this product to control safety critical devices or those that could cause
harm if operated remotely (for example fume exhaust fans or lifters). Only
operate devices with moving parts when you have a clear line of sight to the
moving parts.
12. Ensure that the Display is not mounted in vehicle head-impact zones. Doing so
may result in injury to the driver and/or passenger in the event of an accident.
13. Ensure the Display is not mounted where it may distract the driver of the vehicle.
Distracting the driver may result in an accident.
14. Risk of damage to the system. Do NOT connect a load negative (-) to the chassis
AND to the applicable negative (-) output channel as this may cause damage to
the Distribution Box under some circumstances. Connect to the applicable
negative (-) output channel OR a suitable chassis grounding point to avoid
damage.
15. The Control Box may be mounted in any orientation but must be mounted onto a
flat, solid surface using M6 screws or bolts. Failure to adequately mount the unit,
such as using adhesives to mount the unit will result in unreliable operation of
system. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure their installation complies with
any applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
16. The Switch Panel App and has not been tested on all smartphones available on
the market so is not guaranteed to work on all devices. However, the app should
work on most phones with Bluetooth® 4.0 (or later) running IOS 11. 1 (or later) or
Android 7.0 (or later).
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
Control Box
Control Harness & Power Cables
Mounting Brackets & Hardware Switch Labels
(50x Graphic Decals)
Switch Panel
Heavy Duty Circuit Breaker
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PRODUCT FEATURES
• Control up to 8 circuits via Switch Panel or Bluetooth app.
• Programmable switch modes: Toggle, Momentary, Pulsed
• RGB colour changeable switch panel backlight
• Backlight dims automatically with brightness control setting
• Customizable Switch Panel with 50 individual graphic labels
• System voltage range: 12V - 24VDC
• Max. Input Current: 60 Amps
• Emergency Low Voltage Cut-Off (A dedicate Low Voltage Drop Out (LVD)
should still be used to ensure your battery system is properly protected)
• Includes all necessary installation wiring harnesses and hardware
• Spare fuses (6x) and fuse pulled located in control box
SPECIFICATIONS
Backlight Function
Switch Control Function
Operating Voltage Range
Power Handling
Maximum Current
Switch Panel Dimensions
Control Box Module Dimensions
Technology
Bluetooth
Toggle Mode - red indicator light
Momentary Mode - blue indicator light
Pulsed Mode - green indicator light
Adjustable dimmer function with RGB
LED colour settings
8-30V
720W (12V System) - 1440W (24V System)
60A
1mA (Low Ambient Light)
20mA (High Ambient Light)
190 x 114 x 35mm
IGBT
Yes
Standby Current
115 x 66 x 15mm
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DIMENSIONS
3000mm (3M)
800mm
600mm
200mm
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CONTROL BOX INSTALLATION
The Control Box can be mounted in a number of ways; including fixed mount
using the supplied bracket or flush mounted to any flat surface, using the
mounting points on the units base. When choosing the mounting location,
consider the following:
• Check Power Cables with reach supply battery and allow for unobstructed
path for cables and control harness.
• Area behind mounting surface should be checked carefully to ensure no
existing wiring or vehicle components will be damaged during the installation
process.
• Ideal surface thickness 3 - 6mm
Fixed Mount Bracket Option
• Choose the most suitable mounting origination for the bracket and Control
Box.
• Using the mounting bracket as guide, mark the mounting holes and drill with
7mm bit.
• Use supplied (4x) M6x16mm cross head bolt, washers and nuts to secure
bracket to surface then fix Control Box to bracket.
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Using the Control Box as a guide, mark mounting holes and cable routing
cutouts. Drill holes with a 7mm bit and carefully cut the cable routing access
with a jigsaw.
Use supplied M6x16mm cross head bolts, washers and nuts to secure the
Control Box base to the surface.
Flush Mount Option
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SWITCH PANEL MOUNTING
There are two different mounting bracket options provided for Switch Panel:
Adjustable mount bracket for customizing the panel angle or fixed mount
bracket for flush fitment to any flat surface.
When choosing the mounting location, consider the following:
• Check Control Harness is long enough to reach the desired location and
allow for an unobstructed path for harness.
• Area behind mounting surface should be checked carefully to ensure no
existing wiring or vehicle components will be damaged during the installation
process.
• Ideal surface thickness 3 - 6mm
After the installation of the Switch Panel and Control Box, proceed to the
wiring installation.
Adjustable Mount Bracket Option
1. Screw part of bracket to back of Switch Panel as shown with the (4x)
M3x6mm Cross Round Head screws.
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