12V CONTROL BOXUSER MANUAL

PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION 3

2. SAFETY 3

3. SPECIFICATIONS 4

4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4

4.1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 4

4.2 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS 8

5. WARRANTY CARD 10

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1. INTRODUCTION

2. SAFETY

This manual covers the safety, general information and installation information for the Adventure Kings 12V Control Box. The AK 12V Control Box is designed to be used as a fixed 12V accessory power hub for a vehicle, canopy or trailer. For any questions or warranty claims please call 1800 883 964.

Please read and understand all the following safety information prior to using or installing the AK 12V Control Box. Adhering to the following safety warnings will reduce the risk of damage to the product or injury to persons.

• The AK 12V Control Box requires installation into a vehicle, canopy or trailer. If you are unsure or not confident in 12V systems, then it recommended that a qualified auto electrician is used.

• Always disconnect car batteries before working on 12V systems. Never work with a live 12V system as this can cause injury, damage to the product or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.

• Always use appropriate PPE when using power tools.

• Keep children & pets away from the 12V Control Box.

• Use suitable gauge wiring when installing the 12V Control Box. If unsure then contact a qualified auto electrician or use the recommended cable size table in the installation instructions of this manual.

• Do not insert any body parts or tooling in the 12V components.

• Do not expose the 12V Control Box to wet weather.

• Ensure any exposed wires are covered.

• Ensure any input wiring is sufficiently insulated and protected from abrasion.

• Ensure input cables are adequately fused. Follow the instructions in this manual or contact a qualified auto electrician for correct fuse sizing.

• In order to prevent an accumulation of heat provide as much ventilation as possible for the 12V Control Box.

SAFETY WARNING

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3. SPECIFICATIONS

Box Material: Laser cut aluminium

Box Size: 400 x 305 x 80mm

Weight: 2.74kg

Lid Thickness: 2mm

Box Thickness: 1.5mm

Lid Fasteners M5 x 0.8 x 15mm Socket Button Head SS Screws

Coating: Black Powder Coating

Recommended Fuse Size for Batteries: 40A (Input cable from vehicle’s battery needs to be fused as close as possible to the battery using a 40A inline fuse or circuit breaker)

Recommended Cable Size for Batteries Depending on Length:

0-1m = 8 Gauge Battery Cable1-3m = 6 Gauge Battery Cable

Switch Specifications 12V – 16A Max Current

Power Socket Specifications 12V – 20A Max Current

USB Socket Specifications 12V – 1A outlet & 2.1A outlet – Total 3.1A Max Current

Anderson Plug Specifications 12V – 20A fused

Fuse Block 6x blade fuses supplied (room for 2x spare fuses)

4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

This section details the method for installation into a vehicle’s aluminium canopy. Other methods of installation may be suitable for different applications. In all cases it is recommended that adequate fasteners including washers are used to ensure the 12V Control Box is securely mounted.

4.1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1:

Remove the 12V Control Box from the packaging. Before disposing of packaging check that all items have been supplied (1x 12V Control Box, 1x sticker kit, 1x user manual).

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STEP 2:

Unscrew the 4x socket head button screws holding the lid onto the box using a 3mm Allen key.

STEP 3:

Ensure all wiring is connected and no internal terminal studs are loose.

STEP 4:

Mark out the required bolt pattern for mounting the box.

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STEP 5:

Drill out the required holes inside the box ensuring drill is kept away from any wiring. In this installation a 6mm drill was used to predrill the holes and the holes were then finished using a 10mm drill. Any aluminium swarf created from drilling should be cleaned out from inside the box.

STEP 6:

Lift the 12V Control Box into the desired position and mark out the mounting hole pattern on the canopy.

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STEP 7:

Drill out the canopy holes in the marked positions using the same procedure outlined in Step 5.

STEP 8:

Lift the 12V Control Box into the desired location and insert the mounting bolts.

STEP 9:

Tighten the mounting fasteners using nyloc nuts & washers. It is recommended that 4x evenly spaced M10 bolts are used to secure the 12V Control Box. Large washers should be used either side of the bolted joint to ensure the load is spread across a greater area to prevent failure or pull through of the bolt.

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STEP 1:

Unscrew the 4x socket head button screws holding the lid onto the box.

STEP 2:

See wiring diagrams below to see which terminal studs to connect the start and auxiliary batteries too.

STEP 3: The input cables from both start and auxiliary batteries should be run through the provided side grommets in the 12V Control Box as seen in the image below. See the specification table for recommended gauge size for battery input cables.

Note: All input cables need to be fused as close as possible to the battery itself. See specifications table for recommended fuse size.

4.2 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

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STEP 4:

If you already have a dual battery system please reference Wiring Diagram 1. If you are installing a DC-DC charger and using the 12V Control Box to control a dual battery system, then reference Wiring Diagram 2. For installation of a DCDC charger please refer to the instruction manual supplied with the charger.

Note: If wanting to use the Anderson plug as a solar input for the DCDC charger then the some of the wiring inside the box must be changed. See Wiring Diagram 2.

WIRING DIAGRAM 1

WIRING DIAGRAM 2

Note (a): Unclip terminal in positive cable on Anderson plug if wanting to use Anderson plug for a solar input into a DCDC charger. Some tape around the new unconnected end of the positive terminal should be used as an extra safe measure to prevent any short circuiting.

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WARRANTY PERIOD:

Full 12 month warranty from date of purchase against all manufacturing defects.

WHAT DOES THE WARRANTY COVER?

Under normal usage conditions, this warranty covers:

a. Any defect in design or manufacture which results in the product failing to perform substantially as described in authorised advertising or literature.

b. We will either repair or replace the product at our discretion providing that the fault is found to have been caused by a design or manufacturing defect and not misuse or tampering.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. The bene�ts provided to you as the consumer by this warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available to you under the law.

THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:

a. Any damage resulting from improper use

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c. The cost of removing and reinstalling the product

d. Travel and /or other expenses due to customer’s remote location

e. Transport charges and damage in transit. It is your responsibility to deliver and pick up your product, including any costs associated with the postage of your repair or replacement product. If you do freight your product we recommend that you insure against loss or damage.

f. Any loss directly or indirectly associated with the product failing to operate.

g. Damage caused by mould, insects, animals, misuse, incorrect operation, adverse weather, accidents

and fair wear and tear

TO MAKE A CLAIM, PLEASE ENSURE YOU RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT OF PURCHASE

1800 88 39 64

12 MONTH LIMITED

WARRANTY

OUTDOOR SUPACENTRE PTY LTD2 Stanley St Silverwater NSW, 2128PHONE: 1800 88 39 64www.4wdsupacentre.com.au