Adventure Kings 12V Control Box User Manual

2024年1月31日发(作者：)

USER MANUALAKEP-12VCB_0112V CONTROL BOXV1.4PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL

COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION 32. SAFETY 33. SPECIFICATIONS 4448104. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

4.2 WIRING INSTRUCTIONS

5. WARRANTY CARD

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1. INTRODUCTIONThis 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

883 964.2. SAFETYPlease 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 WARNING• 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.3

3. SPECIFICATIONSBox Material:Box Size:Weight:Lid Thickness:Box Thickness:

Lid FastenersCoating:

Recommended Fuse Size for Batteries:

Laser cut aluminium400 x 305 x 80mm2.74kg2mm1.5mmM5 x 0.8 x 15mm Socket Button Head SS

ScrewsBlack Powder Coating40A (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)0-1m = 8 Gauge Battery Cable1-3m = 6 Gauge Battery Cable12V – 16A Max Current12V – 20A Max Current12V – 1A outlet & 2.1A outlet – Total 3.1A Max

Current12V – 20A fused

6x blade fuses supplied (room for 2x spare

fuses)Recommended Cable Size for Batteries

Depending on Length:Switch SpecificationsPower Socket SpecificationsUSB Socket SpecificationsAnderson Plug SpecificationsFuse Block4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSThis 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 INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 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).4

STEP 2:

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

Ensure all wiring is connected and no internal terminal studs are 4:

Mark out the required bolt pattern for mounting the box.5

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 6:

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

canopy.6

STEP 7:

Drill out the canopy holes in the marked positions using the same procedure outlined in Step 8:Lift the 12V Control Box into the desired location and insert the mounting 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.7

4.2 WIRING INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 1:

Unscrew the 4x socket head button screws holding the lid onto the 2:

See

wiring diagrams

below to see which terminal studs to connect the start and auxiliary batteries

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 : All input cables need to be fused as close as possible to the battery itself. See

specifications table for recommended fuse size.8

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 1WIRING DIAGRAM 2Note (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.9

WARRANTYWARRANTY PERIOD:Full 12 month warranty from date of purchase against all manufacturing 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 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