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FAQ

Q: How much do the Kodiak weigh?

A: The Kodiak weighs 20 pounds total.

Q: What type of AC Inverter is built into the Kodiak?

A: 1,500 Watt Pure Sine Wave. Max output of 3,000 Watts.

Q: What is the expected lifespan of the Kodiak battery?

A: Up to 2,000 cycles or 10 years if the battery is well maintained.

Q: What is the warranty for the Kodiak?

A: The warranty is one year limited.

Q: Is the internal lithium battery user replaceable?

A: No. Any battery service must be rendered by Inergy.

Q: How long will the battery hold its charge?

A: Up to a full year, however; we recommend checking the battery 

level every 3 months to ensure it is over 10% charged. Storing a 

battery that is completely depleted can cause irreparable damage.

Q: Can I use the Kodiak while it is charging?

A: Yes. It’s capable of outputting power while charging.

Q: Can I fly on an airplane with the Kodiak?

A: No. The Kodiak needs to be either ground shipped to your 

destination, or air shipped via a shipping carrier, not a passenger 

airplane.

Q: Can the Kodiak power my entire home?

A: No. The Kodiak system is designed to power individual 

appliances and devices rather than plugging into the home›s 

breaker panel directly. For instance, electric dryers, ovens, stoves, 

and water heaters all exceed the Kodiak›s ability. However, gas 

ovens, stoves, dryers, and water heaters can be powered using the 

Kodiak by plugging in directly - provided they have a standard 110 

VAC wall plug.

Q: My Kodiak won’t turn on or charge.

A: It’s likely that your Kodiak is in Safety Mode.  See page 5 for more 

information.

Q: Can I connect lithium ion batteries to the Kodiak?

A: No.  Only lead acid, AGM, or Gel Cell 12 Volt batteries are 

supported.  See page 16 & 17 for more information.

 

Summary of Contents for KODIAK

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Page 2: ... in a well ventilated area The following pages comprise the User s Manual for the Kodiak Inside you will find product specifications basic infor mation relating to using and expanding your new system and much more All of our products include a one year from date of delivery warranty As with any new product there may be kinks along the way If you experience anything peculiar at all we would greatly...

Page 3: ...hic Key Specifications 2 of 2 12 Solar Energy General Guidelines 1 of 2 13 Solar Energy General Guidelines 2 of 2 14 MC4 Adapter Instructions 1 of 2 15 MC4 Adapter Instructions 2 of 2 16 External Battery Guidelines 1 of 2 17 External Battery Guidelines 2 of 2 18 Connecting an External Battery 19 Frequently Asked Questions 20 Manufacturer s Certification Statement 21 Limited Warranty 1 of 2 22 Limi...

Page 4: ... rotated a quarter turn clockwise to lock in place MAXIMUM INPUT UP TO 600 WATTS NOT TO EXCEED 26 VOLTS DC OPEN CIRCUIT ABBREVIATED AS VOC Charging with Solar Panel s Charge times vary depending on solar panels used sun conditions and angle of panel s relative to the sun If using third party panels not supplied by Inergy always connect panels in a PARALLEL wiring configuration not a SERIES wiring ...

Page 5: ...er may still be available but more battery capacity is needed to power the inverter AC outlets Often the last 10 20 of the battery is only available via DC READING THE LCD DISPLAY BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR LCD Display The LCD Display is turned on and off with the power button as well as turning on when a charge source is connected to the Kodiak The LCD Display is the most accurate method for determi...

Page 6: ...er button is pressed and it won t charge Safety Mode is also indicated when plugging in a charge source and the LCD Display doesn t come on To take the system out of Safety Mode plug the Standard Wall Charger into the Basecamp LED Light Port on the front of the Kodiak see Kodiak Reference Guide for about 10 seconds then remove it The system should now power on and accept a charge as normal DO NOT ...

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Page 8: ...vanced Users Each of the following five readings represent measurements taken since the LCD Display was last activated by either connecting a charge source to the Kodiak or turning the Kodiak ON Each time the LCD Display is turned on it is referred to as a session These readings are only for the current session and the data is lost once the LCD Display is turned off C1 Vm Voltage Minimum Displays ...

Page 9: ... Hour capacity of the internal battery C4 Wh Watt hours Displays the total amount of power drawn from the battery during the current session measured in Watt hours This is useful when comparing your power consumption to the rated 1 100 Watt hour capacity of the internal battery C5 Ap Amperage Peak Displays the highest measured power output at any one time during the current session measured in Amp...

Page 10: ...9 THE KODIAK SOLAR GENERATOR ...

Page 11: ...Type Ring Terminals D 110V AC Outlets 1 000 Watts 10 Amps maximum continuous output per outlet 1 500 Watts combined total output from all outlets 3 000 Watt starting surge maximum E RV Plug Outlet for connecting to RV shore power cord 1 500 Watt maximum continuous output 3 000 Watt starting surge maximum Connector Type Nema TT 30R F 12V DC Sockets 180 Watts 15 Amps maximum continuous output per so...

Page 12: ...Type PWM Inverter Pure Sine Wave 1500 Watts Maximum Output 3000 Watt Starting Surge Warranty 12 Months BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS Chemistry Lithium NMC Capacity 1 100 Wh 12 6V 90 Ah 550 Watts discharge continuous for 2 hours Life Expectancy Up to 2 000 Cycles to 80 Capacity Shelf Life Up to 10 years charge every 6 months stored at 68 F 20 C Management Over charge protection over discharge protection s...

Page 13: ...n during windy or rainy conditions they are able to function While cloud cover will reduce the efficiency of the panels they will still generate electricity Time of Year The amount of daylight changes with the seasons The summer months from June to August offer the most day light hours Because of this overall solar production is generally higher during those months While the winter months have few...

Page 14: ...nels will provide the best experience possible We do offer an adapter for third party solar panels but it is important to familiarize yourself with the wiring associated with them and how to make them work with the Kodiak As a hard rule all solar panels must be connected to the Kodiak and to each other in a PARALLEL wiring configuration The most common solar panel connector on the market today is ...

Page 15: ...14 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING THIRD PARTY SOLAR PANELS WITH INERGY MC4 ADAPTER ...

Page 16: ...15 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING THIRD PARTY SOLAR PANELS WITH INERGY MC4 ADAPTER ...

Page 17: ...ging time associated with that many batteries would make it impractical for most users Types of Batteries What types of batteries can I connect to the Kodiak Any 12 Volt deep cycle Lead Acid AGM or Gel Cell battery can be connected to the Kodiak DO NOT connect external lithium batteries not supplied by Inergy Irreparable damage or fire could result and voids the warranty Connecting Batteries Exter...

Page 18: ...e Kodiak that is charged higher than 12 6 Volts NEVER connect an external battery that is more than 0 1 Volts different than the Kodiak at the time they are connected To illustrate if your Kodiak is charged to 12 3 Volts at the time you wish to connect an external battery any external battery must measure between 12 2 12 4 Volts before they are connected A simple Voltage meter commonly available a...

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Page 20: ... it is charging A Yes It s capable of outputting power while charging Q Can I fly on an airplane with the Kodiak A No The Kodiak needs to be either ground shipped to your destination or air shipped via a shipping carrier not a passenger airplane Q Can the Kodiak power my entire home A No The Kodiak system is designed to power individual appliances and devices rather than plugging into the home s b...

Page 21: ...els Photovoltaic Systems whereby Photovoltaic systems must provide electricity for the residence Please note Inergy units are portable and may be used to generate electricity in a variety of applications settings and locations Inergy limits this Certification Statement as follows An Inergy generator power system is a qualified solar electric property only when using solar panels to generate electr...

Page 22: ...purchase or other reasonable documentary proof is required in order to establish the start date of the warranty period Registration is not required NO LEMON POLICY INERGY SOLAR warrants to the original consumer purchaser that should this INERGY SOLAR product require service rendered only by INERGY SOLAR on 3 three separate occasions within the above stated one 1 year warranty period the unit can b...

Page 23: ...NERGY SOLAR s warranty does not apply to any battery cell or product containing a battery cell unless the battery cell is fully charged by you at least once every 6 months HOW TO RECEIVE SERVICE To obtain warranty service you must Contact our customer service team via telephone at 877 969 2432 or via email at info inergysolar com If our customer service team determines that further assistance is r...

Page 24: ...at the time you wish to connect an external battery ensure the external battery measures between 12 2 12 4 Volts before it is connected A simple Voltage meter commonly available at local hardware or auto parts stores can be used to measure your external batteries IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING LITHIUM BATTERIES In general devices with large quantities of lithium ion batteries like the Kodiak should be...

Page 25: ...nd safe manner It is possible for burning lithium ion batteries to reignite after being extinguished so allow the device to remain on a non combustible surface for at least 48 hours If you have any questions about your Kodiak or the above instructions please call us at 877 969 2432 ...

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Page 28: ...10 620 Pheasant Ridge Drive Chubbuck Idaho 83202 877 969 2432 info inergysolar com www inergysolar com ...

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