Installation Instructions
1.
Disconnect the negative cable from the car battery.
Tape up the end so it is isolated form the battery.
2.
Run the power wire (1/0 X2 AWG min.) from the
fornt battery to the rear battery bank. using a min.
500 amp fuse at both ends. Connect 2 1/0 AWG
wires to the amplifier using a 500 amp fuse . Plan
this part of the installation carefully. This cable will
carry very high current. If it should short to the
body and it is not properly fused it could catch
fire.
3.
Connect the power wire to the battery using a fuse
capable of the total current load of all amplifiers
connected. Don’t install the fuse yet. Wait until the
end. Locate the fuse as close as possible to the
battery. If the fuse is further that 18 inches (wire
length) from the battery you should reevaluate the
wire and fuse placement.
4.
Find the closest clear metal area to the amp for a
ground. Sand, grind or scrape all paint and under
coating from the body and screw the ground
securely to the body.
WARNING: The ground connection to the body must be
capable of handling 500+ amps of current.
It is advisable to test the ground with an ohmmeter
between the ground cable and the negative battery cable
to insure a good low resistance connection. Some alloys
used in modern cars do not offer the best ground. If you
believe this is the case consult with the vehicle manufac-
turer.
5.
Run the speaker wire to the speakers. It is advised
that you leave some extra wire at this point. You
can “clean it up” later.
6.
If you haven’t already done so, mount the amp
now.
7.
Connect the power and ground to the amplifier.
Only after this step should you install the fuse at the
battery.
8.
Connect the remote wire from the head unit to the
amplifier. Now is a good time to turn on the amp
for the first time. Make sure it turns on properly and
does not go into protect.
9.
Connect the speaker wire to the amp and speakers
(make sure the amp is off first). Make sure the
polarity (+ and-) is correct.
10.
Connect the RCA’s to the amp.
11.
Double check the amplifier controls at this time.
Make sure everything is set correctly for your
system.
12.
Now you’re ready to play it for the first time. It is
best to leave the gain all the way down at first. Start
with the head unit volume low and work your way
up.
13.
Now you can tune the amp. Take your time and
make only one adjustment at a time. It may take
some time to get the system fully adjusted. During
this time the amp is drawing current from the
battery. You should check the battery voltage from
time to time and re-charge it if it gets low. Battery
voltage can affect the way the amplifier performs.
14.
You’re done. Now have fun.
This amplifier is equipped with an advanced diag-
nostic system controlled by the microprocessor. In
the event that this unit goes into protection for any
reason it will flash the status light found on the
control end of the amplifier. The different
sequences indicate the “Code” for faster trouble
shooting.
Code 11
1 Flash pause 1 Flashe
Code 12
1 Flash pause 2 Flashes
Code 13
1 Flash pause
3
Flashes
Code 14
1 Flash pause 4 Flashes
Code 15
1 Flash pause 5 Flashes
Thermal
2 Red Flashes 2 Green
Flashes
Speaker Cover Off
The 4000se will not play
without the speaker safty cover in place.
Short Protection
The amplifier has detected
a short circuit and shut down to avoid damage.
Repeated Short
The amplifier is detecting
and constant short circuit condition and will not
turn back on until it is resolved
Over Volt Protection
The battery voltage
is usually high and could damage the amplifier.
4
High Voltage Supply Failure
Return
the amplifier to your local ARC Audio Dealer for
service.
Thermal Over Heat Protection
Conntact your Doctor. You have top be Hurting.
