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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 from the battery to the amplifier. 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 undercoating from the body and screw the ground
securely to the body.
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
manufacturer.
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 diagnostic 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.
THERMAL PROTECTION (Turn the volume
down and wait for the amplifier to cool)
CODE 11
Red Green Flashing
OVERVOLT
(This is a charging system
failure. DO NOT START THE ENGINE.)
CODE 14
1 Flash, Pause, 4 Flashes
SHORT
(Turn the amplifier off and check
for a shorted speaker or wire.)
CODE 12
1 Flash, Pause, 2 Flashes
REPEATED SHORT
(Correct the short
and leave the amp off for 5 minutes.)
CODE 13
1 Flash, Pause, 3 Flashes
NORMAL TURN ON
GREEN FLASHING
