AudioControl Epicenter 1200, Installation Manual

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Installation
We recommend mounting the Epicenter amplifier in the trunk/boot
or cargo area of the vehicle. An alternative location would be under
the front seat of your vehicle if there is enough room to install and
also to reach the controls. When choosing a location, please keep
these things in mind:
1. Before you start, disconnect the +12V positive and negative
cables from the battery in the vehicle to prevent any damage to
the vehicle or the amplifier during the installation process.
2. Pick a mounting location that will provide access to the controls
and connections, provide adequate ventilation, and also protect
the amplifier from heat, moisture, and dirt. Make sure the ven-
tilation slots on the sides are not blocked, and that the heatsink
fins are not covered.
3. The Epicenter amplifier needs to be securely mounted using the
four mounting holes located in each corner of the Epicenter am-
plifier. See page 29 and 30 for dimensioned drawings that show
the mounting hole locations.
4. Before drilling any holes, take every precaution to prevent dam-
age to fuel lines, power and other electrical wiring, hydraulic
brake lines, and other systems, that might compromise vehicle
safety.
5. Always mount the amplifier as far from the antenna in the ve-
hicle as possible. At the same time you will want to install your
amplifier away from the radio or any other RF sensitive electron-
ics in the vehicle.
6. Use a sufficient gauge power cable that is connected to and
fused properly at the positive terminal of the battery. Use this
table to determine the correct wire gauge for your particular
installation.
7. The amplifier should be grounded with a short, heavy gauge
wire connected directly to the car chassis at a bare metal sur-
face clear of any paint, undercoating, etc. Do not use factory
ground locations, seat bolts, or brackets that have spot welds.
Many newer vehicles incorporate crumple zones, and what may
appear to be a good ground may not be. Always verify using an
Ohm meter.
System
Amperage
7-10
Feet
10-13
Feet
13-16
Feet
16-19
Feet
19-22
Feet
22-28
Feet
35 – 50 8 6 4 4 4 4
50 – 65 6 4 4 4 4 2
68 – 85 4 4 2 2 2 0
85 – 105 4 2 2 2 2 0
105 – 125 4 2 0 0 0 0
125 – 150 2 0 0 0 0 0
Chapter 4: Installation