Before disassembling your beautiful new car you need some basic installation knowledge and skill with common hand and
power tools. Following such basic installation tips and warnings will prevent possible damage to the vehicle and also
prevent possible fires.
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AGAIN...READ THE MANUAL! There is a lot of helpful information in this manual that will save
time and prevent problems later.
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COVER THE VEHICLE WORK AREAS - Use fender covers or blankets to protect the work
areas from scratches or dings.
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DISCONNECT THE (-) LEAD ON THE BATTERY - No sparks or fires please!
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“REVIEW” THE INSTALLATION - Before using any tools or moving vehicle components, take
five minutes to review the installation intentions (e.g., verify that an enclosure will fit in an area
of a car before tearing out all the interior).
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“REVIEW” THE VEHICLE - Before drilling any holes or cutting into any surfaces, make sure
there are no fuel or hydraulic lines behind the surfaces. Also make sure there are no wires
routed directly behind or near the desired mounting area (remember...screws can often extend
1-2 inches behind the mounting surface).
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ENSURE PROPER FIT - Before cutting or drilling, make sure the speaker will physically fit in
its desired location. Check for clearance around rear deck torsion bars or other structural
elements.
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EVERY CAR IS ASSEMBLED DIFFERENT - Every auto manufacturer uses different assembly techniques. Take care in
removing/modifying all trim panels and mounting surfaces since they often use unique screws or snap fasteners that are
difficult to replace if they are lost or broken.
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BE CAREFUL WITH CABLE ROUTING - When routing audio cables, make sure RCA and speaker wires are routed away
from high current power lines for audio amplifiers and vehicle systems lines when possible. This will help prevent noises
from creeping into the audio system, plus prevent potential damage to the vehicle wiring itself.
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BE CARFUL WITH ALL CONNECTIONS - When making connections, make sure each connection is clean and properly
secured. Observe all polarity markings carefully to ensure proper end performance.
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CAUTION - FUEL TANKS AND FUEL LINES ARE NOW LOCATED DIRECTLY BENEATH THE REAR DECK IN MANY
CARS - CHECK FOR ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BEFORE EVEN CONSIDERING SUCH A MOUNTING LOCATION!
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We always recommend you have your Blaupunkt speakers professionally installed but the installation process is often so
easy that the average consumer can achieve success with little trouble. Regardless of the person installing, you should be
sure to review the following points before proceeding with the installation:
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READ THE MANUAL! Understanding the product and installation limitations before
lifting a screwdriver.
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WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES - Flying debris are always dangerous.
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PROTECT THE VEHICLE - Always disconnect the negative battery cable before
starting any kind of installation work. This prevents a possible high current electrical
short (potential fires).
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HEAT - Keep all speakers away from nearby hot components such as amplifiers or
vehicle components that heat up over time such as hoses, high current wires, and
braking system components.
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GIVE YOURSELF LOTS OF TIME - Rushing to complete an installation nearly always ends up
with problems.
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DO NOT LISTEN AT HIGH SOUND LEVELS FOR A PROLONGED TIME - If connected to high power
amplifiers, these speakers have the potential to cause permanent hearing loss after listening at maximum
volume levels for several hours.
