1.
Before you start, disconnect the negative cable from the car battery.
Tape up the end so it is isolated from the battery.
2.
Run an appropriate gauge 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 than 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 in place.
It is advisable to test the ground with an ohmmeter between the ground cable and the
negative battery cable to ensure a good low resistance connection. Some panels used in
modern cars do not offer the best ground. If you believe this is the case - first 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 fix it later.
6.
If you haven’t done so already, 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 protection mode.
9.
Connect the speaker wires 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 recharge it, if it
gets low. That’s it. You’re done.
Now have fun.
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