EMP Tek E3b, User & Installation Manual

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Attaching Speaker Wires
The E Series uses spring-loaded speaker wire terminals to firmly hold either a pin
connector or bare speaker wire. To obtain a better connection, it is important to slightly
tug on the wires after they have been secured in the terminals. This will cause the small
teeth inside the connectors to 'bite' into
the wire. It is recommended that you use
wire which is color-coded or marked on
one side. If the distance is less than 0
feet long from the amplifier or receiver to
the speaker, use 16-gauge or larger wire;
if the distance is more than 0 feet long,
use 1-gauge wire.
WARNING:
Avoid routing the speaker
wire near other electrical wires, and avoid
nailing or stapling the speaker wire.
1. Separate the last inches of the
speaker wire conductors at each
end of the wire.
2. Use a wire stripper to remove about
¼-inch of insulation from the end
of each conductor.
. Twist the ends of each conductor to
secure loose strands.
. Connect the positive wire to the red
terminal on the back of the speaker
by pressing down on the red posi-
tive (+) terminal's tab, inserting the
end of the positive conductor, and
releasing the tab.
. Repeat this procedure to connect
the negative conductor to the black
negative (-) terminal.