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FOCAL DIRECT FET
®
PERFORMANCE
U s e r m a n u a l
Before beginning the installation, please follow these rules carefully:
1 - After thoroughly reading the user manual, make sure you have understood all the instructions before installing
the amplifier.
2 - Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before beginning the installation.
(fig.1)
3 - To facilitate the assembly, we strongly recommend you unwind all the wires before installing the amplifier.
4 - Route all RCA, speaker and REM cables, away from the power cables in order to avoid any signal interference.
5 - Use quality connectors and Y-type spade terminals on the amplifier terminal board to ensure a reliable installation
and to minimise any loss of signal or power.
6 – Before carrying out any operation, be extremely careful not to cut or drill through the fuel tank, fuel, brake,
hydraulic or vacuum lines, any electrical wiring or safety device.
7 - Never route a wire under the vehicle. Wiring must be installed inside the vehicle. When routing the cables, make
sure they do not impede your driving. Cables obstructing or protruding out from areas such as the steering
column or pedals (brake, accelerator, clutch, etc...) can be extremely dangerous.
8 - Avoid routing wires over or through sharp edges. Any wire routed through metal must be protected with a cable
grommet. Route the cables well away from mobile parts (seat rails…) and sharp or pointed edges. This will avoid
damaging the wires and getting them caught which may cause a short circuit.
9 - Always protect the battery and electric circuit from potential damage with fuses. Install a fuse holder and
adequate fuses on the 12V positive (+) power cable less than 40cm away from the battery terminal. Ideally, this
above-mentioned distance should be as short as possible (fig.5).
10 - Prepare the chassis ground by scraping off any trace of paint on the metal surface in order to ensure proper
grounding. The grounding connections should also be as short as possible and ALWAYS connected to metal
welded to the body or the chassis of the vehicle (fig. 2). The ground point which is generally chosen is the one
connecting the negative terminal of the battery to the chassis of the vehicle.
11 - NEVER install this equipment in the engine compartment of the vehicle. This will void the warranty.
1 - Positioning of your FD amplifier
Where to install your FD amplifier?
Due to the power of the amplifier, heat dissipation is required for correct operation. For this reason, the amplifier
must be installed in a well-ventilated area, particularly the top of the amplifier. Avoid covering or embedding the
amplifier in its installed location.
2 - Mounting your FD amplifier
Position your amplifier at the desired location and make matchmarks.
Locate the attachment points in your surface by removing the caps at each end.
Use the fixing screws supplied (adapted for wooden surfaces).
3 – Wiring your FD amplifier
WARNING
If you are uncertain of your ability to correctly install the amplifier and to wire the system properly, get a
Focal dealer/installer to do it for you.
