PERFORMANCE EXPERT DSA 500 RT
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Installation of the DSA 500 RT
The installation of this product requires technical knowledge and experience. If you have any doubts about your
ability to install the amplifier, get it done by a Focal distributor so that you can take full advantage of all the options
available with the DSA 500 RT.
Wiring of the DSA 500 RT
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Period of time for which the DSA 500 RT should be used
Do not use the amplifier for long periods without running the vehicle engine. It could cause the battery to go flat.
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It is essential that the back of the DSA500 RT where the amplifier is located is not covered in order to prevent any overheating.
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Installation
The section below deals with issues relating to the vehicle that must be taken into account in installing the
DSA 500 RT. You can save time by planning the system layout and wiring in advance.
During the preparatory phase, make sure that all the gain controls will be accessible once installation is completed.
Before starting installation, please follow the following instructions carefully
1.
After reading the whole manual, make sure that you have understood all the instructions before installing DSA 500 RT.
2. Disconnect the battery’s negative wire before starting installation (fig.1).
3. To facilitate assembly, we recommend that you unwind all the wires before installing the DSA 500 RT.