Mounting the SG-DA82000 Signature Series Device
NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the pilot holes, use a countersink bit to drill a
clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer
when the screws are tightened.
NOTE: Screws are included with the device, but they may not be suitable for the mounting surface.
Before you mount the device, you must select a mounting location and determine what screws and other
mounting hardware are needed for the surface.
1 Place the device in the mounting location and mark the location of the pilot holes.
2 Drill a pilot hole for one corner of the device.
3 Loosely fasten the device to the mounting surface with one corner and examine the other three pilot-hole
marks.
4 Mark new pilot-hole locations if necessary, and remove the device from the mounting surface.
5 Drill the remaining pilot holes.
6 Secure the device to the mounting location.
Removing the Cover
You must remove the cover to reach the connectors and configuration controls on the amplifier.
1 Using the included 3 mm hex key, remove the screws that secure the cover to the amplifier.
2 Lift the cover off of the amplifier and set it aside until after you have finished making all of the connections
and configured the amplifier.
Connection Considerations
NOTICE
The wiring (not included) from the battery to the amplifier must run through an inline fuse or circuit breaker (not
included) as close to the battery as possible. You must connect the positive wire to the fuse or circuit breaker.
Connecting the amplifier to power without an inline fuse or circuit breaker may result in a fire if there is a short
in the cable.
You must turn off the audio system before making any connections to the amplifier. Failure to turn off the audio
system may result in damage to the audio system.
All terminals and connections must be protected from contact with the vessel chassis and with each other.
Improper terminal or wire contact may result in damage to the audio system.
• You must first connect the amplifier to ground before making any other wiring connections (
).
• You must connect the positive wire to the battery only after you have completed all other wiring to the
amplifier.
• If your stereo does not have a remote turn-on signal wire, you must connect the amplifier to a switched power
source.
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