Tools and materials you need
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Screwdriver
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Electric drill 1/8 carbide drill bit
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Mounting screws
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Use 0 AWG power wire (min. 50 mm²)
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Use 0 AWG ground wire (min. 50 mm²)
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Use 11 AWG speaker cable (min. 4 mm²)
Caution!
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Please use great caution drilling your trunk, your gas tank and brake lines can be damaged by
puncturing with your drillbit – this could cause damage or failure of your cars operating systems.
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As a precaution it is advisable to disconnect the vehicle’s battery before making connection to the
+12 Volts supply wiring (see owner’s manual of your car for further information!).
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0 AWG / min. 50 mm² (thicker if planning for additional amplifiers) wire is recommended both the
power and grounds. Both types are available at most Mobile audio dealers or installation shops.
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Please consider the enormous power consumption (up to 900A) of these amps when designing the
setup. We strongly recommend to install one or better more additionally batteries. Too little power
from the battery / alternator may cause defects
WARNING
High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating „Live Concert“ high level of
sound pressure. Continued exposure to excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing
loss or damage. Also, operation of a motor vehicle while listening to audio equipment at high
volume levels may impair your ability to hear external sound such as; horns, warning signals, or
emergency vehicles, thus constituting to a potential traffic hazard. For safety reasons we
recommends listening at lower volume levels while driving.
Planning your system
a)
select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting, is accessible for wiring and has enough
room for air circulation and cooling.
b)
If your radio is equipped with preamplifier outputs (RCA), it is advisable to use them.
Mounting your amplifier
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Select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting, is accessible for wiring and has ample
room for air circulation and cooling.
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Use the amplifier a template to mark the mounting holes, remote the amplifier and drill 6 holes (use
extreme caution, inspect underneath surface before drilling!)
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Secure the amplifier using the screws provided
Connections
Connections
1.) GROUND: To vehicle Chassis
To avoid ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is necessary that the amplifiers be grounded to a clean, bare
metal surface of the vehicles chassis.
NOTE: GROUND WIRE SHOLD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT.(1 Meter) min. 0 AWG / 50mm²
2.) +12 Volt (Fused) Constant power: To Battery (+)
Due to the power requirements of the amplifier, this connection should be made directly to the positive (+)
terminal of battery. For safety reasons, install an in-line fuse holder (not included) as close to the battery positive
(+) terminal as possible with a rating not exceeding value of fuses in amp.
3.) Remote Turn-On Input: to power antenna output of car stereo
This amplifier is turned ”ON” remotely when the vehicle’s stereo is turned ”ON”.
