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PLANNING and INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM (continued)
STEPS FOR AMPLFIER INSTALATION-
The following represents the steps for a typical amplifier installation, using
an aftermarket source unit or OEM source Interface. Not all installations are
the same and different procedures may be required. If you have any ques-
tions, please contact your authorized Image Dynamics dealer for assistance.
1-
Disconnect the negative battery connection and secure it to prevent acc-
idental re-connection during installation. This is a required step!
2-
Run power wire (minimum 4 AWG) from the battery to the amplifier, taking
care to route it in such a way that it will not be damaged and will not interfere
with vehicle operation. Use 2 AWG or 1/0 AWG power wire if multiple are being
installed.
3-
Connect power wire to the positive battery post. Fuse the wire within 18
inches wire length of the positive battery post. This fuse protects the vehicle in
the case of a short circuit. Do not install the fuse until the power wire has been
connected to the amplifier.
4-
Run RCA cables and remote turn-on wire from the source unit to the ampli-
fier.
5-
Run speaker wire from the speaker locations to the amplifier.
6-
Find a good, solid metal grounding point close to the amplifier, remove all
paint and sound deadener to bare metal, then connect the negative power wire
using a minimum of a #12 screw or 1/4” bolt. Use minimum 4 AWG power wire
from the amplifier to the ground connection point. In most vehicles, it is neces-
sary to upgrade the battery to chassis ground wire to a minimum of 4 AWG.
7-
Securely mount the amplifier using supplied hardware.
8-
Connect the positive and negative power wires to the amplifier. A fuse near
the amplifier is not recommended.
9-
Connect the remote turn-on wire to the amplifier.
10
- Connect the RCA cables to the amplifier.
11-
Connect the speaker wires to the amplifier.
12-
Carefully select the proper settings for the Amplifier according to the needs
of the system.
13-
Install power wire fuse and reconnect the negative battery post terminal.
14-
Turn on the system at a low level to check that the amplifier is configured
correctly. Resist the temptation to crank it up until you have verified the control
settings.
15-
Make necessary adjustments to the input sensitivity controls to obtain the
right overall output and the desired balance in the system.
16-
Enjoy your system.
