is checked, make certain the correct cable gauge is used. We recommend using as large a gauge
cable as possible.
Power
This amplifier should be wired directly to the vehicle battery using the appropriate size cable. Start
at the vehicle battery and run the power cable through to the amplifier. Avoid running the power
cable over engine components and near heater cores. The use of an inline fuse or circuit breaker is
a must; this will prevent the risk of a potential fire caused by a short in your power cable. Connect
the fuse holder or circuit breaker as close to the battery positive (+) terminal as possible (no further
then 18” from that battery). This fuse or circuit breaker should be no greater then the sum of the
fuses found on the chassis of your amplifier. You may now connect the cable to the battery, but
remember to leave the fuse out or circuit breaker “off” until all other cable connections are made.
Ground
When grounding your amplifier, locate a metal area close to the amplifier that is good source of
ground (preferable the floor pan). Once again, investigate the area you wish to use for electrical
wires, vacuum lines, and brake or fuel lines. Use either a wire brush or sandpaper to eliminate
unwanted paint for better contact of the ground.
Secure the ground cable to the body using a bolt, star washer and nut. Spread silicon over the
screw and bare metal to prevent rust and possible water leaks.
Now it’s time to
connect the power and ground cables to the amplifier.
Cut both cables to
length. Strip off ½-inch (12mm) of the insulation so that the bare wire fits all the way in the terminal
block on the side panel of the amplifier, seating it firmly so no bare wire is exposed. Use a Philips
(cross) type screwdriver to loosen the + BATT and the GND connections on the amplifier. Insert the
ground first, and then the +12 V and please make sure that you place them into the correctly
marked terminals. Then tighten the screws down securely.
Remote
This terminal must be connected to a sw12 V source. Typically, remote turn-on leads are
provided at the source unit that will turn on and off the amplifier in correspondence with the source.
If the source unit does not have a remote turn-on lead, then a power antenna wire can be used. If
neither of these leads is available at the source unit, then a sw12V supply must be used,
like the ACC, +12 V.
Run a minimum of 18 gauge wire from the amplifier location to the source of the sw12V
lead. If possible, route this wire on the same side of the vehicle as your power cable. Connect the
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