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TWEETER PROTECTION
The crossover networks are equipped with
an advanced electronic tweeter protection circuit
designed to minimize the possibility of tweeter
failure. This electronic device monitors current
going to the tweeter and will disconnect the tweeter
from the signal when it senses overload. Should
this occur while listening to the audio system,
simply reduce the volume for a few seconds and the
protection circuit will reset itself automatically.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLING
• Check with your local waterway authority
for any regulations regarding the use of
accent/speaker lighting on your vessel.
• Turn off the audio system. It is also advisable
to disconnect your battery system whenever
performing installation work.
• Before cutting, drilling or inserting any screw,
check clearances on both sides of the planned
mounting surface. Also check for any potential
obstacles, such as wiring harnesses, fuel lines,
hydraulic lines, etc. Check both sides of the
vessel before cutting any holes.
• If you are running cables through bulkheads,
drill holes for the cable and use a urethane
or plastic grommet to protect the wire from
chafing in the hole. Make sure that the cables
will clear any mechanical devices in the boat
and secure them with wire ties.
• Wear protective eyewear at all times and a dust
mask and gloves when drilling or cutting.
INSTALLING THE SPEAKERS
These speakers are specifically designed for
infinite-baffle applications. In other words, this
means that they are designed to operate without
an enclosure behind them.
Once mounting locations have been
established, run speaker cables from the amplifier
outputs to the mounting locations. For LED
equipped models, now is also a good time to run
wires to each speaker location for LED activation.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
Diagrams A & B (page 7) shows typical
installation procedures into a fiberglass panel,
using the supplied hardware. Always follow
proper safety procedures. Use eye-protection at all
times and a dust mask and gloves when cutting.
1) Choose a flat mounting surface that has
sufficient depth and air space behind it to
accept the speaker.
2) Using a hole saw or jigsaw, cut a mounting
hole for your respective speaker model
(see “Mounting Hole Diameter (D)”
specifications, page 2). If using a jigsaw,
tracing the supplied mounting template
will provide you with an accurate line on
which to cut.
3) Place the speaker in the hole (or use the
mounting template) and mark the screw hole
locations using a sharp, pointed tool.
4) Remove the speaker and drill a pilot hole
(see the Pilot Hole Recommendations chart
on page 6) in each of the screw locations.
It is also advisable to use a hand-driven
countersink tool on each hole to further
inhibit gel-coat cracking of fiberglass panels.
5) Connect the speaker wires from the
amplifier to the woofer connections
(see Speaker Connections on page 6).
6) If equipped, connect the LED circuit leads
(see page 4).
8) Place the speaker into the opening.
9) While holding the speaker firmly in its
mounting location, place a #8 screw (with
washer) at each pilot hole location and snug
in a criss-cross pattern, then tighten with a
hand screwdriver in a criss-cross pattern.
Non-standard installations may require different
hardware. Always use marine-grade, stainless-steel
fasteners to ensure a secure, reliable installation.
