MDS Mosfet C2, Installation Instructions & Owner'S Manual

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P
OWER CONNECTIONS
FUSE
BRIDGE MODE
+12V
20A
R L
SUPPLY REMOTE GROUND
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CAR BATTERY
+12V
CAR BATTERY
+12V
IN-LINE POWER FUSE
MOUNTED WITHIN 12"
FROM BATTERY RECOMMENDED
IN-LINE POWER FUSE
MOUNTED WITHIN 12"
FROM BATTERY RECOMMENDED
(NOT PROVIDED) (NOT PROVIDED)
94.7 94.7
RADIO'S REMOTE
TURN-ON OUTPUT
RADIO'S REMOTE
TURN-ON OUTPUT
Connect the amplifier to the car's battery.
At times, the amplifier will need to draw large levels of current that cannot be provided by
any circuit in the car's fuse box. We recommend using a 4 to 8 gauge power wire for your
connections depending on the amplifier and length of the wire. Strip one end of the wire
and crimp on a barrier spade connect to the terminal on the amplifier marked “+12V
SUPPLY”. Loosen screw terminal and connect barrier spade and tighten. Use caution
to make sure no stray wire stands come in contact with surrounding terminals causing
short circuits. Run the wire directly to the positive terminal of the car's battery. Make sure
to use an in-line fuse within 12” of the car's battery to protect the electrical system and
amplifier against short circuits and/or power surges.
Connect the ground terminal of the amplifier to the car's chassis.
For the ground connection, use an 4 to 8 gauge wire (black) to connect to the terminal
marked GROUND and then connect it to the car's chassis. Try to keep the length of the
cable as short as possible, preferably less than 6". Also make sure that the point on the
car where the connection is to be made is free of paint and dirt.
Connect the remote terminal of the amplifier to a swit12V source
.
This connection allows the amplifier to be turned on and off with the power control of the
radio. If the radio has a REMOTE output terminal, connect it to the amplifier's terminal
marked REMOTE (using a 16 gauge wire or heavier). Now when the radio is turned on,
the amplifier will automatically turn on. This connection can also be made to the radio’s
Power Antenna wire.
IMPORTANT!
Before making any connections, disconnect the car’s battery until the
installation is completed to avoid possible damage to the electrical system.
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