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PREPARING for INSTALLATION

NOTE:

 The tools listed below may be required for proper installation.

• An electric drill with drill bits
• Phillips-head and standard screwdrivers
• Wire strippers
• Crimping tool and needle-nose pliers
• Silicone sealant or closed cell weather-stripping
• Metal file
• Dust mask (when cutting into fiberglass)
• Hole saw or jig saw
• Punch or countersink tool

NOTE:

 The stainless steel hardware supplied with your PowerBass Xtreme speaker has been chosen to 

resist rust and corrosion. If the particular hardware supplied will not work for your installation purposes, 
please be sure to use only appropriate marine grade (stainless steel) mounting hardware.

INSTALLATION APPLICATION

Your PowerBass XL PowerSports woofer is specifically designed for PowerSports applications. The XL Pow-
erSports Woofer is capable of reproducing impressive levels of bass. Whether you choose a FreeAir, sealed 
or a ported enclosure, the XL PowerSports Woofer opens up a whole new range of installation options for 
marine audio enthusiasts.

CAUTION:

 These speakers are designed to be water and spray resistant, they are not designed to be 

submerged or to withstand high pressure water spray. Care must be exercised when washing your vehicle 
to avoid damaging your speakers.

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Summary of Contents for XL PowerSports Series

Page 1: ...n Guide Please read through this manual to familiarize yourself with your new speakers Should your PowerBass Xtreme speakers ever require service you will need to have the original dated receipt XL 10...

Page 2: ...ment from this great SPEAKER investment For maximum performance we recommend that you have your new PowerBass Xtreme product installed by an Authorized PowerBass Xtreme Dealer To learn more about Powe...

Page 3: ...ects water sun and salt spray while at the same time offering superior cone edge suspension Kapton Voice Coil and Treated Damper A Kapton voice coil former gives the speaker increased power handling w...

Page 4: ...fers this capability Always observe the amplifiers minimum stable imped ance and do not go below what is recommended by the manufacturer Below are several types of wiring configurations for a 4 ohm si...

Page 5: ...w are several types of wiring configurations for a 4 ohm dual voice coil speaker Series Parallel and Series Parallel Note that it is possible to change the impedance or load by how the speakers are to...

Page 6: ...e battery prior to beginning installation 3 For easier installation we recommend that if additional wiring is required you run all wires prior to mounting your speaker in place 4 The harsh environment...

Page 7: ...ed will not work for your installation purposes please be sure to use only appropriate marine grade stainless steel mounting hardware INSTALLATION APPLICATION Your PowerBass XL PowerSports woofer is s...

Page 8: ...ons the woofer needs a relatively rigid panel to mount to so it will not vibrate or reduce efficiency during operation Also the panel should effectively seal the air behind the panel from the air in f...

Page 9: ...or long fiber wool for stuffing the enclosure Decreasing the box enclosure however should not exceed 20 of the recommended size The most important aspect of a sealed enclosure is to make sure that it...

Page 10: ...ay also be used to form any difficult shapes However avoid making large panels with resin to eliminate any chances of box flexing cracking or ratting under high pressure Bracing made of 2 x 2 or 2 x 4...

Page 11: ...s back to the amp If you are running wires through drill holes for the cable and use a marine grade grommet to properly insulate any rough edges from the wire insulation Make sure the wires will clear...

Page 12: ...for other designs and specifications Even though these subwoofers can be used in a vented enclosure XL 1040DSS XL 1040SS XL 1240DSS XL 1240SS VC Impedance ohms 4 4 4 4 4 4 Test Impedance ohms 1 65 3...

Page 13: ...a sealed enclosure for optimum performance and sound quality XL 1040SS XL 1040DSS Optimum Sealed Vol English Metric Gross Vb Internal 0 85 cu ft 24 07 Liters Driver Displacement 0 055 cu ft 1 56 Lite...

Page 14: ...nal 1 25 cu ft 35 4 Liters Driver Displacement 0 0874 cu ft 2 47 Liters F3 3dB Rolloff 48Hz 48Hz External Dimensions of the enclosure WxHxD 3 4 19mm MDF 15 x 16 x 12 5 38 1 x 40 6 x 31 8 cm Qtc 0 86 0...

Page 15: ...tuations Speakers received with bent frames or water damage Abuse such as holes in the cone surround or ripped spider Voice coil damage due to amplifier clipping or distortion Product that has not bee...

Page 16: ...PowerBass Xtreme PBX A division of PowerBass USA Inc 2133 S Green Privado Ontario CA 91761 Tel 909 923 3868 Fax 909 923 8048 www powerbassusa com...

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