These amplifiers are designed to work within a 10 to 16.8 volt DC range. Before any wires
are connected, the vehicles electrical system should be checked for correct voltage supply
with the help of a voltmeter.
First, check the voltage at the battery with the ignition in the OFF position. The voltmeter should
read not less than 12V. If your vehicles electrical system is not up to these specifications,
we recommend having it checked by an auto electrician before any further installation.
Once the vehicle is checked, make certain the correct cable size is used. We recommend
using as large a gauge cable as possible, use the Power Cable Selection Chart
to calculate the correct power wire size for your application.
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 online fuse o
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 farther then 18" from the battery).This fuse or circuit
breaker should be no greater than the sum of the fuses found on the chassis of your amplifier
(also see specifications chart). 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 (preferably 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 cable to the amplifier. Cut both cables to
length. Strip off 1/2 -inch (1.2mm) of the insulation so that the bare wire will go 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 + 12V 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 sw12V 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 sw12V supply must
be used, like the ACC, +12v.
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