Ultimate T1-420, User Manual

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Installation Precautions
• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
• Check for clearance in each mounting location before drilling any holes or installing
any screws.
• In some vehicles, verify that the speaker will not interfere in any wires, control
cables, fuel lines or any other factory components.
• For door installation, check for clearance of window crank lever and make sure the
speaker magnet does not hit the window or its mechanism.
• Use a utility knife to remove the excess vinyl, carpet or particleboard before using
any electrical tools to cut out the holes.
• Do not mount speakers where they can get wet.
Installation
Ultimate recommends professional installation of all it’s products. Should you choose
to install this product yourself, please read this manual carefully and refer to the
instructions detailed below. Failure to do so may result in poor product performance,
premature or immediate malfunction,and potential damage to your vehicle or it’s
contents.
• Start by unpacking the speakers, and laying out the various components.At this point, discard what
won’t be used for your specific application. For example, the grills will not be used when your vehicle
contains factory provisions that conceal the speaker system.
• Depending on whether you have selected to change the front and/or rear speakers, this will determine
the next steps of your installation. Front speaker will typically be found in the doors, dashboard, or
kick panel locations.Rear speakers are normally found in either the doors, side panels, or rear parcel
shelf locations.
• You want to ensure that the correct replacement size has been purchased, in order to maintain the
original condition of the vehicle. Choosing a speaker which is larger in size from the original
equipment may require customization in order for a proper installation.
• Next step in the process is removing the factory grills or panels that conceal the speakers. Be careful
when removing any panels, as the clips they use to hold them in place can be quite fragile.Proper
tools are necessary to ensure damage does not result.
• Remove the speakers and set the screws aside. In some instances, these screws are custom
machined and should be reused for your new speakers.Disconnect the wires and/or plugs from these
speakers.
• Prior to installing your speakers, it is important to ensure that all obstructions are noted.Window
mechanisms and truck lid bars are typically near or behind the speaker locations.You want to make
sure these functions will continue to operate without obstruction from the speakers.This would result
from larger magnet structures or deeper speaker than what is provided by the factory.
• It is critical that you determine the polarity of each wire in order to make a proper connection to your
Ultimate speakers. No damage will result from this, but the bass performance will suffer as result. It is
best to test yoursound system before installing any grills or panels. If you find that the bass is stronger
when the balance is taken to one side, the wires have in fact been reversed.
• Complete your installation by re-installing all grills or panels, taking note of any wire harness and/or
clips that were disconnected or removed.You are now ready to enjoy the improved sound quality from
these Ultimate speakers.
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