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2. Wiring
Before wiring the Warhorse amplifier, disconnect the vehicle’s batteries to avoid an electrical
short. Eight (8) identical, high-quality, 800-cold-cranking-ampere (cca), 12-volt batteries are
recommended to power the WX amplifier. All power and ground wires should be as short as possible
and utilize 1/0 gauge wire. Remove the wire guide and power hood from the amplifier as shown in
Figure 3. Connect three (3) ground wires from the amplifier’s negative power connector to the negative
terminals of three (3) batteries in the battery network.
From two (2) of the batteries in the battery network, connect 1/0 gauge ground wire from the negative
terminals of the batteries to a paint-free and corrosion-free solid-metal area of the vehicle's chassis.
Make the ground wires short, 18” (45cm) or less. To reduce noise, make sure the ground wires connect
to the same piece of metal and are within 18” (45cm) of each other.
With the control panel shield removed, connect a twisted pair of RCA (low-level) interconnect cable,
carrying the incoming audio signal, to the RCA inputs on the amplifier. Connect the speaker wires to the
supplied Anderson
TM
connectors. Use 8 gauge wire and strip 9/16” (14mm) from the end being
inserted into the metal contacts. See Figure 5. The wire should be secured by placing the metal contact
into a vise and melting solder inside the metal contact. Then, insert the stripped wire into the molten
solder within the contact. Do not use acid core solder.
The Warhorse amplifier requires at least two (2) 200-ampere-output-capacity alternators. For each
alternator, connect a 250 ampere fuse within 18” (45cm) of each alternator and a second 250 ampere
fuse within 18” (45cm) of the battery network. Without adequate charging capability, the WX amplifier
can draw enough current to shut down your vehicle’s computer system. This may adversely affect your
ability to control your vehicle. See Figure 4.
The three (3) positive 1/0 gauge power wires should be the last wires connected in the installation.
Install the supplied Kicker three (3) gang ANL fuse holder within 18” (45cm) of the battery network and
in-line with the three (3) power cables connected to the amplifier’s positive power connector. Improper
connections will damage the amplifier and/or cause serious injury or death. If you ever need to remove
the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed, the ground wires should be the last wires
disconnected from the amplifier, just the opposite as when you installed it. See Figure 4.
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AMPLIFIER
If you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product, see the
Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, click on the
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choose the product or subject you are interested in, and then view the corresponding information. Please
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Power Hood
Wire Guide
Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring.
All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.
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