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SPEAKER LOCATION
The sound produced by woofers is non-directional. Find the best location in your vessel. If using an
enclosure, it is important that the enclosure is properly mounted in the vessel. After determining the best
mounting location(s), carefully check the areas where the mounting hardware will be placed. The installa-
tion surface must be level and the installation must be “watertight”. No moisture or dampness should be
allowed to get behind the speaker. Use caution to make sure there are no objects behind the installation
surface that may become damaged during drilling.
WARNING: These speakers must be installed at least 3 feet (1-meter) away from any nautical equipment
(ie., compass, sonar, etc).
WIRING PROCEDURES
Once the mounting holes have been cut, run the speaker wire from the speaker mounting locations to
the amplifier. If you are running wires through bulkheads, 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 any
mechanical devices in the boat and secure them with wire ties.
Carefully place the speaker wire (not included) in a location that is free of standing water and moving com-
ponents. Be sure to observe proper polarity—most speaker wire is marked (ie, colored wires, ribbed wire,
etc). Connect the other end of the speaker wire to the amplifier in accordance with its owner’s manual.
After connecting your new PowerBass XL marine speakers to the sound system you are ready to carry out
a listening test. Please listen the first time at a low volume setting and check to make sure everything is
operating properly.
GENERAL CARE
The woofers may be cleaned with a damp cloth. Do not use any cleaners or solvents on the grills or
speaker cones, otherwise the UV inhibitors maybe affected and/or the plastics may discolor.
