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The next step is to connect the Power, Ground, and Remote wires to
your
EPX-223. The power wire should run from the mounting location
through the vehicle to the battery or power distribution block. Avoid
sharp corners, creases, and sharp body parts. When passing through
any metal wall (i.e. firewall etc.), a grommet must be used to prevent
the wire from chaffing and shorting to ground.
The ground wire should be of the same gauge as the power wire. As
a rule of thumb, use as short a length of wire as possible.
Find a location near the crossover that is metal (the floor is ideal) and
clean an area about the size of a quarter to bare metal. Drill a pilot
hole in the middle of this area. Be Careful! Inspect the area underneath
to be sure you are not drilling into wires, brake or fuel lines, etc.
Terminate the wire with a ring connector and attach it to the bare
metal using a #8 sheet metal screw and washer (not supplied). We
suggest crimping and/or soldering this connection. After the connection
is complete, coat the area with silicone or some similar material to
prevent rust from developing.
Finally, the remote wire needs to
run to the power antenna (or
amplifier remote) lead of the head
unit. This wire supplies a 12 volt
signal to the
EPX-223 when the
main system is activated.
Once you have routed the power,
ground, and remote wires through
the vehicle, it is time to connect the wires to the
EPX-223. Be sure
that you have not reconnected the ground cable to the negative post
of the battery.
Cut off excess wire and, using wire strippers, strip the power, ground
and remote cables about 1/8 inch. Locate the power, ground, and
remote
Powerlock connector (supplied). On the top of the connector
are three slotted screws. With a small flat-bladed screwdriver, loosen
the screws before attempting to insert the cables. After you have
inserted the stripped end of each cable into the connector, secure it
by tightening the associated screw. Check that each connection is
tight. If the wires are secure, the connector may be plugged into the
EPX-223.
WIRING
Remote
Ground
Power
T/O B+
Powerlock
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