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INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: Proceed only if you are qualified installer otherwise, let your dealer do it. Always
wear protective eyewear when using tools.
Turn off all stereo and other electrical devices before you begin.
Disconnect the negative (-) lead from your vehicles battery.
Locate all fuel lines, brake lines, oil lines, and electrical cables when planning the
install.
Make sure there is at least 2-inches (5 cm) around the air vents on the amplifier.
When connecting ground points, make sure all paint is carefully scrapped away
from the auto body and contact is make with bare metal.
Use a utility knife to trim away fabric from hole locations before drilling or cutting.
When running power cables through sheet metal, be sure to use grommets to
properly insulate the metal edges from the wire insulation.
If possible, use tubing through grommets.
MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER
To keep your Gladiator amplifier running at top performance, choosing the proper location
it of utmost importance. For this reason the amplifier should be mounted in a location
which will allow air to circulate freely. A clearance of at least 2-inches (5 cm) to all sides
of the amplifier is necessary not only for proper cooling, but also for gaining access to the
inputs and other variable controls. Be sure that the power and signal cable connections can
enter and leave the amplifier in a straight line to avoid the risk of kinked wires causing a
malfunction.
