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MOUNTING LOCATION
Your Gladiator amplifier comes with mounting feet that need to be attached to the amplifier
prior to installation. Once the feet are in place, use the amplifier as a template and mark the
four screw locations. Use caution to make sure there are no objects behind the installation
surface that may become damaged during drilling.
The amplifier should be protected from exposure to moisture and direct sunlight. The best
places to mount your amplifier are: The floor of the trunk, under the driver’s seat, or on the
back of the rear seat. For alternate installation locations, please consult your dealer.
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WARNING
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Upside down mounting will compromise heat dissipation through the heatsink and could
engage the thermal protection circuit.
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Try to avoid mounting the amplifier on a subwoofer enclosure, as extended exposure to
vibration may cause malfunction of the amplifier.
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Don’t mount the amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected or are subject to
pinching or damage from nearby objects.
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The DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive (+) terminal
connection.
Before
making or breaking power connections at the amplifier power
terminals,
disconnect the
DC power wire at the battery end.
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The power supply of the car audio system must be disconnected until the entire wiring
and installation is completed.
