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The 295HFS4, although technologically advanced, is simple to
install. An aftermarket center console is recommended for the
mounting location. This not only allows the driver to reach the
controls easily, but also keeps the unit safely out of the path of
the vehicle’s SRS air bag. Follow the console manufacturer’s
instructions for mounting information. If a console-type mount is
not possible, the unit is specially designed for dash (or panel)
mounting.
WARNING:
Mounting will require drilling. Make sure
that no vehicle components behind the mounting area will be
damaged. If damage is possible, select another location.
INSTALLATION / Amplifier:
1.
From inside the trunk, position the amplifier against the ver-
tical trunk wall behind the rear seat and mark off the 4
mounting holes using a scribe or other suitable tool. Be sure
that the remote amplifier fits properly and does not interfere
with any parts of the trunk or seat back.
2.
Carefully drill the indicated holes using an appropriately
sized drill bit.
3.
Using the supplied sheet metal screws, secure the remote
amplifier to the vertical trunk wall.
12-POSITION INPUT CONNECTOR
RED and BLACK / Power & Ground Wires
WARNING: All customer supplied wires that connect to the
positive terminal of the battery must be sized to supply at
least 125% of the maximum operating current and FUSED
at the battery to carry that load. DO NOT USE CIRCUIT
BREAKERS WITH THIS PRODUCT!
Control Head:
For 6 feet of wire ..........................................22 AWG wire
For 9.5 feet of wire .......................................20 AWG wire
For 15 feet of wire ........................................18 AWG wire
Amplifier:
For 6 feet of wire ................................................. 16 AWG
For 9.5 feet of wire .............................................. 14 AWG
For 15.5 feet of wire .....................................12 AWG wire
1.
Insert the wiring harness into its port.
2.
Splice the 2 RED (Power) wires together, then extend this
single RED wire toward the vehicle battery. Splice the 2
BLACK (Ground) wires together and extend this single
BLACK wire toward the vehicle battery. To pass the RED
and BLACK wires through, you may have to drill a hole in
the firewall. Be sure there are no components that could be
damaged. Insert a grommet in the hole to protect the wires.
3.
Install a 20 amp fuse block (user supplied) on the end of
the RED wires.
NOTE:
Remove the fuse from the fuse block before connecting
any wires to the battery.
4.
Connect the fuse block wire to the POSITIVE (+) terminal
on the battery. There must not be more than two (2) feet of
wire between the fuse block and the battery. As the wire
between the fuse and the battery is “unprotected,” do not
allow this wire to come in contact with any other wires.
5.
Connect BLACK wire to factory chassis ground.
YELLOW, ORANGE & BROWN / Speaker Wires
NOTE:
This section outlines a two-speaker installation. If a one-
speaker installation is used, cut and cap ORANGE wire, skip
step 3 and connect BROWN wire to NEGATIVE speaker termi-
nal of Speaker #1.
1.
Route YELLOW, ORANGE and BROWN wires toward
vehicle’s siren speakers.
2.
Connect YELLOW wire to POSITIVE speaker connection
on Speaker #1.
3.
Connect ORANGE wire to POSITIVE speaker connection
on Speaker #2.
4.
Connect BROWN wire to NEGATIVE speaker connection
on Speaker #2.
5.
Splice a wire from the NEGATIVE connection on Speaker
#2 to the NEGATIVE connection on Speaker #1.
BLUE / Radio Rebroadcast Wires
NOTE:
The two (2) BLUE wires are used to connect your two-
way radio’s external speaker to the 295HFS4 for radio rebroad-
cast. This is an optional connection and doesn’t effect other
operations of the 295HFS4.
1.
Locate the two wires that connect the external speaker to
the vehicle’s two-way radio.
2.
Cut one of these wires and splice one of the BLUE wires
into this circuit.
3.
Cut the remaining speaker wire and splice the remaining
BLUE wire into this circuit.
NOTE:
Radio rebroadcast will NOT work with amplified remote
speakers. If your remote speaker contains a power amp circuit
in the speaker assembly, do not enable radio rebroadcast.
READ BEFORE INSTALLING!!!
Do not install this product or route any wires in the deploy-
ment area of your airbag. Equipment mounted or located in
the airbag deployment area will damage or reduce the
effectiveness of the airbag, or become a projectile that could
cause serious personal injury or death. Refer to your vehicle
owners manual for the air bag deployment area.
The User/Installer assumes full responsibility to determine
proper mounting location, based on providing ultimate safety
to all passengers inside the vehicle. Whelen Engineering Co.
assumes no liability or responsibility for determining individual
applications or exact installation location criteria.
