Clarion APA5241 User Manual

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INSTALLATION
This section lists mounting and wiring precautions for installing a Clarion
APA5241 5-channel car audio amplifier. Combined with the experience of
a professional installer, these safeguards provide enough detail to
successfully complete an installation. If you do not have the necessary
skills, do not install the amplifier yourself. Instead, see your authorized
Clarion dealer for installation recommendations.
Mounting Precautions
Although the Clarion APA5241 5-channel car audio amplifier incorporates
an internal cooling fan and electronic protection circuits, mounting any
amplifier in a confined space without any air movement or blocking the air
intake or exhaust ports can still damage internal circuits over time. Choose
a site that provides adequate ventilation around the amplifier. For easy
system set up, mount the amplifier so the controls on the front panel will
be accessible after installation.
In addition, observe these precautions:
♦ For the most efficient cooling, mount the amplifier so cool air runs
along the length of the heatsink, rather than across it. Remember, any
moving air across the heatsink surface will dissipate heat.
♦ Mount the amplifier on a rigid surface inside the vehicle. Do not install
the amplifier on plastic or other combustible materials.
♦ Prior to drilling, make sure proposed mounting holes will not cut into
the fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines (under chassis), or electrical wiring.
Wiring Precautions
♦ Read all wiring precautions. If you are not sure of the connections,
contact your authorized Clarion dealer.
♦ Before installation, make sure the source unit power switch is in the
OFF position.
♦ Disconnect the negative (-) lead at the battery before making any
power connections.
12 ♦ Installation

Clarion APA5241 Specifications

Power Specifications

maximum power output	550 watts
continuous average power output (channels 1-4)	35 watts x 4 into 4 ohms
continuous average power output (bridged)	90 watts x 2 into 4 ohms
continuous average power output (channel 5)	100 watts x 1 into 4 ohms

Performance Specifications

frequency response	10 Hz to 50 kHz
signal-to-noise ratio	100 dB or better
input sensitivity (low-level RCA)	200 mV to 5 V
input sensitivity (speaker-level)	400 mV to 10 V

Electrical Specifications

current use	< 45 amps
speaker load capacity (channels 1-4)	2 ohms stereo
speaker load capacity (channel 5)	4 ohms mono

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	230 mm x 47.5 mm x 400 mm