Installation Requirements
Before
You
Start: Congratulations on your purchase
of
this Eclipse Power Amplifier.
The proper installation and system integration
of
this Power Amplifier will bring the optimum conditions for
high performance and a long trouble free life for your Mobile Audio System.
Please pay attention to the Installation hints listed
in
this section for the best results.
1.
Amplifier Location: AvoidAreas that may have excessive Moisture, and Heat such as the Engine
Compartment, or tire wells that are prone to flooding. Never mount Power Amplifiers under Carpet
creating a "Dead Air" condition, as overheating will result. Flat surfaces will prevent potential damage to
the Heat Sinks and Bottom Cover. Always check to make sure the Power Amplifier is not mounted on
top
of
the Antenna Cable
2.
Power Connections: B +Connections: The Power connectors will accept wire as large as 4 AWG.
For the best performance and lowest voltage drop the
B+
wire should be as large as possible, and
connected directly to the positive terminal of the Car's Battery. It is recommended that a fuse, a fusible
link
or
a breaker be installed near the battery to protect the Car's electrical system
in
case a short
should occur between the battery and the Power Amplifier.
Ground Connections: The ground wire will carry the same current as the B+ wire so it should be at least
the same size. The ground wire does not have to run all
of
the way to the Negative Battery terminal,
because the Car Chassis
in
most cases is the same ground as the negative battery terminal. A good
ground screwed
or
bolted to the chassis where the paint has been carefully removed and conductive
grease applied will provide a lasting reliable connection. (In some cases the car's chassis may have
bad ground connections between the Battery and the Amplifier location.) If the positive wire is good
good between the Amps and the battery and a large volt drop occurs, it may be necessary to run a
good ground from the Amplifier(s) to the Negative Battery Terminal.
3.
Wiring: Cleanly dressed wiring will last longer and have less chances for noise coupling and possible
damage from materials transported
in
compartments. Always install wires
in
a clean organized fashion
away from moving components, or body parts that may cut, bind, or wear through the insulation. Be
careful to route wires away from sheet metal screws that may cause intermittent shorts once the car
begins to move. Try to keep signal cables away from the power harness and the electrical harness for
the Car Electronics. Use Rubber Grommets where wiring breaks through the sheet metal as
in
the
engine compartment firewall
or
rear trunk sheet metal partition.
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