Focal FPX User Manual

FPX
PREMIUM AMPLIFIER
User
manual
Before commencing installation please scrupulously follow the following instructions:
1 - Read the
instructions
in
full
and
be
sure
that
you
fully
understand
them
before
installing
your
amplifier.
2-
Disconnect the cable
from
the negative
terminal
on the vehicle
battery
before
beginning
installation
(Fig.
1].
3-
For ease of
fitting
we
suggest
you
put
all
wires
in position before
installing
your
amplifier
.
4-
Route the
RCA,
speaker
and REM cables away
from
power
cables to avoid any
signal
interference.
II
5-
Use good
quality
connectors/fittings
or
good
quality
soldered
joints
when
connecting
the
amplifier
to
ensure
a
secure
installation
and to
minimise
signal
or
power
losses.
6 - Before
carrying
out any
operation
ensure you are not
cutting
or
drilling
the
fuel
tank, any fuel, brake,
hydraulic
or
vacuum
line
or
any
electrical
wiring
or
safety-related
item.
7 - Never
run
any
wiring
under
the vehicle.
It
is
essential
to
run
wiring
inside the vehicle. When
running
cables,
ensure they do not
interfere
with
operation of the vehicle.
Cabling
that
obstructs
or
passes over such
items
as
the
steering
wheel, the pedals [brake,
accelerator
and
clutch,
etc.] could
be
extremely
dangerous.
8
-Avoid
running
wires
over
or
through
sharp
edges.
All
wiring
routed
through
metal
must
be
protected by a
grommet.
Route
wiring
away
from
moving
parts
[e.g. seat rails] and
sharp
or
pointed edges. This
will
also
protect cables
from
being pinched
or
damaged
with
the
consequent
risk
of
an
electrical
short-circuit.
9-
Always use fuses to
protect
the
battery
and the
electrical
circuit
from
any
potential
damage.
Install
a
fuse-holder
and an
appropriate
fuse in the
12V+
power
supply cable less than
40cm
from
the
battery
terminal.
Ideally,
this
distance
should
be
as
short
as possible
(Fig.
7}.
10-
Prepare the chassis
ground
[earth]
by
removing
all
traces
of
paint
from
the
metal
surface,
thus
ensuring
a good
ground
[earth]
contact. Ground
[earth]
connections
should
be as
short
as possible and
ALWAYS
connected to
metal
welded to the vehicle
bodywork
or
chassis
(Fig.
2}.
The
grounding
[earthing] point
usually
chosen is the
one used to
connect
the negative
terminal
of the
battery
to the vehicle chassis.
11
-NEVER
install
this
product
in a
vehicle's
engine
compartment.
To
do so
would
void
the warranty.
1 - Positioning your FPX amplifier
Choosing
a correct location for your FPX amplifier
Because of the
amplifier's
power, it needs heat
dissipation
for
its operation. For this reason
the
amplifier
must
be
mounted
in a ventilated location, especially above it. Avoid
fitting
it into any location
that
is
close-fitting
or
covers the
amplifier
in its
immediate
vicinity.
2 - Securing your FPX amplifier
in
place
Position
your
amplifier
in the desired location and
mark
it.
Mark
the
attachment
points
in its
support.
Use the
mounting
screws
supplied
!screws
supplied
are
suitable
for
screwing
into a wood base].
3 -
Cabling your FPX amplifier
..&.
CAUTION
If
you have any
doubt
over
your
ability
to
correctly
install
the
amplifier
and
wiring,
entrust
this
task
to a Focal
dealer/
installer.

Focal FPX Specifications

General

Brand	Focal
Model	FPX
Category	Amplifier
Language	English