Orion 150 HCCA - Installation; Quick Reference

INSTALLATION
The installation of all ORION components will determine the over¬
all performance result. Improper installation will not only limit the
performance of your ORION system but also reduce the reliability of
this amplifier. To ensure proper performance and component reliabili¬
ty, please refer to your Authorized ORION dealer for installation assis¬
tance and advice. If you decide to perform the installation yourself,
read the entire installation section of this manual before beginning
the installation.
TOOLS FOR THE TRADE
Listed are the majority of tools required to perform the installa¬
tion. Having the proper tools will make the installation much easier. It
is very difficult to get half way through the installation and discover
you require a tool to complete a particular part of the installation.
Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the Job much easier.
• marking pen
• electric drill with assorted drill bits
• utility knife
• Phillips and flat blade screw drivers
• pliers (standard and needle nose)
• wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding
• solder iron and solder
• grommets
• heat shrink tubing
• nylon tie straps
• volt ohm meter (optional)
• wire cutters
• wire crimpers
• wire strippers
QUICK REFERENCE
power connections
• Minimum 8 Gauge power and ground cable
• Recommended fuse size dual 40 amp ATC
• Fuse power wire less than 18" from battery
• Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible
to the amplifier
• Add Extra Ground wire between the negative terminal of the
battery and the chassis
NOTE; The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chas¬
sis of the vehicle improves the ability of the battery to supply power
to the amplifier. This helps especially in newer vehicles, where the
current delivery of the factory electrical system was designed only to
accommodate electronics supplied by the auto manufacturer.