Orion COBALT Series Installation Manual

AMPLIFIER WIRING
Before you connect your amplifier, verify that your vehicle's electrical system can support an addi¬
tional load (at maximum output) for each COBALT amplifier you plan to install. Most existing factory-
installed electrical systems can handle the additional current draw needed to power a single
CO 230, CO 260, or CO 430 amplifier.
If you are planning a multi-amplifier system, your vehicle's electrical system may require an extra
battery and possibly an Orion Connection MBR 70 to supply the additional current draw. If you're not
sure of your needs, consult your local Cobalt dealer.
Refer to the wiring diagrams in Figures 4 through 7 as you connect each amplifier
1. with the ignition off, disconnect the positive (+) lead and negative (-) lead from the vehicle's battecy.
2. Replace the negative (-) battery-to-chassis lead with a new 1“ ground strap. Make sure the connedons are clean and
secure. Keep the original engine to<hassis ground connection intact (refer to Fig, 17 on page 22).
^ CAUTION: DO NOT RE-CONNEQ THE POSmVE {+) LEAD AT THIS POINT.
3. Locate a metal chassis component that is within the reach of the amplifier's attached ground (black) wire. Cut away any car¬
pet and scrape off the body paint to expose bare metal. Sand the area with sandpaper until you see a bright shiny finish.
4. Drill a small pilot hole (0.125" diam.) in the selected area and use a No. 10 self-tapping screw to securely attach the
crimped lug (on the end of the ground wire) to the metal chassis, as shown in Fig. 15.
A CAUriON; DO NOT DRIU INTO FUEL TANK, FUEL LINES, BRAKE LINES (UNDER CHASSIS) OR THROUGH ANY
ELECTRICAL WIRING,
Fig. 15, Mounting the amplifier's GROUND lug to the vehicle’s (bare metal) chassis,
5. After the ground has been properly attached, cover the exposed bare metal with paint or grease to prevent rust.
NOTE: A secure, clean ground connection is critical to the performance of your Cobalt amplifier. DO
NOT LENGTHEN THE AMPLIFIER'S GROUND IVIRE. Doing so adrfs resistance and increases the proba¬
bility of hum pickup and electromagnetic interference.
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Orion COBALT Series Specifications

General

Brand	Orion
Model	COBALT Series
Category	Amplifier
Language	English