Charging the capacitor
As noted earlier, make all connections according to the diagram(s) on the preceding
pages EXCEPT for the POSITIVE (+) connection to the capacitor. To charge the
capacitor, follow these steps:
1) Pick up the cable coming from the POSITIVE (+) battery terminal.
2) Place the supplied charging resistor between the end of this cable and the
positive terminal of the capacitor. The capacitor will begin charging. Charging
generally takes 5-60 seconds. During charging, the voltage shown in the 3-digit
display will rise rapidly, then slow as it approaches the voltage of your vehicle's
battery. When fully charged, the displayed voltage will stop rising
If you have a voltmeter, you can first measure the voltage of your car battery. Then
you will know with accuracy that the capacitor is fully charged.
CAUTION!! During charging, the resistor will become hot. This is normal, but exercise
caution during the charging process.
3) After charging is complete, remove the resistor from the incoming positive cable,
and IMMEDIATELY connect it to the positive terminal of the capacitor.
The installation and charging process are now complete, and you can begin using
your audio system and enjoying the benefits of your new system enhancement.
IMPORTANT!!!
The diagram at right shows a
PCIOF. On the PC20F, the polarity
of the capacitor terminals is
reversed!
PC20F
terminals
REMOTE
TERMINAL
FUSE/FUSE
BLOCK
DISTRIBUTION
BLOCK(+)
CAR
BATTERY
O
1WATT/51OHM+
RESISTOR
(supplied)
CABLE FROM BATTERY
(+) POSITIVE
CHASSIS
GROUND
POINT
0 004'
o
O
ASSIS
GROUND
POINT
DISTRIBUTION
BLOCK(—)
AMPLIFIER
AMPLIFIER POWER
TERMINALS
CHASSIS
GROUND
PCIOF • PC20F • User's Manual - page 8
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