INSTALLATION
Proper installation and
adiustment
will reward you with reliable operation and optimum
performance. Automotive sound system installations can be tricky, especially for first-timers.
For
this reason, you may want to consider using a professional installer who has the tools
and more importantly, the experience to do the job right.
of
you decide to install your equipment yourself, we hope this manual will
sewe
as a helpful
guide.
Making Terminations at the Amplifier
The only tool needed to make wire terminations at the amplifier will be an insulated flat
blade screwdriver. Do not use a non-insulated screwdriver since this may short against the
heat sink and damage the amplifier. The screwdriver used should be one with a long
enough shank to allow clearance between the fins of the heat sink. Moreover, this will
prevent unwanted damage or scraping.
bcation
and Mounting
m
The first step in an installation is thorough planning. Choose the location for your amplifier
carefvlly.
The amplifier should be located in either the passenger compartment or the trunk,
never in the engine compartment or in any outside location exposed to dirt and moisture.
Adequate ventilation is important; allow enough space so that air can circulate around the
,
heat sinks. Make sure that the installed amplifier will not interfere with normal operation of
the vehicle. It is best not to locate an amplifier near your vehicle antenna, since the switching
power supply can interfere with A
M
reception. Your amplifier should be mounted to your
vehicle’s chassis with the four screws provided. Use you amplifier as a template for making
pencil marks where you intend to drill. (Make sure the location you are planning to drill
through is free of any obstacles such as factory vehicle wiring or gas tanks.) It’s a good
idea
to bench test your system before mounting the components. If you have a 12 volt power
source, you can connect and test all components outside the vehicle. Or, you can connect
them inside the vehicle prior to final mounting. Either way, connect
aII
components exactly
the way you intend to in the system to ensure proper installation; then disconnect all power
connections until the installation is complete.
Wring
Determine how your vehicles wiring is laid out. Keep all wiring inside the vehicle. Good
standard audio practice suggests keeping all low level wiring away from wires carrying
twelve volts. If you drill a new hole through any metal, be sure to install a grommet to prevent
shorting. It is a good idea to paint the bare metal to prevent rust. All wires should be
hidden under carpet; an exposed wire can inadvertently be pulled, causing disconnection
or shorting. Wires should never be under tension or subject to moisture. Use cable ties to
bundle excess wire.
Amplifier Configuration Diagmms
In the last nine pages of this manual you will find several system configuration diagrams.
Please review the pages appropriate to the amplifier model you have purchased. Both these
Soundstream amplifiers offer a variety of available configurations. Please use the configu-
ration that best suits your installation needs.
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