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These amplifiers are designed to work within a 10 to 16.8 volt DC range. Before any
wires are connected, the vehicles electrical system should be checked for correct
voltage supply with the help of a voltmeter.
First, check the voltage at the battery with the ignition in the OFF position. The
voltmeter should read not less than 12V. If your vehicles electrical system is not up
to these specifications, we recommend having it checked by an auto electrician
before any further installation. Once the vehicle is checked, make certain the
correct cable size is used. We recommend using as large a gauge cable as possible,
use the Power Cable Selection Chart to calculate the correct power wire size for
your application.
Power
This amplifier should be wired directly to the vehicle battery using the appropriate
size cable. Start at the vehicle battery and run the power cable through to the
amplifier. Avoid running the power cable over engine components and near heater
cores. The use of an online fuse o circuit breaker is a must ; this will prevent the
risk of a potential fire caused by a short in your power cable. Connect the fuse
holder or circuit beaker as close to the battery positive (+) terminal as possible ( no
farther then 18" from the battery).This fuse or circuit breaker should be no greater
then the sum of the fuses found on the chassis of your amplifier (also see
specifications chart). You may now connect the cable to the battery, but remember
to leave the fuse out or circuit breaker "off" until all other cable connections are
made.
Ground
When grounding your amplifier, locate a metal area close to the amplifier that is
good source of ground (preferably the floor pan). Once again, investigate the area
you wish to use for electrical wires, vacuum lines, and brake or fuel lines. Use either
a wire brush or sandpaper to eliminate unwanted paint for better contact of the
ground. Secure the ground cable to the body using a bolt, star washer and nut.
Spread silicon ove the wcrew and bare metal to prevent rust and possible water
leaks.
Now it’s time to connect the power and ground cable to the amplifier. Cut both cables to length.
Strip off 1/2 - inch (12mm) of the insulation so that the bare wire will go all the
way in the terminal block on the side panel of the amplifier, seating it firmly so no
bare wire is exposed. Use a Philips (cross) type screwdriver to loosen the + BATT
and the GND connections on the amplifier. Insert the ground first, and then the +
12V and please make sure that you place them into the correctly marked terminals.
Then tighten the screws down securely.
Remote
This terminal must be connected to a switched +12V source. Typically, remote
turn-on leads are provided at the source unit that will turn on and off the amplifier
in correspondence with the source.
If the source unit does not have a remote turn-on lead, then a switched +12V
supply must be used, like the ACC, +12v.
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