INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
Amplifier Location
The Tarantula amplifier employs highly efficient circuitry, a custom-engineered heatsink, and a unique
Chassisink™ construction to maintain lower operating temperatures. Additional cooling may be required
if the amplifier is located in a tightly confined area or when driving especially low impedance loads at
extremely high levels.
When mounting the amplifier, it should be securely mounted to a panel in the vehicle or an amp board or
rack that is securely mounted to the vehicle. The mounting location should be either in the passenger
compartment or in the trunk of the vehicle, away from moisture, stray or moving objects, and major
electrical components.
To provide adequate ventilation, mount the amplifier so that there are at least four inches of freely
circulating air above it and at the intake vents on each side of the amplifier.
Mounting The Amplifier
a. Using the amplifier as a template, mark the cut out on the mounting surface.
b. Remove the amplifier and cut out the hole to mount the amplifier.
c. Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied hardware.
Wiring
a. Run and connect the audio signal and remote turn-on cables to the amplifier from the source unit.
b. Carefully ’run the positive cable from the amplifier to a fuse or circuit breaker within 18” of the battery.
c. Connect the fuse or circuit breaker lead to the battery. Leave the circuit breaker off or the fuse out until
everything is bolted down.
d. Secure the ground cable to a solid chassis ground on the vehicle. It may be necessary to sand paint
down to raw metal for a good connection.
e. Double check each and every connection!
f. Reconnect the fuse or circuit breaker.
Power Up
Power up the system, there may be a 2-3 second delay from the time the source unit is turned on to the
time that the amplifier turns on, which is normal. Once the amplifier LED is on and the source unit is
playing, you should have sound coming from the speakers.
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