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Screwdriver
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Electric drill, 3 mm / 0.12" carbide drill bit
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Mounting screws
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Power wire min. 10 mm² / 7 AWG
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Ground wire min. 10 mm² / 7 AWG
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Speaker wire min. 2 x 1,5 mm² / 15 AWG
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As a precaution it is advisable to disconnect the vehicle's battery before making connection
to the +12 Volts supply wiring (see owner's manual of your car for further information).
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Please use great caution drilling your trunk. Your gas tank and brake lines can be damaged by puncturing with your drill bit –
this could cause damage or failure of your cars operating systems.
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Never pass wires over sharp angles. It is recommended to buffer the power supply of the amplifier with a capacitor min. 1
Farad to guarantee a stable operation voltage.
High powered audio systems in a vehicle are capable of generating "Live Concert" levels of sound pressure. Continued exposure to
excessively high volume sound levels may cause hearing loss or damage. Also, operation of a motor vehicle while listening to audio
external sounds such as; horns, warning signals, or emergency vehicles, thus constituting to a potential traffic hazard. In the interest of
safety, Consumer Electronics recommends listening at lower volume levels while driving.
Before beginning the installation, consider the following:
a.
If you plan to expand your system by adding other components sometime in the future, ensure adequate space is left, and
cooling requirements are met.
b.
If your radio / source is equipped with pre-amp outputs, it is possible to utilize them to drive the amplifier
a.
Select a suitable location that is convenient for mounting, is accessible for wiring
and has ample room for air circulation and cooling.
b.
Use the amplifier as a template to mark the mounting holes, remove the amplifier.
Tools and materials you need
Please note!
WARNING !
equipment at high volume levels may impair your ability to hear
Planning your system
Mounting your amplifier
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