Tools of the Trade

Orion amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal operation. Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to allow adequate air circulation. Remember, beach blankets, last week's laundry, school books and homework papers located on top of the amplifier do not improve air flow and may become damaged.

Listed below are the majority of the tools required to perform an installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation that much easier. Some of these tools are necessities; some will just make the job easier.

●Allen Wrenches (2.5mm and 3mm) supplied

●DMM or VOM

●Electric drill with assorted drill bits

●Grommets

●Heat shrink tubing

●Marking pen

●Nylon tie straps

●Phillips and flat blade screw drivers

●Pliers (standard and needle nose)

●Reference CD with 1 kHz Sine Wave at 0dB level (all bits high)

●RTA (real time analyzer)

●Soldering iron and solder

●Utility knife

●Wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding

●Wire crimper

●Wire cutters

●Wire strippers

Step By Step Installation-amplifier

Step 1 Determine the location for the amplifier. Refer to the Choosing Mounting Locations section of this guide for detailed information.

Step 2 Decide on the system configuration for your amplifier. For system sugges- tions, refer to the Speaker Connections section of this guide.

Step 3 Run all the wires from the amplifier location to the speakers, source unit, and battery. Do not connect the battery at this time. Be sure to run RCAs and power and speaker wires away from factory electrical wires and system as they pose a great potential for induced system noise.

Step 4 Pre-drill amplifier mounting holes. Be sure to "think before you drill." Gas tanks, fuel lines, and other obstructions have a nasty way of hiding them- selves. For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes and pre-drill these holes with a standard 1/8" drill bit.

Step 5 Turn the vehicle's key switch to the off position.

Step 6 Disconnect the vehicle's battery ground terminal.

Step 7 Connect power wires to the amplifier (ground first, then 12 V(+) and REM).

Step 8 Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier. Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections. This will determine the ultimate per- formance of your Orion amplifier. Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level

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