( INSTALLATION STEP 3 )
WIRING
POWER AND GROUND
To ensure maximum output from your RUBICON amplifier, use high quality, low- loss power and ground cables and connections (4 gauge for 604). The RUBICON amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge power and ground cables. Determine from the chart below the minimum gauge power and ground wire for your application.
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| RUB/CON204 | I | 8orlOgauge | I | 8 gauge only | I | |
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RUBICON | I | 8 or IO gauge | I | 8 gauge only | I | ||
I | RUBICON604 | I | 4 or 8 gauge | I | 4 gauge only |
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES
EXTERNAL
Like all audio components, the RUBICON amplifiers must be fused near the battery. A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within 18” of the batterv. This will prevent a fire in the event of a shorted cable. See the chart below to determine the correct fuse value.
INTERNAL
The RUBICON amplifiers are fused with
RUBICON Amplifier Fuse Values
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1 | RUB/CO/V604 | 1 | (2) 30 amp | automotive | I | 80 amp | I |
REMOTE TURN-ON
Connect the “Remote” line to the
SIGNAL CABLE
Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal sianal loss to guarantee optimum performance.
SPEAKER CABLE
The RUBICON amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable. Use a high quality, flexible,
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f INSTALLATION STEP 4
AMPLIFIER LOCATION
The RUB/CON amplifier employs highly efficient circuitry, a
When mounting the amplifier, it should be securely mounted to either 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 two inches of freely circulating air above and to the sides of it.
MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER
a.Using the amplifier as a template, mark the holes on the mounting surface.
b.Remove the amplifier and drill the holes for the mounting screws.
C. Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied hardware.
a.Run and connect the audio signal and remote
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!
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POWER UP
Power up the system and look at the Power LED; there may be a
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