Step By Step Installation

NOTE: Connect all input, power and speaker connections to amplifier before mounting the amplifier in its final location..

1.Determine the location for the amplifier.. Refer to the Choosing Mounting Locations section of this guide for detailed informa- tion..

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

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 RCA’s and power and speaker wires away from factory electrical wires and system as they pose a great potential for induced system noise..

4.Remove end caps before mounting the amplifier (see figure 13, previous page)..

5.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 themselves.. For best results use a marking pen to mark the mounting holes and pre-drill these holes with a stan- dard 1/8” drill bit..

6.Mount the amplifier.. Make sure the amplifier is mounted on a flat surface.. If this is not possible, do not over tighten the screws so that the chassis of the amplifier is twisted or bent..

7.Turn the vehicle’s key switch to the off position..

8.Disconnect the vehicle’s battery ground terminal..

9.Connect power wires to the amplifier (ground first, then 12 V(+) and REM).. Power wire must be fused near the battery.. Be sure to

remove the fuse from the fuse holder at this time..

10.Connect the RCA and speaker wires to the amplifier.. Check the quality of your speakers and signal connections.. This will determine the ultimate performance of your Orion amplifier.. Refer to the Signal Input and Output Level Controls and Speaker Connections sections of this guide for correct wiring instruc- tions..

11.Reconnect the ground terminal to the battery after power, speaker, and RCA connections are completed..

12.Set crossovers.. Refer to the Internal Crossover Configuration sec- tion of this manual for detailed instructions..

13.Set gain control to a low level before turning on the amplifier.. Adjust gain control as needed after the system is playing.. (see adjusting the sound of the system)

14.Once satisfied that all connections and settings are correct, install the fuse located near the vehicle’s battery and proceed to the Testing the System section of this manual..

15.After all connections and adjustments are made, install end caps if they are to be used..

WARNING! Never exceed the recommended fuse size of this amplifier.. Failure to do so will result in the voiding of your warranty and possible damage to the amplifier..