Choosing Mounting Locations

The location of your XTREME amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the XTREME amplifiers, there are many possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier performance. Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the amplifier from the elements. In addition, mount the amplifier on a stable, flat mounting surface. As with any amplifier, there are several possible mounting locations and configurations that can be optimal. We will cover the most obvious of situations.

1" Minimum

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT

If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have adequate room for ventilation. XTREME amplifiers have been designed to make possible under seat mounting. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum of 1” of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling.

TRUNK COMPARTMENT

Mounting XTREME amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not mount the amplifier upside down or restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier. For optimal results, mount the amplifier with the cooling fins in the vertical position. This type of mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis.

ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOUNTING

Do not mount XTREME amplifier in the engine compartment. The amplifier was not designed to endure the harsh environment of the exterior elements.

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