Boston Acoustics GT-50 Installation-Fuses and Wiring, Passenger and Trunk Compartment Mounting

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Installation—Amplifier Mounting (cont.)

Passenger and Trunk Compartment Mounting

If the amplifier is mounted under a seat, be sure that the vents do not become blocked. Do not allow seat padding or other obstructive material to press down on the amplifier.

All Boston GT amplifiers have top panel controls. If the amplifier is mounted under a seat, position the amplifier so the cover panel can be removed with the seat forward or back to allow adjustment of the audio settings.

When mounting in a trunk, choose a location that will be protected from slid- ing cargo or other materials. Mount the amplifier to solid surfaces only. Do not mount to plastic trim panels. Do not mount the amplifier with Velcro, double- stick tape, or by wedging into position. Amplifier should be mounted using the movable mounting feet and the provided mounting screws.

Installation—Fuses and Wiring

Amplifier Fuses

Although the amplifier has internal fuses, additional fusing should be pro- vided at the battery on the positive (+) power wire going to the amplifier. An inline fuse should be installed at no more than 18" (46cm) on the pos- itive (+) power wire. The rating of the inline fuse should equal the value of the internal fuses of the amplifier if only the amplifier is connected to this wire. If other devices are connected to this wire, the fuse value should be of sufficient capacity to handle the demand.

FUSE 3 x 30A

Wire Gauge

The amplifier accepts up to 4-gauge stripped wire at the DC power and ground input terminals, and 4-gauge is recommended. Wire runs should be kept to the minimum practical length.

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Contents Channel, High-Current/High-Power Amplifier GT-50Table of Contents Parts List Features and SpecificationsFRONT, REAR, and Subwoofer Remote Inputs Control FunctionsFront RCA Inputs FRONT, REAR, and Subwoofer Input Sensitivity ControlsFront and Rear Q Controls Rear Input SwitchSubwoofer Mode Switch Rear RCA InputsMechanical Functions Upper side vent lower side vent Amplifier Linking Wire ConnectionVents Side and Rear FusesBattery and Charging System General Installation PrecautionsBefore You Install Wire RoutingInstallation-Amplifier Mounting Choose the Mounting LocationPassenger and Trunk Compartment Mounting Installation-Fuses and WiringWire Gauge Amplifier FusesRemote Input Connection Power/B+ and Power/GND ConnectionSpeaker Output Connection Music Setup Tuning-Full-Range SpeakersMono Subwoofer Operation FRONT, REAR, and Subwoofer Sensitivity ControlsFront and Rear Input Sensitivity Controls VolumeHead Unit Front and Rear Crossover ControlsSetup Tuning-Subwoofers Subwoofer Level Control Subwoofer Mode SwitchSubwoofer Sensitivity Control Subwoofer Crossover ControlSystem Examples 2Ω load 2Ω SubwooferFrom processor Status LEDs on Amplifier not Lit-Head Unit Source Turned on Amplifier Troubleshooting GuideEngine Noise from Speakers Limited Warranty US Contact and Warranty InformationIf Service Seems Necessary