Alpine CDM-7854, cdm-7857, CDE-7853 owner manual Installation and Connections, Precautions

Installation and Connections

Before installing or connecting the unit, please read the following and pages 2 and 3 of this manual thoroughly for proper use.

Warning

USE ONLY VEHICLES WITH A 12 VOLT NEGATIVE (–)

Caution

USE SPECIFIED ACCESSORY PARTS AND INSTALL THEM SECURELY.

Use of other than designated parts may damage this unit internally or may not securely install the unit in place as parts that come loose may create hazards.

GROUND.

Check with your dealer if you are not sure. Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.

BEFORE WIRING, DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE NEGATIVE (–) BATTERY TERMINAL.

Failure to do so may result in electric shock or injury due to electrical shorts.

DO NOT CUT AWAY THE WIRE SHEATH AND USE POWER FOR OTHER EQUIPMENT.

Doing so may exceed the current carrying capacity of the wire and result in fire or electric shock.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WHICH MIGHT HINDER VEHICLE OPERATION OR CREATE HAZARDS FOR VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Doing so may obstruct forward vision or hamper movement.

DO NOT CONTACT, DAMAGE OR OBSTRUCT PIPES, FLUID LINES OR WIRING WHEN DRILLING HOLES.

Failure to take such precautions may result in fire or cause an accident or injuries.

DO NOT USE NUTS OR BOLTS IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM WHEN MAKING INSTALLATION OR GROUND CONNECTIONS.

Never use safety-related parts such as bolts or nuts in the steering or brake systems or tanks to make wiring installations or ground connections. Using such parts could disable control of the vehicle and cause brake failure, other accident or injury.

MAKE THE CORRECT CONNECTIONS.

Failure to do so may cause fire or accident to occur.

DO NOT INSTALL IN LOCATIONS WITH HIGH MOISTURE OR DUST.

A high incidence of moisture or dust that penetrates into this unit may cause smoke or fire.

Precautions

•Be sure to disconnect the cable from the (–) battery post before installing your CDM-7857/CDM-7854/CDE- 7853. This will reduce any chance of damage to the unit in case of a short-circuit.

•Be sure to connect the color coded leads according to the diagram. Incorrect connections may cause the unit to malfunction or damage to the vehicle’s electrical system.

•When making connections to the vehicle’s electrical system, be aware of the factory installed components (e.g. on-board computer). Do not tap into these leads to provide power for this unit. When connecting the CDM-7857/CDM-7854/CDE-7853 to the fuse box, make sure the fuse for the intended circuit of the CDM- 7857/CDM-7854/CDE-7853 has the appropriate amperage. Failure to do so may result in damage to the unit and/or the vehicle. When in doubt, consult your ALPINE dealer.

•The CDM-7857/CDM-7854/CDE-7853 uses female RCA-type jacks for connection to other units (e.g. amplifier) having RCA connectors. You may need an adaptor to connect other units. If so, please contact your authorized ALPINE dealer for assistance.

•Be sure to connect the speaker (–) leads to the speaker

(–) terminal. Never connect left and right channel speaker cables to each other or to the vehicle body.

ARRANGE THE WIRING SO IT IS NOT CRIMPED OR PINCHED.

Route the cables and wiring so as not to be crimped by moving parts or make contact with sharp or pointed spots which might damage the wiring. Failure to do so may cause failure of unit or vehicle.

IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of your unit in the space provided below and keep it as a permanent record. The serial number plate is located on the bottom of the unit.

HAVE THE WIRING AND INSTALLATION DONE BY EXPERTS.

The wiring and installation of this unit requires special technical skill and experience. To ensure safety, always contact the dealer where you purchased this unit to have the work done.

SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN: PLACE OF PURCHASE:

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