Kicker WX10000.1 manual Iguration, Power Hood Wire Guide

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2.Wiring Before wiring the Warhorse amplifier, disconnect the vehicle’s batteries to avoid an electrical short. Eight (8) identical, high-quality, 800-cold-cranking-ampere (cca), 12-volt batteries are recommended to power the WX amplifier. All power and ground wires should be as short as possible and utilize 1/0 gauge wire. Remove the wire guide and power hood from the amplifier as shown in Figure 3. Connect three (3) ground wires from the amplifier’s negative power connector to the negative terminals of three (3) batteries in the battery network.

From two (2) of the batteries in the battery network, connect 1/0 gauge ground wire from the negative terminals of the batteries to a paint-free and corrosion-free solid-metal area of the vehicle's chassis. Make the ground wires short, 18” (45cm) or less. To reduce noise, make sure the ground wires connect to the same piece of metal and are within 18” (45cm) of each other.

Caution The Kicker WX amplifier outputs extremely high voltage signals from the voice coil (speaker) outputs and can cause serious injury or death from electrocution. It is imperative to read the manual carefully and follow all of the recommended safety precautions before installing the WX amplifier.

3. Configuration The following diagram shows the recommended mono configuration for your Kicker WX amplifier. The WX amplifier can only drive extremely high-power-rated, dual-voice coil speakers. We recommend using one or more Kicker SoloX Subwoofers. Each voice coil (speaker) output is rated at 2 ohms minimum.

ModelWX10000.1 Fuse Three (3) x 250 Ampere PowerGroundWire Three (3) x 1/0 Gauge

With the control panel shield removed, connect a twisted pair of RCA (low-level) interconnect cable, carrying the incoming audio signal, to the RCA inputs on the amplifier. Connect the speaker wires to the supplied AndersonTM connectors. Use 8 gauge wire and strip 9/16” (14mm) from the end being inserted into the metal contacts. See Figure 5. The wire should be secured by placing the metal contact into a vise and melting solder inside the metal contact. Then, insert the stripped wire into the molten

Figure 4

Warning: This amplifier is not like anything you have ever hooked up before. Pay close attention to the wiring diagrams in this manual. Improper connections will damage the amplifier.

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solder within the contact. Do not use acid core solder.

The Warhorse amplifier requires at least two (2) 200-ampere-output-capacity alternators. For each alternator, connect a 250 ampere fuse within 18” (45cm) of each alternator and a second 250 ampere fuse within 18” (45cm) of the battery network. Without adequate charging capability, the WX amplifier can draw enough current to shut down your vehicle’s computer system. This may adversely affect your ability to control your vehicle. See Figure 4.

The three (3) positive 1/0 gauge power wires should be the last wires connected in the installation. Install the supplied Kicker three (3) gang ANL fuse holder within 18” (45cm) of the battery network and in-line with the three (3) power cables connected to the amplifier’s positive power connector. Improper connections will damage the amplifier and/or cause serious injury or death. If you ever need to remove the amplifier from the vehicle after it has been installed, the ground wires should be the last wires disconnected from the amplifier, just the opposite as when you installed it. See Figure 4.

Eight (8) identical, high- quality, 800-cca, 12-volt batteries are recommended for optimum performance.

Without adequate

charging capability, the WX amplifier can draw enough current to shut down your vehicle’s computer system. This may adversely affect your ability to control your vehicle.

(45cm) 18" or less

250 ampere

fuse

(45cm)

+12V

+12V

+12V

+12V

 

 

250 ampere

 

 

 

 

fuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

18"

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(45cm) 18"

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+12V

+12V

+12V

+12V

ANL fuse holder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

contains three (3) 250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ampere fuses. The fuse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

holder should be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

installed within 18” of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery network.

 

 

 

 

 

250 ampere

 

 

 

 

 

 

250 ampere

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(45cm)

 

 

or less

 

fuse

(45cm)

 

or less

 

fuse

18"

 

 

18"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At least two (2) 200-ampere alternators are required to power the Warhorse amplifier.

IGURATION

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Power Hood

Wire Guide

Run two (2) ground wires from separate negative battery terminals. Ground wires should connect to vehicle chassis within 18” of each other.

Mount Amplifier within 48”

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(122cm) of Battery Network

 

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Improper connections will damage the amplifier and/or cause serious injury or death. Be sure that all wiring is connected to the appropriate polarity.

INSTALLATION

Positive Power

Negative Power

Connector

Connector

If you have more questions about the installation or operation of your new KICKER product, see the Authorized KICKER Dealer where you made your purchase. For more advice on installation, click on the SUPPORT tab on the Kicker homepage, www.kicker.com. Choose the TECHNICAL SUPPORT tab, choose the product or subject you are interested in, and then view the corresponding information. Please E-mail support@kicker.com or call Technical Services (405) 624-8583 for unanswered or specific questions.

Note: To get the best performance from your new Kicker Amplifier, we recommend using genuine Kicker Accessories and Wiring. All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

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The WX amplifier outputs dangerous voltage levels from the voice coil (speaker) outputs and can cause serious injury or death from electrocution. Never contact the voice coil outputs, connect speakers, or contact speaker wires while the amplifier is turned on.

 

Strip Wire

 

Figure 5

9/16” (14mm)

AndersonTM Connector

 

 

8 Gauge Speaker Wire

 

 

Secure wire to metal

Metal Contacts

 

contacts by soldering.

 

 

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Contents Subwooferamplifier Kicker purchase Congratulations on yourIguration Power Hood Wire GuideTwo 2 4 ohm Dual-Voice Coil Subwoofers Wiring KeyOperation Four 4 2 ohm Dual-Voice Coil SubwoofersTroubleShooting WarhorseDesignFeaturesPerformance WarhorseLimitedWarranty InternationalWarranty10292007q+07WX

WX10000.1 specifications

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