installation

1.Disconnect the battery ground cable. Reconnect the ground cable only after the installation is complete and the wiring has been checked to make sure that there are no problems. If your radio features a code type security system, be sure you know the code before disconnecting the battery!

2.Run a minimum AWG #8 power wire directly from the battery to the PowerPlate™ mounting location. Install a fuseholder at the battery end of this cable either within 18" of the battery or before the wire runs through any metal partitions. Do not install the fuse at this time.

3.Attach a minimum AWG #8 ground wire to a solid chassis ground point near the mounting location. Keep this wire as short as possible. Scrape all paint and primer off of the sheet metal at the ground point to ensure a good electrical connection. Attach the wire to the ground point with a nut, bolt and star washer.

4.Run the signal leads and remote turn-on leads from the head unit to the PowerPlate™ location. If using an internally powered radio or factory radio refer to the "signal sources" section for the proper wiring connections.

5.Install the speakers and run each of the speaker leads to the PowerPlate™ location. Connect the speaker, remote, and power wires to the appropriate terminals on the plug-in terminal blocks. Refer to the "controls and connections" or "system planning" sections for information on the proper connections. The speaker terminal blocks install with the set screws facing up and power terminal block installs with the set screws facing down.

6.Preset the 2/4 channel selector switch, crossover and channel mode switches, and crossover frequency switches to the desired positions. Refer to the "controls and connections" section for more information.

7.Adjust all amplifier input level controls to the 1/4 position.

8.Mount the amplifier into position and plug in the power and speaker terminals. Attach the input signal cables.

9.Reattach the battery ground cable.

10.Double check your switch and control settings. Install a 70 amp fuse in the fuseholder you have installed near the battery.

11.Turn on the signal source at a low volume level. Using the balance and fader controls, check to see that each channel is connected to the proper speakers. Make sure that the proper frequency range is being sent to each speaker if you are using the crossover features built into your PowerPlate™.

12.Adjust the input sensitivity and crossover frequencies as described in the "tuning" section.

13.Read the rest of this manual to get maximum enjoyment from your system.

controls and connections

power connections

•Use AWG #8 or larger power and ground cable.

•Install 70 amp fuse in the power wire within 18" of the battery.

•Keep the ground wire to a minimum length and attach solidly to a clean metal part of the vehicle. The addition of a .5 Farad to 1 Farad power supply capacitor, mounted as close as possible to the PowerPlate™, may improve performance in some systems.

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