Choosing a Mounting
Location
A good location for mounting the am- plifier is in your vehicle’s trunk. Wher- ever you decide to mount it, choose a location that:
•Does not interfere with the vehi- cle’s operation
•Lets you drill mounting holes with- out damaging other vehicle com- ponents
•Allows enough space around the cooling fins for proper airflow and cooling
•Lets you easily see the amplifier’s POWER and PROTECTION indi- cators
Warning: The amplifier gets very hot while it is on. Do not touch the amplifier or place flammable objects near it while it is on.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the amplifier, make sure you have all the materials you need, such as an adapter harness, additional wire, shielded audio cables, and 16- or
Then confirm that the amplifier fits in your vehicle’s available mounting ar- ea. This amplifier requires a
Routing Cables and Wires
Avoid routing the connection cables and any speaker wires near moving parts or sharp edges. You can usually route wires and cables along the wiring channel beneath the vehicle’s door fac- ings by carefully removing the molding that holds the carpet in place. After routing the cables and wires, replace the molding.
INSTALLATION ORDER
For
1Ground and power
2Your autosound system’s outputs
3Your speakers
Then test the connections. When you verify that everything works as expect- ed, disconnect the amplifier, mount it in your vehicle, and reconnect it.
Caution: If you do not make the con- nections in the order shown, damage to the amplifier and your autosound system is possible if any wire connec- tions are made incorrectly.
Note: For easier installation, mark each wire you plan to connect with the name of the terminal you will connect it to.
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