WIRING
You will need the following tools for the wiring of the amplifier:
. Phillips or slotted screw driver
. wire strippers
•wire crimpers
When baring the wires for connection to the amplifier, remove 3/8” to l/2” of the insulation. For the speaker leads, use the supplied l/4” insulated female crimp connectors and slide the connector onto the terminal on the amplifier. One the power, ground, and remote connections, loosen the screws on the terminal block, slide the bared wire into the connector, and tighten the screw. Determine form the chart below the minimum gauge power and ground wire required. Be sure to fuse the amplifier positive power lead within 18” of the battery.
up to 10’ | up to 20’ |
12 gauge or larger | IO gauge or larger |
A. Carefully run the audio and remote
B. Connect the speakers as shown in “Speaker Wiring Configurations.” Use at least 16 gauge speaker wire, preferably a flexible
C. Carefully run the positive power cable from the battery to a fuse or circuit breaker and then to the amplifier. Connect the lead to the battery via either a fuse or a circuit breaker within 18 inches of the battery, Leave the fuse out or the circuit breaker off until the installation is otherwise finished. If the circuit breaker cannot be shut off manually, do not make the final power connection to it. See below for recommended fuse ratings to be used.
Amplifier Fuse | Battery Fuse/Circuit Breaker |
25 amp automotive | 30 amp |
D. Run a ground cable for the amplifier and securely connect it to a solid chassis ground on the vehicle. The ground cable should be the same gauge as the power cable.
