Wiring
Ins
tda
tion
and
Moun
ting
POWER A ND GROUND A
MPLINER
LOCATION
To
ensure maximum output from your
RUBICON
amplifier, use high quality,
low-
oss power and ground cables and connections. The
RUBICON
amplifiers will
Iccept an 8 gauge power and ground cables. Determine from the chart below the
ninimum and maximum gauge power and ground wire for your application.
The
RUBICON
amplifier employs highly efficient circuitry, a custom-engineered
heat sink, and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower operating tem-
peratures. Additional cooling may be required if the amplifier is located in a tightly
confined area or when driving especially low impedance loads at extremely high
levels.
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I
up
to
70’
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up
to
20’
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Angina
A4
8
or
10
gauge
8
gauge only
8
or
10
gauge
8
gauge only
CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND FUSES
:XTERNAL
.ike
all audio components, the
RUBICON
amplifier must be fused near the battery.
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fuse or circuit breaker must be located within 18” of the batterv. This will orevent
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fire in the event of a sholted cable. See the chart below to determine the correct
use value.
NTERNAL
-he
RUBICON
Angina and A4 amplifiers are fused with automotive-type fuses.
n the event of blown power supply fuses, replace with the correct value fuse found
I the chart below. Never replace the fuse with a higher value than what is
supplied.
This may result in amplifier damage and
will
void the warranty!
Angina
A4
RUB/CON Amplifier Fuse Values
Amplifier Fuse
Battery Fuse /Circuit Breaker
25
amp automotive
30
amp
25 amp automotive 30 amp
REMOTE TURN-ON
Connect
the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When
+12
,olts
is received, the amplifier will turn on. Note: Remote wire is not needed
vhen the Angina is using the speaker level inputs.
SIGNAL CABLE
Jse a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to
guarantee
optimum performance.
SPEAKER CABLE
-he
RUBICON
amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable. Use a high
quality,
flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity.
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When mounting the amplifier, it should be securely mounted to either a panel in the
vehicle or an amp board or rack that is securely mounted to the vehicle. The
mounting location should be either in the passenger compartment or in the trunk of
the vehicle, away from moisture, stray or moving objects, and major electrical com-
ponents. To provide adequate ventilation, mount the amplifier so that there are at
least two inches of freely circulating air above and to the sides of it.
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C.
a.
b.
C.
d.
re.
MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER
Using the amplifier as a template, mark the holes on the mounting surface.
Remove the amplifier and drill the holes for the mounting screws.
Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied hardware.
W/RING
Run and connect the audio signal and remote turn-on cables to the ampli-
fier from the source unit.
Carefully run the positive cable from the amplifier to a fuse or circuit breaker
within 18” of the battery.
Connect the fuse or circuit breaker lead to the battery. Leave the circuit
breaker off or the fuse out until everything is bolted down.
Secure the ground cable to a solid chassis ground on the vehicle. It may be
necessary to sand paint down to raw metal for a good connection.
Double check each and every connection!
Reconnect the fuse or circuit breaker.
POWER UP
Power up the system and look at the Power LED; there may be a 2-3 second delay
from the time the source unit is turned on to the time that the LED on the amp turns
on, which is normal. Once the amplifier LED is on and the source unit is playing,
you should have sound coming from the speakers.
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IMPORTANT ANGINA NOTE:
e initial power up connection will leave the amplifier power light
on for abo
one minute after turning off. Normal operation will occur after that.
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