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Installation Tips |
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A power amplifier's performance
is only as good as its installation.Proper
installation will maximize the system's
overall performance.
It is recommended that you have
our product installed by an authorized
Soundstream retailer. However, if
you decide to install it yourself,
please follow these safety tips
and take your time to do a quality
installation: |
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Fuse
amplifier's power wire at
the battery. |
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Be sure to fuse the power
wire within 12" of the car's
battery. This will protect
the car's battery in case
of a short circuit between
the power amplifier and battery.
THIS IS A MUST, the amplifier's
built-in fuse will only protect
the power amplifier not the
car's battery. |
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Use high-grade wire connectors.
Use Proper power wire size
for maximum current transfer
and safety. Improper size
power and ground wire can
reduce the amplifiers power
and poses a risk of damage
to the amplifier and the vehicles
electrical system. Please
follow the recommended "Amplifiers
Power Cable Requirements"
to ensure maximum power transfer
and safety. |
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To ensure maximum power transfer
and secure safe connections,
it is recommended to use high-grade
barrier spades (for connection
at amplifier) and terminal
rings (for connection at battery).
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Do not run any wires underneath
vehicle. Exposed wires have
a chance of being cut or damaged.
It is best to run all wires
through the vehicle under
the carpet and/or side panels.
This lends to a cleaner installation
and less risk of damage. |
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Use caution when mounting
amplifier. Remember there
are many electrical wires,
gas lines, vacuum lines, brake
lines, as well as a gas tank
in the automobile. Make sure
you know where they are when
mounting the amplifier to
avoid puncturing lines, shorting
wires, or drilling holes in
the gas tank. |
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To avoid possibility of induced
noise from the car's electrical
system (i.e. popping noises
or engine noise), Keep signal
wires (Speaker or RCA) away
from any electrical wires.
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In order to reduce the chance
of ground loops (i.e. engine
noise); make the grounding
wire as short as possible
to reduce the wire's resistance.
Also, when using multiple
components, make sure all
units are grounded at the
same point. |
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Avoid sharp edges when running
the wires. When laying wiring
inside the car, watch for
welding burs in channels throughout
the car. If necessary adequately
grind, finish sand or fill
in around any ruff spots so
wires will not be punctured
by sharp protrusions. Use
a grommet to protect the wire
when running through the firewall.
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