POWER
Amplifiers
Installation
Before you begin the installation
of
your Power series amp remember, there
are two ways to do
things-
right and twice! Use the proper installation
techniques, tools and accessories to ensure that your Jensen Power series
amp will put out all the power it was designed to. Ifnecessary, seek a
professional installer to have the amplifier installed correctly. Most mobile amp
installations do not have the proper gauge wire for power and ground -do not
let your amp be a victim
of
this common installation oversight!
NOTE: This device is a high-poweraudio amplifier intended for
installation in vehicles with a 12-Volt negative ground electrical system.
Attempting to connect
or
operate the amplifierwith another type
of
electrical system
may
cause damage
to
the amplifier
or
the electrical
system.
Installation Assistance
For installation assistance, call 1-800-323-4815 during normal business hours,
or
visit www.jensen.com at any time.
Supplies
and
Tools Needed
To
install the amplifier, you will need tools, supplies and adapters. It is best to
make sure you have everything you need before you start.
Supplies
• Black electrical tape
• Amplifier Installation Kit
Tools
• Cordless drill with assortment
of
bits
• Flat-head and Philips screwdrivers
• Wire cutters/strippers
• Crimping tool
• 12-volttest light or digital multimeter
• Wire brush, sandpaper
or
scraping tool (ground connection to vehicle should
be a clean, unpainted metal surface)
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DisconnectBattery
Disconnectthe negative (-) battery cable before starting the installation. Check
the battery ground (there should be two (2) ground wires coming from the
battery-
one going to the starter mounting bolt or engine block and another
going to the vehicle chassis) and make sure the battery is grounded to the
chassis with at least a
#4
gauge wire. Also check the alternator connections,
making sure they are tight and free from corrosion, rust or dirt.
Location
and
Mounting
The amplifier's compact design allows great flexibility
in
mountin
g.
Common
mounting locations include under the front passenger seat or in the trunk area.
When selecting a location, remember that amplifiers generate heat. Select a
location on a flat surface away from heat and moisture where air can circulate
around the amplifier.
Place the amplifier
in
the mounting location and markthe positions
of
the holes
with a marker, pen or pencil. Carefully drill the mounting holes in the marked
positions, then use the supplied mounting screws to securely fasten the
amplifier to the mounting surface.
WARNING: Do not cover the amplifierwith carpets
or
enclose
it
behind
interior trim panels,
and
do
not
mount the amplifierin an inverted
or
upside down configuration.
Be
sure the mounting location
and
the
drilling
of
pilotholes will
not
damage
any
wires, control cables, fuel
lines, fuel tanks, hydrauliclines orothervehicle systems
or
components.
Routing Wires
Proper wiring connections are illustrated on the following pages. Ifwiring
connections are made incorrectly, the unit will not operate properly and could
become permanently damaged. Follow the installation instructions carefully,
or
have the amplifier installed by an experienced technician.