PLANNING YOUR
SYSTEM
• If you plan
to
expand your system
by
adding other components
sometime
in
the future. ensure adequate space
is
left.
If
your head
unit/source
is
equipped with Pre-Amp outputs.
it
is
possible
to
utilize them
to
drive this Amplifier.
•Are your component speakers matched'! The peak power rating
of
your speakers must
be
equal or greater than the Amplifier's.
Speakers connect
to
this amplifier must have a
I-X
Ohm
impedance.
•Consider both the length
of
your leads, and routing when
determining the mounting location. Pre-Amp input Jacks require
high quality shielded
RCA
patch cords.
MOUNTING YOUR
SYSTEM
The mounting position
of
your Amplifier will have agreat effect
011
its
ability
to
dissipate the heat generated during normal operation. The Amplifier
has
an
efficient heat sink
for
proper heat dissipation. also integrated with a
thermal shutdown (for heat protection) circuit. Allowing air around the
cooling fins will improve heat dissipation dramatically.
DO
NOT enclose the
amplifier
in
asmall box or cover
it
so that air cannot flow around the cooling
fins.
Temperatures
in
car trunks have been measured
as
high
as
(15~'
F)
in
the
summer
time. Since the thermal shut-down point for the Amplifier
is
(160'
F)
it
must
be
mounted for maximum cooling. To achieve maximum convection air flow
in
an
enclosed trunk, mount the amplifier
in
avertical position. on avertical
surface.
Cooling requirements are considerably relaxed when mounting inside the
passenger compal1ment since the driver
"viII
not often allow temperatures
to
reach acritical point. Floor mounting under the seat
is
usually
satist~tctory
as
long
as
there
is
at least 1inch (2.54cm) above the Ampl itier's fins for
ventilation.
To mount the Amplifier:
I. Use the amplifier
as
atemplate to mark the mounting holes.
2.
Use
extreme caution, inspect underneath surface before drilling.
3.
Remove the Amplifier
an.d
drill the marked holes.
4.
Secure the Amplifier using the screws provided.
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