PowerAcoustik PS1-2000D User manual

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WIRING CONNECTION
WARNING
A. CONNECTING THE POWER
(1) GROUND: To Vehicle Chassis
To avoid unwanted ignition noise caused by ground loops, it is essential that the
Amplifier be grounded to a clean, bare, metal surface of the vehicles chassis.
NOTE:
GROUND WIRE SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED MORE THAN 3 FT. (1 METER).
(2) +12 Volt (Fused) Constant Power: To Battery (+)
Due to the power requirements of the Amplifier, this connection should be made
directly to the positive (+) terminal of battery. For safety measure, install an in-line
Fuse Holder (not included) as close to the battery positive (+) terminal as possible
with an amperage rating: don't to exceed total value of fuses in Amp.
(3) Remote Turn-On Input: To Power Antenna output of Car Stereo
This Amplifier is turned "ON" remotely when the vehicle's stereo is turned "ON".
NOTE:
IF YOUR RADIO DOES NOT HAVE +12 VOLT OUTPUT LEAD WHEN THE
RADIO IS TURNED ON, THE "REM" TERMINAL ON THEAMPLIFIER CAN BE
CONNECTED TO VEHICLE'S ACCESSORYCIRCUIT THATIS LIVE WHEN
THE KEY IS "ON".
Investigate the layout of your automobile thoroughly before drilling or cutting any
holes. Take care when you work near the gas tanks, lines, or hydraulic lines, and
electrical wiring. Don't mount this system so that the wire connections ate
unprotected or are subject to pinching or damage from nearby objects.
The +12 V DC power wire must be fused at the battery positive terminal connection.
Before making or breaking power connections at this system power terminals,
disconnect the +12 V wire at the battery end.
Confirm your radio / cassette player and / or other equip is turned off while
connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals.
If you need to replace the power fuse replace it only with a fuse identical to that
supplied with the system. Using a fuse of different type or rating may result in
damage to this system which isn't covered by the warranty.
CAUTION:
AS A PRECAUTION, ITIS ADVISABLE TO DISCONNECTTHE VEHICLE'S
BATTERY BEFORE MAKING CONNECTIONTO THE +12 VOLTS SUPPLY
WIRING.
4 GAUGE (Thicker if planning for additional Amplifiers) wire is recommended both
the power and ground wires. 12 Gauge, for the remote turn-on wire. Both types are
available at most Mobile Audio Dealers or Installation Shops.