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Installation
Installation
Installation Basics
Before you begin your installation, disconnect the NEGATIVE(-) terminal from your car’s battery. This safety precaution will avoid possible short circuits while wiring your amplifier.
Rockville amplifiers operate on 12-volt negative ground systems only. It is recommended that you lay out your sound system design on paper first. This will help you during the
installation so that you will have a wiring flowchart and not misswire any of your components.
Mount the amplifier in the trunk or hatch area of your vehicle. Never install an amplifier in the engine compartment or on the firewall. Please be sure to leave breathing room around the
amplifier heat sink so that it can efficiently dissipate the heat it produces. The amplifier can be installed either horizontally or vertically.
When mounting the amplifier on the trunk floor, be sure to watch for your gas tank, gas lines, and electrical lines. Do not drill or mount any screws where they might penetrate the gas
tank of your car.
Mounting the Amplifier
All RVA-M Series amplifier features four mounting tabs located at the amplifier’s four corners. Choose a convenient mounting location with unobstructed airflow. Lay down the amplifier
and mark the location of the mounting holes. Remove the amplifier and drill pilot holes for the screws. Place the amplifier and secure it to the mounting surface using the supplied
screws.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SCREWS.
