INSTALLATION
13
For proper operation of your
SounDigital
amplifier,
you need the proper sizing of the electrical system
and the cables used.
The ground cable should be the shortest possible and
should be connected to the chassis of the vehicle. The
surface should be sanded at the contact point to create
a clean, metal-to-metal connection between the
chassis and the termination of the ground wire;
Unplug the negative (-) terminal of the
battery before proceeding with any
electrical installation in the vehicle to
avoid fire starts, wounds or damage to the
amplifier.
Warning!
Electrical Dimensioning
Remove de paint between
the terminal and chassis
Safety Instructions
To prevent injuries to the user or damage to the
amplifier, read all the safety instructions written on this
manual;
If you're insecure about the installation of this
equipment, get in touch with our tech support or with a
professional specialized in car audio installation;
Before proceeding with the installation of any electric
equipment on your vehicle, unplug the negative (-)
terminal of the battery to avoid fires, injuries or
damages;
Use your sound system safely. The continuous
exposure to sound pressures over 85dB may cause
irreversible hearing damage;
This equipment is for use in automotive DC voltage
batteries between 12.6 and 14.4 volts. Before
installing the equipment, check the voltage of the
batteries;
Do not install the amplifier in places exposed to water,
dirt or humidity;
Choose a ventilated place to install the amplifier and
avoid blocking the side ventilation windows;
Fix the amplifier in a steady and proper way. Avoid
fixing it in metallic parts of the vehicle, because it may
cause ground looping (noise);
Make sure the location chosen for the amplifier
installation does not affect the operation of the vehicle;
When passing cables through metallic walls, use
rubber O-rings to avoid cable cutting and short circuits.
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Make sure the place chosen for the installation of the
amplifier will not interfere with the proper working of the
vehicle;
T h i s p r o d u c t m a y r e a c h t e m p e r a t u r e s o v e r
60°C/140°F. Make sure it is cold before touching it;
Clean the amplifier periodically with a brush or dry cloth
to assure the thermal efficiency of the heatsink;
Be careful when making holes in the vehicle. Make
sure you're not making holes in the fuel tank, br ake
e
lines or electrical cables of the vehicle;
Make sure the cables are properly fixed throughout the
ins allation
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;
Wear gloves, safety g
s and all necessary PPE
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during the installation of
SounDigital
amplifiers.
Table 1 shows the appropriate section of grounding and
power cables according to the power generated by the
amplifier, and the distance that it will be installed from the
battery.
*To achieve the capacity of protection needed, more than
one fuse/circuit breaker can be linked.For the battery
connections to the amplifier and ground, use good quality
copper cables.
CCA cables should not be used.
