Amplifier Installation; Choosing Mounting Locations; Passenger Compartment; Trunk Compartment - Orion XTR Power Amplifier XTR10001 Owner's Manual

AMPLIFIeR InstALLAtIon

Choosing Mounting Locations

the location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues .
Due to the low profile size of the orion amplifiers, there are many
possible installation locations that will yield satisfactory amplifier
performance . Always mount the amplifier in a place that protects the
amplifier from the elements . In addition, mount the amplifier on a
stable, flat surface .
NOTE: Mounting amplifiers upside down is not recommended and
may cause premature thermal shutdown .
WARNING! Do not mount any amplifier in the engine compartment .
Amplifiers are not designed to endure the harsh environment of the
exterior elements .

Passenger Compartment

If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compart-
ment, make sure you have adequate room for ventilation . the amplifi-
ers have been designed to make under-seat mounting possible . When
mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum
of 1" of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling .

Trunk Compartment

Mounting your amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance
as long as you do not restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the
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amplifier . For optimal results, mount the amplifier with as much clear-
ance as possible . this type of mounting will yield the best cooling due
to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis .

General Precautions and Installation Tips

WARNING! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines,
brake lines, hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, or electrical wiring when
working on your vehicle .
Disconnect the vehicle's ground wire at the battery before making or
breaking connections to the audio system's power supply terminals .
Do not use this amplifier unmounted . Failing to securely mount the
amplifier can result in damage or injury, particularly in the event of
an accident . An unmounted amplifier becomes a dangerous projectile
in the event of a crash . never mount the amplifier where it might get
wet . Mount the amplifier so the wire connections will not be pulled .
Route the wires where they will not be scraped, pinched or damaged
in any fashion .
the +12V power supply wire must be fused as close as possible to
the battery terminal, ideally within 12" . Use the recommended fuse
size or circuit breaker listed in the Power Connections section of this
manual .
NOTE: Make sure all the equipment in the system is turned off
when making or breaking connections to the input RCAs or speaker
terminals . turn on the system and slowly turn up the volume control
only after double checking all wire connections .
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