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P R E C A U T I O N S A N D N O T E S
• The Kappa 54a has five levels of circuit protection that
monitor the amplifier and will shut it down if the
electrical system voltage drops below 10 Vdc or exceeds
15.5 Vdc, temperatures are above 194° F (90° C), short
circuits occur, or current draw exceeds product
specifications. For best performance, check the intended
mounting site to make sure the operating environment
does not create conditions that will trigger circuit
protection.
• Prior to installation, turn off all audio systems and other
electrical devices. Also disconnect the (–) negative lead
from the vehicle's battery.
• At the installation site, locate and make a note of all fuel
lines, hydraulic brake lines, and electrical wiring. Use
extreme caution when cutting or drilling in and around
these areas.
• Use the amplifier as a mounting template to mark
locations for the mounting holes.
• Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting
surface before drilling any holes or installing any screws.
Remember that mounting screws can extend up to an
inch behind the surface.
Battery
–
Chassis
Ground
Figure 6. To minimize possible noise pickup, use this suggested cable
routing scheme to plan your amplifier installation.
RF
Source
Chassis
Unit
Ground
Ignition
LF
Fuses
+
• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
• The Kappa 54a uses gold-plated, industrial-grade Weco®
plug-in connectors for power and speaker wiring. Because
of precision tolerances, do not insert the connectors into
the amplifier without pre-wiring them first. Once the
wires are fastened in each shell, they provide additional
gripping area for easy connector removal.
• When routing cables, keep input signal cables away from
power cables and output speaker wires, as shown in
Figure 6 (below).
• When making connections, make sure that each
connection is clean and properly secured. Observe the
polarity markings on the rear panel. Refer to the
application drawings (Figures 1 through 3 on page 3) to
set up the amplifier for operation in stereo, bridged-
mono, bi-amp, or tri-mode configurations.
• If the amplifier's fuse needs replacement, use only
the same rating and type as a replacement. Do not
substitute another kind.
SPEAKER Cables
RR
AUDIO Cables
LR
POWER and
REMOTE Cables
Owner's Manual/Installation Guide – 5
Kappa 54a
Amplifier
Chassis
Ground
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