Installation; Mounting Precautions; Wiring Precautions - Clarion XC6210 Owner's Manual & Installation Manual

INSTALLATION

This section suggests Mounting and Wiring Precautions for installing the Clarion
XC6210 or XC6410. If you do not posses the necessary tools and installation
experience, do not attempt to install these amplifiers. Instead, contact your local
Clarion audio dealer to perform the installation.

MOUNTING PRECAUTIONS

Prior to mounting the amplifier, make sure it is safe to mount the amplifier in desired
location. Failure to do so can result in serious damage to the vehicle/ boat. Extra
care and attention is necessary in marine installations due to the uncertainty of
water conditions environment. Stainless steel hardware is recommended for marine
applications.
Additional precautions and suggestions:
1. For the most efficient cooling, mount the amplifier so cool air runs along the
length of the heat sink, rather than across them. To increase air movement and
circulation, a cooling fan can be installed.
2. Mount the amplifier on a rigid surface; avoid mounting to subwoofer enclosures or
areas prone to vibration.
3. Prior to drilling and mounting, make sure the proposed mounting holes will not cut
into the fuel tank, fuel lines, brake lines, electrical wiring, or the body of vehicle or
boat.
4. Do not mount the amplifier where it is susceptible to water.

WIRING PRECAUTIONS

Read all of the wiring precautions prior to making any connections. If you are unsure
and/or don't have the necessary installation hardware, contact your local Clarion
audio dealer to perform the installation.
1. Before you begin the installation, make sure the vehicle is not running and is in
the OFF position.
2. Disconnect the negative (-) lead of the battery (or batteries) before making any
power connections.
3. When making connections, be sure that each connection is clean and secure.
Insulate final connections with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. Failure to do
so may damage your equipment.
4. A good ground is critical for the performance of the amplifier. A ground wire
should be run directly from the battery to the amplifier (marine application). Use
black insulated 10-gauge or larger wire for the amplifier's ground (-) power lead.
5. Add a fuse holder and fuse at the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
The fuse rating should equal the total current consumption at full output of the
amplifier(s). Use red insulated 10-gauge or larger wire for the amplifier's positive
(+) power lead. Do not install the fuse until the complete installation has been
performed.
6. When replacing the amplifier's fuse, always use one having the same amperage
rating. Substituting a higher rated fuse or a slow-blow type can result in serious
damage to the amplifier.
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