Amplifier Installation; Choosing Mounting Locations; Passenger Compartment; Trunk Compartment - Orion HCCA-D1200 Owner's Manual

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AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION

Choosing Mounting Locations

The location of your amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low pro-
file 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 compartment, make sure you have
adequate room for ventilation. The amplifiers have been designed to make under-seat
mounting possible. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a min-
imum 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 amplifier. For optimal results, mount the
amplifier with as much clearance as possible. This type of mounting will yield the best cool-
ing due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis.
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