JBL CS Series Owner's Manual page 2

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS
ABOUT THESE LOUD MUSIC AND
INSTRUCTIONS HEARING
Installation of automotive stereo com- Playing loud music in an automobile
ponents can require extensive experi- can hinder your ability to hear traffic
ence with a variety of mechanical and as well as permanently damage your
electrical procedures. Although these hearing. The maximum volume levels
instructions explain how to install achievable with JBL speakers, com-
CS Series multielement speakers in a bined with high power amplification,
general sense, they do not show the may exceed safe levels for extended
exact installation methods for your listening. We recommend using low
particular vehicle. If you do not feel volume levels when driving. JBL
you have the experience, do not accepts no liability for hearing loss,
attempt the installation yourself, but bodily injury, or property damage
instead ask your authorized JBL car as a result of use or misuse of this
audio dealer about professional product.
installation options.
REAR DECK INSTALLATION TIPS
PRECAUTION • Always wear protective eyewear
In some cars, fuel tanks may be when using any tools.
located directly beneath the rear
• Turn off all audio components and
deck. Before installation, make sure
other electrical devices before you
there is adequate speaker basket
start. Disconnect the (–) negative
clearance before considering this
lead from your vehicle's battery.
location!
• Keep speakers in their package
until final installation. When moving
a speaker, always rest it with the
cone or dome facing up. Never use
force to install any speaker.
• Check clearances on both sides of
a planned mounting surface before
drilling any holes or installing any
screws. Remember that the screws
can extend behind the surface.
• At the installation sites, locate
and make a note of all fuel lines,
hydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines
and electrical wiring. Use extreme
caution when cutting or drilling in
and around these areas.
• Before drilling or cutting holes, use
a utility knife to remove unwanted
fabric or vinyl, to keep material
from snagging in a drill bit or saw.
• For door installations, check the
clearance with the windows
throughout the range of the win-
dow's travel, and verify that a
mounted speaker will not interfere
with the window crank or power
window mechanism.
• If mounting speakers elsewhere,
check for clearance around rear
deck torsion bars, glove box or
other structural elements.
• Do not mount speakers where they
will get wet.