Tools Of The Trade - Orion XTR Power Amplifier XTR10001 Owner's Manual

Power for systems with a single amplifier can be supplied by most auto-
motive electrical systems . systems with multiple amplifiers may require
a higher capacity battery, alternator or the use of a storage capacitor .
We strongly recommend the use of a Directed Audio essentials power
capacitor with an extra battery in larger stereo systems .
orion amplifiers generate a certain amount of heat as part of normal
operation . Be sure the area around the amplifier is unobstructed to
allow adequate air circulation . Remember, beach blankets, last week's
laundry, school books and homework papers located on top of the
amplifier do not improve air flow and may become damaged .
You must first remove the end caps to mount the amplifier (mount-
ing holes are within) . (1) Remove the screws first, (2) lift the end
cap straight up to detach from unit and then (3) pull away from the
amplifier . once mounted replace end caps by following this process
in reverse .
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Tools of the Trade

Listed below are the majority of the tools required to perform an
installation . Having the proper tools will make the installation that
much easier . some of these tools are necessities; some will just make
the job easier .
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Allen Wrenches (2mm and 3mm)
DMM or VoM
electric drill with assorted drill bits
Grommets
Heat shrink tubing
Marking pen
nylon tie straps
Phillips and flat blade screw drivers
Pliers (standard and needle nose)
Reference CD with 1 kHz sine Wave at 0dB level (all bits high)
RtA (real time analyzer)
soldering iron and solder
Utility knife
Wire brush or sandpaper for chassis grounding
Wire crimper
Wire cutters
Wire strippers
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