Installation - Taramps MD3000.1 Instruction Manual

Installation

CAUTION: All connections to power supply, input and output connectors must
CAUTION
be carried out only with amplifier off.
Recommended wire gauge & fuse
Positive / negative power supply cable ______________________________________4 AWG
Output cables wire gauge________________________________________________9 AWG
Remote cable _________________________________________________________ 18 AWG
Protection fuse or circuit breaker____________________________________________150A
Calculated considering a maximum length of 4m. Distance greater than this, you will need to
increase the cable gauges.
Using wire gauges below the recommendation will result in power loss and
CAUTION
overheating of wiring.
Check polarity and never reverse power supply cables due to the risk of damage to the amplifier.
It is compulsory to install a protection fuses or circuit breakers as close as possible from batteries.
12V GND
Examples of connections in the power supply input.
Note: Required battery bank capacity:
At least 150Ah
Note: In case of compression driver and tweeters you
must install a passive filter in the positive terminal of the
same ones (Consult transducer's manufacturer manual).
6mm² (9 AWG)
6mm² (9 AWG)
*Illustrative images
CUIDADO
serves as a heat sink. The usually working
temperature is 65°C. So, avoid contact with
this surface when the amplifier is in use.
RCA Cable
Taramps
Remote Cable 18AWG
CUIDADO
This equipment is not suitable
for use in places where children may be present.
The entire aluminum
surface of the amplifier
Head Unit
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