Installation - Taramps MD12000.1 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 __________________________________2 x 2/0 AWG
Output cables wire gauge________________________________________________7 AWG
Remote cable _________________________________________________________ 18 AWG
Protection fuse or circuit breaker____________________________________________600A
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 600Ah
Note: In case of compression drivers and tweeters you must install a passive filter in the positive
terminal of the same ones (Consult transducer's manufacturer manual).
*Illustrative images
AMPLIFIER - 12000WATTS
The entire aluminum
CUIDADO
surface of the amplifier
serves as a heat sink. The usually working
temperature is 65°C. So, avoid contact with
this surface when the amplifier is in use.
CAUTION
This equipment is not suitable
for use in places where children may be present.
10mm² (7 AWG)
10mm² (7 AWG)
PROT PROT
RCA Cable
Taramps
Head Unit
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