Orion XTREME 800.4 2 Owner's Manual page 14

MOUNTING THE XTR AMPLIFIER
The XTR amplifiers have a unique mounting system that can be con¬
figured for different install situations. By placing the removable
mounting rails in the "in" or "out" positions the look of the amplifier
mounting can be changed to suit personal tastes or installation re¬
quirements. In the "in" position, you will not see the amplifier
mounting screws and the amp will "float" above the mounting
screws. The amp can also be mounted in a "standard" manner using
the "out" position.
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
XTR800.4 - 18"(457mm)
FIGURE A: This figure shows the mounting feet of
the amplifier in the "in" position. To mount the am¬
plifier in this manner you must mount just the two
feet to the mounting surface before screwing them
to the amp. The distance needed between the verti¬
cal sides of each foot is noted in the figure to the
left. Simply measure the distance, mount the feet,
then mount the amplifier to the feet.
FIGURE B: This figure shows the mounting feet in the
"out" postion. This method can be accomplished by
using the same procedure as above or by simply
mounting the feet to the amplifier and mounting
the amplifier to the surface as you would a "nor¬
mal" amp.
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CHOOSING MOUNTING LOCATIONS
The location of your XTREME amplifier will depend on several important issues. Due to the low profile size of the XTREME 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 mounting surface. As with any amplifier, there are several
possible mounting locations and configurations that can be optimal. We will cover the most obvious of situations.
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
If you are going to mount the amplifier in the passenger compartment, make sure you have
adequate room for ventilation. XTREME amplifiers have been designed to make possible under
seat mounting. When mounting your amplifier under a seat or similar area, keep a minimum of 1
of clearance around the amplifier for adequate cooling.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT
Mounting XTREME amplifier in the trunk provides excellent performance as long as you do not
mount the amplifier upside down or restrict the airflow around the heatsink of the amplifier. For
optimal results, mount the amplifier with the cooling fins in the vertical position. This type of
mounting will yield the best cooling due to the convection effect of the amplifier chassis.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT MOUNTING
Do not mount XTREME amplifier in the engine compartment. The amplifier was not designed to
endure the harsh environment of the exterior elements.
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