Installation.16 - Orion COBALT Series Installation Manual

INSTALLATION
This section details Mechanical and Electrical procedures you'll need to perform to install Cobalt
amplifiers. Take a moment to look over the list of tools and additional parts needed to successfully
complete the job.
REQUIRED TOOLS
• Electric DrilVDrill Bits
• Utility Knife
• Phillips and Flathead Screwdrivers
• Pliers (standard and needle nose)
• WireCutters/Strippers
• Wire Crimping Tool
• Wire Brush and Emery Sandpaper (for metal)
• Rubber Grommets
• Heat Shrink Tubing
• Soldering Iron and Solder
• Nylon Tie Wraps
• VoltfDhm Meter (VOM or DVM)
• Fell-tip Pen or Spring Loaded Center Punch Tool
REQUIRED PARTS
The following parts are packed with Cobalt amplifiers:
• Male Speaker Plug Pigtail Harness
• External Fuse Pigtail Assembly
• Fast-blow Fuse
• Butt Spike
• 4 Metal Self-tapping Phillips Screws
The following parts are not included in the packaging:
• 15-20 ft. 10 Gauge Orion Connection Power cable.
• 15-20 ft. Turn on lead.
• Fuse-holder and fuse for connection at battery.
• No, 10 Self tap Metal Screw, or Large Carriage Boll (to attadi
amplifier ground wire to chassis)
• 16 Gauge or Larger Orion Connection Xbeme Speaker Cable
• Orion Connection High Quality RCA Cables
OPTIONAL PARTS
The Orion Connection carries everything you need to complete your car audio system. Visit your
Orion dealer and check out genuine Orion Connection Installation Accessories.
• MBR 70 Multiple Battery Regulator • Audio Interlink Cables (RCA)
• Modular Power Distribution (POWER BLOCKS)
• Modular fuse Holders (POWER BLOCKS)
• XTREME Speaker Cable
• Power Cable, Ground Cable
• Battery Terminals
• Passive Crossovers
• Raw Crossover Components
• Automotive Carpet Vinyl & Grill Cloth
• Damping Material
• Cosmetic Integration Accessories
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