Amplifier Connection - Phoenix Gold Z Series Manual

Z1502i / Z3001i / Z3004i / Z6001i - Z-Series Amplifiers
Connection
Ensure the audio system is turned off before making any connections to the amplifier, speakers or
source unit. Failure to do so could result in permanent damage to the audio system.
Ensure the correct gauge cable is used for all connections; consult the cable calculator diagram
below for the correct gauge cable for your installation.
If aluminium wire is used, it is recommended to increase the size of the gauges to compensate.
The calculation of cable gauge size considers the resistance of terminal connections.

AMPLIFIER CONNECTION

1 2
1-2 Metre / 2-3 Metre / 3-4 Metre /
4-7 Feet 7-10 Feet 10-13 Feet
4 12 4 12 4
6 10 6 10 6
6 10 6 10 10
10 8 10 8 10
10 8 10 8 20
10 8 20 4 20
20 4 20 4 20
4 20 4 20
4 20 4 35
2 35 2 50
0 50 0 50
1. +12V Power
Ensure ALL other cable connections are completed
before connecting this cable to the battery. PHOENIX
GOLD amplifiers should be connected directly to the
3
12V battery terminal using the appropriate gauge cable.
Start at the vehicles battery and run the cable through
to the amplifier. PHOENIX GOLD recommends the use
of rubber grommets when passing any cable through
metal panels to avoid sharp corners or panels that could
cut through the insulation of the cable. An inline fuse or
circuit breaker MUST be used within 30cm (12") of your
battery; this will prevent the potential risk of a fire caused
by a short in your power cable (see spec table for
recommended inline fuse/circuit breaker ratings).
Connect the other end of your power cable to the
battery, but remember to leave the fuse out or circuit
breaker off until all other cable connections are made.
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4-5 Metre / 5-6 Metre /
13-16 Feet 16-19 Feet
12 6 10 6 10
10 6 10 10 8
8 10 8 10 8
8 20 4 20 4
4 20 4 20 4
4 20 4 20 4
4 20 4 20 4
4 35 2 35 2
2 35 2 50 0
0 50 0 50 0
0 50 0 50 0
6-7 Metre / 7-9 Metre /
19-22 Feet 22-28 Feet
6 10 10 8
10 8 20 4
20 4 20 4
20 4 20 4
20 4 35 2
20 4 35 2
35 2 35 2
35 2 50 0
50 0 50 0
50 0 70 2/0
70 2/0 70 2/0