Wiring; Power And Ground - Soundstream Reference Class A 3.0 Owner's Manual And Installation Manual

POWER AND GROUND

To assure maximum output from your REFERENCE Class A amplifier, use high
quality, lowloss power and ground cables. The REFERENCE Class A amplifiers
will accept up to 4 gauge power and ground cables. Determine from the chart
below the minimum gauge power and ground wire for your application.
REFERENCE
Class A
3.0
REFERENCE
Class A
EXTERNAL
Like all audio components, the REFERENCE Class A amplifiers must be fused
near the battery. A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within 18" of the battery.
This will prevent a fire in the event of a shorted cable. See the chart below to
determine the correct fuse value.
INTERNAL
The REFERENCE Class A amplifiers are fused with either automotive-type or
Maxi-fuses. In the event of blown power supply fuses, the "Fault" indicator on the
front panel will light. The fuses are accessible either from the front panel of the
amplifier or via a plastic plug on the bottom of the amplifier.
to determine the fuse value. Never
what is supplied. This
warranty!
REFERENCE Class A Amplifier Fuse Values
Amplifier
REFERENCE
Class A 3.0
REFERENCE
Class A 6.0
Soundstream Power40 or
Soundstream Power40 or
6.0
may result in amplifier damage and will void the
Amplifier Fuse
30 amp automotive
40 amp MAXI-fuse

WIRING

up to 10'
Power 80
(4 or 8 ga.)
P o w e r 8 0
(4 or 8 ga.)
replace the fuses with a higher value than
14
up to 20'
Soundstream Power40
(4 sa.)
Soundstream
Power40
(4 ga.)
See the chart below
Battery Fuse
40 amp
50 amp