Installation Location; Mounting The Amplifier - JBL GTX500 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION LOCATION

Amplifiers need air circulation to stay cool. Select a location that provides enough air for the amp to cool itself.
• Suitable locations are under a seat (provided the amplifier doesn't interfere with the seat adjustment mechanism), in the trunk, or in any other
location that provides enough cooling air.
• Do not mount the amplifier with the heatsink facing downward, as this interferes with the amplifier's convection cooling.
• Mount the amplifier so that it will not be damaged by the feet of backseat passengers or shifting cargo in the trunk.
• Mount the amplifier so that it remains dry – never mount an amplifier outside the car or in the engine compartment.

MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER

NOTE : You may find it more convenient to make
all of the connections to the amplifier before you
permanently mount it to the vehicle.
Before mounting the amplifier you must remove
the two end caps to expose the mounting holes
and the connections. Using a Phillips screwdriver,
remove the attachment screws and then the
end caps, as shown in the illustration. Put the
screws in a safe place, so you can use them to
reattach the end caps after you have made all the
connections to the amplifier.
NOTE: Before you permanently mount the amplifier, read Auto Turn-On Switch, on page 4, to
determine the setting of the switch, which is located on the amplifier's bottom panel.
1. Select a suitable mounting location as described above.
2. Using the amplifier as a template, mark the locations of the mounting holes on the mounting
surface.
3. Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface.
4. Attach the amplifier to the mounting surface with four appropriate mounting screws of your
own choice. We suggest using #8 Phillips-head sheet metal screws. Make sure the amplifier
is mounted securely.
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