Specifications

3. AMPLIFIER MOUNTING

Attention! For your own safety, disconnect the negative battery terminal (GND)

or remove the main fuse in the positive power cable near the car battery, before

you start any wiring work!

Before you proceed to install this EMPHASER amplifier, it is recommended to map out the complete

system and the respective wiring required. Consider all additional electrical requirements and accesso-

ries, such as power cables, interconnect cables, etc., to complete the install. Please note that – because

of possible interference problems with the existing car electrics and electronics – especially the routing

of the signal cables and the chassis ground connection will have a profound impact on the trouble-free

(noise free!) operation of the amplifier.

The mounting location should be carefully selected and in the interest of passive driver and passenger

safety, the amplifier must be securely mounted. Make sure that there is no wiring harness, fuel tank

etc. behind or below the mounting surface, that may be damaged by the drilling of the holes for the

amplifier mounting screws. After installation, there should be a clearance of at least 5 cm to all sides

including the top of the amplifier heatsink. Make sure the unit is not exposed to direct sunlight, humid-

ity, water, oil or spill of other fluids that may enter the amplifier.

Once the location where the amplifier will be mounted is defined, use the unit as a template for the

marking of the mounting holes with thin and long enough rod or nail. The mounting holes should be

pilot-drilled, using a 2.5 mm or 3 mm drill bit. Bolt the amp down.

Important! There must not be a direct contact of the amplifier heatsink, bottom

panel or any other metal part of the amplifier to the vehicle! Electrical ground-

loops can result in audible hum!