{fKICKER MODELS: KS COMPONENT SYSTEM Owner's Manual KSS50IKSS650IKSS670 IMPORTANT SAFElY WARNING Prolonged continuous operation of an ampl ifier, speaker, or subwoofer in a distorted, clipped or overpowered manner can cause your audio system to overheat, possibly catching fire and resulting in serious damage to your components and/or vehicle. Amplifiers require up to 4 inches (1 Ocm) open ventilation. Subwoofers should be mounted with at least 1 inch (2.
CONFIGURATION Before mounting anc) wiring the KS component system, determine which configuration you will use for the speakers.
CROSSOVER & WIRING CONFIGURATION We recommend us1ng 16 gauge (or larger) wire. The KS Speakers aro rated at 4 ohms and work with any source unit or amplifier designed to operate at a 4 ohm load. Make sure your source unit or amplifier is rated for 4 ohm operation. Use the tweeter attenuation switch to adjust the output level of the tweeter to 0 dB , +4.5 dB , or +9 dB . Higher switch settings wif: result in more volume from the tweeter.
CROSSOVER MOUNTING Mount the crossover 1n a location that is easy to access for w nng and tweeter output levei adjustmer<. Make sure :hat the crossover will not be exposed to water. The bottom of tre car door 1s ยท1ot a gooo location. If you must mount tho crossover n :he car door, exerCise caut1on as water cAr accumL..rate n :he bottom of tr1e door. Keep the crossover high 1n the door and shielded from water. KS crossover.
SPEAKER MOUNTING n1c KICKER KS Speakers am designed for free air applications and do not require a sealed enclosure tor optimum perforMance. It 1S important to tsolate the sound com ng from the front of the speaker from the sound radiating from the back of the speaker. This is most easi y accomplished by mounting the speakers in a vehicle's factory tocaLons or tn a locatton wtth a semi- solated rear chamocr (:i~c the rear deck of a car bct1ind the rear scats).
TWEETER MOUNTING The tweeter can be separately mounted one of three ways: flush, angled and surface. For flush mount1ng applications, choose a flat location on the panel with space behind the panel to allow room for the short mounting nut, motor structure, and tweeter. After checking the clearances, cut a 1 3/4" (44mm) diameter mounting hole in the panel. Position the short mounting nut behind the panel. Feed the wire through the optional flush ring, the hole in the panel, and the mounting nut.
ACOUSTICS LIMITED WARRANTY When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase. If this product is identified as "Refurbished" or "B Goods", the warranty is limited to a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase. In all cases you must have the original receipt.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE? KICKER strives to maintain a goal of one-week service tor all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange drivers, tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered. Failure to follow these steps nlay void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the KICKER Customer Service Department at (405) 624-8510.
