INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS / OWNER’S MANUAL: AUDIO MINI OFF-ROAD SOUND SYSTEM FOR CAN-AM DEFENDER / DEFENDER MAX MODELS www.hoppeindustries.
Thank you for choosing the Hoppe Audio Mini off-road sound system. We hope you enjoy the off-road sound system, and we ask that you follow these instructions very closely. Doing so will save you time and ensure that your experience with the new Audio Mini is a positive one. We strongly suggest that you read the complete instructions before beginning the installation process to eliminate the possibility of performing unnecessary work.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – Tools Required ............................................................................................ 4 SECTION 2 – About your Audio Mini sound system ......................................................... 4 2.1 Applicable Year Models: .......................................................................................... 4 2.2 Audio Equipment Details:......................................................................................... 4 2.3 Warranty: ..........
SECTION 1 – Tools Required Socket wrench set Combination wrench set Wire cutters In addition to the above items, you may need shop supplies such as electrical tape, wire ties, thread locking compound. SECTION 2 – About your Audio Mini sound system 2.
Use the equalizer settings in your KMC2 receiver to adjust the settings to your preferences. 2.3 Warranty: Your Audio Mini comes equipped with a 1 year limited warranty covering the light, the stereo equipment, and the fiberglass enclosure. The date of warranty coverage will be determined by the registration date of the warranty card or online warranty registration. http://www.motortrike.com/TrikeAccWarranty.
2.5 Warnings: This off-road system adds up to 25 lbs. to your vehicle and is located up high on the roll cage. This increases the vehicle’s center of gravity and changes the vehicle dynamics and handling characteristics. Use extra caution as you learn the driving characteristics of your vehicle with your new off-road sound system installed. High speed cornering, off camber or side hill, acceleration, and braking performance will be negatively impacted by the weight of the sound system.
SECTION 3 – Pre-Installation Inspection Included in your off-road sound system are the following components: Pre-assembled Audio Mini off-road sound system (All speakers and electronics come preinstalled with interior wire harness.) Chassis wire harness Mounting brackets Hardware bag Zip ties and cable mounts Alcohol wipe If any of the parts are missing, damaged, or you have any questions concerning them, please call Hoppe at (262)-552-2770 Mon-Thur. 8am-5pm CST.
SECTION 4 – Installation 1. Align the Audio Mini mounting brackets with the holes shown in Figure 2. Using the supplied ¼”-20 bolts and washers, mount the brackets and loosely tighten the nuts to allow for adjustment of the Audio Mini placement. Verify correct orientation of the mounting brackets. See Figure 3. Note: If you have a roof installed, you will need to remove the roof or loosen the front mounting bolts to install the visor bolts. Figure 2: Audio Mini bracket mounting locations.
2. Reinstall your roof, as you will not be able to access any bolts in the visor once your Audio Mini is installed. Run the wire bundle from the chassis harness behind the Audio Mini mounting bracket before mounting the unit to the brackets. See Figure 4. Figure 4: Placement of the chassis harness connector before mounting the unit. 3. Connect the harnesses and place the connectors on top of the unit towards the visor space. See Figure 5.
4. Using an assistant, hang the Audio Mini off-road sound system on the brackets using the supplied ¼”-20 bolts and washers (loosely tightened). Note: The sound system weighs up to 25 lbs. Since you will have to lift and bolt each end, it is helpful to have an assistant for this step. See Figure 6 and Figure 7. Figure 6: Install the ¼”-20 bolts and washers to mount the Audio Mini to the brackets. Figure 7: Loosely install the sound system on the mounting brackets. 5.
FLAT ACROSS REAR EDGE Figure 8: Audio Mini rear edge flat across rear edge of visor. 6. Tighten the 4 mounting bracket bolts after achieving the desired up-down position relative to the visor. Slots in the brackets allow up-down movement. See Figure 9. Figure 9: Up-down positioning of the Audio Mini. 7. Route the chassis harness, using the provided zip ties and cable mounts, down the driver’s front pillar. Zip ties and mounts are at the indicated locations.
If you do not have a windshield, apply the cable mounts in the windshield recess of the A-pillar as shown. See Figure 10. HARNESS ROUTING PATH Figure 10: Route the chassis harness down the driver’s front pillar. 8. Lift the radiator hood access panel by pulling the hood towards the front of the vehicle, lifting the front end, and locking the hood in the resting position. See Figure 11.
Figure 11: Lift the radiator hood access panel. 9. Remove the right plastic rivet to route the wiring under the plastic panel. The plastic rivet is released by first prying the center head up, then pulling the entire rivet out. See Figure 12. Figure 12: Remove the plastic rivet to run the chassis harness under the panel. 10. Unplug the factory fuse holder in port PF4. See Figure 13.
Figure 13: Accessory port connection. 11. Remove the 40 amp fuse from the factory fuse holder and place into the matching connector on the chassis harness. See Figure 14 and Figure 15. Figure 14: Factory fuse and fuse holder.
Figure 15: Place the fuse into the chassis harness connector. 12. Place the chassis connector with the fuse back into port PF4. Connect the factory fuse holder with the mating chassis connector. Remove the battery cover. Connect the red power wire to the positive terminal of the battery. Connect the black ground wire to the negative terminal of the battery. Use the supplied M6 x 1.0 nuts to clamp the cables on top of the existing battery cables. See Figure 16.
PF4 – Chassis Fuse Holder Factory Fuse Holder + Chassis Mate - Ground Wire + Power Wire Figure 16: Attach the chassis harness and power wires. 13. Reinstall the battery cover. See Figure 17. Figure 17: Reinstall the battery cover. 14. Reinstall the hood and plastic rivet.
15. You are now ready to enjoy the music and lighting provided by your Audio Mini off-road sound system. Basic operation works as follows: Turn the vehicle ignition switch on to power up the stereo system. (You must press the power button for first time connections or if the power was previously turned off manually.) Press the mode button on the stereo receiver to select the input source from AM/FM radio or Bluetooth. Hold the mode button to access additional menus.
