Focal FP 1.800 - Manual (Page 5)

The below section deals with issues regarding the vehicle which are necessary to take into account for the
installation of the amplifier. You’ll save time by planning the system layout and wiring in advance. Ensure that
during this preliminary step all the adjustments are accessible once the installation is complete.
Before starting the installation, please follow the following rules carefully:
installation
1 - After reading the whole manual, be sure that you have understood all the instructions before installing
the amplifier.
2 - Disconnect the battery’s negative wire before starting the installation. (fig. 1).
3 - To facilitate the assembly, we strongly recommend that you unwind all the wires before installing
the amplifier.
4 - Put aside all the RCA cables, loudspeaker, REM and REMOTE CONTROL {REMOTE CONTROL only
supplied with models FP 1.800 and FP 5.500} from the power cables in order to avoid any interference
of the signal.
5 - Use quality connectors to ensure a reliable installation and to minimise any losses of signal or power.
6 - Think carefully before drilling anything. Be extremely careful not to cut or drill the petrol (fuel) tank, the
fuel, brake, hydraulic or vacuum pipes, as well as the electrical wiring.
7 - Never route a wire under the vehicle. It is absolutely imperative to install them inside the vehicle for
better protection. While routing the wires, verify that they do not impair the driving of the vehicle.
Cables obstructing or routing through areas such as the steering wheel, pedals (brake, accelerator and
clutch, etc.) may be extremely dangerous.
8 - Avoid routing wires above or through sharp rims. Any wire routed through metal must be protected
with a grommet. Route the wires well away from mobile parts (seat rails,…) and from sharp or pointed
cutting edges. This will avoid catching or damaging the wires.
9 - Always protect the battery and electrical circuit from potential damages with the help of fuses. Install a
fuse holder and suitable fuses on the 12V positive (+) power cable at less than 40cm from the battery
terminal. Ideally, this abovementioned distance should be the shortest possible. (fig. 7).
10 - Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any trace of paint on the metal surface in order to ensure correct
grounding. The grounding connections should also be as short as possible and ALWAYS connected to
the metal welded to the body or the chassis of the vehicle. (fig. 4).
11 - NEVER install this product in the engine compartment of the vehicle. This will void the guarantee.
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