Orion Car Audio 8002 - Manual (Page 11)

AMPLIFIER WIRING
Power Connections
● 8002 Fuse Size: 1 x 80 AMP MAXI
● Power connections accept up to four-gauge wire.
● Four-gauge power and ground wire recommended for optimal performance.
● Connect 12V+ to the battery through fuse holder. This connection provides +12V
main power to the amplifier.
● Power wire must be fused no more than 18" from battery.
● Ground amplifier to a good chassis ground as close as possible to the amplifier.
● Connect REM terminal to remote turn-on lead from source unit. This connection
provides +12V power to turn-on the amplifier.
● Add Extra Ground wire between the negative terminal of the battery and the
chassis.
NOTE: The addition of a ground wire from the battery to the chassis of the vehicle
improves the ability of the battery to supply power to the amplifier. This helps
especially in newer vehicles, where the current delivery of the factory electrical
system was designed only to accommodate electronics supplied by the auto man-
ufacturer.
Speaker Connections
Two Channel Stereo Configuration
● Lowest recommended impedance is 2W stereo.
● Stereo input should be used for this configuration.
● Outputs can be configured for high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation.
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