Save all packing material, Mounting, Connecting power – Adcom GFA-4304 User Manual
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A fter you have unpacked your am plifier, inspect it for p hysical dam age.
In the unlikely event that dam age has occurred during ship ping, a freight claim
to
cover
shipp ing
dam age
can
b e
initiated.
TH E
RIG H T
A
TO
CLA IM
A G A IN ST
A
PU B LIC
CA R RIER
CA N
BE
FO R FEITED
IF
TH E
CA RR IER
IS
N O T
N O TIFIED
PR O M PTLY
A N D
IF
TH E
SH IPPIN G
CA RTO N
A N D
PA CKIN G
M A TERIA L
A R E
N O T
A V A ILA B LE
FO R
IN SPECTIO N .
SAVE
ALL PACKING MATERIAL
U N TIL TH E CLA IM H A S B EEN SETTLED .
MOUNTING:
All
audio
components
in
a
vehicle
should
be
securely
mounted,
as
they
could
become
airborne
in
the
event
of
a
collision;
Serious
injury
could
occur.
ADCOM
Car
Audio
amplifiers
may
be
mounted
almost
anywhere;
every
model
is
fan-cooled,
so
mounting
possibilities
are
limited
only
by
your
imagination.
Follow
these
simple
guidelines
to
ensure
long
life,
cosmetic
integrity
and
sonic
dependability:
1.
Always
securely
mount
the
component
to
a
flat
surface
using
all
mounting
holes.
2.
Never
mount
an
audio
component
where
loose
objects
can
come
in
contact
with
it.
3.
Never
mount
an
amplifier
under
a
rug,
mat
or
carpet.
Remember,
the
better
the
ventilation,
the
less
chance
your
amp
will
thermally shut downi
When
mounting,
do
not
use
the
amplifier
as
a
drilling
template.
Use
as
a
marking
template,
only.
When
mounting
an
amplifier,
use
only
Pan-Head
screws,
not beveled head, and
DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN!
Pan Head Screw -4|||||||^
CONNECTING POWER:
ACCOM
amplifiers
are
designed
to
be
used
with
12
Volt,
negative-
ground
vehicles.
The
first
step
is
to
disconnect
the
Ground(-)
battery
terminal!
The
positive
and
negative
gold-plated
power
connectors
on
the
amplifier
will
accommodate
up
to
6AWG
wire.
8AWG
cable
is
the
standard
gauge
and
will
fit
with
the
insulation
into
the
power
connectors.
If
more
than
one
amp
is
being
installed,
use
4AWG
from
the
battery
to
a
power
distribution
block.
Run
8AWG
from
the
distribution
block
to
each
amplifier.
All
ground
connections
should
be
as
short
as
practically
possible
and
terminated
at
the
same
location.
A
fuse
or
protection
device
MUST
be
in
the
+12
Volt
power
cable
within
18”
of
the
battery.
It
should
also
be
readily
accessible.
An
additional
fuse
holder
may
be
located
within
18”
of
the
amplifier
or
power
distribution
block.
The
fuse
near
the
battery is to protect your vehicle. An optional fuse near the amplifier is to
help
protect
the
amplifter!
When
a
fuse
blows,
replace
ONLY
with
an
identical
amperage fusel
Connect the IGN terminal on the amplifier to the source unit’s power
antenna, remote or amp-turn-on lead. When the source is turned on, it supplies
12 volts to the IGN, which turns the amplifier on. If two or more components
are being turned on by the remote lead, it is suggested to “relay" the turn
on. (see Fig. 1) Here, the relay (Bosch 0-322-204-150 or P&B VF4-45F11) is
triggered by the remote lead which sends current to the IGN
connections. This is
considered a good installation technique and a SPOT relay is readily available
from most installation shops.