User manual BOSS POWER DRIVE HC1900

[. . . ] These terminals are nickel-plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact and to resist corrosion. When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following: . Use at least 4 gauge or heavier wires for power and ground connections. Connect the BATTERY-(+)terminal to the positive (+) terminal of the car battery. Be sure to install a fuse (or other circuit protection device) within 18 inches of the battery. Wire the amplifier directly to the car battery. [. . . ] For the ground connection, use the shortest possible wire to a good chassis ground point. Wire the Remote connection to the remote turn-on lead of vour eaualizer or source unit. antenna lead). I Power fuses protect both the amplifier and the electrical system of your vehicle from fault conditions. If you must replace the fuse in your POWER DRIVE amplifier, use a fuse of exactly ing of fuse may result in damage or fire. -. Mounting the Amplifier Mark the location for the mounting screw holes by positioning the amplifier where you wish to install it an e$fAwffiounting screws) inserted in each mounting hole ounting surface is carpeted, measure the hole centers and to mark the mo k with a felt tip pen. Drill pilot holes in the mounting surface for the mounting screws and insert the mounting screws into these holes. jTighten them securely. Note: Be sure to take note ok. any wires, lines or other devices in your vehicle which may be located behind any mounting surface! v Electrical Wiring All 3 3 s ' POWER DRIVE amplifiers are equipped with easy access screw terminals. These terminals are nickel-plated in order to ensure excellent electrical contact and to resist corrosion. When making electrical connections to the amplifier, please observe the following: . Use at least 4 gauge or heavier wires for power and ground connections. Connect the BAlTERY. (+) terminal to the positive (+) terminal of the car battery. Do not operate the amplifier when it is unmounted. Attach all audio system components securely within the automobile to prevent damage, especially in an accident. Do not mount this amplifier so that the wire connections are unprotected or in a pinched condition, or likely to be damaged by nearby objects. Before making or breaking power connections in your system, disconnect the vehicle battery. Confirm that your head unit or other equipment is turned off while connecting the input jacks and speaker terminals. If you need to replace the power fuse, only replace it with a fuse identical to that supplied with the system. Using a fuse of a different type or rating may result in damage to your system which isn't covered by the manufacturer's warranty. Troubleshooting If your amplifier is not operating properly, refer to the list below and follow the suggested procedures. Always test the speakers and check the wiring first. No output Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. [. . . ] No output Confirm that all terminal strip connections are secure and tight. Both the "+I 2v" and the "REMOTE" terminals must have +12v referenced to chassis ground. Confirm that the audio signal source (car radio, equalizer, etc. ) is connected and is supplying output signal. To check if the amplifier is supplying signal, unplug the RCA cables from the signal source (but leave them plugged into the amp). [. . . ]