Xtant 2.2 - Manual (Page 6)

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Xtant2.2/Xtant4.4 Amplifier Owner’s Manual
SAFEGUARDS
All Xtant amplifiers and accessories are intended to be installed by an Xtant-certified professional
mobile audio installation specialist. It is the recommendation of Xtant Technologies that your
new Xtant product(s) and all of your mobile audio products be installed by your Authorized
Xtant retailer.
In the event you decide to install your new Xtant product(s), please take the time to read this
Owner’s Manual in its entirety. Installation and/or use of your amplifier in applications or methods
other than those specified in your Xtant amplifier owner’s manual may result in a reduction of the
overall performance capability of the amplifier. Any such installation or usage renders the prod-
uct warranty void. The following guidelines are designed to assure a safe and properly installed
Xtant Mobile Audio System.
WIRING REQUIREMENTS
Your Xtant power amplifier is designed for use with a 12 Volt, negative ground system. Installation
of your Xtant amplifier in a vehicle with a POSITIVE ground system will result in severe damage to
the amplifier, other audio components and/or the vehicle’s electrical components. If your vehicle
uses a positive ground system, please consult your authorized Xtant retailer or specialty install
shop.
Xtant2.2 and Xtant4.4 amplifiers have minimum wire gauge requirements for:
Power - 4 gauge
Ground - 4 gauge Speaker cables - 12 gauge
FUSING REQUIREMENTS
Xtant2.2 and Xtant4.4 amplifiers are not fuse protected! A fuse must be installed in-line with
the power wire at the battery, no further than 18" from battery. For safety, an outboard fuse
should be added close to the amplifier. For fuse requirements for a single amplifier, refer to page
3 of this manual. In the case of a multi-amp system, use a fuse value equal to the combined
value of all system amplifier’s power fuses.
LOCATION
A firm, flat surface with minimum vibration is ideal. Your Xtant amplifier may be mounted
horizontally or vertically on a flat surface. The amplifier should NEVER be mounted upside
down. This ill-advised configuration can increase internal operating temperatures, decrease the
amplifier’s ability to dissipate heat and speed up the amplifier’s automatic thermal shut down
mechanism.
Under no circumstances should your amplifier be exposed to moisture and water.
To ensure adequate ventilation, the ideal location for your Xtant amplifier is an area away from
any heat source, with at least 2 inches of clearance above and around the amplifier.
COMMON OVERSIGHTS
• The battery ground should remain DISCONNECTED at all stages of installation.
• Do not begin drilling until you have put your Xtant amplifier aside. Using the amplifier as a drilling
guide may cause irreparable damage to the amplifier and void your warranty.
• Do not route any wires underneath or outside the vehicle body.
• Route signal wires (RCAs from source unit, speaker wires, etc.) away from power wires (power,
ground, etc.) to avoid ground loops and other sources of noise.