Soundstream Technologies 705s - Manual (Page 14)

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INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING
1. AMPLIFIER LOCATION
The Reference705s employs highly efficient circuitry and Soundstream's unique Chassisink TM
design to maintain lower operating temperatures. Additional cooling may be required if the amplifier
is located in an area with poor air flow, or when driving especially low impedance loads at extremely
high levels.
When mounting the amplifier, it should be securely mounted to either a panel in the vehicle or an
amp board or rack that is securely mounted to the vehicle. The mounting location should be either
in the passenger compartment or in the trunk of the vehicle, away from moisture, stray or moving
objects, and major electrical components. To provide adequate ventilation, mount the amplifier so
that there are at least two inches of freely circulating air above and to the sides of it.
2. MODE SWITCHES
Set High Power/High Current, Input Switches, and Crossover switches to the appropriate positions
(see pages 9 - 11 and 18 - 21). These switches determine the design of the system!
3. MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER
a. Using the amplifier as a template, mark the mounting surface.
b. Remove the amplifier and drill the holes.
c. Mount the amplifier to the surface using the provided hardware.
4. WIRING
a. Run and connect the audio signal and remote turn-on cables to the amplifier from the source
unit.
b. Carefully run the positive cable from the amplifier to a fuse or circuit breaker within 18” of
the battery.
c. Then connect the fuse or circuit breaker to the battery. Leave the circuit breaker off or the fuse
out until everything is bolted down.
d. Secure the ground cable to a solid chassis ground on the vehicle. It may be necessary to sand
paint down to raw metal for a good connection.
e. Double check each and every connection!
f.
Re-connect the fuse or circuit breaker.
5. POWER UP
Power up the system and look at the top of the amplifier. Depending on the subwoofer
INSTALLATION STEP 6
Your Reference705s is provided with #8 sheet metal screws which use a 1/8” drill hole.
NOTE: There may be a sizable spark when connecting the power and ground lead to the amplifier for
the first time. Please see the comment on the previous page for information about connecting power
and ground wires to your amplifier. Please see the comment on page 12.