Phoenix Gold V8001 - Manual (Page 4)

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Ryval ®Amplifi ers
CLASS D MONO-BLOCK POWER AMP OWNERS MANUAL
INSTALLATION
Note: Verify that your vehicle does not have a positive ground electrical system, this is very rare. A positive ground system is the
reverse of most standard vehicles in that the + battery terminal is connected to the vehicle chassis and is typically found in some
older European vehicles. If you have any questions do not proceed until you have verifi ed this. If it is a positive ground electrical
system please contact your dealer for assistance.
Caution: Please follow all the installation recommendations and instructions in this manual. Installation in any manner
not outlined in the manual will void your warranty and may possibly cause damage to the vehicle and/or the amplifi er.
Warning: The battery ground should remain DISCONNECTED at all stages of installation.
Head Unit
Remote Lead
Battery
Alternator
LOCATION/MOUNTING
When selecting a location to mount your amplifi er, please keep in mind that electronics are sensitive to vibration, moisture, and
heat. Make sure the amplifi er is mounted in an area with ample ventilation and is not exposed to moisture or external heat. For
proper cooling, it is recommended to mount the amplifi er horizontal or vertical but not upside-down. Automobiles have a certain
level of normal vibration and we have designed the product with this in mind, but excessive vibration may cause damage over time.
Using the amplifi er for a template, mark the mounting holes in your selected area while following the preceding guidelines. Verify
that you are not going to damage sensitive vehicle systems by drilling where you have selected (look for the gas tank, wires, etc…).
Remove the amplifi er and pre-drill the locations for the screws/bolts that you have selected that fi t the amplifi er and your new
installation purposes. Permanently mount the amplifi er to the selected location.
(Figure 3. shows a typical system confi guration).
Note: It is best to mount the amplifi er to some form of insulating surface, such as MDF, so that the chassis of the amplifi er does
not come in contact with the vehicle chassis (if a single screw makes contact with both the amplifi er and vehicle chassis, it is not
insulated). This will reduce the possibility of any ground related noises and will shield minor amounts of
radiated noises.
FIG 3.