SoundMax SM-SA604 - Manual (Page 3)

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Make sure that the mounting screws will not penetrate the gas tank, brake and fuel lines, wiring or
other critical parts of your car when installed.
Never operate the amplifier without the proper power and ground wire 10 gauge minimum.
Never operate the amplifier without proper fusing. Fuse holder must be located with in 0.5 meters
from the battery. This fuse is to protect the car not the electronics. In case of a short, the fuse will
blow instead of the wire burning up. Using other than the recommended fuse ratings at the battery
and at the amplifier may cause damage to the amplifier and will void your warranty.
Do not run wiring underneath or outside the car since exposure to the elements may cause the
insulation to deteriorate rapidly, resulting in short-circuits and/or intermittent operation. All cables
should be run beneath carpets and inside trim pieces.
To help minimize interference, it is best to run the power cables along the opposite side from the
audio cables.
Whenever wires pass through metal, rubber or plastic grommets must be used to prevent the mental
from wearing through the installation and causing a short.
Whenever possible, use cable ties, mounting clamps and similar wiring aids (available from an
electrical supply or auto parts store) Adding stress relief loops to wiring is also advisable to prevent
straining or breakage.
It is best to test the system before the amplifier is mounted and interior of car is reassembled.
If the temperature inside your car reaches extreme levels (such as sitting locked up for several hours
in the hot sun or exposed to a very cold winter's day) the amplifier may go into protection mode and
shut off. Leave the unit off until the ambient temperature returns to normal.
The amplifier operates with any vehicle using a 12 volt negative ground system.
Never ground the speaker leads and never allow the speaker leads to come in contact with each
other. Speaker wire should be 18 gauge or larger.
Remote turn on wire must be switched by the radio does not have a remote turn on or antenna
output, connect to wire that has a positive 12 volts when the key is turned to the accessory. If the
amplifier does not turn off the battery will die.
Do not listen to high volumes for extended periods of time or hearing damage may occur.
The pictures have been done for reference and can be different from real units.
CONTINOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100 dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING
LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEM MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130
dB. USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.