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INSTALLATION STEP 1
SELECTING THE SPEAKER OUTPUT MODE
Channels 1 through 4 of the
RUBICON
& 805 amplifiers have the ability to
operate in any one of the following modes:
Stereo
(STACT/Mxed
Mono).= Use this mode for either stereo operation (left
and right channels) or for Mixed Mono operation.
Bridged Mono: Use this mode to get a bridged mono output while using only
the right channel input for 3 channel operation.
Please follow the wiring schemes below for the correct operation:
MONO
/’
‘\
,/”
‘.
ST,,
‘\
/
\
/
BRIDGED MONO
STEREO
-
L+
-R+
-
L+
-R+
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1
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‘ST
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MIXED
MONO
-
L+
-
R+
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INSTALLATION STEP 2
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WIRING
POWER AND GROUND
To ensure
mlaximum
output from your
RUBICON
amplifier, use high quality,
low-
loss power and ground cables and connections. The
RUBICON
amplifiers will
accept up to 4 gauge power and ground cables. Determine from the chart below
the minimum gauge power and ground wire for your application.
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up to 10’ up to 20’
RUBICON405
4or8gauge
RUBICON
4 or 8
gauge
4 gauge
only
4 gauge only
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS
AND FUSES
EXTERhlAL
Like all audio components, the
RUBICON
amplifier must be fused near the battery.
A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within
18”
of the
batters.
This will prevent
a fire in the event of a shorted cable. See the chart below to determine the correct
fuse value.
INTERNAL
The
RUBICON
amplifier is fused with two automotive-type fuses and the
RUBJCON805
is fused with a single Maxi-Fuse. In the event of blown power sup-
ply fuses, replace with the correct value fuse found in the chart below. Never
replace the fuse with a higher value than what is supplied. This may result in
amplifier damage and will void the warranty!
RUBICON405 & 805 Amplifier Fuse Values
RUBICON405
RUBICON805
Amp/tier
Fuse
Battery
Fuse
/
Circuit Breaker
(2) 20
amp
a&motive
mamp
60
amp Maxi-Fuse
mamp
REMOTE TURN-ON
Connect the “Remote” line to the turn-on lead from the source unit. When
+I2
Volts is received, the amplifier will turn on.
SIGNAL CABLE
Use a high quality cable that will be easy to install and has minimal signal loss to
guarantee optimum performance.
SPEAKER CABLE
The
RUBICON
amplifiers will accept up to 8 gauge speaker cable. Use a high
quality, flexible, multi-strand cable for best performance and longevity.
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