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INSTALLATION STEP
3
)
WIRING
POWER AND GROUND
To ensure maximum 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’
RUB/CON Class A 5.2
4
or 8 gauge
4
gauge only
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RUB/CON
Class A
10.2 4
gauge only
4
gauge
only
CIRCUIT
BREAKERS AND FUSES
EXTERNAL
Like all audio components, the RUBICON amplifiers must be fused near the
battery. A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within 18” of the battery. 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
amplifiers are fused with an automotive-type or Maxi-fuse. In the
event of a blown power supply fuse(s), replace with the correct value fuse found in
the chart below.
Never
replace the
fuse
with a higher value than what is sup-
plied.
This may result in amplifier damage and
will
void the warranty!
RUB/CON Amplifier Fuse Values
Amplifier
Fuse
Battery Fuse
/
Circuit
Breaker
wss
A 5.2
1
60
amp
Maxi-fuse
1
80
amp
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RUB/CON
Class
A 10.2
[
80
amp Maxi-fuse
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100 amp
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SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAM
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INSTALLATION STEP 4
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AMPLIFIER LOCATION
The
RUBICON
amplifiers employ highly efficient circuitry, a custom-engineered
heat sink, and a unique Chassisink construction to maintain lower operating
temperatures.
Additional cooling may be required if the amplifier is located in a
tightly confined area 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.
MOUNTING THE AMPLIFIER
a.
Using the amplifier as a template, mark the holes on the mounting surface.
b.
Remove the amplifier and drill the holes for the mounting screws.
C.
Secure the amplifier to the mounting surface using the supplied hardware.
WIRING
a.
Run and connect the audio signal and remote turn-on cables to the ampli-
fier 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.
Connect the fuse or circuit breaker lead 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 connection1
f.
Re-connect the fuse or circuit breaker.
POWER
UP
Power up the system, there may be a 2-3 second delay from the time the source
unit is turned on to the time that the amplifier turns on, which is normal. Once the
amplifer LED is on and the source unit is playing, you should have sound coming
from the speakers.
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