Pioneer GM-D8601: Installation Before installing the amplifier Attaching the Bass boost remote control

Section

04

Installation

Before installing the amplifier

Attaching the Bass boost

remote control

WARNING

! To ensure proper installation, use the supplied

Attach with tapping screws (3 mm × 10 mm)

parts in the manner specified. If any parts

at an easily accessible location such as under

other than those supplied are used, they may

the dashboard.

damage internal parts of the amplifier, or be-

come loose causing the amplifier to shut

down.

! Do not install in:

— Places where it could injure the driver or

passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.

— Places where it may interfere with the dri-

ver, such as on the floor in front of the dri-

ver’s seat.

Tapping screws (3 mm × 10 mm)

! Install tapping screws in such a way that the

screw tip does not touch any wire. This is im-

portant to prevent wires from being cut by vi-

Example of insta llation on

bration of the car, which can result in fire.

! Make sure that wires do not get caught in the

the floor mat or chassis

sliding mechanism of the seats or touch the

1 Place the amplifier in the desired instal-

legs of a person in the vehicle as short-circuit

lation location.

may result.

Insert the supplied tapping screws (4 mm ×

! When drilling to install the amplifier, always

18 mm) into the screw holes and push on the

confirm no parts are behind the panel and

screws with a screwdriver so they make an im-

protect all cables and important equipment

print where the installation holes are to be lo-

(e.g. fuel/brake lines, wiring) from damage.

cated.

CAUTION

2 Drill 2.5 mm diameter holes at the im-

prints either on the carpet or directly on

! To ensure proper heat dissipation of the ampli-

the chassis.

fier, ensure the following during installation:

— Allow adequate space above the amplifier

for proper ventilation.

— Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat

or carpet.

! Place all cables away from hot places, such

as near the heater outlet.

! The optimal installation location differs de-

pending on the car model. Secure the ampli-

fier at a sufficiently rigid location.

! Check all connections and systems before

final installation.

! After installing the amplifier, confirm that the

spare tire, jack and tools can be easily re-

moved.

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