Pioneer GM-D8604: Installation Before installing the amplifier Example of insta llation on the floor mat or chassis

Section

04

Installation

Before installing the amplifier

Example of insta llation on

the floor mat or chassis

WARNING

! To ensure proper installation, use the supplied

1 Place the amplifier in the desired instal-

parts in the manner specified. If any parts

lation location.

other than those supplied are used, they may

Insert the supplied tapping screws (4 mm ×

damage internal parts of the amplifier, or be-

18 mm) into the screw holes and push on the

come loose causing the amplifier to shut

screws with a screwdriver so they make an im-

down.

print where the installation holes are to be lo-

! Do not install in:

cated.

— Places where it could injure the driver or

2 Drill 2.5 mm diameter holes at the im-

passengers if the vehicle stops suddenly.

prints either on the carpet or directly on

— Places where it may interfere with the dri-

the chassis.

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

ver’s seat.

3 Install the amplifier with the use of

! Install tapping screws in such a way that the

supplied tapping screws (4 mm × 18 mm).

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

portant to prevent wires from being cut by vi-

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bration of the car, which can result in fire.

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! Make sure that wires do not get caught in the

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sliding mechanism of the seats or touch the

legs of a person in the vehicle as short-circuit

may result.

! When drilling to install the amplifier, always

confirm no parts are behind the panel and

protect all cables and important equipment

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

CAUTION

! To ensure proper heat dissipation of the ampli-

fier, ensure the following during installation:

— Allow adequate space above the amplifier

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for proper ventilation.

— Do not cover the amplifier with a floor mat

1 Tapping-screws (4 mm × 18 mm)

or carpet.

2 Drill a 2.5 mm diameter hole

! Place all cables away from hot places, such

3 Floor mat or chassis

as near the heater outlet.

4 Hole-to-hole distance: 257mm

! The optimal installation location differs de-

5 Hole-to-hole distance: 181mm

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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