CRUTCHFIELD B-8APR Sound Ordnance Powered Subwoofer Instruction Manual

CRUTCHFIELD B-8APR Sound Ordnance Powered Subwoofer Instruction Manual

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To ensure safe operation, always follow the instructions and guidelines in this manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The product’s warranty is rendered void in cases of damage resulting from failure to comply with safety and operating instructions. We do not accept any liability for consequential damages.
We do not accept any liability for personal injury or damage to property caused by incorrect handling of the device or failure to observe the safety and operating instructions. In such cases the warranty is rendered void.
High volume levels can cause hearing damage or loss. Use care when setting the volume of your subwoofer. Obey any local noise laws or ordinances.
To prevent injury or damage to your powered subwoofer, please read and follow the instructions in the manual.
If you’re not confldent about installing your powered subwoofer, call us at 1-800-955-9094.
Disconnect the cable to your car battery’s negative terminal before starting the installation.

•  For safety reasons, do not attempt to modify the subwoofer .

• Only a 12V DC car supply system (negative ground) should be used .
  Never connect the subwoofer to any other voltage supply .

• Do not expose the subwoofer to high temperatures, strong vibrations or heavy loads .

• Extra care should be taken when first turning on the amplifier after installation . Please follow the operating instructions carefully .

• Keep water and other liquids away from the vicinity of the powered  ubwoofer. This could result in a fire or a fatal electrical shock . If liquids get into the subwoofer, immediately disconnect the power to the subwoofer .

• Do not leave packaging material unattended around children .

• Observe the safety and operatinginstructions of this subwoofer and any other devices connected to the subwoofer.

• Disconnect the negative battery terminal to your car battery before beginning installation . Some vehicles may require a reset after this. Consult with your car dealer or mechanic .

SETUP AND INSTALLATION

1. To ensure proper operation, please read these instructions carefully before installing and using this powered subwoofer.
   These installation instructions do not cover all possible installation issues. If you’ re not confident about installing your powered subwoofer, call us at 1-800-955-9094

2. Read and understand the instructions before attempting to install this powered subwoofer.
   Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery prior to starting the installation. Disconnecting the negative terminal on some vehicles may result in safety equipment becoming disabled .\
   Consult with your car dealer or · mechanic if you have any questions or concerns .

3. For the best possible sound, use high-quality connectors and wiring.

4. Exercise caution before doing any drilling or cutting in your car.
   Be careful of fuel lines, electrical wiring, vacuum lines, or fuel tanks in your vehicle

5. Never run power or speaker wires underneath your vehicle . Protect the wires by keeping them inside the vehicle .

6. Avoid running power or speaker wires over, near, or through sharp- edged surf aces . Use rubber grommets to protect wires running through openings in metal .

CONNECTIONS

A Never run any wires underneath or outside the vehicle.
NOTE: Be sure to· follow specific instructions included with your amplifier installation kit {not included with this powered subwoofer).
The information below should be used as a general guideline only. Power Wire (BATT+)

• Disconnect the negative battery terminal before proceeding . Call 1-800-955- 9094 for instructions if you are unsure .

• Plan wire routing before cutting any wires to length. Begin by routing the power BATT+ wire (10 AWG) from the battery to the subwoofer
  location. Use a grommet when running wire through the firewall or metal openings. Avoid running the power wire near existing vehicle wiring to prevent induced noise from entering the audio system.

• Exercise caution when drilling holes to avoid damaging fuel lines or existing vehicle wiring .

• The BATT+ wire MUST be fused (10-30 A) within 18″ of the battery for protection of the vehicle’ s electrical system. Ground Wire (GND)
  The subwoofer’ s ground wire (10 AWG) should be as short as possible . Choose a clean unpainted section of metal or the vehicle chassis when attaching the ground connection . Be sure to clean the
  area of any dirt or grease.
  Remote and input with a factory radio

• If you are installing your B- 8APR in a system with a factory radio , leave the Remote In/Out bullet connectors on the blue/white wire together, and the subwoofer will turn itself on when it senses the highlevel signal on its input . Use the included speaker- level adapters to tap into the factory speaker wiring for signal . Installing with an aftermarket receiver

• If you ‘ re using line-level RCA signals from an aftermarket receiver, disconnect the bullet connectors and wire the male bullet connector, labeled Remote In, to your receiver’ s remote output . Connect the subwoofer’ s input to the receiver’s output with RCA cables. If your receiver has dedicated subwoofer outputs, use them

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