Focal FDS 4.350 Manuel D'utilisation page 22

FDS AMPLIFIERS
U s e r m a n u a l
Before beginning the installation, please follow these rules carefully:
1 - After thoroughly reading the user manual, make sure you have understood all the instructions before
installing the amplifier.
2 - Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery before beginning the installation. (fig.1)
3 - To facilitate the assembly, we strongly recommend you unwind all the wires before installing the
amplifier.
4 - Route all RCA, speaker and REM cables, away from the power cables in order to avoid any signal
interference.
5 - Use quality connectors and Y-type spade terminals on the amplifier terminal board to ensure a
reliable installation and to minimise any loss of signal or power.
6 – Before carrying out any operation, be extremely careful not to cut or drill through the fuel tank, fuel,
brake, hydraulic or vacuum lines, any electrical wiring or safety device.
7 - Never route a wire under the vehicle. Wiring must be installed inside the vehicle. When routing
the cables, make sure they do not impede your driving. Cables obstructing or protruding out from
areas such as the steering column or pedals (brake, accelerator, clutch, etc...) can be extremely
dangerous.
8 - Avoid routing wires over or through sharp edges. Any wire routed through metal must be protected
with a cable grommet. Route the cables well away from mobile parts (seat rails...) and sharp or
pointed edges. This will avoid damaging the wires and getting them caught which may cause a
short circuit.
9 - Always protect the battery and electric circuit from potential damage with fuses. Install a fuse
holder and adequate fuses on the 12V positive (+) power cable less than 40cm away from the
battery terminal. Ideally, this above-mentioned distance should be as short as possible (fig.5).
10 - Prepare the chassis ground by scraping off any trace of paint on the metal surface in order to
ensure proper grounding. The grounding connections should also be as short as possible and
ALWAYS connected to metal welded to the body or the chassis of the vehicle (fig. 2). The ground
point which is generally chosen is the one connecting the negative terminal of the battery to the
chassis of the vehicle.
11 - NEVER install this equipment in the engine compartment of the vehicle. This will void the warranty.
1 - Positioning of your FDS amplifier
Where to install your FDS amplifier?
Due to the power of the amplifier, heat dissipation is required for correct operation. For this reason, the
amplifier must be installed in a well-ventilated area, particularly the top of the amplifier. Avoid covering
or embedding the amplifier in its installed location.
2 - Mounting your FDS amplifier
Position your amplifier at the desired location and make matchmarks.
Locate the attachment points in your surface by removing the caps at each end.
Use the fixing screws supplied (adapted for wooden surfaces).
3 – Wiring your FDS amplifier
WARNING
If you are uncertain of your ability to correctly install the amplifier and to wire the system
properly, get a Focal dealer/installer to do it for you.
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