Before You begin installation
Your new FOR-X is one of the most rugged, reliable, powerful and best performing amplifier
in the world and exemplifies our commitment to excellence in car audio musical reproduction.
Before you begin , you will need tools, supplies and adapters. It is best to make sure you have
everything you need before you start.
Amplifier Location
Allow air circulation around the amplifier and never install amplifiers in the engine compartment or on
the firewall.
When selecting a location, remember that amplifiers generate heat.
Select a location where air can circulate around the amplifier.
Do not cover the amplifier with carpets or enclose it behind interior trim panels.
Every installation will be a bit different based upon vehicle design, check all locations and placements
carefully before making any cuts or connections.
Disconnect Battery
Before you begin, always disconnect the battery negative terminal.
If wiring connections are made incorrectly the unit will not operate properly and could be damaged.
Follow the installation instructions carefully or have the amplifier installed by an authorized dealer.
Things to remember when installing FOR-X amplifiers.
The design philosophy of FOR-X car amplifiers and mode of regulation requires that
proper installation and load impedance instructions be adhered to at all times.
Minimum impedance recommended for XC-5000.1 is 1ohm or 2ohm strapable, for XC-1500.2 and
XC-1000.4 is 1ohm stereo or 2ohm bridged, for XC-2500.5 is CH1-4 ( 2ohm srereo or 4ohm bridged )
and CH5 is 1ohm stable.
FOR-X amplifiers are not equipped with fuses so that proper value of external fuses should be used.
The fuse ratings should be sufficient under normal working conditions. However, if the amplifiers are
overloaded fuses may blow.
Therefore, please try to avoid operating the amplifiers under these conditions.
1. Mount the amplifiers where air flow is the best.
2. Mount the amplifiers to a solid surface away from vibration, as these amplifiers are heavy and
the vibration can damage the amplifiers.
3. Take extreme caution when mounting the amplifiers, so as not to damage the chassis with a drill or
screwdriver.
4. Run 0AWG wire from the battery, using fuses with 12” of the positive battery terminal.
The fuses are to protect the car and your car audio system from the fire that could be caused by a short circuit.
5. Run 0AWG ground wire as short as possible, to the closest chassis ground point.
Be sure to remove the paint around the chassis ground point to provide a more solid electrical connection.
6. Run a 16AWG ( or larger ) wire to the remote turn-on lead of the headunit.
7. Connect the speakers as per wiring diagrams in the manual.
12AWG or larger speaker wire is recommended.
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