Mounting Of The Amplifier; Mounting Location; Minimum Impedance Load - RoDEK r 680 n Installationsanleitung

. mOUNTING Of THE AmPLIfIER

Before you attempt the installation of your R680N 6-channel
amplifier, it is recommended to map out the complete audio
system and the respective wiring required. Please note that
- because of possible interference problems with the existing
car electrics and electronics - especially the routing of the
signal cables and the chassis ground connection will have a
profound impact on the performance of the overall system.
Secondly, the correct mounting location needs your attention
too (proper cooling of the amp!). Use only quality installation
material and if you have only little or no experience with complex
car audio installations, we strongly recommend you to consult
your nearest authorized RODEK dealer/installer.
3.1 MOUNTING LOCATION
The mounting location should be carefully selected, preferably
in the trunk compartment of your car! In the interest of passive
driver and passenger safety, the amplifier must be securely
mounted, and special precautions must be taken to allow suf-
ficient cooling. T he amp can get quite hot during operation, so
a clearance of at least 5cm from both sides and from the top of
the amp must be considered.
Furthermore, this amplifier features an internal fan, so the side
panels must not be covered to allow for a good air flow in and
out of the side-panel windows.
Make sure there is no wiring harness, fuel tank etc. behind or
below the mounting surface that may be damaged by the dril-
ling of the holes for the amplifier mounting screws. T he above
mentioned clearance of at least 5cm to all sides of the amplifier
is not only for proper cooling, but also because the crossover
controls must remain accessible.
The amplifier must NOT be mounted directly to the chas-
sis ground of the vehicle, this may cause ground loops
resulting in loud hum noise.
3.2 MINIMUM IMPEDANCE LOAD
The output stages of the RODEK R680N multichannel ampli-
fier are designed to give you extraordinary output power into
4 or 2 Ohms loads in normal stereo configurations. In bridged
mode, the minimum impedance load is 4 ohms. T he amplifier
might suffer from thermal shut-down or even damage, if these
recommended minimum impedance load ratings are not con-
sidered appropriately.
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