Jensen XA2150 Owner's Manual

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3®XA2150Supplies and Tools NeededSupplies:• Speaker wire (12 gauge for subwoofers, 16-18gauge for other speakers)• Sheet metal type screws for mounting amplifier• Electrical tape• Solderless crimp connectors• 1/2" thick plywood or particle board to mountamplifier onTools:• Flat and Phillips screwdrivers• Wire cutters• Wire strippers• Cordless or standard electric drill and drill bit set• Crimping tool (if using solderless crimp connec-tors)• 12-volt test light or digital multimeter• Wire brush or scraper (to remove paint for agood ground connection to vehicle)• Soldering iron and rosin core solder (if you'regoing to solder your connections)Amplifier Installation Kit:You will need an amplifier installation kit to installyour amp properly because it contains all thewire and connectors that you will need to hookup your new amp right the first time. If you wantto purchase these items separately you will needthe following:• 20-25 feet of 8 gauge wire• 30 amp fuse or circuit breaker (to be hooked upat the battery)• 20 feet of 18 gauge wire for the remote turn-on/power antenna lead• RCA cable (for signal input from radio)– 20 feet for trunk installation– 12 feet for under-seat installation• Two 8 gauge ring terminals (one for the batteryconnection and the other for the ground connec-tion at the amp). You may need two additionalring terminals if you are using a circuit breaker atthe battery.• Two 8 gauge barrel connectors (you may needthese depending on what type of fuse holder youhave)• Two 8 gauge spade terminals (to hook up powerat the amp)• Four 12 gauge spade terminals for subwoofers or16-18 gauge spade terminals for other speakerconnections to amp• One 18 gauge spade terminal for remote turn-on/power antenna leadRouting WiresProfessional TipBigger is betterStereo installation dealers sell extra thickpower and speaker wires to ensure bestsound. Look for 8 gauge power wire, espe-cially if you have several amplifiers.SpeakersAmplifierBatteryConnectorFuse orCircuitBreakerBatteryPower Wire(8 gaugewire orlarger)Power AntennaTurn-on Wire(18 gauge wire)RCA CablesGround ScrewDrill 1/8" hole inchassis sheet metalUse the same ground ifusing multiple amplifiersGrommetTo preventdamage topower wireReceiver