Alphasonik PCP15LDE User Manual

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ALPHASONIK

Owner's Manual

CAPACITOR

PCP15LDE

ALPHASONIK WAS FOUNDED IN 1976 WITH ONE MISSION, TO
BRING STATE OF THE ART PERFORMANCE TO THE CAR AUDIO
ENTHUSIAST.

In those early years we pioneered such ground-breaking technologies
as amplier fan cooling and high voltage signal transfer which remain a
benchmark in high-end audio.

Today, the new Alphasonik is committed to pushing the envelope with
regard to technology, quality and value. Our electronics feature audio­phile parts and circuit topology designed to let the full musical experience
come through, loud and clear. Our loudspeakers employ the latest high
technology materials and processes such as carbon reinforced woven
glass and titanium vapor deposition to deliver your music with tremen­dous impact, dynamics and resolution.

We stand behind our quality with one of the best warranties in consumer
electronics. Compare Alphasonik car audio products against anything
competition has to offer. We’re condent you will come to one conclu­sion...

Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product. Alpha­sonik products are specically engineered and designed for the mobile
audio environment. This manual contains important information about in­stallation, set-up procedures and integrating your new Alphasonik product
into your vehicle. With proper care and installation, your new product will
provide you with many years of high performance listening enjoyment.
We recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer install your new
product for optimal performance and to take advantage of our warranty
program. Before installing your new product, please read through the
manual to fully understand the application.

Before making any electrical connections, make sure
that you disconnect the battery’s ground cable to prevent the possibility
of short circuits or damage to your electronic equipment. If your vehicle’s
stereo (head unit) comes with an Anti-theft code, DO NOT disconnect the
battery. If you have the access code for the stereo (head unit), please
refer to the vehicle’s owner’s manual.

WARNING!!!

Beforemakingorbreakinganyelectricalconnections,please
makesuretoreadthefollowinginstructionsonhowtoproperly
chargeanddischargethecapacitor.Notfollowingthecharge/dis­chargeinstructionscanleadtopermanentdamagetothecapacitor,
whichisnotcoveredunderthemanufacturerwarranty.

For maximum performance, the capacitor should be installed as close
to your amplier(s) as possible. The ideal location is one which allows for
short wiring runs while keeping the capacitors somewhat isolated from
the heat created by the amplier system. The positive (+) power wire
should be kept as short as possible and be connected to the amplier’s
battery supply input. We recommend that a high performance distribution
block be used to create a splice into this cable (see Fig. 1). You may also
use the capacitor itself as a distribution block by adding multiple power
wires to the terminals located on the top of the capacitor.

No fuses should be installed in the wire between the capacitor and the
amplier system (make sure there is an appropriate fuse at the battery
in the main power supply cable). The ground cable for the capacitor
should also be made as short as possible and be connected directly to
the vehicle chassis at a bare metal location. Do not grounf the capacitor
directly to the amplier ground terminal or ground cable. The capcitor and
all other components in the system should be grounded using separate
ground cables. It is ok to ground them to the same point on the chassis or
frame, just not connected directly to eachother. (see Fig. 1) The positive
(+) and negative (-) wires for the capacitor should be the same gauge as
the amplier’s power and ground cables.

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