POWER
AMPLIFIERS
FL400.2-F1, FL800.4-F1, FL1200.1-F1 
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OWNERS MANUAL
Congratulations on purchasing your FLI amplifier. Please read this manual in order to fully understand how to get the best results from this product and ensure that all advice on how to look after the product is followed.
Thank you for buying FLI, we hope you enjoy listening to your product as much as we enjoyed creating it.
ATTENTION
An aftermarket audio amplifier will place an additional load on the vehicles charging system. Most modern vehicles have sufficient capacity in the charging system as not all the electrical components of the vehicle will be switched on at once.
Check the fuse rating of the amplifier and use this as the peak current requirement. Generally the continuous current draw will be a third of the peak current.
WARNING
During the normal use of this amplifier the heatsink may become very hot. Please do not touch during or immediately after use.
Please ensure that when installing this product the heatsink will not come into contact with any materials that may be damaged by heat such as upholstery or plastics.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
All FLI products carry a full 12 month warranty, valid from the date of the original receipt and proof of purchase. In order to validate this warranty, the online warranty card should be completed within seven days of the original purchase date. The original receipt and packaging should be retained for this twelve month period. If the product develops a problem any stage during the warranty period, it should be returned to the point of purchase in it’s original packaging, and complete with no items missing. If the store is unable to repair the product it may have to be returned to FLI.
A full description of FLI’s warranty information can be found on our website:
www.fliaudio.com/warranty
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
•Damage to product due to improper installation.
•Subsequent damage to other components.
•Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners and / or UV radiation.
•Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse. Repeated returns for the same fault may be considered abuse.
•Any cost or expense related to the removal and / or re-installation of the product.
•Damage caused by amplifier clipping or distortion.
•Items repaired or modified by any unauthorised repair facility.
•Return shipping on non defective items.
•Products returned without a returns authorisation number.
•Damage to product due to use of sealant.
INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY
Contact your international FLI dealer or distributor concerning specific procedure for your country’s warranty policies.
WARNING
FLI Equipment is capable of sound pressure levels that can cause permanent damage to your hearing and those around you. Please use common sense when listening to your audio system and practice safe sound.
COPYRIGHT
All content included in this manual such as text, graphics, logos, icons, images and data, are the property of Midbass Distribution Limited t/a FLI audio (herein referred to as “FLI”, “us” or “we”) and its affiliate or their content and technology providers, and are protected by United Kingdom and International copyright laws. All rights reserved. FLI, FLI ACID, Frequency, Trap, Loaded, Integrator, Comp, Acid, Underground, FLItech, Stuff, FIREFLI and all stylised representations of product names, or the abbreviations of product names, as logos are all trademarks of FLI. Graphics and logos are trademarks or trade dress of FLI audio or its subsidiaries. FLI’s trademarks and trade dress may not be used in connection with any product or service that is not FLI’s, in any manner that is likely to cause confusion among customers or in any manner that disparages or discredits FLI. All other trademarks not owned by FLI or its subsidiaries that appear in this manual are the property of their respective owners, who may or may not be affiliated with, connected to, or sponsored by FLI or its subsidiaries.
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED AT LAW, FLI IS PROVIDING THIS MANUALAND ITS CONTENT ON AN “AS IS” BASIS AND MAKES NO (AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL) REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION, CONTENT, MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS INCLUDED IN THIS MANUAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN ADDITION, FLI DOES NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL IS COMPLETE OR CURRENT, AND THATALL SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUALARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. FLI RECOMMEND CAUTION WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC REPRODUCED THROUGH FLI EQUIPMENT. FLI EQUIPMENT IS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING SOUND AND SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS THAT CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE HEARING OF YOU AND THAT OF OTHERS. FOR SAFE AND ENJOYABLE LISTENING, THE SOUND SHOULD BE CLEAR WITHOUT DISTORTION ATA COMFORTABLE VOLUME. BY USING ANY FLI EQUIPMENT, YOU AGREE TO TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN SAFETYAND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC AT HIGH VOLUMES THROUGH EQUIPMENT YOU HAVE PURCHASED. USE OF ANY FLI EQUIPMENT CONSTITUTES AGREEMENT TO THIS DISCLAIMER.
Except as specifically stated in this manual, to the fullest extent permitted at law, neither FLI nor any of its affiliates, directors, employees or other representatives will be liable for damages arising out of or in connection with the use of this manual or the information, content, materials or products included.
This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including (without limitation) compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of data, income or profit, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, FLI does not limit its liability for death or personal injury to the extent only that it arises as a result of negligence of FLI, its affiliates, directors, employees or other representatives.
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MOUNTING GUIDELINES
Your FLI amplifier is designed with a swift installation routine in mind.
Please mount the amplifier in a dry location on a solid surface.
NEVER mount the amplifier upside down as this will cause the amplifier to over heat and will eventually damage the amplifier.
Before fixing the amplifier in place please ensure that there is sufficient air flow around the exterior of the casing, at least two inches is sufficient.
POWER CONNECTIONS
Remote turn on |
Chassis ground |
Fuse close to battery |
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Battery
POWER CABLE
•At least 8 gauge cable should be used for the power connection to the amplifier.
•The power cable should be taken directly from the battery. Rubber grommets should be used when passing through any bulkheads to prevent the cable from becoming chaffed or cut.
•It is vital that a fuse / circuit breaker (of at least equal value to the one fitted on the amplifier) is placed inline with the power cable and is no further than eighteen inches away from the battery and must be fitted before the wire passes through the bulkhead / firewall.
•Please ensure that the fuse is not fitted until the entire installation procedure is complete.
•The two tables overleaf are to help you decide on what cable is correct for you. The first enables you to select the size of cable depending on the length required. The second will help you convert the cable size from American Wire Gauge to Metric and Imperial if you need to.
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CONNECTIONS
Length of Run
Current demand |
0 – 4 Ft |
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4 – 7 Ft |
7 – 10 Ft |
10 – 13 Ft |
13 – 16 F |
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16 – 19 Ft |
19 – 22 Ft |
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22 – 28 Ft |
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0–20 amps |
14 |
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12 |
12 |
10 |
10 |
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8 |
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8 |
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20–35 amps |
12 |
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10 |
8 |
8 |
6 |
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6 |
6 |
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4 |
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35–50 amps |
10 |
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8 |
8 |
6 |
4 |
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4 |
4 |
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4 |
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50–65 amps |
8 |
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8 |
6 |
4 |
4 |
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4 |
4 |
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2 |
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65–85 amps |
6 |
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6 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
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2 |
2 |
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0 |
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85–105 amps |
6 |
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6 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
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2 |
2 |
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0 |
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105–125 amps |
4 |
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4 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
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0 |
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125–150 amps |
2 |
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2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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0 |
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AWG to Metric and Imperial Conversion Chart |
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cross sectional area |
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mm2 |
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AWG Number |
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Inch |
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mm |
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0 |
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0.325 |
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8.25 |
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53.5 |
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1 |
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0.289 |
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7.35 |
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42.4 |
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2 |
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0.258 |
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6.54 |
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33.6 |
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3 |
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0.229 |
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5.83 |
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26.7 |
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4 |
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0.204 |
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5.19 |
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21.1 |
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5 |
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0.182 |
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4.62 |
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16.8 |
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6 |
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0.162 |
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4.11 |
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13.3 |
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7 |
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0.144 |
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3.66 |
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10.5 |
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8 |
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0.128 |
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3.26 |
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8.36 |
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9 |
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0.114 |
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2.91 |
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6.63 |
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10 |
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0.102 |
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2.59 |
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5.26 |
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GROUND CABLE
•At least 8 gauge cable should be used for the ground connection to the amplifier.
•The amplifier ground should be connected directly to the chassis of the vehicle, to bare metal.
•The cable length should be kept to an absolute minimum.
•It is not recommended that you connect the ground cable to the vehicles seatbelts anchor point.
REMOTE TURN ON CABLE
•A minimum of 18 gauge cable should be used for this connection.
•The cable should be run with exactly the same care and attention as the power cable and taken back to the source (headunit) and joined to the remote cable provided.
•If the source (headunit) does not have a remote turn on cable then a 12v supply should be used. This will require a switch to be fitted inline to enable the amplifier to be turned on and off. Remember that if this switch is left on you will flatten the car battery.
RCA CABLES
•Depending on the model number of your amplifier and the number of speakers you wish to power you will have to run either one, or two RCA cables from the source to the amplifier.
•Please take extra care when running these cables from the source to the amplifier. Ensure that they are placed away from all items that can generate any electrical interference, wiring harnesses etc.
•It is recommended that the RCA cables should be run on opposite sides of the car to the previously installed power cables if possible, to avoid the cable picking up interference.
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