Kicker IX1302 User Manual

MKICKER,

1X252, 1X402, 1X702, 1X1302, IX2302

Stereo Power Amplifier

Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the latest in a long line of
exceptional car audio power amplifiers from Stillwater Designs. Your KICKER
impulse was designed and engineered by the same team which created
many other international award winning KICKER components like the Z/?, ZX,
and XS-Series amps. It contains a number of cutting-edge features to give
you outstanding performance and dependability when installed in a properly
designed system.

Thanks for buying KICKER. Enjoy.

Two sets of RCA jacks on each Kicker Impulse amplifier allow you to build multiple
amplifier systems without having to use RCA splitter cords to distribute the signal Now
it is simply a matter of bringing one set of RCAs into the first amplifier, then using the
output RCA jacks as a feed to the next amplifier

Amplifiers are stable at 2 Ohms stereo and as low as 4 Ohms in mono

Input connections are included for high and low level signals for use with radios that

have either RCA or speaker level outputs

An electronic crossover is built in for convenience and allows you to select high pass

for satellite speakers, low pass for subwoofers, or bypass for full range operation In
full range configuration the Kicker Impulse amplifiers will operate stereo and mono at
the same time

Auto-resetting short circuit and overthermal protection circuits are incorporated to
protect the amplifier from failure due to extreme conditions

State of the art circuitry including MOSFET power supply and glass epoxy circuit
boards are used to ensure many years of trouble free operation

OPTIONAL HIGH LEVEL IN

RF+ RF WC LF

AMiWCA’5 MUSIC MACHMESs,

Wiring the KlCKER Impulse Amplifier

The preferred method of bringing input signal in to the amplifier is with RCA

cables from a quality tape or CD player A high (speaker) level input signal may also

be used if your factory deck or aftermarket source does not have low level RCA
jacks Regardless of which input is used the output RCA jacks on your Kicker
Impulse amplifier will provide a low level signal for multiple amplifier configurations

Some of the system possibilities are shown in the System Diagrams section of

this manual

When working with power connections always hook up the ground wire first and
disconnect the ground wire last Never make any wiring changes with the amplifier
powered up

The chassis mounted fuse(s) are in place to protect the circuitry of the amplifier
in the event of major trouble An in-line fuse must be installed within 18 inches of
the battery to protect the power wire used to supply current to the amplifier This
fuse has to be at least as high of a value as the amplifier is supplied with In-line
fuse and recommended wire size are as folows

IX 2302
IX 1302 6Ga 50A fuse
IX 702 8Ga 30A fuse

IX 402 IOGa ZOA fuse

IX 252 IOGa 15A fuse

Any time that a power wire goes through a metal panel such as the firewall, or if
there is any chance of abrasion, it is necessary to use a grommet or other suitable
form of protection to avoid shorts

The ground wire should be as short as possible and attached to the body of the
vehicle The ground point must be free from paint and corrosion Use the same
size wire for ground connection as is used for power

4Ga

8OA fuse

Mounting the KICKER Impulse Amplifier

After determining an appropriate mounting
location which provides good air circulation and

access to the end panel controls, use the
supplied screws and washers to firmly mount
the amplifier The amplifier chassis can be used
as a template for the screw locations Check to
make sure that the mounting screws will not
damage any components on the back side of the
chosen mounting surface

If a vertical mounting surface is chosen, it is

recommended that the heatsink fins run
vertically as shown for improved cooling

RCA OUT -

RCA IN -

Basic Systems for the IMPULSE Two-Channel Amplifier

Stereo Two Channel

FULL RANGE SPEAKERS

INTERNAL CROSSOVER

2Q MIN/ ‘CHANNEL

TURNED OFF

Stereo/Mono Hookup using IMPULSE X21ooi

Two-Way Subwoofer Crossover

FULL RANGE SPEAKERS

INTERNAL CROSSOVER

TURNED OFF

4R MIN/CHANNEL

RCA OUT

RCA IN

*CAPACITORS

*These components are included in the fmpufse

X21001 subwoofer crossover-available separately