Orion Car Audio HCCA 15.4, HCCA 15.2, HCCA 10.4, HCCA 12.04, HCCA 12.2 User Manual

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subwoofer

10.2 10.4

12.2 12.4

15.2 15.4

HCCA

10.2 10.4

12.2 12.4

15.2 15.4

HCCA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Practice Safe Sound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Tools of the Trade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Finding Speaker Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Re-cone Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Wiring Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Parallel—One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Parallel—Two Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Parallel—One Speaker (dual 4 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Series-Parallel—Two Speakers (dual 2 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Series-Parallel—Three Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Series—One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Series-Parallel—Four Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Series-Parallel—Four Speakers (dual 2 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2 Amplifiers—One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2 Amplifiers—One Speaker (dual 4 ohm voice coils) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Enclosure Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

HCCA 10.2 & 10.4 Sealed Enclosure Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

HCCA 10.2 & 10.4 Vented Enclosure Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

HCCA 12.2 & 12.4 Sealed Enclosure Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

HCCA 12.2 & 12.4 Vented Enclosure Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

HCCA 15.2 & 15.4 Sealed Enclosure Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

HCCA 15.2 & 15.4 Vented Enclosure Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Specifications (Cont’d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of the Orion HCCA SubWoofers. These woofers represent a combination of incredible performance and value. The HCCA series subwoofers feature a massive 4" voice coil and triple stacked magnet assembly to maximize excursion and output. Capable of maintaining their balance at exceptionally high output levels. These high-performance woofers are built with dual 2 or 4 ohm voice coils, to get the most out of your amplifier. They are available in standard 10”, 12” and 15” sizes.

We at Orion strive to give you all the latest up to date information about this product. What we can’t give you in this manual is personal installation or technical experience. If you have questions concerning the use or application of this product, please refer to the nearest Authorized ORION Dealer for assistance, visit www.orioncaraudio.com, or call the Orion technical support hotline at 1-800-876-0800. As we are always finding new ways to improve our product, the features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered automotive sound systems can generate sound pressure levels in excess of 130dB. When playing your system at high levels, please use hearing protection and prevent long term exposure.

INSTALLATION

The performance of these HCCA subwoofers is directly proportional to the quality of installation. Care taken during the installation process will be rewarded with years of satisfying performance. If you are unsure about your installation capabilities, please refer to your local Authorized Orion Dealer for technical assistance. Orion dealers are trained professionals dedicated to extracting the maximum performance out of your Orion system. If you decide to install this speaker system yourself, please read the entire section on sealed and vented enclosures before starting your installation.

Please Note: Due to the extremely long excursion and high temperature possibilities of this woofer, it is recommended that when the woofer is installed it be positioned so that the cone either faces upward or downward only.

TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Listed are the majority of the tools required to perform the installation. Having the proper tools will make the installation much easier. It is very difficult when you get half way through the installation and discover that you require a specific tool to get yourself through a particular part of the installation. Some of these tools are necessities. Some make the job much easier.

• Marking Pen • Electric Drill

• Assorted Drill Bits • Phillips Screwdriver

• Allen wrenches • Volt/Ohm Meter (Optional)

• Wire Strippers • Wire Cutters

• Table saw • Wire Crimper

• Jig saw

FINDING SPEAKER MOUNTING LOCATIONS

Choosing the correct speaker locations will have the greatest effect on the sound quality of the system. There are many different considerations needed when choosing the locations that best suit your needs. The locations must be large enough for the speakers to fit. Care is needed to ensure that the location you have chosen will not affect any of the mechanical or electrical operations of the vehicle.

Determining the best location for the speakers will depend on your cosmetic needs and your vehicle's interior. Usually the woofers are installed in the trunk, rear seat, or rear of the vehicle.

FEATURES

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1. Paper dust cap - moisture and UV resistant.

12. Voice coil gap vents. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced convection - aluminum heat sinking -shorting rings to reduce inductive heating).

2. Tall, wide, balanced, NBR Foam (high density expanded polyester foam) surround for linear controlled long excursion using a Tri Radius symmetrical edge design optimized on non-linear FEA.

13. Cast aluminum rear pole piece heat sink with fins and vent holes. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced convection aluminum heat sinking).

3. Paper cone - moisture and UV resistant.

14. High temperature (Polyester Amide Amide Resin Coated) Copper clad Aluminum voice coil wound on an aluminum former (10" uses 3" voice coil, 12 & 15 use a 4" voice coil) Dual 2 and 4 ohm voice coils available.

4. Custom Cast Aluminum frame. 15. Screen meshed areas to allow venting below spider to and keep foreign object out of the voice coil gap.

5. Spider ring attachment screws. Part

of re-cone feature (8 hex screws).

16. Cast aluminum top pole piece heat sink with fins and vent hole. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced convection-aluminum heat sinking-shorting rings to reduce inductive heating).

6. aluminum voice coil former (10" uses 3" voice coil former, 12 & 15 use a 4" voice coil former).

17. Bottom flat interlaced Conex spider with stitched and looped tinsel leads attached.

7. Venting in Voice coil former. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced convection).

18. Custom allen head screw terminals. A pair on each side (one pair for each voice coil).

8. 11mm Steel front plate. 19. Spider spacer and spider mounting ring assembly part of field re-cone kit attachment method. (eight allen head screws).

9. Large 3 stack ceramic magnets (10"

264 oz 12/15" 445 oz).

20. Top flat interlaced Conex spider.

10. 11mm Steel back plate / pole piece

T yoke assembly.

21. Surround clamp ring, part of field recone kit attachment method. (eight allen head screws).

11. 1.25" vent. Part of the enhanced voice coil cooling system (forced convection - aluminum heat sinking shorting rings to reduce inductive heating).

RE-CONE KIT

A re-cone kit is available for these speakers and can be obtained from your dealer. The part number for each model is listed below.

WIRING CONFIGURATIONS

The following illustrations provide guidelines on properly connecting your HCCA Orion woofer to an Orion amplifier for maximum power and performance using common parallel, and series/parallel wiring configurations.

Recommended Amplifier Power

1 woofer 1,200 to 4,000 watts

2 woofers 2,400 to 8,000 watts

3 woofers 3,600 to 12,000 watts

4 woofers 4,800 to 16,000 watts

Model Description Re-cone Kit p/n

HCCA10.2CK ORION HCCA 10" 2 OHM Re-Cone Kit 27902 HCCA10.4CK ORION HCCA 10" 4 OHM Re-Cone Kit 27904 HCCA12.2CK ORION HCCA 12" 2 OHM Re-Cone Kit 27907 HCCA12.4CK ORION HCCA 12" 4 OHM Re-Cone Kit 27909 HCCA15.2CK ORION HCCA 15" 2 OHM Re-Cone Kit 27912 HCCA15.4CK ORION HCCA 15" 4 OHM Re-Cone Kit 27914

Parallel—One Speaker (dual 2 ohm voice coils)

One dual 2 ohm voice coil woofer with voice coils in parallel results in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier.

1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the two positive (+) terminals together and the two negative (-) terminals together.

2. Wire the positive (+) terminals of the woofer to the positive (+) terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminals of the woofer to the negative (-) terminal on the amp

2 ohm

Parallel—Two Speakers (dual 4 ohm voice coils)

Two dual 4 ohm voice coil woofers with voice coils in parallel and the two woofers in parallel results in a 1 ohm load to the amplifier.

1. Connect the speaker in parallel by connecting the four positive (+) terminals together and the four negative (-) terminals together.

2. Wire the positive (+) terminals of the woofers to the positive (+) terminal on the amplifier. Wire the negative (-) terminals of the woofers to the negative (-) terminal on the amplifier.

4 ohm

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