Installation Warnings and Tips JBL GTO Series Multi-Element Speakers
About These InstructionsRear Deck PrecautionInstallation TipsY For door installations, check the
Installation of automotive stereo com-In some cars, fuel tanks may beY Always wear protective eyewearclearance with the windows
ponents can require extensive experi-located directly beneath the rearwhen using any tools.throughout the range of the
ence with a variety of mechanical anddeck. Before installation, make surewindowOs travel, and verify that a
electrical procedures. Although thesethere is adequate speaker-basketY Turn off all audio components andmounted speaker will not interfere
instructions explain how to installclearance before considering other electrical devices before youwith the window crank or power-
start. Disconnect the negative (�)
GTO Series multi-element speakersthis location!lead from your vehicleOs battery.window mechanism.
in a general sense, they do not showY If mounting speakers elsewhere,
the exact installation methods forAbout the CrossoverY Keep speakers in their packagecheck for clearance around rear-
your particular vehicle. If you feel Each GTO Series multi-elementuntil Ţnal installation. When movingdeck torsion bars, glove box or
you do not have the experience, do speaker includes a built-in crossovera speaker, always rest it with theother structural elements.
not attempt the installation yourself, network and requires no additionalcone or dome facing up. Never use
but instead ask your authorized JBLexternal circuits for proper operation.force to install any speaker.Y Do not mount speakers where they
car audio dealer about professionalTo insure correct polarity connections,Y Check clearances on both sides ofwill get wet.
installation options.each speaker is also equipped witha planned mounting surface before
keyed terminals (see Figure 4 ondrilling any holes or installing any
Loud Music and Hearing page 3). screws. Remember that the screws
Playing loud music in an automobilecan extend behind the surface.
can permanently damage your hear-General Care
ing, as well as hinder your ability toThe loudspeaker grilles may beY At the installation sites, locate and
hear trafŢc. The maximum volumecleaned with a damp cloth. Do notmake a note of all fuel lines,
levels achievable with JBL speakers,use any cleaners or solvents on thehydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines
combined with high power ampliŢca-grilles or the speaker cones. and electrical wiring. Use
tion, may exceed safe levels forextreme caution when cutting or
extended listening. We recommenddrilling in and around these areas.
using low volume levels when driving.
JBL accepts no liability for hearingY Before drilling or cutting holes, use
loss, bodily injury, or property dam-a utility knife to remove unwanted
age as a result of use or misuse offabric or vinyl to keep material
this product.from snagging in a drill bit or saw.
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