INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPSINSTALLATION
ABOUT THESE LOUD MUSIC ANDINSTALLATION TIPSFigure 1. Mounting the GTO426, GTO526, GTO626, GTO636, GTO926 or GTO936
INSTRUCTIONSHEARINGYAlways wear protective eyewearusing the supplied grille.
Installation of automotive stereo com-Playing loud music in an automobilewhen using any tools.
ponents can require extensive experi-can hinder your ability to hear traffic
YTurn off all audio components and
ence with a variety of mechanical andas well as permanently damage yourother electrical devices before you
electrical procedures. Although thesehearing. The maximum volume levels
start. Disconnect the (�) negative
instructions explain how to installachievable with JBL speakers, com-
lead from your vehicleOs battery.
Grand Touring Series multielementbined with high power amplification,
speakers in a general sense, they domay exceed safe levels for extendedY Keep speakers in their package
not show the exact installation meth-listening. We recommend using lowuntil final installation. When moving
ods for your particular vehicle. If youvolume levels when driving. JBLa speaker, always rest it with the
do not feel you have the experience,accepts no liability for hearing loss,cone or dome facing up. Never use
do not attempt the installation yourself,bodily injury, or property damage force to install any speaker.
but instead ask your authorized JBLas a result of use or misuse of thisY Check clearances on both sides of
car audio dealer about professional product.a planned mounting surface before
installation options.drilling any holes or installing any
REAR DECK screws. Remember that the screwsRotate tweeter so it is angled toward the
a
PRECAUTIONcan extend behind the surface.listener using the UniPivot(patent no. 6,002,780)feature on the GTO526, GTO626, GTO926 and GTO8626.
In some cars, fuel tanks may be
located directly beneath the rearYAt the installation sites, locate
deck. Before installation, make sureand make a note of all fuel lines,
there is adequate speaker baskethydraulic brake lines, vacuum linesFigure 2. Modifying the GTO426 to be installed in locations requiring fewer than
clearance before considering thisand electrical wiring. Use extremefour mounting Oears.�
location!caution when cutting or drilling in
and around these areas.
Y Before drilling or cutting holes, use
a utility knife to remove unwanted
fabric or vinyl, to keep material
from snagging in a drill bit or saw.
Y For door installations, check the
clearance with the windows
throughout the range of the win-
dowOs travel, and verify that a
mounted speaker will not interfere
with the window crank or powerNOTE: Grip the tab (preferably with pliers) and bend to detach it from the
speaker.
window mechanism.
Y If mounting speakers elsewhere,
check for clearance around rear
deck torsion bars, glove box or
other structural elements.
Y Do not mount speakers where they
will get wet. |
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