Alpine CDE-HD137BT Owners Manual (english) - Page 48

Installation Air ventilation hole Rear of the Unit Caution Do not block the unit's fan or heat sink, thus preventing air circulation. If blocked, heat will accumulate inside the unit and may cause a fire. Caution When you install this unit in your car, do not remove the detachable front panel. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that holds it in place. The main unit must be mounted within 35 degrees of the horizontal plane, back to front. Detachable Front Panel Less than 35° 1 Remove the mounting sleeve from the main unit (refer to "Removal" on page 48). Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard 2 Reinforce the head unit with a metal mounting strap (not supplied). Secure the ground lead of the unit to a clean metal spot using a screw (*1) already attached to the vehicle's chassis. Connect each input lead coming from an amplifier to the corresponding output lead coming from the left rear of the CDE-HD138BT/CDE-HD137BT. Connect all other leads of the CDE-HD138BT/CDE-HD137BT according to details described in the CONNECTIONS section. Hex Nut (M5) Screw *2 Bolt Stud Metal Mounting Strap *1 Ground Lead Chassis This unit Note • For the screw marked "*2", use an appropriate screw for the chosen mounting location. 3 Slide the CDE-HD138BT/CDE-HD137BT into the dashboard until it clicks. This ensures that the unit is properly locked and will not accidentally come out from the dashboard. Install the detachable front panel. Removal 1 Remove the detachable front panel. 2 Insert the bracket keys into the unit, along the guides on either side. The unit can now be removed from the mounting sleeve. This unit Bracket keys (Included) Pressure Plates* This unit * If the installed mounting sleeve is loose in the dashboard, the pressure plates may be bent slightly to remedy the problem. 48-EN