Alphasonik Stereo Amplifier PSW912 User Manual

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ALPHASONIK  
Owner's Manual  
PSW912 / PSW915  
 
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Introduction.................................................................................3  
Features and Specifications........................................................4  
Building an Enclosure............................................................5-10  
Subwoofer Parameters.............................................................11  
Wiring Diagrams..................................................................12-14  
Troubleshooting........................................................................15  
Warning / Disclaimer.................................................................16  
Notes....................................................................................17-18  
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Thank you for purchasing this Alphasonik product.  
Alphasonik products are specifically engineered and designed  
for the mobile audio environment. This manual contains  
important information about installation, set-up procedures and  
integrating your new Alphasonik product into your vehicle. With  
proper care and installation, your new product will provide you  
with many years of high performance listening enjoyment. We  
recommend having an Authorized Alphasonik Dealer install  
your new product for optimal performance and to take  
advantage of our warranty program. Before installing your new  
product, please read through the manual to fully understand the  
application.  
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Before making any electrical connections, make sure  
that you disconnect the battery's ground cable to prevent the  
possibility of short circuits or damage to your electronic  
equipment. If your vehicle's stereo (head unit) comes with an  
Anti-theft code, DO NOT disconnect the battery. If you have the  
access code for the stereo (head unit), please refer to the  
vehicle's owner's manual.  
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All Alphasonik 900 Series cast basket subwoofers feature our patent pending input and output terminals.  
Configure voice coils or drivers in series or parallel with no fuss and no cramped or frayed wires.  
Terminals are audiophile grade nickel-plated, machined brass – compression fit with Allen head setscrews  
PROPRIETARY HEAT SINK  
Alphasonik 900 Series subwoofers have motor structures encased in patent , cast aluminum,  
machine finished heat sinks. Power handling is enhanced because excess heat is quickly absorbed  
and transferred to the environment.  
CARBON FIBER, KEVLAR® CONE WITH ALUMINUM DUST CAP  
Alphasonik 900 Series subwoofers use our Ultra Light dual layer Carbon Fiber Cone with a Aluminum  
dust cone.  
HIGH TENSILE STRENGTHDUAL LAYER SURROUND  
Alphasonik 900 Series subwoofers feature a massive 2-layer, high-travel surround for reliability and  
control at maximum excursion  
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PSW912  
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12” ALPHA 900 SERIES SUBWOOFER  
Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket  
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patented)  
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone  
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control  
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads  
200 oz. Triple Stack Magnet  
Rated at 2200 Watts RMS  
93dB Efficiency  
Frequency Response of 24Hz to 700Hz  
Dual 2 ohm 3” Voice Coils  
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8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patented)  
Mounting Dimensions  
Depth: 222mm / 8 3/4”Through Hole: 276mm / 10 7/8” Diameter: 312mm / 12 5/16”  
PSW915  
15” ALPHA 900 SERIES SUBWOOFER  
Proprietary Cast Aluminum Alloy Machine Cut “Alpha” Basket  
Proprietary Cooling Rings for Motor Assembly (Patented)  
Kevlar® Reinforced Composite Balanced & Laminated Cone  
High Tensile Strength Two-Layer Surround for Enhanced Control  
Flat Progressive Rate Nomex® Damper w/ Spiral-Woven Leads  
200 oz. Triple Stack Magnet  
Rated at 2500 Watts RMS  
98dB Efficiency  
Frequency Response of 20Hz to 700Hz  
Dual 2 ohm 3” Voice Coils  
8-Gauge Sure-Lok Input and Output Terminals (Patented)  
Mounting Dimensions  
Depth: 247.65mm / 9 3/4”Through Hole: 361.95mm / 14 1/4” Diameter: 390.53mm / 15 3/8”  
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