what does this wiring symbol mean?

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Topic: what does this wiring symbol mean?

Posted By: dgates12
Subject: what does this wiring symbol mean?
Date Posted: March 04, 2010 at 3:53 PM

Hello -

I'm getting ready to install a new Kenwood amp. When looking at the manual on wiring up my subs, I'm not sure what this symbol means (see photo). I called Kenwood and they don't know either?!?

Help please.

Thanks.
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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: March 04, 2010 at 4:58 PM

It indicates that the wire is longer than it appears. It just means that there could be additional footage in the wire.

Posted By: shafferny
Date Posted: March 04, 2010 at 5:02 PM

I believe that just indicates the wires are longer than depicted in the diagram and the diagram is not to scale. It's done this way so the installer can see the complete schematic.

Posted By: t&t tech
Date Posted: March 04, 2010 at 5:22 PM

I didn't know what that meant either, but i just found it funny! LOL!

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Posted By: oldspark
Date Posted: March 04, 2010 at 9:48 PM

I was going to reply a LOL that Kenwood Support didn't know....

However I now see it's one of those common things for some.... (I love it - to find I have not known or missed something so common.... so humbling.)

I'm so used to seeing those SS's used on graph axis, wiring & mechanical diagrams....

Posted By: zappo90744
Date Posted: March 11, 2010 at 10:40 AM

I think it's a little pathetic that Kenwood didn't know. So much for tech support huh? LOL If the tech wasn't sure, he/she could've taken your number and called you back with an answer.

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