Orange DIVO OV4 - self install ?

FreddieVanHalen

Has anyone had any experience of installing the "self install" kits?

I ordered one which arrived today but the only documentation supplied with it says it has to be installed by an Orange service centre - WTF? How is that a self install kit lol

Does anyone know where I can find some some installation instructions for this or is it really better installed by a tech?

TIA!

ICBM

Knowing vaguely what it does, I suspect it's not really an easy install.

What amp are you putting it in?

FreddieVanHalen

It's the bolt on kit rather than the one that goes into the guts of the amp which I'd definitely not be qualified to do.

There are two flying leads which I suspect are earth leads but without instructions can't be sure...

I was planning on putting it into a Bogner Shiva

Van_Hayden

Have you checked the tubesync site? Might give you a clue.

FreddieVanHalen

I did find my way there but couldn't find an install manual and the pics weren't quite detailed enough for me to see exactly where the flying leads were going.

I did finally manage to find the right spot in this video at about 8:40 which indicates my suspicions on the flying leads were correct.

Just feels a bit wrong to be relying on a goofy Rob Chappers video for amp tech instructions though haha

ICBM

If the kit is intended to be installed outside the chassis, the flying leads must be ground connections - it wouldn't pass safety regulations otherwise.

FreddieVanHalen

Thanks ICBM - it is the kit to be mounted outside the chassis, so good to hear I was thinking in the right direction.

So despite the manual's protestations, it does appear that this kit is a bolt on install.

Cheers!

rjb88

Hi all, I work at Orange and I am happy to answer any questions you have regarding the installation of the DIVO OV4. Please feel free to contact me directly: uksales@orangeamps.com

Thanks.