Rockford Fosgate Expert Installation Considerations for Amplifiers

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I N S TA L L AT I O N C O N S I D E R AT I O N S

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Series 1 amplifier. Checking your battery and current sound system, as well as pre-planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time. When deciding how to lay out your new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments.

Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:

1.Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the amplifier.

2.For safety, disconnect the battery ground cable prior to begin- ning the installation process.

3.For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place.

4.Use only quality connectors for making connections. See your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for Perfect Interface wire enhancements.

5.Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.

6.Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides for the best protection.

7.Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect wires routed through holes in metal.

8.ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing. Install a fuseholder and fuse within 18” (45.7 cm) of the battery terminal to safeguard from possible damage or injury. This fuse and fuseholder is included with the Series 1 amplifier. (See installation instructions on page 8.)

9.Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always connected to metal that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.

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Contents Series Practice Safe Sound B L E O F C O N T E N T S Series 1 2300 Series 1 2600x Series 1 Atcatcatc T R O D U C T I O N Operating FeaturesHigh Level Speaker Input Connectors Low Level RCA Input ConnectorsLED Power Indicator S I G N F E AT U R E SPower/Speaker Connectors Power/Speaker SideS TA L L AT I O N C O N S I D E R AT I O N S U N T I N G L O C a T I O N S Battery and ChargingTools & Supplies Needed Trunk MountingPassenger Mounting R I N G T H E S E R I E SPage Crossover Frequency Settings Active Crossover Mode Selections for the 2600X2300/2600X Basic System Wiring Diagrams 23002300/2600X 3-WAY STEREO/MONO System 2600X 3-WAY BI-AMPLIFIED System Amp4600X FRONT/REAR Fading Full Range System WI R I N G DI a G R a M S4600X 3-WAY MULTI-CHANNEL STEREO/BRIDGED Mode 4600X 2 Channel Bridged LOW Pass 0 0Troubleshooting ProblemSolution Amplifier gets too hot Engine Noise Whine About the Dynamic Power Measurements Dynamic Power MeasurementsMusic Listening to Loudspeakers Not ResistorsInformation Cubed What is an Amplifier?WA R R a N T Y in F O R M AT I O N T E S T E S Rockford Fosgate