Rockford Fosgate 2X, 5X, 3X owner manual S TA L L a T I O N C O N S I D E R a T I O N S

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This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Punch Electronic Crossover. 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 compo- nent 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 crossover.

2.For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.

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

4.Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires. this will help reduce noise.

5.Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss. See your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for wire enhancements.

6.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.

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

8.Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.

9.ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing. Install a fuse holder and fuse on the +12V power wire within 18” (45.7 cm) of the battery terminal.

10.When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle. Use of a continuity meter will confirm a proper ground.

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Contents 2X, 3 X a N D 5 Practice Safe Sound B L E O F C O N T E N T S GND REMOperating Features T R O D U C T I O NS I G N F E a T U R E S Removing the CoverGold Plated RCA Jacks Mounting Holes S TA L L a T I O N C O N S I D E R a T I O N S INPUT/OUTPUT Levels & Connections SE L E C T I N G T H E Proca R D S Installing the Procards I N G T H E D U a L F I L T E RL T E R E F F E C T S R I N G D I a G R a M S 2X Basic System2X 2 Way with Passive Crosovers 3X 2-Way with Passive Crossovers 3X 3-Way Basic System 3X 2-Way with Amplifiers Active Crossover 5X Basic System 5X 2-Way with 24dB Slopes 5X 4-Way System AP P E N D I X a Building a Custom ProcardButterworth Alignment Specification S R R a N T Y I N F O R M a T I O N T E S T E S Rockford Fosgate