INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations ow your purchase of the world's finest brand of cor sad iv amplifiers.
GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Gatepost! This manual is designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the Installation Section of this manual, Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Gatepost, have worked very hard to make sure afl the information in this manual is current.
Design Features Connections GEODE PEST P3002 P4002 Logo Swirl {Top of unit} ~The RF logo illuminates when the unit is turned on. The "Swirf® illuminates with the output signal level, Protect LED (Top of unit) This Yellow LED illuminates if a short circuit or too low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections. The amplifier will automatically shut down if this occurs. Thermal LED (Top of unit} — This Yellow LED illuminates if the amplifier overheats.
DESIGN FEATURES 11. REM Terminal — The heavy duty, nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connector will accept wire sizes from 12 AWG to 24 AWG. This terminal is used to remotely turn-on and wen-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied. 12. Power Terminals ~The power and ground are nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connectors and will accommodate up to 4 AWG wire. 13. Fuses — These ATC fuses are easily accessible in case of failure. Always replace fuses with same type and rating.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING LOCATIONS Engine Compartment Never mount this unit in the engine compartment, Mounting the unit in the engine compartment will void your warranty. Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically will provide adequate cooling of the amplifier.
INSTALLATION Trim the RED wire (power cable) within 18” of the battery and splice in a inline fuse holder. See Specifications for the rating of the fuse to be used. DO NOT install the fuse at this time. Strip 1/2" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable, Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal. Prepare the BLACK wire (Ground cable) for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 5/8" of insulation from the end of the wire.
INSTALLATION 2-Channel Wiring Right oom pest Source Unit RCA Inputs Left PASS THRU + Amplifier 2Q min. || 2 min. = + Right @@ Fm A bet Source Unit RCA Inputs Left : ’ b> PASS THAW Amplifier Bridged/Mono Wiring Lo Ed — LLL OPERATION REMOTE PUNCH BASS (All models except P2002) Mounting and installation I. Find a location that gives easy access to the remote, NOTE: You can mount this unit in a variety of ways. Remove the back housing by using a small flat screwdriver in the slotted hole at the back.
OPERATION Outside Panel Install Mounting Cli 3. Using the screws supplied, install the
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light (RF Swirl Logo) is on. If POWER light is on skip to Step 3, if not continue. I. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. 2. Check fuse(s) on amplifier. Replace if necessary. 3. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicle's chassis. Irreplaceable if necessary. 4.
ACCESSORIES PUNCH Capacitors Maintain the power you need to your Punch Amplifier. PUNCH Install Kits A variety of install kits are available to help you install your Punch amplifier like a professional, Para-Punch Remote Bass Control This adds an adjustable center frequency control with the adjustable boost control. See our web site for other accessories to help you get the most out of your system. www.rockfordfosgate.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PUNCH Continuous Power Rating (RMS) Measured at 14.
Limit Ed WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Gatepost products on the following terms: Length of Warranty Source Units, Speakers, Signal Processors and PUNCH Amplifiers ~ | Year POWER Amplifiers ~ 2 Years Type RF Amplifiers ~ 3 Years Any Factory Refurbished Product — 90 days (receipt required) What is Covered This war rarity applies only to Rockford Gatepost products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Gatepost Dealers in the United States of America or its p
Installation assistance available at: RF TECH Rockford Gatepost Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 USA. In USA, (480) 967-3565 In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014 In Japan, Fax (81) www.rockfordfosgate.com 12/04 B.M.
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