INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car an div amplifiers. At Rockford Gatepost we are {aromatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with ofl the clarity and richness yor: deserve.
GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Gatepost! This manual is designed to provide information for the owned. 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 Can cants. We. at Rockford Gatepost, have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual current.
Design FEATURES Connections Po BOD, its 7) Power LED {Top of unit) — This Blue LED illuminates when the unit is turned on. Thermal LED (Top of unit) This Red LED fulminates i the amplifier reaches the third stage of thermal protection. The amplifier will shut down to cool If this occurs Protect LED (Top of unit) This Yellow LED illuminates ff 2 short circuit or too law of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections. The amplifier will automatically shut down If this occurs.
Devi FEATURES 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, See Specifications for fuse ratings 14. 2/4 Channel Switch ~ Pressing this switch in, switches the inputs to a 2-channel mode, allowing connection to only the from inputs with 2 4-channel output.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING LOCATIONS Engine Compartment Never noun 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 {parer 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 tha battery end of the power cable and crimp a tare ring terminal to the cable. Use the ring mineral to connect ta 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 ire.
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OPERATION Outside Panel peristalsis 3. Using the screws supplied, install the mounting tip, 4. Sip the remote oo the mounting, dip until it snaps into place. ro 5. Connect the cable to the remote. 5, a Panel install GQ Af 6. Cut auto 2x 7/8" hole in the panel, Mao. & with a maximum panel sickness of 3/8”, Ensure there is enough roam within the panel area for connection, 7. Route the cable through the hole amid connect to the remote. 8 Press the remote into the panel cutout until it clicks in place.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: f you are having problems after institutional follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Procedure I: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light is on. If POWER light is on skip ta Step 3, if not continue. I. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. 2. Check fuses) on amplifier: Replace if necessary. 3. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the vehicle's chassis, Irreplaceable if necessary. 4, Verify there is 10.
ACCESSORIES PUNCH Capacitors Maintain the power you need ta 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 Re mots Bass Canteen This adds an adjustable center frequency control with the adjustable boast control. See our web site for either accessories to help you get the most out of your system. www.rockdordfosgate.com SPECIFICATIONS MODEL. PUNCH P45GA PB50.
LIMITED 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 warranty applies only ve Rockford Gatepost products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Gatepost Dealers in the United States of America or its posses
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) 559-79-1265 www.rockfordfosgate.com 01/06 BML 1230-52476-01 Printed in US.
Are You Engineered to Rock, Or Wired for Stock? Get a One Year Extended Warranty when you use the matching Rockford Gatepost or Lightning Audio Amplifier Installation Kit with this amplifier! We want you to get the performance and reliability that made Rockford Gatepost Amplifiers famous. Using poor-quality under-spec wiring is a guaranteed way to get less than you paid for from your system.
Are You Engineered to Rock, Or Wired for Stock? Get a One Year Extended Warranty when you use the matching Rockford Gatepost or Lightning Audio Amplifier Installation Kit with this amplifier! We want you to get the performance and reliability that made Rockford Gatepost Amplifiers famous. Using poor-quality under-spec wiring is a guaranteed way to get less than you paid for from your system.
