Rockford Fosgate AUDIOPHILE RFA-44 Leitfaden

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AUDIOPHILE

MIDRANGE

SPEAKERS

RFA-44

RFA-54

RFA-64

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

Dear Customer,

Congratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheworld'sfinestbrandofcaraudiospeakers. At

Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are

pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-

ship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that

reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate

product installed by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer, as we provide specialized

training through Rockford Technical Training Institute (RTTI). Please read your

warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.

Greatproductandcompetentinstallationsareonlya piece of thepuzzlewhenitcomes

to your system. Make sure that your installer is using 100% authentic installation

accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has

everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors.

Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.

To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford

wearables,which include everything from T-shirtsand jackets to hats andsunglasses.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in the

U.S.call602-967-3565orFAX602-967-8132.Forallothercountries,call+001-602-

967-3565 or FAX +001-602-967-8132.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product,

we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further

assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-795-2385. Be sure to have your serial

number, model number and date of purchase available when you call.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER

100dBMAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH

POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND

PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON SENSE

AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in

the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as

verificationofyourfactorywarrantyandmaybecomeusefulinrecoveringyour

product if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________

Model Number:________________________________

Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! 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

tothe

InstallationSection

ofthismanualorrefertotheiconlistedbelow.

Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We,

at Rockford Fosgate, have worked very hard to make sure all the

information in this manual is current. But, as we are constantly finding

newwaysto improve our product, this informationissubject to change

without notice.

GETTING STARTED

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................................................1

Package Contents..................................................................................... 1

Technical Design Features ....................................................................... 1

Installation Considerations ....................................................................... 3

Installation ...............................................................................................4

Specifications........................................................................................... 5

Warranty Information............................................................................... 6

International Information..........................................................................7

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information on the features and installation of

the Punch AUDIO

phile

Speakers. We suggest you save this manual

for future reference.

WestronglyrecommendyouhaveyourAuthorizedRockfordFosgate

Dealer install the Punch AUDIO

phile

Speakers. If you do choose to

installthespeakersyourself,pleasebesureto readtheentiremanual

before beginning.

TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES

Installation & Operation Manual

(2) Midrange Speakers

(2) Speaker Grilles

(2) Speaker Grille Rings

(2) Speaker Grille Gaskets

(8) Phillips Mounting Screws

PACKAGE CONTENTS

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◆Nitrile Rubber Surround

Thenitrilematerialisresilientto temperature variations and provides

a consistent support necessary of the linear motion of the speaker

cone, In addition, the inherent damping capabilities eliminates the

transmissionofsonicdisturbancesbetweentheconeandtheframeof

thespeaker.Thisgreatlyimprovestheclarityofthespeaker'smidrange

frequency response.

THE RESULT: Improves speaker's frequency response.

◆Flat Spider

The speaker's linear compliance is balanced through the use of a

“proprietary”flat spider design. A flat spider provides symmetrical

control of the voice coil through its cone excursion. Linear cone

excursion reduces harmonic distortion for improved sound quality.

THE RESULT: Reduces mechanical distortion for better sound quality

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◆High Temperature Voice Coil

Thevoicecoilisofahightemperaturecopperwireconstruction.The

wire is wound in two layers on a black, anodized, aluminum voice

coil former. The voice coil former dissipates heat away from the

voice coil improving the speaker's thermal stability and improving

the reliability of the speaker.

THE RESULT: Improves reliability by dissipating generated heat.

◆Vented Pole Piece

The vented pole piece by design, ensures proper ventilation to cool

thevoicecoil and maintain lower operatingtemperatures.The vent

onthe rear ofthe magnet reduces back pressure and allows cool air

to circulate in the voice coil gap. The air circulation increases the

thermal power handling of the speaker.

THE RESULT: Improves power handling by cooling the voice coil.

◆Powder Coat Finish

Powder coating has long been the industry standard for durability in

protective metal finishes. A dry powder (non-aerosol) is electrostati-

cally applied to the metal and “baked”on to provide a hard “shell-

like”finish. As an additional benefit, powder coating is the only

finishing process that releases no toxic chemicals into our ozone.

THE RESULT: A durable and “earth friendly”metal finish.

Tools Needed

The following is a list of some of the tools necessary for the installation

of your speakers.

Power Drill with assorted bits

Tape Measure

Voltmeter

#2 Phillips Screwdriver

General

1. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to

beginning the installation.

2. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside

the vehicle provides the best protection.

3. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or

plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.

4. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from electrical sources (other

than the amplifier) i.e.., power cables, electronic fuel pumps,

vehicle computers, and other potential noise sources.

5. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from areas of extreme heat or

moisture.

6. Make sure there is an area large enough of the speaker to mount.

Warning! Failure to do this can cause damage to the speaker if the

speaker frame is bent during installation.

7. Checkto see that the location is deepenough for the speaker(s) and

the location does not interfere with the normal operation of the

vehicle.

8. When mounting the speaker(s) in the door of a vehicle, make sure

the speaker(s) do not interfere with either the door or window

operation.

9. Whenmountingthespeaker(s)onthereardeckofthevehicle,check

theoperationoftherearhatchortrunklid.Makesurethetorsionbars

and other moving parts are not obstructed by the speaker(s) instal-

lation.

•Please refer to the Specifications section of this manual for proper

mounting diameter and depth of the speaker(s).

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

INSTALLATION

Mounting the Midrange

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1. Cut the proper size hole for the midrange/woofer.

•For the RFA-44, cut a 313⁄16" (96.8mm) diameter hole

•For the RFA-54, cut a 47⁄8" (123.8mm) diameter hole

•For the RFA-64, cut a 55⁄8" (142.9mm) diameter hole

2. Place the mounting ring over the mounting hole and mark the

location of the screw mounting holes.

3. Removethering.Drilltheholesforthescrewsusinga1/8"drillbit.

4. Route the wire through the hole.

5. Place the mounting ring over the hole.

6. Attachthewiresandbesuretoobservetheproperspeakerpolarity.

7. Place the speaker into the hole and screw the speaker into place.

Be careful not to bend the speaker frame during this step.

8. Press the speaker grille into the mounting ring.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model RFA-44 RFA-54 RFA-64

Nominal Impedance 4 4 4

Fs (Hz) 94 44 39

RE (Ohm) 3.8 3.5 3.6

LE (mH) 0.21 0.35 0.46

QMS 1.96 1.68 2.2

QES 0.63 0.43 0.38

QTS 0.48 0.34 0.32

VAS (cu. ft.) 0.109 0.441 1.176

VAS (liter) 3.1 12.5 33.3

Power (Watts RMS) 30 50 80

Power (Watts Peak) 60 100 160

SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 86 86 89

X-MAX (inches) 0.06 0.14 0.19

X-MAX (mm) 1.6 3.6 4.7

Mntg. Diameter (in.) 313⁄16 47⁄855⁄8

Mntg. Diameter (mm) 96.8 123.8 142.9

Mntg. Depth (in.) 125⁄32 25⁄833⁄32

Mntg. Depth (mm) 45.2 66.7 78.6

(Specifications are subject to change without notice)

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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

Ship to: Speakers

Rockford Acoustic Design

(Receiving-speakers)

609 Myrtle N.W.

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

RA#:_________________

Ship to: Electronics

Rockford Corporation

Warranty Repair Department

2055 E. 5th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281

RA#:_________________

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the

following terms:

•Length of Warranty

1 year on speakers 30 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)

3 years on electronics 90daysonelectronicB-stock(receiptrequired)

2 years on source units

•What is Covered

This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by

Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its

possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford

Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor

and not by Rockford Corporation.

•Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased

from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States. In order to

receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt

statingthecustomer name,dealername,productpurchasedanddateofpurchase.

•Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or

replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.

•What is Not Covered

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft

2. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford

Fosgate Service Center

4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed

5. Subsequent damage to other components

6. Any product purchased outside the U.S.

7. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer

•Limit on Implied Warranties

Anyimpliedwarrantiesincludingwarrantiesoffitnessforuseandmerchantability

are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some

states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this

limitationmay not apply. No personis authorized to assume forRockford Fosgate

any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.

•How to Obtain Service

Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an

RA#(ReturnAuthorizationnumber)toreturnanyproducttoRockfordFosgate.You

are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

INTERNATIONAL

INFORMATION

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