Rockford Fosgate 40ix - Manual (Page 13)

M
OUNTING
L
OCATION
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The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great
effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal
operation. The design of our cast aluminum heatsink serves to easily
dissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operating condi-
tions. However, to maximize the performance of your amplifier, care
should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation.
Trunk Mounting
Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves
running up and down will provide the best cooling of the amplifier.
Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides
less cooling capability than vertical mounting.
Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will
not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance
of the amplifier and is strongly
not recommended.
Passenger Compartment Mounting
Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as
long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool
itself. If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the
vehicle, you must have at least 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the
amplifier's heatsink.
Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around
the amplifier's heatsink in the passenger compartment will not
provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the
amplifier and is strongly
not recommended.
Engine Compartment Mounting
Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine
compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create
an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.