Rockford Fosgate 2600X User Manual
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UPPLIES
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Wire Cutters
Phillips Screwdrivers
Wire Strippers
Flat Blade Screwdrivers
Wire Crimpers
Battery Post Wrench
Voltmeter
Electric Hand Drill with assorted bits
Power Wire - [10-12 AWG; approx. 17’ (518.72 cm)]
Grounding Wire - [10-12 AWG.; max. length 1.5’ (45.72 cm)]
Remote (AP) Turn-On Wire - [18 AWG; approx. 12’ (365.76 cm)]
Assorted wire connectors
In-line butt connectors that match power and ground wire AWG
3/8" (.953cm) Battery Ring Terminal
1/4" (.635cm) Ground Terminal
1-1/2" (3.81cm) #8 Pan Head Mounting Screws (4)
Series 1 amplifiers will naturally put an extra load on your battery and
charging system. We recommend you check your alternator capac-
ity to ensure ample charging capability to handle the additional load
of your new Series 1 equipment. Stock electrical systems in good
condition will typically handle the extra load of any individual Series
1 unit without problems, although battery and alternator life may be
slightly reduced. If problems arise, we suggest you first check the
charging system, then use a heavy duty battery and/or a high output
alternator.
The mounting location and position of the Series 1 will have a great
effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated in normal opera-
tion. The Series 1 has a heatsink designed for heat dissipation and
internal overheating shutoff circuitry to avoid overheating. The
amplifier is reasonably tolerant of mounting variations, however,
care should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation.
T
RUNK
M
OUNTING
The temperature inside a trunk can reach as high as 175
°
F (80
°
C)
during the summer months. Since the thermal shutoff point for the
Series 1 is 195
°
F (90
°
C), it is easy to see that the amplifier must be
mounted for maximum cooling capability. Mounting the amplifier
on the floor or under the rear parcel tray prevents sufficient convec-
tional air flow cooling. Mounting the unit vertically on a surface with
the fin grooves running up and down usually results in the best
cooling.
M
O U N T I N G
L
O C AT I O N S
B
ATTERY
AND
C
HARGING