Rockford Fosgate M1WL-65MB Guide

M1WL-65MB
M2WL-65MB
Installation &Operation

2
Introduction
DearCustomer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of audio
products. At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduc-
tion at its best, and we arepleasedyou chose our product. Through
years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing
procedures, we have createda wide range of products that reproduce
music with all the clarity and richnessyou deserve.
For maximum performance we recommendyou have your new Rock-
ford Fosgate product installed by anAuthorizedRockfordFosgate
Dealer. Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original
carton forpossible future use.
Great product and competentinstallations are only a piece of the
puzzle when it comes to your system. Make sure that your installer is
using 100% authenticinstallation accessories from Rockford Fosgate in
your installation. Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and
speaker wire to power wire and battery connectors. Insiston it! After
all, your newsystem deserves nothing but the best.
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Table of Content
2 Introduction
3 Specifications
4-5 Diagrams
6 Wiring
Installation Considerations
Mounting
7-8 Additional Languages
French
Spanish
German
Italian
12 Limited Warranty Information
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
l-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serialnumber, modelnum-
ber and date of purchase available when you call.
Safety
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important instructions. Failure to heed
the instructions could result in severe
injury or death.
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important instructions. Failure to heed
the instructions could result in injury
or unit damage.
• To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and
follow the instructions in this manual.
• If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have
it installed by a qualifiedRockford Fosgate technician.
• Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-)
terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible
injury.
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Specifications
Model M1WL-65MB M2WL-65MB
Nominal Diameter - inch
6.5 6.5
(mm)
(165mm). (165mm).
Description
2-Way 2-Way
Nominal Impedance (Ohms)
40 40
Frequency Response (Hz)
38-22kHz 40-24kHz
Power Handling - Watts
75/300 150/600
(RMS/Peak)
Sensitivity (2.83V/1 M)
92dB 92dB
Grille/Trim Ring
YES (mounted) YES ( mounted)
LED Current Draw
.25 Amps .25 Amps
Recommended Fused Rating
1 Amp
1 Amp
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LED Voltage Range
9-16 Volts 9-16 Volts
Overall Speaker (A) 7.11" 7.11"
(180.5mm) (180.5mm)
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Bolt Diameter (B)
6.12" 6.12"
(155.5mm) (155.5mm)
Overall Height (C) 9.57" 9.57"
(243.2mm) (243.2mm)
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Overall Length (D) 8.16" 8.16"
(207.3mm) (207.3mm)
*
Rockford Fosgate determines its rated frequency response range at -6 dB below its nominal sensitivity
at upper and lower extents ofa speaker's output.
VERIFIEOWm<~ VERIFIED WITH KLIPPEL
K LI pp EL To adorn the 'Verified with Klippel'mark, the qualifying company's loudspeaker engineeringpersonnel must be trained
'-......../ and certifiedbyKlippel prior to using the three separate Klippel systems to design, develop and test. Rockford Fosgate
has made the investmentin Klippel to deliver the bestpossible speakers and subwoofers to theircustomers.
Ml/M2 Moto Can Dimensions
D
A C
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Diagrams
Grill Options (Included)
SpeakerAdjustment
Rear Medallion Rotation
4
illus.-2.1
Remove the speaker to
reveal the multi-point
mounting option to make
sure your speaker is
mounted correctly. No
matter what direction the
speaker is mounted, it
should always look like the
image above.
Rotate Medallion to look like
image after mounting Wake Cans
The bottom of the Diamond R
should be down like the image
when mounted
il/us.-3.2

Rotation Lock-down
Wiring
Remove
plastic plug
to access
rotation lock-
wn orx.
Diagrams
il/us.-3.3
Use included SafetyTorx Wrench
to tighten can to clamp to keep
Wake Can from swivling.
*If the cap does notfully snap in after
tightening, then the bolt is not tight
enough.
Insertcovered
wire harness
wiring port.
illus. 4.2
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6
Installation
Contents
1 - BLACK (Speaker Negative, 18 AWG}
2 - YELLOW (12V + Input, 22 AWG)
3 - RED (Speaker Positive, 18 AWG}
4 - GREEN (Ground Input, 22 AWG}
5 - RED (Ground Input, 22 AWG}
6 - BLUE (Ground Input, 22 AWG)
Included with speakers
Connector is DEUTSCH"'/Amphenol style DT0G-4S
il/us.-4.3
• (1) PairMoto Can Speakers • (2) SpeakerHarnesses
14"
(355mm)
15"
(380mm) illus. 4.4
• (1) Pair Universal Clamps • (1) PairSportGrills
(Installed on Ml)
Mounting
• (4) Grommets
• (4) Safety Inserts forScrew
Clamp
• (2) 1" to 1. 6" RubberClamp
Inserts andStainless
Hardware
• (2) 1. 6" to 2"Rubber Clamp
Inserts andStainless
Hardware
Installation Considerations
• (1) PairSportGrills
(Installed on M2, not
available on Ml)
• (1) Allen BitForSpeaker
Removal For Rotation
• (1) Safety Torx Wrench
Before beginning anyinstallation, follow these simple rules:
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions
before attempting to install these speakers.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery
prior to beginning the installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggestyou run all wires prior to
mounting your speakers in place.
4. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and
to minimizesignal or power loss.
5. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas
tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or
electricalwiring when working on anyvehicle. If installation
in a boat, take care not to cut or drill through the main hull.
6. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires
inside the vehicle or hullarea provides the bestprotection.
7. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use
rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed
through metal, especiallythe firewall.
1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Be sure
that the mounting location has sufficient clearance in all
direction for the speakerto swivel; conduct a full rotation to
ensure there is not obstruction.
2. Mark the location where the wiring will come out near
where the Moto can will be mounted. Drill a 7/16" hole in
the location you marked for your wire exit. The wiring will
connect to the rear of the can i/lus.-4.2.
3. Insert the supplied grommet and feed the wire harness
through. Be sure to observe proper polarity when
connecting the wires. The speaker harness's negative wire
is the BLACK lBAWG wire and the Positive is the RED lBAWG
wire in the 6pin connectorillus.-4.3.
4. Remove the plastic cover over the safety torx bolt to allow
access to loosen/tighten the wake can. Do this to adjust
the angle of the wake can, then tighten the safety torx bolt
to make sure it does not move. Replace plastic cover over
safety torx bolt illus.-3.3.
5. Rotate the medalion on the rear of the wake can to looklike
the image in illus.-3.2. This can be turned left or right to align
the medalion. You will hear/feel a clicking when you rotate
it.
6. If you need to rotate the speaker, remove the (6) screws
holding th speaker and grill on. Pull the speaker slightly
towards you and rotate it until it looks like illus.-1.1. Use the
predrilledholes to reinstall the speakerillus.-3.1.

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Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
Length ofWarranty
POWER Amplifiers -2 Years
BMW ®Direct FitSpeakers -2 Years
PUNCH ®& PRIME ®Amplifiers -1 Year
Speakers, SignalProcessors, Accessories and Capacitors -1 Year
Allmarine, motorcycle, motorsportproducts -2 Years
AnyFactory Refurbished Product- 90 Days (receipt required)
What is Covered
Warranty
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by authorized Rockford Fosgate dealers in the United
States of America. Products 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
UnitedStates. In orderto receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receiptstating the customername,
dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.
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 byaccident, abuse, improperinstallation, operations, theft, water (on non-ElementReady products).
2. Anycost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product.
3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an authorizedRockford Fosgate service center.
4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed.
5. Subsequentdamage to othercomponents.
6. Any product purchasedoutside the U.S.
7. Any product not purchased from an authorized Rockford Fosgate dealer. Refer to rockfordfosgate.com dealer locator for more
detail.
Limit on Implied Warranties
Anyimplied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantabilityare limitedin duration to the period of the express
warrantyset forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply.
No person is authorized to assume forRockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.
How to Obtain Service
Please call1-800-669-9899 forRockfordCustomerService. You must obtain an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return anyprod-
uctto Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible forshipment of product to Rockford.
EU Warranty
This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorizeddealer for details.

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