Rockford Fosgate Punch Z RFZ3408 Original operating instructions

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
Length of Warranty
PUNCH Amplifiers – 2 years All Other Amplifier Models – 3 years
Source Units – 1 year Speakers – 1 year
90 days on speaker, amplifier and source unit B-stock (receipt required)
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 stating the customer name, 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 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
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability 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 limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford
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# (Return
Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of
product to Rockford.
EU Warranty
This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for details.
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#: ________________________
Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
Speaker Returns
2356 Turner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
RA#: _____________________
04/02 B.M.
Printed in U.S.A.
RFZ3408/3808
RFZ3410/3810
RFZ3412/3812
RFZ3415/3815
Installation &
Operation
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

CALCULATING VOLUMES
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CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery
negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to
the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
MISE EN GARDE : avant d'entamer l'installation, décon-
nectez la broche négative (-) de la batterie
pour éviter tout risque de blessures, d’in-
cendie ou de dommages àl'appareil.
PRECAUCIÓN: Antes de la instalación, desconecte el
terminal negativo de la batería (-) para
prevenir daño a la unidad, incendio y/o
posibles lesiones.
VORSICHT: Entfernen Sie vor dem Einbau den negative
Batteriepol, um Schäden am Gerät, Feuer
bzw. mögliche Verletzungen zu vermeiden.
ATTENZIONE: Prima dell’installazione, scollegate il
terminale negativo (-) della batteria per
evitare danni all’unità, pericoli d’incendio
e/o potenziali lesioni personali.
Calculating volume is merely a matter of measuring the
internal dimensions in inches and using the formula:
Para calcular el volumen sólo se han de medir las dimen-
siones en centimetros y aplicar la fórmula:
On calcule le volume en mesurant la dimension de chaque
côtéet en utilisant la formule suivante:
Zur Volumen-Berechung benötigen sie die genauen Maße
und Dimensionen in Zentimetern.
Calcolare il volume éessenzialmente solo un problema di
misurazione delle dimensioni in centimetri della cassa e di
applicazione della formula:
Box Volume = Height “x Width”x Depth”
(cubic feet) 1728
Volumen du la caja = Alto(cm) x Ancho(cm) x Profundidad(cm)
(en litros) 1000
Volume du caisson = Hauteur (cm) x Longueur (cm) x Largeur (cm)
(Litres) 1000
Gehäuse-Volumen = Höhe (cm) x Breite (cm) x Tiefe (cm)
(Liter) 1000
Volume della cassa = Alteza(cm) x Larghezza(cm)x Profonditá(cm)
(litri) 1000
ITALIANO
DEUTSCH
ESPAÑOL
FRANÇAIS
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Recommended Sealed
0.03ft3(8.50L)
Recommended Vented
0.625ft3(17.70L) Recommended Sealed
0.75ft3(21.24L)
Recommended Vented
1.0ft3(28.32L)
Recommended Vented
2.0ft3(56.63L)
Recommended Vented
2.50ft3(70.79L)
Recommended Sealed
1.25ft3(35.40L)
Recommended Sealed
2.50ft3(70.79L)
PUNCH RFZ3408 / RFZ3808 8" PUNCH RFZ3410 / RFZ3810 10"
PUNCH RFZ3412 / RFZ3812 12"
PUNCH RFZ3415 / RFZ3815 15"
INSTALLATION REFERENCE SHEET

INSTALLATION REFERENCE SHEET
Model - PUNCH RFZ3408 RFZ3808 RFZ3410 RFZ3810 RFZ3412 RFZ3812 RFZ3415 RFZ3815
Nominal Impedance 4Ω8Ω4Ω8Ω4Ω8Ω4Ω8Ω
Voice Coil Dia.-in.(mm) 1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1) 1.5 (38.1) 2.0 (50.8) 2.0 (50.8)
FS (Hz) 34 36 26 27 25 25 22 23
QTS 0.347 0.453 0.397 0.49 0.40 0.49 0.41 0.546
VAS –cu.ft. (liter) 0.93 (26.2) 0.93 (26.2) 2.64 (74.7) 2.66 (75.3) 5.76 (163.2) 6.10 (172.7) 11.25 (318.5) 11.35 (321.5)
Xmax –in.(mm) 0.282 (7.16) 0.282 (7.16) 0.302 (7.67) 0.302 (7.67) 0.302 (7.67) 0.302 (7.67) 0.313 (7.95) 0.313 (7.95)
SPL (dB @ 1w/1m) 87 86 87 87 90 89 91 90
Power Handling (RMS) 150 150 150 150 150 150 150 150
Power Handling (Peak) 400 400 400 400 400 400 400 400
Mounting Dia. –in.(mm) 7-1/16 (179) 7-1/16 (179) 9-5⁄16 (237) 9-5⁄16 (237) 11-1/8 (283) 11-1/8 (283) 13-7/8 (352) 13-7/8 (352)
Mounting Depth –in.(mm) 3-29/32 (98.8) 3-29/32 (98.8) 4-27/32 (122.9) 4-27/32 (122.9) 5-17/64 (133.6) 5-17/64 (133.6) 6-13/16 (173) 6-13/16 (173)
Speaker Dis. –cu.ft. (liter) 0.05 (1.42) 0.05 (1.42) 0.06 (1.69) 0.06 (1.69) 0.09 (2.55) 0.09 (2.55) 0.11 (3.19) 0.11 (3.19)
Sealed Box Vol. –cu. ft. (l) 0.3 (8.5) 0.3 (8.5) 0.75 (21.24) 0.75 (21.24) 1.25 (35.4) 1.25 (35.4) 2.5 (70.79) 2.5 (70.79)
Vented Box Vol. –cu. ft. (l) 0.625 (17.7) 0.625 (17.7) 1.0 (28.32) 1.0 (28.32) 2.0 (56.63) 2.0 (56.63) 2.5 (70.79) 2.5 (70.79)
Port Dimensions –in. 2.5 x 11.25 2.5 x 11.25 3 x 13.25 3 x 13.25 4 x 10.75 4 x 10.75 4 x 8 4 x 8
Port Dimensions –mm 63.5 x 285.8 63.5 x 285.8 76.2 x 336.5 76.2 x 336.5 101.6 x 273 101.6 x 273 101.6 x 203.2 101.6 x 203.2
SPECIFICATIONS
WIRING CONFIGURATIONS
RECOMMENDED ENCLOSURES
Series/Parallel Wiring
Câblage/en série/parallèle
Cableado en serie/paralelo
Reihen-/parallelgeschaltet
Cablaggio di serie/parallelo
Parallel Wiring
Câblage en parallèle
Cableado en paralelo
Parallelgeschaltet
Cablaggio di parallelo
SEALED ENCLOSURES
Sealed enclosures are the simplest to build. The most important part of
building a sealed enclosure is to make sure that the enclosure is airtight.
Using glue and some type of sealant on all seams will ensure solid con-
struction and prevent air leaks. The box volume will directly impact the
performance of the speaker. Larger enclosures will provide flatter response
and deeper bass where smaller boxes will provide a bump in the response
curve and generally higher output for greater SPL.
Advantages of sealed enclosures:
•Small enclosures
•Linear (Flat) response
•No port noise
•High power handling at all
frequencies
•Excellent for sound quality
VENTED ENCLOSURES
Vented enclosures vary only from the sealed enclosure in that a vent or
port is added to “tune”the enclosure. The enclosures recommended are
designed for great overall performance. Larger boxes tend to be easy to
tune to lower frequencies while medium and small boxes are easier to
tune to higher frequencies. The vented design is less linear in response
than the sealed box but with noticeably more output at the tuning fre-
quency.
Advantages of vented enclosures:
•Higher average output than sealed
•Tuning frequency can be easily adjusted by changing port length
•Deep bass response with lower power requirements
•Great for high output with limited power
ENGLISH

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
Length of Warranty
PUNCH Amplifiers – 2 years All Other Amplifier Models – 3 years
Source Units – 1 year Speakers – 1 year
90 days on speaker, amplifier and source unit B-stock (receipt required)
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 stating the customer name, 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 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
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability 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 limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford
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# (Return
Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of
product to Rockford.
EU Warranty
This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for details.
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#: ________________________
Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
Speaker Returns
2356 Turner Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
RA#: _____________________
04/02 B.M.
Printed in U.S.A.
RFZ3408/3808
RFZ3410/3810
RFZ3412/3812
RFZ3415/3815
Installation &
Operation
Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
Einbau und Betrieb
Installazione e funzionamento
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION