Rockford Fosgate Punch PM282 Owner's Manual

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Before beginning any installation, 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 suggest you run all wires prior to mounting 

your speakers in place.

4.  Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize 

signal 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 electrical wiring when 
working on any vehicle. 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 hull area provides the best protection.

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

plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially 
the firewall.

1.  Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Be sure that the 

mounting location has sufficient clearance in all direction for the 
speaker to swivel; conduct a full rotation to ensure there is not 
obstruction.

2.  Mark the locations on the underside of the mounting surface for the 

speaker mount and wire harness. Drill 5/16” holes for the mounting 
bolts and a 7/16” for the wire harness. If you want to surface mount 
the wiring, use the notch provided in the mount instead of drilling 
the hole.

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 indicated with a “black stripe”. 

4.  Feed the speaker harness through the mount. Using the supplied 

hardware, through bolt and tighten the mount securing it. Be sure to 
connect the safety lanyard to the mount during this process.

5.  Using the security torx bolt, slide the speaker enclosure onto the 

mount and tighten. Connect the other end of the safety lanyard to the 
security torx prior to tightening. 

6.  To swivel speaker, loosen security torx until speaker can swivel freely. 

Be sure to tighten once desired position is achieved.

Note: For tubular mounting applications, a Tower Speaker Clamp will be 
required. (PM-CL1/PM-CL1B/PM-CL2B)

illus.-2.1

• (2) Marine Grade Speakers

• (2) Mounting Couplers

• (2) Molex Speaker Harnesses

• (2) Wire Grommets

• (1) Security Torx Wrench

• (2) Security Torx Bolts

• (4) Mounting Bolts

• (4) Mounting Bolt Nuts

• (2) Safety Lanyards

• (2) Layard Washers

Typical Installation - Mini Wake Can

Typical Installation - Wake Can