Building An Enclosure - Rockford Fosgate S1-408 Owner's Manual

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UILDING N NCLOSURE
To work properly, the walls of the enclosure must be rigid and not flex
when subjected to the high pressures generated by the speaker's
operation. We recommend using 3/4" thick high density particle
board or medium density fiberboard (MDF), which are available at
most building supply stores. For a large box, internal bracing is
needed for reinforcement. The joints should be glued, using non-
flammable carpenter's glue, and secured with either nails or screws.
Internally the joints should be sealed with silicon to prevent air from
leaking. Because the high density particle board and MDF are porous
materials, it is suggested to seal the outside enclosure walls with
polyurethane. Ideally, the port should be located on the same face as
the speaker and positioned at least one port diameter away from the
side and back walls.
In Conclusion
Special care has been taken to ensure your satisfaction with the Series 1
Woofers. The materials and workmanship have been carefully se-
lected to guarantee performance equal to the needs of the most
demanding conditions. If you have any further questions or advanced
system needs, your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer will be
happy to assist you.
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