Installation &
Operation
RFC10HB – 10
F
ARAD
H
YBRID
C
APACITOR
Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Page 1: ...Installation Operation RFC10HB 10 FARAD HYBRID CAPACITOR Serial Number Date of Purchase ...
Page 2: ...itical charge and discharge rates What makes Rockford Hybrid Capacitor Cells so special The electrode forming process which produces ultra dense yet porous hybrid electrodes and the continuous operating voltage of 2 7 volts per cell give the Rockford Hybrid Capacitor the highest energy storage capacity and power density of any other commercially available components of comparable size and weight T...
Page 3: ... been properly discharged before servicing the vehicle and or system components CAUTION Failure to observe the following safety precautions could result in damage to the capacitor vehicle and or personal injury DO NOT allow metal objects such as screwdrivers or other tools to touch both capacitor terminals at the same time The result may cause arcing and possible fire DO NOT use capacitor cells th...
Page 4: ...ce ESR characteristic of Rockford s Hybrid Capacitor enables them to supply large amounts of instantaneous peak power when demanded by the load Long Life Rockford s Hybrid Capacitor has a very long life span as well They have been subjected to more than 500 000 charge and discharge cycles and only show a small typical loss of capacitance less than 20 and an even smaller than typical increase in ES...
Page 5: ...m from damage with proper fusing Install the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the 12V power wire within 18 45 7 cm of the battery terminal 10 When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good clean ground connection Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body or chassis of the v...
Page 6: ...wires are visible Ensure all wires are secured Loose connections will affect the performance of your capacitor possibly leading to failure 3 To hook up your amplifier or distribution block use the available 1 0 AWG and or 4 AWG connections 4 Mount the unit securely in the location decided upon Charging and connecting the Hybrid Capacitor to the battery ATTENTION Charging your capacitor will ensure...
Page 7: ...iliary form of power is hooked up It is very very important that the capacitor module be discharged before performing any kind of service on the vehicle It is important to remember that your Rockford Hybrid Capacitor could still be fully charged and could cause personal injury if not discharged 8 The Rockford Hybrid Capacitor is now ready for use Discharging the Hybrid Capacitor WARNING To prevent...
Page 8: ...ating temperature will reduce the ability of the cell to easily accept a charge Specifications subject to change without notice INSTALLATION DISPOSING OF HYBRID CAPACITOR CELLS A Rockford Hybrid Capacitor cell contains hazardous material such as Acetonitrile ACN You must follow federal state and local laws when disposing of failed or aged cells For more information contact the Customer Support dep...
Page 9: ... Covered 1 Damage caused by accident abuse improper operations improper wiring 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...
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