PS42 - Hi-Fi System KICKER - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Coaxial Speaker System
Brand	Kicker
Model	PS42
Category	Hi-Fi System
Woofer Size	4 in (100 mm)
Tweeter Size	3/4 in (20 mm)
Frequency Response	100 - 20,000 Hz
Max Recommended Amplifier Power (Peak)	100 Watts
Max Recommended Amplifier Power (RMS)	50 Watts
Sensitivity (SPL @ 1W, 1m)	85.756 dB
Nominal Impedance	2 Ω (40PS42) / 4 Ω (40PS44)
Weight	11.9 oz (338 g)
Mounting Hole Diameter	3 5/8 in (93 mm)
Mounting Depth	1 11/16 in (43 mm)
Top Mount Height	3/4 in (19 mm)
Package Contents	(2) PS4 Speakers, (8) M4 x 25mm screws, (4) 22ga red butt connectors, (2) Grilles, (2) 12" wiring harnesses, (8) M4 speed nuts, (2) 4" to 5" Adapter plates, (2) Kicker badges
Installation	Compatible with factory locations and 4" or 5" (with adapter) audio systems on motorcycles
Warranty	1 year (new), 3 months (refurbished) from authorized dealer

Frequently Asked Questions - PS42 KICKER

How do I install the Kicker PS42 speakers on my motorcycle?

Refer to your bike's service manual for disassembly. Remove factory speakers, connect the factory connectors to the PS42 terminals, and mount using the included 25mm screws and nuts. Use the adapter plate if replacing a 5" speaker.

What is the impedance of the PS42?

The PS42 is available in two impedance versions: 2 ohms (model 40PS42) and 4 ohms (model 40PS44). Verify your model before connecting to an amplifier.

Can I use the PS42 with a 5-inch speaker opening?

Yes, the included 4" to 5" adapter plates allow mounting into 5" locations.

What is the recommended amplifier power for these speakers?

Kicker recommends a maximum of 100 Watts peak and 50 Watts RMS per channel for optimal performance.

Are the grilles included?

Yes, two grilles are provided in the package. Use them especially for custom installations.

What is the warranty coverage?

Kicker offers a 1-year warranty from the original purchase date when bought from an authorized dealer. Refurbished products have a 3-month warranty. Keep your original receipt.

How do I clean the PS42 speakers?

Avoid moisture and chemical cleaners. Wipe gently with a dry cloth. The warranty does not cover damage from moisture or UV radiation.

Are these speakers waterproof?

They are not waterproof. The warranty excludes damage caused by moisture exposure. They are designed for marine applications? This model is for motorcycle use; protect from rain.

What is the sensitivity of the PS42?

The sensitivity is 85.756 dB SPL at 1 Watt and 1 meter. This indicates moderate efficiency.

How do I connect the wiring harness?

Use the included 12" wiring harnesses with crimp-style butt connectors. Secure connections to the speaker terminals. Ensure polarity is correct.

USER MANUAL PS42 KICKER

Woofer Size | in [mm]	4 [100]
Tweeter Size | in [mm]	3/4 [20]
Frequency Response | Hz	100-20,000
Max Recommended Amplifier Power [Watts] | PEAK/RMS	100/50
Sensitivity [SPLo] | dB @ 1W, 1m	85.756
Nominal Impedance [Zn] | ohm	2Ω (40PS42), 4Ω (40PS44)
Weight | oz [g]	11.9 [338]
Mounting Hole Diameter | in [mm]	3 5/8 [93]
Mounting Depth | in [mm]	1 11/16 [43]
Top Mount Height | in [mm]	3/4 [19]

Package Contents:

(2) PS4 Speakers

(8) M4 x 25mm pan cross head woodscrews

(4) 22ga, red crimp-style butt connectors

(2) Grilles

(2) 12" wiring harnesses

(8) M4 speed nuts

(2) 4" to 5" Adapter plate

(2) Kicker badges

INSTALLATION

Please refer to your bike's factory service manual for disassembly/installation information. Typically, you should retain all factory screws, hardware, and grilles when upgrading your bike to a KICKER system. The KICKER PS4 is compatible with factory locations and 4" or 5" (with adapter plate) audio systems. If you are doing a custom installation, be careful not to drill into wiring or vehicle mechanisms. You are solely responsible for securely mounting the speakers. Use the included grilles after performing a custom installation.

1. Remove your bike's instrument panel per manufacturer's service manual.

2. Remove factory speakers.

Remove the screws securing the factory speakers.

Remove the speaker connectors while removing the factory speaker.

1. Install PS4 in factory location.

Connect the factory speaker connectors to the PS4 terminals.

Mount the PS4 to the desired location and secure using the 25mm screws and nuts. Use the adapter plate if you're installing the PS4 in place of a 5" speaker.

Re-install your bike's access panel in the reverse order you disassembled it.

Acoustics Limited Warranty

When purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer, KICKER warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase. If this product is identified as "Refurbished" or "B Goods", the warranty is limited to a period of THREE (3) MONTHS from date of original purchase. In all cases you must have the original receipt. Should service be necessary under this warranty for any reason due to manufacturing defect or malfunction during the warranty period, KICKER will repair or replace (at its discretion) the defective merchandise with equivalent merchandise. Warranty replacements may have cosmetic scratches and blemishes. Discontinued products may be replaced with more current equivalent products. This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser and is not extended to owners of the product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are limited in duration to a period of the express warranty as provided herein beginning with the date of the original purchase at retail, and no warranties, whether express or implied, shall apply to this product thereafter. Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties; therefore, these exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights; however you may have other rights that vary from state to state.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU NEED WARRANTY OR SERVICE

Defective merchandise should be returned to your local Authorized Stillwater Designs (Kicker) Dealer for warranty service. Assistance in locating an Authorized Dealer can be found at www.kicker.com or by contacting Stillwater Designs directly. You can confirm that a dealer is authorized by asking to see a current authorized dealer window decal.

If it becomes necessary for you to return defective merchandise directly to Stillwater Designs (Kicker), call the Kicker Customer Service Department at [phone] for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Package all defective items in the original container or in a package that will prevent shipping damage, and return to:

Stillwater Designs, 3100 North Husband, Stillwater, OK 74075

The RMA number must be clearly marked on the outside of the package. Please return only defective components. The return of functioning items increases your return freight charges. Non-defective items will be returned freight-collect to you.

Include a copy of the original receipt with the purchase date clearly visible, and a "proof-of-purchase" statement listing the Customer's name, Dealer's name and invoice number, and product purchased. Warranty expiration on items without proof-of-purchase will be determined from the type of sale and manufacturing date code. Freight must be prepaid; items sent freight-collect, or COD, will be refused.

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

This warranty is valid only if the product is purchased from an Authorized KICKER Dealer and used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover:

o Damage due to improper installation and/or subsequent damage to other components.
o Damage caused by exposure to moisture, excessive heat, chemical cleaners, and/or UV radiation.
o Damage through negligence, misuse, accident or abuse.
o Repeated returns for the same damage may be considered abuse.
o Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product.
o Speakers damaged due to amplifier clipping or distortion.
o Items previously repaired or modified by any unauthorized repair facility.
o Return shipping on non-defective items.
o Products with tampered or missing barcode labels.
o Products returned without a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number.
o Freight Damage.
o The cost of shipping product to KICKER.
o Service performed by anyone other than KICKER.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

Kicker strives to maintain a goal of one-week service for all acoustics (subwoofers, midrange and coaxial drivers, tweeters, crossovers, etc) returns. Delays may be incurred if lack of replacement inventory or parts is encountered.

Failure to follow these steps may void your warranty. Any questions can be directed to the Kicker Customer Service Department at [phone].

NOTE: All specifications and performance figures are subject to change. Please visit the www.kicker.com for the most current information.

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INTERNATIONAL WARRANTY

Contact your International KICKER dealer or distributor concerning specific procedures for your country's warranty policies.

WARNING: KICKER products are capable of producing sound levels that can permanently damage your hearing! Turning up a system to a level that has audible distortion is more damaging to your ears than listening to an undistorted system at the same volume level. The threshold of pain is always an indicator that the sound level is too loud and may permanently damage your hearing. Please use common sense when controlling volume.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

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