Signature Series Speakers Installation Instructions; Important Safety Information; Mounting Considerations - Fusion Signature Série Instructions D'installation

Signature Series Speakers Installation
Instructions

Important Safety Information

WARNING
Failure to follow these warnings and cautions could result in personal injury,
damage to the vessel, or poor product performance.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
This device must be installed according to these instructions.
Disconnect the vessel's power supply before beginning to install this product.
CAUTION
Audio systems can produce sound pressure levels exceeding 135 dB.
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dB may cause
permanent hearing loss. The volume is typically too loud if you cannot hear
people speaking around you. Limit the amount of time you listen at high
volume. If you experience ringing in your ears or muffled speech, stop listening
and have your hearing checked.
Always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the
surface.
It is strongly recommended that you have your audio system installed by a
professional installer to ensure optimum performance.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation. If
you experience difficulty during the installation, go to
www.fusionentertainment.com for product support.
What's In the Box
• 2 speakers
• 2 tinned, pre-terminated speaker wires (6 m)
• 12 Phillips stainless steel, 4.2 mm x 38 mm (8 gauge x 1.5 in.) mounting
screws
• Mounting templates
• 2 foam mounting gaskets
• 2 grilles (Classic models only)
• 2 tinned LED connection cables (6 m) (Sports models only)
• Hex key (Sports models only)
Tools Needed
• Electric drill
• Drill bit (size varies based on surface material)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Wire strippers
• Crimping tool
• Electrical tape
• Appropriate saw or utility knife to cut surface material
• Marine sealant (optional)
NOTE: For customized installations, additional tools and materials may be
needed.

Mounting Considerations

Selecting the correct mounting location is critical to optimize the performance
of each speaker. FUSION speakers are designed to perform in the widest
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possible range of mounting locations, but the more you plan the installation,
the better the speakers' sound will be.
• For the best performance, the speakers should not be mounted low in the
boat. Sound travels in the direction in which the speakers are facing. When
the speakers are mounted low, the sound quality and volume are not ideal.
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• If you intend to mount the speakers outside the boat, they must be
mounted in a location well above the waterline, where they are not
submerged. The speakers must be mounted in a location where they will
not be damaged by docks, pilings, or other pieces of equipment. When
mounted correctly, these speakers are rated IP65 for protection in the
harsh marine environment from the front of the speaker. Water exposure
and damage to the rear of the speaker will void the warranty. This includes
when mounted in a sealed enclosure, especially if they are exposed to
wash down. A port or vent may allow water to collect in the enclosure and
damage the speaker.
• The speaker mounting locations should enable you to hear sound from
both speakers, and from different directions, at the same time to achieve a
sound stage effect. To achieve this effect, the speakers usually should not
be mounted side-by-side.
• For better bass performance, each speaker should be mounted in an area
that provides just enough room behind the speaker. Too small an area
restricts bass, and too large an area compromises bass performance.
Placing a speaker close to an open area (where sound from the back of
the speaker has a very short path to compete with sound from the front of
the speaker) produces the least bass.
• When possible, the area behind each speaker should be enclosed.
• The speaker mounting locations must provide sufficient clearance for the
mounting depth of the speakers as specified in the product specifications.
• When a speaker is not exposed to the outside environment, a better bass
performance can be achieved using an enclosure that has a ported design.
See the optimum enclosure design recommendations. Those
recommendations specify volume only, and for the ported option, an
optimum port size and length are also provided.
• You should select a flat mounting surface for the best seal.
• You should protect the speaker wires from sharp objects and always use
rubber grommets when wiring through panels.
• The mounting location must avoid potential obstacles, such as fuel and
hydraulic lines and wiring.
• You should protect all terminals and connections from grounding and from
each other. Failure to do so could result in permanent damage to the audio
system and void the product warranty.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the speakers should not
be installed closer to a compass than the compass-safe distance value
listed in the product specifications.
• The audio system must be turned off before making any connections to the
source unit, amplifier, or speakers. Failure to do so could result in
permanent damage to the audio system.
Mounting the Speakers
Before mounting the speakers, you must choose a location where there is
enough clearance behind the mounting surface. Refer to the specifications for
clearance information.
Before mounting the speakers, you must choose a location following the
guidelines above.
1
Route the wires from the source to the speaker location, away from
sources of electrical interference.
2
Trim the template and make sure it fits in the selected location.
3
Orient the template with the FUSION logo at the bottom of the template.
4
Secure the template to the selected location.
5
Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting surface, drill a hole inside the
dashed line on the template to prepare the mounting surface for cutting.
6
Using a rotary tool or jigsaw, cut the mounting surface along the inside of
the line on the template.
7
Place the speaker in the cutout to test the fit.
8
If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of the cutout.
9
After the speaker fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the mounting holes on
the speaker line up with the pilot holes on the template.
10
If the mounting holes on the speaker do not line up, mark the new hole
locations.
Installation Instructions