FUSION® MS-RA70/MS-RA70N Installation
Instructions
Failure to follow these warnings and cautions could result in personal injury,
damage to the vessel, or poor product
performance.
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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.
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Disconnect the vessel's power supply before beginning to install this product.
Before applying power to this product, make sure it has been correctly
grounded,
following the instructions in the
guide.
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.&.CAUTION
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.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning
the
installation.
If
you experience difficulty during the installation, contact FUSION Product
Support.
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DIN mounting plate
• Four
8-gauge,
self-tapping screws
• Power
and speaker
wiring harness
• Auxiliary-in, line-out, and subwoofer-out wiring harness
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• Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill
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Drill bit (size
varies
based on
surface
material and screws
used)
• Rotary cutting tool or jigsaw
Marine sealant (optional)
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• The
stereo can
be mounted
on a
flat
surface or in
a
single-DIN
opening as
a
replacement
for an existing
stereo.
The stereo must be mounted in
a
location that allows
open airflow around
the rear
of
the
stereo
for heat ventilation.
• If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to
water,
it
must be mounted within 45 degrees
of
the horizontal
plane.
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• If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to
water,
the cable should have a drip loop to allow water to drip down off the cable
and avoid
damage
to the
stereo.
• If you need to mount the stereo outside a boat, it must be mounted in a
location far above the waterline, where it is not submerged.
• If you need
to
mount the stereo outside a boat, it should be mounted in a
location where it cannot be damaged by docks, pilings, or other pieces of
equipment.
• To avoid
interference
with a magnetic compass, the stereo should be
installed at least 15 em (5.9 in.) away from a compass.
Mounting the Stereo in a New Location
NOTICE
Be careful when cutting the hole to mount the stereo. There is only a small
amount
of
clearance
between the case and the mounting holes, and cutting
the hole too large
could compromise
the stability of the stereo after it is
mounted.
Before you can mount the stereo in a
new
location on the mounting surface,
you must select a location in accordance with the mounting considerations.
1
Trim the
template
and make sure it
fits
at the mounting location.
2
Adhere the template to the mounting surface.
3 Using a drill bit
appropriate
for the mounting surface, drill a hole inside the
corner of the
dashed
line
on
the template to prepare the mounting surface
for cutting.
4
Using a rotary-cutting tool, cut the mounting surface along the inside of the
dashed line on the template.
5 Place the stereo in the cutout to test the fit.
6
If necessary, use
a
file and sandpaper
to
refine the
size
of the
cutout.
7 After the stereo fits correctly in the
cutout,
ensure the mounting holes on
the stereo line up with the pilot holes on the template.
8 If the mounting holes on the stereo do not line up, mark the new pilot-hole
locations.
9
Using an
appropriately
sized drill
bit
for the mounting surface and screw
type, drill
the pilot
holes.
10
Remove the
template
from the
mounting
surface.
11
Make the necessary wiring connections (Connection Considerations,
page
3).
12
Place the
mounting
gasket on the
back
of the stereo
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Place the
stereo
in the
cutout.
14
Secure the
stereo
to the mounting
surface
using the included screws
15
Snap
the
screw
covers in
place
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Replacing an Existing Stereo
1
Remove
and
disconnect the
existing stereo.
2
If
necessary,
remove
the
existing
wiring harness
or
install
a
vehicle·
or
vessel-specific wiring-harness adapter (not
included) to
provide
access to
the power
and speaker
wiring.
3 Place the mounting
gasket on
the back of the stereo
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Installation Instructions
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