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Fusion
Apollo
Multichannel Amplifiers Installation Instructions
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Important Safety Information
WARNING
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 device.
CAUTION
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dBA 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.
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
NOTICE
YOU MUST NOT USE THIS AMPLIFIER WITH ANY THIRD-PARTY MARINE AUDIO SYSTEMS. This amplifier is
compatible only with Fusion DSP-enabled marine audio equipment and may cause damage to third-party
speakers due to the amplifier power output.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
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
support.garmin.com
for product support.
After installing an audio system, you should run the connected speakers and subwoofers at low to medium
volumes for the first few hours of use. This helps to improve the overall sound by gradually loosening up the
moving components of new speakers and subwoofers, such as the cone, spider, and surround. See the
installation instructions provided with your speakers, because there may be more details about the
recommended time for each model.
NOTE: After installing the amplifier, you must set up your connected stereo using the Fusion-Link
app to select
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and activate the correct DSP profile.
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Summary of Contents for Garmin Fusion Apollo MS-AP41200
- Page 1 You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation. If you experience difficulty during the installation, go to support.garmin.com for product support. After installing an audio system, you should run the connected speakers and subwoofers at low to medium volumes for the first few hours of use.
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Page 2: Tools Needed
◦ 12 AWG (3 through 4 mm ) marine-grade, fully-tinned copper wire for full-range speakers or subwoofers using the high power adapter You can purchase this wire from your Fusion or Garmin dealer: ◦ 010-12898-00: 7.62 m (25 ft.) ◦ 010-12898-10: 15.24 m (50 ft.) NOTE: You may need larger-diameter (smaller gauge number) wire for longer runs of speaker or subwoofer wire. -
Page 3: Mounting Considerations
Mounting Considerations CAUTION In high ambient temperatures and after extended use, the device enclosure may reach temperatures deemed dangerous to touch. To avoid possible personal injury, the device must be installed in a location where it will not be touched during operation. NOTICE This device should be mounted in a well-ventilated location that is not exposed to extreme temperatures or conditions. -
Page 4: Installing The Mounting Bracket
Installing the Mounting Bracket NOTICE Pan-head screws are included, but they may not be suitable for the mounting surface. If you provide different mounting hardware, you must not use fasteners with a countersunk head. Hardware with a countersunk head will damage the mounting bracket. Before you install the mounting bracket, you must select a mounting location and determine what screws and other mounting hardware are needed for the surface. - Page 5 Connecting the Device to the Mounting Bracket You must secure the mounting bracket to the surface before you can connect the device. 1 Hold the device over and slightly above the mounting bracket. 2 Place the device onto the bracket and pull down until the tab audibly clicks.
- Page 6 Removing the Device from the Mounting Bracket 1 Lift up to remove the wedge, which unlocks the tab on the mounting bracket. 2 Press the tab on the mounting bracket, and lift up on the amplifier to disconnect it from the mount Fusion Apollo Multichannel Amplifiers Installation Instructions Installation Instructions...
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Page 7: Connection Considerations
Mounting the Device Directly to the Surface If you are installing the device in a location with limited space, or you do not want to use the bracket, you can mount the device directly to the surface. NOTE: Countersunk screws are provided to mount the device directly to the surface. If you choose to use your own hardware to mount the device directly to the surface, countersunk heads are recommended. -
Page 8: Port Identification
Port Identification MS-AP41200 4-Channel Amplifier MS-AP61800 6-Channel Amplifier MS-AP82400 8-Channel Amplifier Power block port (Connecting to Power, page Zone 1 speaker block port (Signal and Speaker Connection Considerations, page Zone 1 RCA input Zone 2 speaker block port Zone 2 RCA input Zone 3 speaker block port Zone 3 RCA input Zone 4 speaker block port... -
Page 9: Connecting To Power
Connecting to Power CAUTION The wiring (not included) from the power source to the amplifier must run through an inline fuse or circuit breaker (not included) as close to the power source as possible. You must connect the positive wire to the fuse or circuit breaker. - Page 10 5 Using a 5 mm ( in.) flat (slotted) screwdriver, connect the power (+) wire to the PWR terminal on the power connection block. 6 Route a 20 AWG (0.5 through 0.75 mm ) marine-grade, fully-tinned copper remote-on wire (not included) from the amplifier to the AMPLIFIER ON wire on the stereo.
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Page 11: Signal And Speaker Connection Considerations
Signal and Speaker Connection Considerations When connecting your stereo and speakers to the amplifier, observe the following considerations: • All speakers connect to the amplifier using terminal blocks (Connecting Standard Speakers to the Amplifier, page 12). • When connecting standard speakers, you should use 16 AWG (1.3 through 1.5 mm ) marine-grade, fully- tinned copper wire. - Page 12 Connecting Standard Speakers to the Amplifier You must use the provided terminal blocks to connect speakers to the amplifier. 1 Route 16 AWG (1.3 through 1.5 mm ) marine-grade, fully-tinned copper speaker wire (not included) to the speakers and the amplifier. NOTE: You should label both ends of the speaker wire so you can easily identify which wires route to which speakers.
- Page 13 Connecting Full-Range Speakers or a Subwoofer to the Amplifier NOTICE You should connect only a 4 Ohm full-range speaker or subwoofer to the amplifier when using the high power adapter. Connecting a 2 Ohm subwoofer may cause damage to the amplifier or subwoofer. You must install the provided high power adapter on the speaker terminal block when connecting a full-range speaker or subwoofer to a zone.
- Page 14 5 When both speaker wires are connected to the terminal block using the high power adapter, insert the assembled terminal block into the appropriate ZONE port on the amplifier to complete the connection for the zone. 6 Connect a 1-channel RCA cable (not included) to the RCA subwoofer line-out connector from the stereo for a zone you want to use with the full-range speaker or subwoofer.
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Page 15: Completing The Connections
DSP profile after you have completed the connections. TIP: You can view a video tutorial to help setup a DSP profile for your system at garmin.com/videos/fusion_link _app. 1 Follow the instructions in your stereo owner's manual to download the Fusion-Link app and connect it to the stereo. -
Page 16: Specifications
Specifications MS-AP41200: 75 cm (30 in.) Compass-safe distance MS-AP61800: 145 cm (57 in.) MS-AP82400: 245 cm (96 in.) Operating temperature range From 0 to 50°C (from 32 to 122°F) Storage temperature range From -20 to 70°C (from -4 to 158°F) Water rating IEC 60529 IPX2 Power: 2 AWG (33.63 mm... - Page 17 If the amplifier is powered by a battery, use a breaker or fuse rated to protect a cable of the gauge used to connect the amplifier to the battery. See the ABYC standards for the Breaker or cable-fuse rating required fuse or breaker rating. If the amplifier is powered by a source other than a battery, use a breaker or fuse rated no higher than the max current of the power source.
- Page 18 More Information Troubleshooting Before you contact your Fusion dealer or service center, you should perform a few simple troubleshooting steps to help diagnose the problem. If the Fusion amplifier has been installed by a professional installation company, you should contact the company so a technician can assess the problem and advise you about possible solutions.
- Page 19 LED Power Indicator Bar Colors The single LED power indicator bar on the front of the amplifier changes colors to indicate status and potential faults. You can use these tables to reference the LED colors when troubleshooting the amplifier. LED Color Status Power off Green...
- Page 20 Potential Cause Potential Resolution • Check the wire gauge used to connect the speakers to the amplifier, and make sure it is appropriate for the length of the wire run (Signal and Speaker Connection Considerations, page 11). Check the power cables to make sure they are the appropriate gauge, are fused, and are Power issue connected properly (Connecting to Power, page...
- Page 21 Potential Cause Potential Resolution Check the DSP settings in the Fusion-Link app and make sure the correct amplifier, speakers, and/or subwoofer(s) are selected. DSP setting or volume issue NOTE: You must select the option in the app to send the DSP settings to the stereo after you configure the settings.
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