Garmin APOLLO RA770 Installation Instructions Manual page 2

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Apollo RA770 Installation Instructions
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.
Before applying power to this product, make sure it has been correctly
grounded according to these instructions.
CAUTION
To avoid possible personal injury, 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 to avoid damaging the vessel.
Do not use the stereo as a template when drilling the mounting holes
because this may damage the glass display and void the warranty. You must
only use the included template to correctly drill the mounting holes.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation.
If you experience difficulty during the installation, contact Fusion
Support.
What's In the Box
• Mounting gasket
• Four 8-gauge, self-tapping screws
• Two screw covers
• Power and speaker wiring harness
• Auxiliary-in, line-out, and subwoofer-out wiring harnesses
• 2 m (6 ft.) NMEA 2000 drop cable
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• Dust cover
Tools Needed
• Phillips screwdriver
• Electric drill
• Drill bit (size varies based on surface material and screws used)
• Rotary cutting tool or jigsaw
• Silicone-based marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
• You must mount the stereo on a flat surface that provides 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,
you must mount it within 45 degrees below or 15 degrees above the
horizontal plane.
• If you are installing the stereo in a location that may be exposed to water,
you must add a drip loop to the cable to allow water to drip off of the
cable and avoid damage to the stereo.
• If you need to mount the stereo on the outside of the boat, you must
mount it in a location far above the waterline, where it is not submerged,
and where it cannot be damaged by docks, pilings, or other pieces of
equipment.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, you should mount the
stereo at least 15 cm (5.9 in.) away from a compass.
Mounting the Stereo
NOTICE
Do not use the stereo as a template when drilling the mounting holes
because this may damage the display and void the warranty. You must only
use the included template to correctly drill the mounting holes.
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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.
Be careful when installing the stereo in an aluminum boat or a boat with a
conductive hull, if you require the electrical system to be isolated from the
boat hull.
Do not apply grease or lubricant to the screws when fastening the stereo to
the mounting surface. Grease or other lubricants can cause damage to the
stereo housing.
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 Adhere the template to the mounting surface.
2 Drill a hole inside the corner of the dashed line on the template.
3 Cut the mounting surface
template.
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4 Ensure the mounting holes on the stereo line up with the pilot holes on
the template.
5 Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface and screw
type, drill the pilot holes.
6 Remove the template from the mounting surface.
7 Complete an action:
• If you are installing the stereo in a dry location, place the included
mounting gasket
• If you are installing the stereo in a location that is exposed to water,
apply silicone-based marine sealant on the mounting surface around
the cutout.
Do not install the included mounting gasket if you applied sealant to
the mounting surface. Using sealant and the mounting gasket may
reduce water resistance.
8 If you will not have access to the back of the stereo after installation,
make the necessary wiring connections.
9 Secure the stereo to the mounting surface using the included screws
You should hand-tighten the screws when securing the stereo to the
mounting surface to avoid over tightening them.
10 Snap the screw covers in place
Connection Considerations
For the stereo to function correctly, you must connect it to power, to
speakers, and to input sources. You should carefully plan the layout of the
stereo, speakers, input sources, optional NMEA 2000 network, and optional
Fusion PartyBus devices or network before making any connections.
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Port Identification
DRAFT
along the inside of the dashed line on the
on the back of the stereo.
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