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Important Safety Information
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, following the instructions in
the guide.
To avoid possible personal injury, always wear safety goggles, ear protection, and a dust mask when drilling,
cutting, or sanding.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
You must read all installation instructions before beginning the installation. If you experience difficulty during
the installation, contact Fusion Product Support.
What's In the Box
• DIN mounting plate
• Four 8-gauge, self-tapping screws
• Power and speaker wiring harness
• Auxiliary-in, line-out, and subwoofer-out wiring harness
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
• 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.
July 2022
FUSION
MS-RA70/MS-RA70N
®
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
TA-2016/3299
GUID-8A3B0F6C-8675-48CE-A1DA-4CB621F098BC v7
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- Page 1 FUSION MS-RA70/MS-RA70N ® 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.
- Page 2 • 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. • 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.
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Page 3: Mounting The Stereo In A New Location
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. -
Page 4: Replacing An Existing Stereo
13 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 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. -
Page 5: Port Identification
Port Identification Item Description Connects the stereo to a typical AM/FM antenna using an RF coaxial connector. If you are installing the stereo on a boat with a metal hull, you must use a ground-dependent antenna, and if you are installing the stereo on a boat with a non-metal hull, you must use a ground-independent antenna. -
Page 6: Wiring Harness Wire And Connector Identification
Wiring Harness Wire and Connector Identification... - Page 7 Wire Color/ Wire Function Notes Number Red (yellow Connects to the positive terminal of a 12 Vdc power source Power (+) on some wire capable of supplying 15 A. harnesses) Connects to the negative terminal of a 12 Vdc power source capable of supplying 15 A. This wire should be connected before Ground (-) Black connecting the red (or yellow) wire.
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Page 8: Connecting To Power
Connecting to Power When connecting the stereo to power, you should connect it through the ignition or another manual switch. If it is necessary to extend the power and ground wires, use 14 AWG (2.08 mm ) wire. For extensions longer than 1 m (3 ft.), use 12 AWG (3.31 mm ) wire. - Page 9 Single-Zone System Wiring Example Speakers Water-tight connection...
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Page 10: Complete System Wiring
Complete System Wiring... -
Page 11: Nmea 2000 System Wiring Diagram
Item Description Zone 2 speakers Water-tight connection Powered amplifier Zone 2 line out Amplifier-on signal wire Zone 1 speakers Zone 1 line out Zone 1 subwoofer out Each cable provides a single mono output to a powered subwoofer or subwoofer amplifier, and one or both cables can be used, depending on the connection requirements of the subwoofer or amplifier. - Page 12 Stereo Supported chartplotter MFD or compatible Fusion NMEA 2000 remote control In-line switch NMEA 2000 power cable NMEA 2000 drop cable from the stereo, up to 6 m (20 ft.) NMEA 2000 drop cable from the chartplotter MFD or compatible Fusion NMEA 2000 remote control 9 to 16 Vdc power supply NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable NMEA 2000 T-connector...
- Page 13 From -20 to 70°C (from -4 to 158°F) Input voltage From 10.8 to 16 Vdc Current (max.) 15 A Current (muted) Less than 900 mA Fusion MS-RA70: less than 5 mA Current (standby) Fusion MS-RA70N: less than 15 mA NMEA 2000 LEN 1 (50 mA) ® wireless range Up to 3 m (10 ft.)
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Page 14: Stereo Dimension Drawings
Stereo Dimension Drawings Front Dimensions 188 mm (7.40 in.) 60 mm (2.36 in.) Side Dimensions 23.5 mm (0.93 in.) 100 mm (3.94 in.) 50 mm (1.97 in.) -
Page 15: Top Dimensions
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