Fusion SG-F65W - Manual (Page 2)

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 speaker 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 template
• 2 grills (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
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 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.
• 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 side view drawings 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.
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