Signature Series Subwoofer
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 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
After installing the subwoofer, you should run the subwoofer 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 the subwoofer, such as the cone, spider,
and surround
What's In the Box
• 1 subwoofer
• 6 Phillips stainless steel, 4.8 mm x 50 mm (10 gauge x 2 in.)
mounting screws
• Mounting template
• Grille (Classic models only)
• 1 tinned LED connection cable (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
• Suitable gauge speaker wire for the length required
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 the audio system. Fusion
™
subwoofer is
designed to perform in the widest possible range of mounting
locations, but the more you plan the installation, the better the
subwoofer's sound will be.
• The audio system must be turned off before making any
connections. Failure to do so could result in permanent
damage to the audio system.
• 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 voids the
product warranty.
• You should protect the 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.
• The mounting location must provide sufficient clearance for
the mounting depth of the subwoofer as specified in the side
view drawings and the specifications.
• When possible, the area behind each subwoofer should be
enclosed.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the
subwoofer should not be installed closer to a compass than
the compass-safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.
• You should select a flat mounting surface for the best seal.
• For better bass performance, the subwoofer should be
mounted in an area that provides just enough room behind
the subwoofer. Too small an area restricts bass, and too
large an area compromises bass performance. Placing a
subwoofer close to an open area produces the least bass.
• When a subwoofer 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.
• If you intend to mount the subwoofer outside the boat, follow
these considerations.
◦ When mounted correctly, the subwoofer is rated IP65 for
protection in the harsh marine environment from the front
of the subwoofer. Water exposure and damage to the rear
of the subwoofer voids the warranty.
◦ The subwoofer must be mounted in a location well above
the waterline, where it is not submerged.
◦ The subwoofer must be mounted in a location where it
cannot be damaged by docks, pilings, or other pieces of
equipment.
◦ The subwoofer should be mounted in a sealed enclosure,
especially if it is exposed to wash down. A port or vent
may allow water to collect in the enclosure and damage
the subwoofer.
Mounting the Subwoofer
Before mounting the subwoofer, you must choose a location
where there is enough clearance behind the mounting surface.
Refer to the side view drawing and the specifications for
clearance information.
Before mounting the subwoofer, you must choose a location
following the mounting considerations.
If you are replacing a Fusion MS-SW10 10" subwoofer with the
Signature Series Classic model 10" subwoofer, see
Replacing a
Fusion MS-SW10 10" Subwoofer
.
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Route the wires from the source to the mounting location,
away from sources of electrical interference.
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