®
MS-DAB100A 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, following the instructions in the guide.
CAUTION
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.
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
• 1 DAB module
• 2 mounting screws for the DAB module
• 1 DAB antenna base
• 1 whip antenna mast for the DAB antenna base
• 1 pole mount adapter (attached to the DAB antenna base)
• 1 mounting bracket for the DAB antenna
• 4 mounting screws for the DAB antenna mounting bracket
• 2 seal pads for surface-mounting the DAB antenna
• 3 threaded rods for surface-mounting the DAB antenna
• 3 thumbscrews for surface-mounting the DAB antenna
Connection Considerations
The DAB module connects to a compatible FUSION stereo
using the ACC port on the device, or the ACCESSORY
connector on the wiring harness.
A DAB antenna with a FAKRA Z-type connector must be
installed and connected to the DAB module to receive DAB
programs.
DAB Module Mounting Location
Considerations
NOTICE
If you are mounting the device in fiberglass, when drilling the
pilot holes, it is recommended to use a countersink bit to drill a
clearance counterbore through only the top gel-coat layer. This
will help to avoid cracking in the gel-coat layer when the screws
are tightened.
Stainless-steel screws may bind when screwed into fiberglass
and overtightened. It is recommended to apply an anti-seize
lubricant on the screws before installing them.
When selecting a mounting location for the device, observe
these considerations.
• Due to the water rating, this device must be mounted and the
wiring connections must be made in a non-submerged
location.
• The device and its wiring connectors must not be exposed to
spray or wash down.
• The device should be mounted with the connectors facing
downward, to avoid water entering the device through the
antenna port.
Installing the DAB Module
1
After you have selected a mounting location for the DAB
module, route the cable from the module to the compatible
FUSION device.
2
Connect the cable from the DAB module
À
to the ACC port
on the device, or to the ACCESSORY connector on the
wiring harness.
3
Route the antenna cable and connect it to the antenna port
on the DAB module
Á
.
4
Select an option:
• Secure the DAB module to the mounting location using
the supplied screws.
• Clean the mounting surface and secure the DAB module
to the mounting location using the adhesive pad on the
base.
Antenna Mounting Considerations
The antenna can be mounted on the included bracket, on a
standard 1 in. OD, 14 threads per inch, pipe-threaded pole (not
included), or directly onto a flat surface. If you are mounting the
antenna on the included bracket or a pole, you can route the
antenna cable either through the bracket or pole, or outside of
the bracket or pole. If you are mounting the antenna directly on
a flat surface, you can route the antenna cable either through
the mounting surface or on top of the mounting surface.
For the best performance, you should consider these guidelines
when selecting the antenna mounting location.
NOTE:
Before you permanently mount the antenna, you must
test the mounting location for correct operation (
).
• If you are mounting the antenna directly on a flat surface, the
surface must be a maximum of 19 mm (
3
/
4
in.) thick, and you
must have access on the other side of the surface to secure
the mounting hardware.
• To ensure the best reception, the antenna should be
mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of
the horizon in all directions.
December 2015
Printed in Taiwan
190-01994-03_0A
