Signature Series Speakers Installation
Instructions
Important Safety Information
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
WARNING
This device must be installed according to these instructions.
Disconnect the vehicle's or vessel's power supply before
beginning to install this device.
CAUTION
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100 dBA
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
to www.fusionentertainment.com for product support.
Tools Needed
• Electric drill
• Drill bit (size varies based on surface material)
• Phillips screwdriver
• Appropriate saw or utility knife to cut surface material
• 18 AWG (0.82 mm
2
) or larger speaker wire
• 4.8 mm and 6.3 mm female speaker spade connectors
(recommended)
• 22 AWG (0.33 mm
2
) or larger wire for the LEDs (sports
models only)
• 4 mm male and female bullet connectors for the LED wires
(recommended, sports models only)
• Wire strippers (optional)
• Crimping tool (optional)
• Electrical tape (optional)
• Marine sealant (optional)
NOTE: For customized installations, additional tools and
materials may be needed.
Mounting Considerations
NOTICE
When mounting the speaker in an area exposed to weather or
water, you must mount the speaker on a vertical surface. If you
mount the speaker on a horizontal surface facing up, water can
gather in and around the speaker, causing damage over time.
If you intend to mount the speakers outside the boat, you must
mount them in a location well above the waterline, where they
are not submerged or damaged by docks, pilings, or other
pieces of equipment. When mounted correctly, these speakers
are rated for protection from the front of the speaker. Water
exposure and damage to the rear of the speaker voids the
warranty. This includes situations when the speakers are
mounted in a sealed enclosure, especially if they are exposed to
wash down. Using an enclosure with a port or vent exposed to
the outside environment may allow water to collect and damage
the speaker.
You must turn off the audio system before making any
connections to the source unit, amplifier, or speakers. 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 void the product warranty.
When selecting a mounting location for the speakers, observe
these considerations:
• You must select mounting locations that provide sufficient
clearance for the mounting depth of the speakers as
specified in the product specifications.
• 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.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, you should
not mount the speakers closer to a compass than the
compass-safe distance value listed in the product
specifications.
Selecting the correct mounting location optimizes 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 more information on speaker placement and
specifications, go to www.fusionentertainment.com.
Mounting the Speakers
Before mounting the speakers, you must choose a location
following the guidelines above.
1
Route the speaker wires (and LED wires, if applicable) from
the source to the speaker location.
2
Trim the template and make sure it fits in the selected
location.
3
Orient the template with the FUSION logo at the bottom of
the template.
4
Secure the template to the selected location.
5
Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting surface, drill a
hole inside the dashed line on the template to prepare the
mounting surface for cutting.
6
Using a jigsaw or rotary tool, cut the mounting surface along
the inside of the line on the template.
7
Place the speaker in the cutout to test the fit.
8
If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of
the cutout.
9
After the speaker fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the
mounting holes on the speaker line up with the pilot holes on
the template.
10
If the mounting holes on the speaker do not line up, mark the
new hole locations.
11
Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface
and screw type, drill the holes.
December 2019
190-02675-90_0A
