Fusion MS-RA70NSX Installation Instructions Manual
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FUSION® MS-RA70NSX 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
• 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
• Marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
• The stereo can be mounted on a flat surface or in a singleDIN 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.
• 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.
• If you need to mount the stereo outside a boat, it must be
mounted in a location far above the waterline, where it is not
submerged.
• If you need to mount the stereo outside a boat, it should be
mounted in a location where it cannot be damaged by docks,
pilings, or other pieces of equipment.
• To avoid interference with a magnetic compass, the stereo
should be installed at least 15 cm (5.9 in.) away from a
compass.
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.
Before you can mount the stereo in a new location on the
mounting surface, you must select a location in accordance with
the mounting considerations.
1
Trim the template and make sure it fits at the mounting
location.
2
Adhere the template to the mounting surface.
3
Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting surface, drill a
hole inside the corner of the dashed line on the template to
prepare the mounting surface for cutting.
4
Using a rotary-cutting tool, cut the mounting surface along
the inside of the dashed line on the template.
5
Place the stereo in the cutout to test the fit.
6
If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of
the cutout.
7
After the stereo fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the
mounting holes on the stereo line up with the pilot holes on
the template.
8
If the mounting holes on the stereo do not line up, mark the
new pilot-hole locations.
9
Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface
and screw type, drill the pilot holes.
10
Remove the template from the mounting surface.
11
Make the necessary wiring connections (Connection
Considerations, page 2).
12
Place the mounting gasket on the back of the stereo .
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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.
3
Place the mounting gasket on the back of the stereo .
4
Place the mounting bracket behind the mounting surface.
5
Make the necessary wiring connections (Connection
Considerations, page 2).
6
Place the stereo in the opening.
7
Secure the stereo to the mounting bracket using the included
screws .
NOTE: You might need to reach behind the mounting surface
to hold the bracket in place when securing the stereo to the
bracket.
8
Snap the screw covers in place .
Connection Considerations
The stereo must be connected to power, to speakers, and to
media input sources to function correctly. You should carefully
plan the layout of the stereo, wired remote, speakers, optional
NMEA 2000® network, and your input sources before making
any connections.
Port Identification
Item Description
ANT 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. See the
installation instructions provided with your antenna for
more information.
SXM
TUNER
Connects to a SiriusXM® tuner to receive SiriusXM
channels where available (not included).
NMEA Connects the stereo to a NMEA 2000 network (NMEA
2000 System Wiring Diagram, page 4).
USB Connects the stereo to a USB source.
FUSE Contains the fuse for the device.
See the device specifications for replacement fuse
information.
Connects the stereo to the power and speaker wiring
harness.
Connects the stereo to the auxiliary in and line/subwoofer
out wiring harness.
Reserved for future use.
Wiring Harness Wire and Connector Identification
Wire Function Wire Color/
Number
Notes
Power (+) Red (yellow
on some wire
harnesses)
Connects to the positive terminal of
a 12 Vdc power source capable of
supplying 15 A.
Ground (-) Black Connects to the negative terminal of
a 12 Vdc power source capable of
supplying 15 A. This wire should be
connected before connecting the red
(or yellow) wire. All accessories
connected to the stereo must share
a common ground location.
Amplifier on Blue Connects to an optional external
amplifier to turn it on when the
stereo turns on.
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