Fusion Signature Series User manual

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Signature Series Wake Tower
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.
To avoid possible personal injury, 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 to avoid damaging the vessel.
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.
Materials and Tools Needed
• 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) or 12 AWG (3.31 mm2) wire (speakers)
(Speaker Wire Gauge Guide, page 1)
• 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) wire (LEDs)
• 3 A in-line fuse (LEDs)
• Speaker mounting bracket (sold separately)1
• Drill and 12 mm (1/2 in.) drill bit
• Wire strippers
• Solder and dual-wall heat-shrink tubing for wire connections
NOTE: For customized installations, additional tools and
materials may be needed.
Mounting the Speakers
You must purchase mounting brackets for the FUSION Wake
Tower speakers separately. Each type of mounting bracket
contains specific installation instructions.
1If necessary, mark the locations on the wake tower or the
deck where you plan to mount the speakers.
2If necessary, drill a 12 mm (1/2 in.) cable pass-through hole in
the wake tower or deck.
1 Various brackets are available for mounting these speakers on a wake tower bar
or on a deck. See your FUSION® dealer for more information.
3Route the speaker and LED power wires (not included) to the
mounting locations.
4Using the installation instructions provided with the mounting
bracket, connect the bracket to the speakers and to the wake
tower or the deck.
5Connect the speaker wires (Speaker Wiring, page 1).
6If necessary, connect the LED power wires (LED Wiring,
page 1).
7If speakers were installed at an angle, rotate the front of the
speaker and the endcap so the FUSION logo appears level
(Adjusting the Angle of the FUSION Logos, page 2).
Speaker Wiring
When connecting the speakers to your stereo, observe these
considerations.
• Speaker wire is not included with the speakers. You should
use the recommended speaker wire to connect the speakers
to the stereo or amplifier (Speaker Wire Gauge Guide,
page 1).
• You should make all wiring connections using solder and
heat-shrink tubing (not included). You should not use crimp
connectors because of the small hole needed to route the
speaker and RGB wires.
• You can use this table to identify the polarity of the leads on
the speaker.
Lead color Polarity
White Positive (+)
White with a black stripe Negative (-)
Speaker Wire Gauge Guide
You should use 16 AWG (1.31 mm2) speaker wire for most
installations. You can use this table to determine if you need to
use a larger gauge of wire. This table accounts for terminal
connection resistance.
NOTE: If you are using aluminum or tinned wire, you should use
a wire two gauges larger than the gauge listed below to
compensate for a potential voltage drop due to the wire material.
4 Ohm Load (1 Speaker)
Distance between the
amplifier and speaker
Wire gauge Recommended
cable
From 0 to 28 ft. (from 0 to
8.5 m)
16 AWG
(1.31 mm2)
010-12899-00 2
From 28 to 69 ft. (from 8.5 to
21 m)
12 AWG
(3.31 mm2)
010-12898-00
2 Ohm Load (2 Speakers in Parallel)
Distance between the
amplifier and speaker
Wire gauge Recommended
cable
From 0 to 14 ft. (from 0 to
4 m)
16 AWG
(1.31 mm2)
010-12899-00
From 14 to 35 ft. (from 4 to
10.5 m)
12 AWG
(3.31 mm2)
010-12898-00
LED Wiring
It is recommended to install a FUSION CRGBW Wireless
Remote Control with these speakers to turn the LEDs on and
off, change the colors, and create lighting effects. See your
FUSION dealer or www.fusionentertainment.com for more
information.
2 Fusion speaker cable is sold in various lengths. See your FUSION dealer for
more information.
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You should follow the instructions provided with the remote
control to connect the LED wires from the speakers to the
remote control receiver module and to connect the receiver
module to power.
If you choose not to install the remote control, you can set the
static color of the LEDs by connecting the colored LED wires
directly to the power source (Connecting the LED Wires,
page 2).
Connecting the LED Wires
If you do not install the recommended remote control, you can
set the static color of the LEDs by connecting the colored LED
wires to the negative (-) terminal of a 12 Vdc power source. You
can splice the negative (-) wire to multiple LED wires to
customize the LED color and tone. You must connect the black
LED wire to the positive (+) terminal of the same power source
to complete the circuit.
You should make all wiring connections using solder and heat-
shrink tubing (not included).
You should use 20 AWG (0.5 mm2) or thicker wire to connect
the LEDs to the battery.
You must connect the positive (+) wire for all of the speaker
LEDs to a 3 A fuse near the power-source. You should also
connect the positive (+) power wire to the power source through
an isolator switch or circuit breaker to turn the LEDs on and off.
You can use the same isolator or circuit breaker controlling the
power supply to your stereo, which allows you to turn the LEDs
and the stereo on and off at the same time.
1Connect the black wire on the LED cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the power source .
NOTICE
To avoid damage to the speakers or the vessel, you must
connect this wire through a 3 A fuse near the power source.
2Connect the negative (-) wire from the same power source to
one or more colored wires on the LED cable according to the
preferred LED color.
NOTICE
You must insulate any unused LED wires to avoid causing a
short circuit.
LED Color LED Wire Color
Red Red
Green Green
Blue Blue
Yellow Red and green
Magenta Red and blue
Cyan Blue and green
Cool white Turquoise
Warm white Yellow
NOTE: You can connect the cool white or warm white wire to
change the tone of any LED color combination.
Adjusting the Angle of the FUSION Logos
You should secure the speaker to the wake tower or the deck
before adjusting the angle of the FUSION logos.
If you installed the speaker at an angle, you can rotate the front
and the endcap so the FUSION logos appear level.
1Remove the six #2 Phillips screws holding the front of the
speaker to the can.
2Rotate the front of the speaker until the FUSION logo
appears level.
You can rotate the front of the speaker in 30-degree
increments.
3Secure the front of the speaker to the can using the screws
you removed in step 1.
4Rotate the endcap on the back of the can by hand until the
FUSION logo appears level.
5Repeat this procedure for other speakers on the boat, as
needed.
Speaker Information
True-Marine™ Products
True-Marine products are subjected to rigorous environmental
testing under harsh marine conditions to surpass industry
guidelines for marine products.
Any product that bears the True-Marine stamp of assurance has
been designed for simplicity of use and combines advanced
marine technologies to deliver an industry leading entertainment
experience. All True-Marine products are supported by the
FUSION 3-year worldwide limited consumer warranty.
Registering Your Speakers
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to www.fusionentertainment.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Cleaning the Speakers
NOTE: When mounted correctly, these speakers are rated IP65
for dust and water ingress protection under normal conditions.
They are not designed to withstand high pressure water spray,
which may occur when you wash down your vessel. Failure to
carefully spray-clean the vessel may damage the product and
void the warranty.
NOTICE
Do not use harsh or solvent-based cleaners on the speakers.
Using such cleaners may damage the product and void the
warranty.
1Clean all salt water and salt residue from the speaker with a
damp cloth soaked in fresh water.
2Use a mild detergent to remove a heavy buildup of salt or
stains.
Troubleshooting
Before you contact your FUSION dealer or service center, you
should perform a few simple troubleshooting steps to help
diagnose the problem.
If the FUSION speaker has been installed by a professional
installation company, you should contact the company so the
technicians can assess the problem and advise you about
possible solutions.
There is no sound coming from the speakers
• Verify that all connections from the source device and/or the
amplifier are connected correctly to the speaker terminals.
The system lacks bass or high frequencies
• Verify that the correct wire polarity is observed between the
source and speakers.
The wires should be connected positive to positive and
negative to negative.
• Verify that the speakers are attached firmly to the mounting
surface.
The audio is distorted
• Verify that the source volume is not too loud for the speaker,
and reduce the volume if necessary.
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• Verify that the panels surrounding the speaker on the vessel
are not rattling.
• Verify that the source device and/or the amplifier are
connected to the speaker terminals correctly.
• If the speaker is connected to an amplifier, verify that the
input level of the amplifier is matched to the output level of
the stereo. For more information, see the manual for the
amplifier.
The LED lights will not turn on
• Verify that all wiring connections are correct and tight.
Specifications
6.5" Speakers
Max. power (Watts) 230 W
RMS power (Watts) 75 W
Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 90 dB
Frequency response 70 Hz to 22 kHz
Recommended amplifier power (RMS, playing music) From 30 to 90 W
Nominal voice coil diameter 30 mm
Compass-safe distance 310 cm (122 in.)
7.7" Speakers
Max. power (Watts) 280 W
RMS power (Watts) 100 W
Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 91 dB
Frequency response 60 Hz to 22 kHz
Recommended amplifier power (RMS, playing
music)
From 25 to 120 W
Nominal voice coil diameter 35 mm
Compass-safe distance 358 cm (141 in.)
8.8" Speakers
Max. power (Watts) 330 W
RMS power (Watts) 130 W
Sensitivity (1 W/1 m) 91 dB
Frequency response 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Recommended amplifier power (RMS, playing
music)
From 25 to 140 W
Nominal voice coil diameter 38 mm
Compass-safe distance 412 cm (162 in.)
All models
Impedance 4 ohms
LED Supply Voltage (Sports Model
Speakers only)
From 10.8 to 16 Vdc
LED Load Current at 14.4 Vdc
(Sports Model Speakers only)
300 mA
Operating temperature range From 0 to 50°C (from 32 to 122°F)
Storage temperature range From -20 to 70°C (from -4 to
158°F)
Cone material CURV cone with rubber surround
Tweeter type Silk dome
Water and dust rating IEC 60529 IP651
1 Protected against dust and water ingress.
Dimensions
6.5" Speakers
304 mm (1115/16 in.)
Ø 176 mm (615/16 in.)
to the center of the wake tower pole when
using a fixed mount
209 mm (83/16 in.)
to the center of the wake tower pole when
using a swivel mount
235 mm (91/4 in.)
to the mounting surface when using a deck
mount
243 mm (99/16 in.)
7.7" Speakers
328 mm (127/8 in.)
Ø 196 mm (73/4 in.)
to the center of the wake tower pole when
using a fixed mount
226 mm (87/8 in.)
to the center of the wake tower pole when
using a swivel mount
252 mm (915/16 in.)
to the mounting surface when using a deck
mount
261 mm (101/4 in.)
8.8" Speakers
385 mm (153/16 in.)
Ø 224 mm (813/16 in.)
to the center of the wake tower pole when
using a fixed mount
257 mm (101/8 in.)
to the center of the wake tower pole when
using a swivel mount
284 mm (113/16 in.)
to the mounting surface when using a deck
mount
292 mm (111/2 in.)
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