Garmin FUSION XS Series Installation Instructions Manual - Page 3
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Mounting Considerations
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.
Selecting the correct mounting location is critical to optimize 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 the best performance, you should mount the speakers higher in the boat. Sound travels in the direction in
which the speakers are facing, so if you mount them in a lower location, the sound quality and volume may
not be not ideal.
• 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 IP65 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 should select mounting locations that enable you to hear sound from both speakers at the same time to
achieve a sound stage effect. To achieve this effect, you should not mount the speakers side-by-side.
• When possible, you should select mounting locations where the area behind each speaker is enclosed.
• You must select mounting locations that provide sufficient clearance for the mounting depth of the speakers
as specified in the product specifications.
• For better bass performance, you should select mounting locations that provide the appropriate space behind
the speaker according to the optimum enclosure design requirements in the specifications section. Too
small an area restricts bass, and too large an area compromises bass performance. Also, mounting a
speaker close to an open area (where sound from the back of the speaker has a very short path to compete
with sound from the front of the speaker) produces the least bass.
• When a speaker is not exposed to the outside environment, you can achieve a better bass performance using
an enclosure with a ported design.
• You can reference the Thiele Small (T/S) parameters in the specifications section when designing a custom
enclosure for the speakers.
• 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.
• You should select mounting locations that avoid potential obstacles, such as fuel and hydraulic lines and
wiring.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
XS Series Installation Instructions
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