FUSION 9170277150 Signature Series Wake Tower Speakers Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- FUSION
Table of Contents
- FUSION 9170277150 Signature Series Wake Tower Speakers
- Important Safety Information
- Materials and Tools Needed
- Mounting the Speakers
- Speaker Wiring
- LED Wiring
- Speaker Information
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Dimensions
- Important Safety and Product Information
- Limited 3.Year Marine Consumer Warranty
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
FUSION 9170277150 Signature Series Wake Tower Speakers
Important Safety Information
WARNING
- 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 device.
CAUTION
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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 support.garmin.com for product support.
- After installing an audio system, you should run the connected speakers and subwoofers at low to medium volumes for the first few hours of use. This helps to improve the overall sound by gradually loosening up the moving components of new speakers and subwoofers, such as the cone, spider, and surround.
Materials and Tools Needed
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Electric drill
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12 mm (1/2 in.) drill bit
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Wire strippers
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16 AWG (1.3 through 1.5 mm2) or larger marine-grade, fully-tinned copper speaker wire
You can purchase this wire from your Fusion or Garmin dealer:- 010-12899-00: 7.62 m (25 ft.)
- 010-12899-10: 15.24 m (50 ft.}
- 010-12899-20: 1 00m (328 ft.}
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20 AWG (0.5 through 0.75 mm2) marine-grade, fully-tinned copper wire for the LED connections.
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3 A in-line fuse for the LED connections.
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Speaker mounting bracket (sold separately) 1
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Solder and water-tight heat shrink tubing or water-tight, heat-shrink, buttsplice connectors (optional)
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Marine sealant (optional}
NOTE: For customized installations, additional tools and materials may be needed.
Mounting the Speakers
You must purchase mounting brackets for the Signature Series Wake Tower speakers separately. Each type of mounting bracket contains specific installation instructions.
- If necessary, mark the locations on the wake tower or the deck where you plan to mount the speakers.
- If necessary, drill a 12 mm (1/2 in.) cable pass-through hole in the wake tower or deck.
- Route the speaker and LED power wires (not included} to the mounting locations.
- Using the installation instructions provided with the mounting bracket, connect the bracket to the speakers and to the wake tower or the deck.
- Connect the speaker wires (Speaker Wiring, page 2}.
- If necessary, connect the LED power wires (LED Wiring, page 2}.
Speaker Wiring
When connecting the speakers to your stereo or amplifier, observe these considerations.
- Speaker wire is not included. You should use 16 AWG (1.3 through 1.5 mm2) or larger speaker wire to connect the speakers to the stereo or amplifier.
- You should use a water-tight connection method when connecting the speaker wires. You can use crimp connectors instead of solder and heat-shrink if the crimp connectors can be routed through the bracket and the wake tower or your mounting location, so you should plan and select the best connection type for your installation needs.
You can use this table to identify the polarity of the leads on the speaker.
LED Wiring
NOTICE
Using certain LED colors on the speakers, such as red and green, may violate
the laws, regulations, and standards related to the use and/or operation of
marine navigation lights. It is the user’s responsibility to comply with any
such applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Garmin is not responsible
for any fines, penalties, citations, or damages that may be incurred due to
any such lack of compliance.
It is recommended to install a Fusion CRGBW Wireless Remote Control module with these speakers to turn the LEDs on and off, change the colors, and create lighting effects. See your Fusion dealer or garmin.com for more information. You should follow the instructions provided with the CRGBW Wireless Remote Control to connect the LED wires from the speakers to the remote control receiver module and to connect the receiver to power. If you choose not to install the remote control, you can set the static color of the LEDs by connecting combinations of the LED wires directly to the power source (Connecting the LED Wires Directly, page 2).
Connecting the LED Wires Directly
If you do not install the recommended remote control, you can set the static
color of the LEDs by connecting the color 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 use a water-tight connection method when
connecting the LED wires. You can use crimp connectors instead of solder and
heat-shrink if the crimp connectors can be routed through the bracket and the
wake tower or your mounting location, so you should plan and select the best
connection type for your installation needs. You should use 20 AWG (0.5
through 0.75 mm2) or thicker wire to connect the LED wires to the battery. You
should use a water-tight connection method when connecting wire to the LED
wiring harness. You must connect the positive(+) wire (black) 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.
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Connect 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. -
Connect the negative(-) wire from the same power source to one or more color 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.
NOTE: You can connect the cool white or warm white wire to change the tone of any LED color combination. -
Repeat for other speakers, 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.
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.
- Clean all salt water and salt residue from the speaker with a damp cloth soaked in fresh. water.
- Use 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.
- 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
Dimensions
- 234 mm (97132 in.)
- 0 176 mm (615/16 in.)
- 180 mm (71 /s in.)
Important Safety and Product Information
Marine Operation Warnings
- You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. This device does not relieve you from the responsibility of safely operating your vessel. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.
- Always be prepared to promptly regain control of the vessel. Use caution near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings and other vessels.
Hearing Damage Warning
Listening to the stereo at high volume can cause damage to your hearing.
Product Environmental Programs –
Information about the Garmin product recycling program and WEEE, RoHS, REACH,
and other compliance programs can be found at
www.garmin.com1aboutGarmin/environmenl.
Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Garmin declares that this product Is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the
full Declaration of Conformity, go to www.fus1onentertainment.com.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited license to use
the software embedded in this device (the • software”) in binary executable
form In the normal operation of the product. Title ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or
its third-party providers.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and/or its third-
party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright
laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the
structure, organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is
not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its third-party
providers and that the Software In source code form remains a valuable trade
secret of Garmin and/or its third-party providers. You agree not to decompile.
disassemble, modify. reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to
any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of
America or the export control laws of any other applicable country,
Limited 3.Year Marine Consumer Warranty
Garmin New Zealand Limited. trading as FUSION’ Entertainment (‘FUSION’). warrants that this FUSION Marine product is free from defects In matenal and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions·
- The limtted warranty for the FUSION product purchased extends to 36 months beginning on the date of purchase of the product.
- The limited warranty extends only to consumers who purchase the product in one of the countries (or areas) set forth on www.fusionentertainment.com. The limited warranty is only valid In FUSION’s intended country (or area) of sale of the product.
- During the limited warranty period, FUSION or its authorized service network will repair or replace (at FUSION’s d1scretIon), any defective product or parts thereof with new and return the product to the consumer m working condition. No charge will be made to the consumer for either parts or labor in repairing or replacing the product. I replaced parts and cosmetic parts should be free of defects at the time of shipment and, therefore shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms.
- Repaired product will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty penod or for ninety (90) days from the date of repair, whichever is longer.
- All warranty claims must be accompanied with a copy of this warranty card, and a copy of proof of purchase.
The consumer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty rf any of the following conditions are applicable:
- The product has been subject to: abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections, and unauthorized repair including but not limited to use of unauthorized spare parts in repairs, misuse, neglect, and abuse. accident. the alteration, improper installation, acts of God, spill of foods or liquids, maladjustment of customer controls or other acts which are beyond the reasonable control of FUSION including deficiencies in consumable parts such as fuses, and breakage or damage to antennae unless caused directly by defects in materials or workmanship, and normal wear and tear of the product.
- FUSION was not notified by the consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product during the applicable limited warranty period.
- The product senal number or the accessory date code has been removed, defaced or altered.
- The product was used with or connected to an accessory not supplied by FUSION or fit for use with FUSION product, or used _in a manner other than its intended use.
If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the consumer should take the following step-by-step procedure:
- The consumer shall return the product to any authorized FUSION dealer In authorized sales countries for repair or replacement processing. FUSION assumes no freight or shipping responsibility for returning goods to an authorized FUSION dealer or return freight from an authorized dealer to the consumer submitting the warranty claim.
- The consumer shall be charged for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty. The consumer shall be responsible for expenses related to removal and remstallat1on of the product.
- If the product Is returned to FUSION after the expiration of the warranty period, FUSION’s normal service policies shall apply and the consumer will be charged accordingly.
The benefits conferred by this warranty apply to the extent that they are not superseded by any other nghts and remedies available under any applicable legislation that cannot be excluded. In jurisdictions where implied or legal warranties may be excluded, any implied or legal warranty Is hereby excluded and the foregoing warranty is the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and Is m lieu of all other warranties, express or implied.
- Some states in America do not allow the exclusion or limitallon of consequential damages, so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state.
- FUSION neither assumes nor authorizes any authorized service center or any person or entity to assume for tt any other obligation or liability beyond that which is expressly provided for in this warranty.
- All warranty information, product features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Limited 3-Year Marine Consumer Warranty for Australian Consumers
Garmin Australasia, 30 Clay Place, Eastern Creek, NSW 2766, Australia.
EMAIL:
australia@fusionentertainment.com
PHONE: 1800 235 822
THE FUSION PROMISE OF QUALITY LIMITED 3-YEAR CONSUMER WARRANTY
This warranty is given in addition to other rights and remedies available to
the consumer under Australian Consumer Law. In addition to the FUSION
Warranty, our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the
Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the
goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a
major failure.
Garmin New Zealand Limited, trading as FUSION Entertainment (‘FUSION’),
warrants this FUSION Product including, Speaker, Subwoofer. Amplifier, Head
Unit. or genuine FUSION Accessory ‘product’ is free from defects in materials
and workmanship, In accordance with the following terms and conditions.
- The limited warranty for the FUSION product purchased is only available for (36) months after the date of purchase.
- The limited warranty extends only to the original consumer of the product and may not be assigned or transferred to any other person or consumer without FUSION’s prior written consent being provided.
- During the limited warranty period. FUSION or its authorized service network will repair or replace any defective or faulty product or parts al its own cost.
- Repaired or replaced product will be warranted for the balance of the original warranty period or for ninety (90) days after the date of repair, whichever is longer
- All warranty claims must be notified to FUSION or its authorized Dealer in writing dunng the warranty period accompanied with a copy of this warranty card, proof of purchase date and the product with an intact and unaltered serial number or accessory date code.
This warranty will not apply if’
The consumer causes the Product lo be of unacceptable quality or fails to take
steps to prevent the product from becoming of unacceptable quality and/or 11
is damaged by abnormal use. Examples of goods becoming of unacceptable quality
or of abnormal use by the consumer include·
- Storage of product under improper conditions.
- Exposure to excessive moisture or dampness.
- Exposure to excessive temperature extremes or other adverse environmental conditions.
- Unauthorized modifications of product, connections or otherwise unauthorized repairs including, but not limited, to the use of unauthorized parts in the repair of products.
- Improper use of or installation of, or interference with, product adjustments or controls and or including antenna breakage or damage due to misuse.
- Damage caused by consumables or by electricity supply.
- Acts of god (force mature), exposure of product to food spills, or any other type of fluid Ingress.
- Using the product in a way for which was not intended to be used or connecting it to an accessory not supplied by, specified by, or authorised by FUSION.
- Any other abnormal use of or conduct causing product to become of unacceptable quality.
Other exclusions:
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This warranty extends to the repair or replacement of FUSION product only and the consumer is responsible for any expenses relating to the removal or installation of the product or related services including the cost of delivering the product to FUSION or its authorized dealer.
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Repair work conducted by FUSION after this warranty has expired or 1f this warranty for any other reason this Fusion warranty does not apply is subject to FUSION’s normal service policies and FUSION charges for labor and material may apply.
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This Is a manufacturer’s warranty provided to consumers of FUSION products. Variations to this warranty may only be made by FUSION and will be notified to the customer in wanting or issued on the FUSION website. Fusion Dealers, agents and authorized dealers are not authorized to make changes or vary this FUSION warranty.
All warranty information, product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
FUSION is not responsible for replacing or the cost of replacing any consumer data lost occurring either due to equipment failure or during the repair and replacement process.
References
- Garmin International | Home
- Garmin Customer Support
- Garmin Fusion® Marine Audio Entertainment
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