Garmin FUSION MS-RA70 - User Manual

FUSION
®
MS-RA70/MS-RA70N
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
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.
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
• Silicone-based marine sealant (optional)
Mounting Considerations
• The stereo can be mounted on a flat surface or in a single-DIN 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.
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Summary

Important Safety Information

General Safety Warnings

Crucial warnings and cautions regarding personal injury, damage, and safe practices during installation.

Installation Precautions

Mounting the Stereo in a New Location

Connection Considerations

Port Identification

Rear Panel Ports

Identifies and describes the function of each port on the rear of the stereo unit.

Wiring Harness Connectors

Wiring Harness Wire and Connector Identification

Wire Identification

Connecting to Power

Power and Ground Wire Routing

Guidance on routing power and ground wires, and connecting the wiring harness plug.

Battery and Switch Connections

Procedures for connecting power and ground wires to the battery and ignition switch.

Complete System Wiring

NMEA 2000 System Wiring Diagram

Stereo Information and Specifications

General Specifications

Details on weight, water resistance, operating/storage temperatures, voltage, and current.

Amplifier and Tuner Specifications

Garmin FUSION MS-RA70 Specifications

General

Water Resistance	IPX7
Bluetooth	Yes
USB Port	Yes
AUX Input	Yes
NMEA 2000	Yes
Number of Channels	4
Speaker Impedance	4-8 Ohms
Frequency Response	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Fuse Rating	15 A
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Display	LCD
Tuner	AM/FM
Radio Tuner	AM/FM
Input Voltage	10-16 V