4
Secure the template to the selected location.
5
Using a drill bit appropriate for the mounting surface, drill a
hole inside the dashed line on the template to prepare the
mounting surface for cutting.
6
Using a jigsaw or rotary tool, cut the mounting surface along
the inside of the line on the template.
7
Place the subwoofer in the cutout to test the fit.
8
If necessary, use a file and sandpaper to refine the size of
the cutout.
9
After the subwoofer fits correctly in the cutout, ensure the
mounting holes on the subwoofer line up with the pilot holes
on the template.
10
If the mounting holes do not line up, mark the new hole
locations.
11
Using an appropriately sized drill bit for the mounting surface
and screw type, drill the holes.
12
Remove the template from the mounting surface.
13
Connect the subwoofer wires while observing polarity.
For more information on wiring polarity, see Subwoofer
Sound Optimization
14
If necessary, connect the LED wires to the Sports model
subwoofer (see Sports Model LED Wiring).
15
Place the subwoofer in the cutout.
16
Secure the subwoofer to the mounting surface using the
included screws.
NOTE: Do not over tighten the screws, especially if the
mounting surface is not flat.
For the Classic model subwoofer, you should attach the grille to
the front (see Attaching the grille to the Classic Model
Subwoofer).
Replacing a FUSION MS-SW10 10" Subwoofer
You can replace a FUSION MS-SW10 10" subwoofer with the
Signature Series Classic model 10" subwoofer. You do not need
to cut or drill new holes.
1
Remove the MS-SW10 from the mounting surface.
2
Remove each oblong washer from the front of the Signature
Series subwoofer.
3
Turn each washer
so the hole is oriented toward the center
of the subwoofer.
4
After rotating the washer, place it back into the subwoofer.
5
Continue mounting the subwoofer, starting at step 13 in
Mounting the Subwoofer.
Installation Instructions
Sports Model LED Wiring
Connecting the LED Wires to the Sports Model Subwoofer
NOTE: This feature is available only on the Sports model
subwoofer.
You can control the color of the LEDs by the polarity of the LED
wires.
1
Using the hex key, loosen the screws on the wiring terminals
on the back of the subwoofer.
2
Connect the black and red wires to the terminal according to
the preferred LED color.
Blue LED
Black to negative (-)
Red to positive (+)
White LED
Black to positive (+)
Red to negative (-)
3
Using the hex key, tighten the screws on the wiring terminals.
Connecting the Sports Model Subwoofer LED Wires to
Power
NOTE: This feature is available only on the Sports model
subwoofer.
All 12 Vdc wiring to the LEDs must be fused at the power-source
end of your cable using a 3 A fuse. The red power (+) wire
should be connected to a 12 Vdc 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 supply to
your stereo, which allows you to turn the LEDs and the stereo
on and off at the same time.
If it is necessary to extend the red and black wires, you should
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use 20 AWG (0.5 mm
) or thicker wire.
1
Route the red power (+) and black ground (-) wires to the
battery and subwoofer.
2
Connect the black wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
3
Connect the red wire to the positive (+) battery terminal
through a 3 A fuse and isolator switch or circuit breaker.
Attaching the grille to the Classic Model Subwoofer
NOTE: This feature is available only on the Classic model
subwoofer.
1
With the subwoofer mounted, hold the grille with the FUSION
logo at the bottom, at the 6 o'clock position.
2
Turn the grille counter-clockwise about 10°, so the FUSION
logo is at the 5 o'clock position.
3
Place the grille on the rim of the subwoofer.
4
Twist the grille clockwise to secure it.
Subwoofer Sound Optimization
While installing the subwoofer, you can ensure the sound from
the subwoofer is optimized by running the subwoofer out of
phase. You can switch the positive and negative wires on the
subwoofer to run them out of phase.
Running the subwoofer out of phase from the speakers allows
you to hear if the perception of bass is more from the location of
the subwoofer or speakers. If running the subwoofer out of
phase gives a better perception that the bass is from the
speakers' location, the out-of-phase wiring is correct for your
system.
You can run the subwoofer out of phase by temporarily
mounting it to the mounting surface by using only three of the
mounting screws. Depending on the outcome of the test, the
remaining screws can be fastened or the subwoofer can be
removed to correct the wiring polarity.
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