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Fusion

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 Apollo

 Series Multichannel Amplifiers 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.
This device must be installed according to these instructions.
Disconnect the 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

YOU MUST NOT USE THIS AMPLIFIER WITH ANY THIRD-PARTY MARINE AUDIO SYSTEMS. This amplifier is 
compatible only with Fusion DSP-enabled marine audio equipment and may cause damage to third-party 
speakers due to the amplifier power output.
When drilling or cutting, always check what is on the opposite side of the surface to avoid damaging the vessel.
This device is designed for a 12 Vdc power source. Connecting to a 24 Vdc or larger power source may 
damage the device.
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. See the 
installation instructions provided with your speakers, because there may be more details about the 
recommended time for each model.

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May 2021

Summary of Contents for Fusion Apollo MS-API2000

Page 1: ...ith Fusion DSP enabled marine audio equipment and may cause damage to third party speakers due to the amplifier power output When drilling or cutting always check what is on the opposite side of the s...

Page 2: ...m wire power 16 AWG 1 31 mm2 copper coated aluminum speaker wire speakers 14 AWG 2 08 mm2 copper coated aluminum speaker wire subwoofer NOTE You may need thicker wire for longer runs Speaker Wire Gaug...

Page 3: ...ach and detach the device from the mounting surface Mounting the device using the bracket requires clear space above the mounting location to allow for connecting the device to the bracket and install...

Page 4: ...sufficient clearance to install the device NOTE You must install the bracket with the release tab pointing up to properly secure the amplifier in the bracket 2 Using a 3 mm 1 8 in bit or a bit appropr...

Page 5: ...y above the mounting bracket 2 Place the device onto the bracket and pull down until the tab audibly clicks 3 Insert the wedge over the tab on the top of the mounting bracket it and push down to lock...

Page 6: ...g Bracket 1 Lift up to remove the wedge which unlocks the tab on the mounting bracket 2 Press the tab on the mounting bracket and lift up on the amplifier to disconnect it from the mount 6 Fusion Apol...

Page 7: ...mounting surface material drill the pilot holes NOTICE If you are mounting the device on fiberglass when drilling the pilot holes use a countersink bit to drill a clearance counterbore through only t...

Page 8: ...wer block port Connecting to Power page 9 Zone 1 speaker block port Signal and Speaker Connection Considerations page 10 Zone 1 RCA input Zone 2 speaker block port Zone 2 RCA input Zone 3 speaker bloc...

Page 9: ...diameter larger gauge number wire becase of the increased material conductivity You must connect the REM terminal on the amplifier block to either the AMPLIFIER ON wire from the connected stereo or t...

Page 10: ...speaker load impedance and a 2 Ohm minimum speaker load impedance You can connect either a zone line out or a subwoofer line out from the stereo to any of the zone RCA inputs on the amplifier You shou...

Page 11: ...peaker terminal blocks are not labeled Refer to the labels on the amplifier ports when determining polarity 4 When all speaker wires are connected to the terminal block press the assembled terminal bl...

Page 12: ...bridge mode If needed you can purchase additional adapters from your Fusion dealer 1 Place the high power bridge adapter over an empty speaker terminal block and press until it clicks in place 2 Route...

Page 13: ...se 14 AWG 2 08 mm2 copper coated aluminum speaker wire for most installations You can use these tables to determine if you need to use a larger gauge of wire These tables account for terminal connecti...

Page 14: ...power terminal block to the amplifier NOTICE After you have completed all connections you must configure the DSP profile for the amplifier before playing music If the DSP profile is not set up you may...

Page 15: ...put MS AP41200 1200 W MS AP61800 1800 W MS AP82400 2400 W Input sensitivity rated power output 4 Ohm 1 3 Vrms Signal to noise ratio rated power output 4 Ohm MS AP41200 67 1 dB MS AP61800 67 5 dB MS AP...

Page 16: ...ment necessary MS AP41200 85 A MS AP61800 MS AP82400 125 A Remote turn on Greater than 4 Vdc Protection circuits Reverse voltage Input under over voltage Over temperature Output short circuit Dimensio...

Page 17: ...a few simple troubleshooting steps to help diagnose the problem If the Fusion amplifier has been installed by a professional installation company you should contact the company so a technician can as...

Page 18: ...nected using the terminal screws Check the remote turn on wire connection to the stereo and repair or tighten a discon nected or loose wire Make sure that the stereo and the amplifier are connected to...

Page 19: ...tallation location or mount the amplifier in a different location NOTE The amplifier will automatically attempt to recover from a recoverable fault orange LED If multiple attempts of recovery are not...

Page 20: ...re are no cuts in the speaker wire jackets that may result in a short Internal amplifier or power supply fault Disconnect the amplifier from the power source for one minute then reconnect it and test...

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