Garmin Fusion Apollo RA770 Installation Instructions Manual

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Apollo™ RA770 Retrofit KitInstallation InstructionsImportant Safety InformationWARNINGFailure to follow these warnings and cautionscould result in personal injury, damage to thevessel, or poor product performance.See the Important Safety and ProductInformation guide in the stereo box forproduct warnings and other importantinformation.This device must be installed according tothese instructions.Disconnect the vessel's power supply beforebeginning to install this product.CAUTIONAlways wear safety goggles, ear protection,and a dust mask when drilling, cutting, orsanding.NOTICEWhen drilling or cutting, always check what ison the opposite side of the surface.You must read all installation instructionsbefore beginning the installation. If youexperience difficulty during the installation,contact FUSION®Product Support.What's In the Box• Two mounting plates• Four M4 Phillips screws• Two screw covers• TemplateTools Needed• Rotary cutting tool, utility knife, or file• Phillips screwdriver• Silicone-based marine sealant (optional)Mounting ConsiderationsYou can use this kit to install a FUSIONApollo RA770 stereo in a single-DIN openingor if you are replacing a previous FUSIONstereo, such as a MS-UD/AV650/755 stereo.The metal brackets in this kit hold the stereoin place from behind the mounting surface.To allow for clearance of the screws from thestereo to the mounting plates, you may needto remove some existing material from thedashboard by following these installationinstructions.NOTE: The dust cover included with theApollo RA770 is not compatible when usinglarger screw covers included in this kit.Installing the Stereo Using theMounting Kit1 If necessary, remove the existing stereofrom the dashboard, and clean thesurface of any existing gaskets or marinesealant.2 Place the included template over theopening and observe the location of theApollo RA770 stereo mounting holes inrelation to the existing opening on thedashboard.3 Select an option:• If the existing opening allowsclearance for the stereo mountingholes, remove the template andproceed to step 7.• If the existing opening does not allowclearance for the stereo mountingholes, proceed to the next step.4 Using the template as a guide, removematerial from the dashboard around thescrew locations À with a rotary cuttingtool, utility knife, or a file.NOTICEMake sure you remove only enoughmaterial to allow the screws clearance,because there is not significant spacebetween the screws and the edge of thestereo. Removing excess dashboardmaterial may be visible after installation,and could allow for unwanted wateringress.5 Place the stereo in the opening to test thescrew clearance.When you can look through all fourmounting holes on the stereo and not seeany dashboard material, you haveprepared the dashboard correctly.6 If necessary, use a file to refine theshape or size of the screw clearancearea.7 Select an option:• If you are installing the stereo in a drylocation, place the mounting gasketÁ (included in the stereo box) on theback of the stereo.• If you are installing the stereo in alocation that is exposed to water,apply silicone-based marine sealanton the mounting surface around thecutout.NOTICEDo not install the mounting gasket ifyou applied sealant to the mountingsurface. Using sealant and themounting gasket may reduce waterresistance.2 Installation Instructions