Bluefin LED Mako M12IFM24V, Installation Manual

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Bluefin LED Underwater lights.
Mako
M12IFM12V,M12IFM24V/M24CCIFM Installation manual.
Thank you for choosing Bluefin LED underwater lights, our products have been designed and tested
rigorously to ensure the optimum performance and longevity.
All Bluefin Led lights are water tested so please be aware there may be moisture present on the light.
This light is designed for use on fibre glass hulls only and
not to be mounted to any Metal hull or
your warranty will be void. If you are mounting to a Metal hull boat a Delrin isolation sleeve can be
purchased.
Please ensure that your product is installed as per our instructions below, failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.
If you are installing a M24CC please refer to the Driver instructions for electrical installation.
Specs: electrical/fuse ratings
Voltage Current Fuse rating
Mako M12IFM12V 12V only (Absolute min of V
10V under load @ light).
12v-5Amp 8amp
Mako M12IFM 24V 24V only (Absolute min of V
20V under load @ light).
24V-2.6Amp 8amp
Warnings:
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Do not attempt to install the lights whilst the boat is in the water.
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Ensure that the correct voltage is used for the light.
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Ensure that an in line fuse is installed with the correct fuse rating per the light installed.
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Do not remove the inline HYDRO LOCK or your warranty will be void.
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Ensure the Gel Connector supplied is used or your warranty will be void
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Do not hold the light by the cable.
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Do not use abrasives on the lenses.
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Lights must be mounted a minimum of 300mm from any Anodes.
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Do not mount lights directly underneath Anodes.
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Do not bond directly to Anodes.
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Only bond to the vessels DC bonding system & ensure all connections are in perfect
condition & are regularly checked.
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When mounting on any type of conductive surface or hull material full electrical isolation
between the light & mounting surface must be provided & maintained at all times
throughout the lights life.
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Failure to adhere to any of these requirements will invalidate warranty.
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As Galvanic currents & corrosion are external factors any type of damage caused by galvanic
affects are not covered by BluefinLEDs warranty policy.
Tools required for installation:
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65mm(2.5 ”) hole saw
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Drill
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Marine sealant 3M 5200/4000UV, Sika flex 291i or equivalent ( do not use 3M 4200 )
Installation:
For optimum affect effect the light should be positioned between 8- 12” (200 -300mm) below the
water line and at a 90 deg angle.
Recommended spacing from 3-
3”( 1mtr) to 5- 11” ( 1.8mtrs) between the lights.