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WARNING:
Always consult a qualified electrician when connecting OceanLED light fixtures.
WARNING:
When connecting light units, please note that all OceanLED lights will operate within a
specific voltage range.
Connecting lights to your V DC power source
It is recommended to connect the light to the DC power source using a two pole, screw type terminal
block with a minimum voltage rating of 50V and a current rating of at least 5A. The ends of the cable
should be stripped back (if required) and suitable ferrules fitted. The terminal block should be fixed inside a
waterproof enclosure (IP66 minimum).
TIP:
Switch and breaker need to be robust enought to support light.
TIP:
For complete instructions on V DC connections, please refer to ABYC codes of practice and other
applicable codes and ordinances for V DC connections.
WARNING:
Never leave the bare cables unprotected. Take care to not leave the bare wire ends in bilge
water before making the waterproof connections. Water deposits in the connectors and cables will
cause corrosion. Over time water can also work its way into the unit along the inside of the cable due to
capillary action causing the light to fail. This will NOT be covered under warranty.
1.
Depending on the model of lights currently installed you will need to pull the correct sized power
cable from the breaker/fuse panel to the light locations to supply constant power to the units. It is
imperative that the correct sized tinned boat cable is used.
2.
Using waterproof butt splices or IP68 waterproof junction boxes, make the connections at either
end of the system to attach the lights to the vDC system. If appropriate always use a dielectric
grease when making the connections and make sure any heat shrink used completely encapsulates
the outer wire sheath (the use of glue-lined heatshrink is highly recommended to ensure water
tightness). PLEASE NOTE - Corrosion of wire, and/or water ingress into the light unit via the cable is
NOT covered under warranty.
3.
If you are not installing a custom fuse panel, it is imperative that the OceanLED supplied fuse is
installed on each power line from each light. Please consult electrical specification on page 4 to
select the correct fuse dependant on which model of light you have.
4.
Cable tie up wire ensuring where the cable exits the light it is not under undue stress. Finish and test
light units BEFORE the boat goes into the water. If you have any issues and need troubleshooting
advice, please contact your local OceanLED representative.
