EXPLORE
E6 & E7
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2021 INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL
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4.4 INSTALLATION OF EXPLORE DC POWER KIT
Additional items required not supplied by OceanLED:
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Junction box / waterproof connectors
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Sufficient cable to connect to DC Power
Always consult a qualified electrician when connecting OceanLED light fixtures.
When connecting light units, please note that all OceanLED lights will operate within a specific voltage range.
Please check the electrical information to ensure cable gauge follow the recommendations.
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.
For complete instructions on DC connections, please refer to ABYC codes of practice and other applicable
codes and ordinates for DC connections.
Where multiple lights are fitted, and especially on 12V systems, it is advised to use a relay system to supply
the switched power to the lights, to reduce load on the switch and voltage drops caused by long cable runs
to the switch location.
1. Depending on the model and number of lights installed, you will need to pull the correct sized power cable from
the DC power source (breaker/fuse panel) to the light locations to supply constant power to the light units. It is
imperative that the correct sized tinned marine grade cable is used to avoid voltage drop issues. Use the
tables in the Appendix (Section 7) as a guide to the required cable gauge.
2. It is imperative that either the OceanLED supplied fuse is fitted to the power circuit of each light or a suitable
protection device is used to protect the cable/light unit. It is important to also ensure the polarity is correct.
Failure to do so will void the warranty of the unit. It is recommended to use our 4-way fused junction box. See
the table in Section 2 for power consumption and recommended fuse values.
3. Using waterproof butt splices or IP66 waterproof junction boxes, make the connections at either end of the
system to attach the lights to the DC system. (Red wire = +12/24V DC, Black wire = GND). Make sure any
heatshrink used completely encapsulates the outer wire sheath (the use of glue-lined heatshrink is highly
recommended to ensure water tightness).
Never install a new light fixture then leave the vessel in the water unchecked for several days.
4. Secure cables ensuring where the cable exits the light it is not under undue stress. Finish and test the light units
BEFORE
the vessel goes into the water.
Explore DC Power kit
Kit Includes
DC Power Cable (1.5m long)
Fuse kit
