X-SERIES
X4 / X8 / X16
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INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL
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Electrical Installation
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.
See Chapter 7: Appendix for recommended cable gauges.
2. 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. Make sure any heatshrink used completely encapsulates the
outer wire sheath (the use of glue-lined heat shrink is highly recommended to ensure water tightness).
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.
3. It is imperative that either the OceanLED supplied fuse on each power line to each light or a suitable protection
device is used to protect the cable/light unit. Failure to do so will void the warranty. See table in Chapter 2:
Power Consumption and Recommended Fuse values. Make sure any heatshrink used completely
encapsulates the outer wire sheath (the use of glue-lined heat shrink is highly recommended to ensure water
tightness).
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.
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