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2.3 - Connecting the light fixture
WARNING
: Always consult a qualified electrician when connecting OceanLED light fixtures.
WARNING
: T3 and A3 Pro models are 12vDC ONLY.
WARNING
: T6/A6 Pro and A12 Pro models are 12/24vDC .
WARNING
: When connecting light units, please note that all OceanLED lights will operate to within a
specific voltage range.
Connecting lights to your vDC power source
TIP
: For complete instructions on vDC connections, please refer to ABYC codes of practice for vDC
connections.
TIP
: OceanLED recommends using 12AWG wire for all installations to eliminate any voltage drop and
associated issues.
WARNING
: Never leave the bare cables unprotected. Water deposits in the connectors and cables will
corrode the cables causing the light to fail and will NOT be covered under warranty. Also take care
to not leave the bare wire ends on the Amphibian wire in bilge water before making the waterproof
connections.
1.
Depending on the model of lights currently installed you will need to pull the correct sized power
cable from the breaker to the driver locations to supply constant power to the units. It is imperative
that the correct sized tinned boat cable is used. If in doubt, please refer to the free light load
calculator on our website: http://oceanled.com/light_load.html
TIP
: Incorrect cable gauge will drop voltage along distances. OceanLED recommends using 12AWG wire
for all installations to eliminate any voltage drop and associated issues. Decreases in voltage will increase
current demand by the driver unit and will lead to blown fuses and tripped breakers. DO NOT compensate
for this by adding higher rated fuses and/or breakers. Fuse discrimination is designed to protect the wiring,
not the components.
2.
Using waterproof butt splices, make the connections at either end of the system to attach the lights
to the vDC system. Always use a dielectric grease when making the connections and make sure
the heat shrink completely encapsulates the wire sheath. Corrosion of wire 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. (Installation instructions for the
fuse are separate from this manual and are included with each fuse).
4.
Cable tie up wire to 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
immediately.
5.
OceanLED recommends the 2/4 Way Fused Junction Box for ease of installation.
OceanLED INSTALL / AMPHIBIANS / 053014 / v4.2
