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WARNING:
Do not fit bezel screw cover plates until the final stage when lights have been confirmed in
correct location and working. Removal of screw cover plate may impair future refit.
2.2 Installing the light fixture
TIP:
Use a suitable marine sealant such as 3M™ Marine Adhesive Sealant Fast Cure 4200FS. When applying
sealant to light fixture, use the OceanLED packaging material as a cushion when placing light on the
ground face down to prevent lens damage.
NOTE:
If bottom painting your lights it is advisable to paint your bezel prior to fitting to the light unit.
1.
Fit desired bezel over light unit.
2.
Once the hull preparation is complete (see previous step 2.1), the light can be inserted into the hole
previously prepared. Apply generous amounts of the sealant you are using to the back perimeter
of the light body. Make sure to generously coat the wire of the light where it meets the back of the
light. There should be an unbroken bead of sealant around the perimeter of the light unit..
Fig. 2.1
Fig. 2.2
TIP:
It is critical to cover the entire perimeter of the body and circle the mounting screw hole so that
there is a continuous and unbroken bead of sealant.
TIP:
Make sure to wrap the wire ends in electrical/masking tape. This will protect the bared cores from any
bilge water inside the hull when you feed the light into the boat and prevent corrosion.
3.
Insert the light into the hull, feeding the wire through first and seat into place. Press the light
hard into the hull and twist slightly to spread the sealant around behind the light to ensure good
adhesion.
