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INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL
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3.2 CONNECTING LIGHTS TO YOUR POWER SOURCE
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.
CONNECTING LIGHTS TO YOUR DC POWER SOURCE
OceanLED Sport models require a 24V DC supply. This supply should be a minimal 3A @ 24v DC per light. 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 6A. 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).
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.
For complete instructions on vDC connections, please refer to The National Electric Code and consult local
electrical codes.
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 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. If appropriate, 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 heat shrink is highly recommended to ensure water tightness).
Where multiple lights are fitted, 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.
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. Failure to do so will void the warranty. See table in Chapter 1.
4.
Secure cables ensuring where the cable exits the light it is not under undue stress. Finish and test light
units, if you have any issues and need troubleshooting advice, please contact your local OceanLED
representative.
