Introduction:
Congratulations on the purchase of your new thru hull light ballast box. Underwater Lights
®
USA, LLC takes pride in providing well
designed, high quality and thoroughly tested lights that allow you to “enhance your boating experience”. These lights can be
installed in your vessel for aesthetics, to attract fish, for security and safety.
Features Include:
Latest microprocessor control technology to guarantee high levels of performance.
Flicker free lighting and enhanced lamp life is provided by a square wave lamp current waveform.
Constant power feature ensures excellent color maintenance throughout the extended life of the lamp.
Transient, short circuit, thermal, open circuit, no lamp, hot lamp shutdown, retry and ignition failure protections.
Electrical wiring terminal block with VAC input fuse protection.
General Safety Information:
This ballast box is specifically designed for use with matching Underwater Lights USA, LLC brand lights only.
Always ensure that VAC power is disconnected and locked out before performing ballast box installation and/or service.
The ballast box should be opened and visually inspected every six months.
Ballast box electrical cabling should be visually inspected for proper operating condition every six months.
Technical Specifications:
Box Dimensions = 220mm (8.66”) long x 120mm (4.72”) wide x 91mm (3.58”) deep - 1.9 kilograms (4.2 pounds)
Box Construction = Molded gray, glass reinforced polyester with integral rubber (EDPM) gasket, IP66/NEMA 4X rated
OR
Box Dimensions = 221mm (8.70”) long x 121mm (4.76”) wide x 80mm (3.15”) deep - 2.1 kilograms (4.7 pounds)
Box Construction = Gray powder coated diecast aluminum alloy with integral silicone rubber gasket, IP66/NEMA 4X rated
Ballast = 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.38 Ampere input - 150 Watt output - Minimum operating temperature -30°C (-22°F)
OR
Ballast = 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.69 Ampere input - 150 Watt output - Minimum operating temperature -30°C (-22°F)
Cable to Ballast Box = Marine grade electrical cable, 14/3 stranded copper wire, with as short a length as possible
Cable from Ballast Box to Light = High temperature silicone cable, 16/3 shielded copper wire, 15 meters (50 feet) max length
Terminal block fuse = Fast blow 10 Amp cylindrical, 6.3mm diameter x 25mm or 32mm long (0.25” diameter x 1.0” or 1.25” long)
Troubleshooting:
Pleased contact our technical support staff in Florida at 1-954-760-4447, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST.
Warranty:
Underwater Lights
®
USA, LLC warrants this ballast box to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two
years from the date of original purchase. Further, misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, improper shipping, damage caused
by disasters such as fire, flood and lightning, unauthorized repair or modifications will void said warranty. Should your ballast box
prove defective during the warranty period, promptly contact Underwater Lights
®
USA, LLC for an RMA number and then return the
ballast box freight prepaid with the RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping container.
SV18 Ballast Box
120VAC/150W
240VAC/150W
Underwater Lights Europe Sarl
16, rue Rouaze
06400 Cannes, France
Phone: 33-(0)-4-97-21-02-96
Fax: 33-(0)-4-97-21-10-96
Internet: www.seavision.com
Underwater Lights USA, LLC
3406 SW 26th Terrace, C-6/7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 3331
2
USA
Phone: 1-954-760-4447
Fax: 1-954-525-3261
Internet:
www.seavision.com
Email:
DOC:092005-11
Email: [email protected]
