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INSTALL & OPERATION MANUAL
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4.2 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION (12/24V DC)
Additional items required not supplied by OceanLED:
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Junction box* / waterproof connectors
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Sufficient cable to connect to DC Power Pack
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Optional 4-Way Junction box available from OceanLED. Please contact OceanLED or your representative for further information.
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.
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.
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 install a new light fixture then leave the vessel in the water unchecked for several days.
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. Never leave lights ON out of water for longer than 5 minutes followed
by an off period of 1 hour.
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Kit Includes
Fuse Kit
