User Guide

Y1-03-0180 Rev. A

for 16 to 22 AWG wire for the connection to the mounting bracket. Other marine grade lugs (Not

Supplied) can be used for different gauge wire.

Because two wires are required to connect the switch to the mounting bracket, a two conductor

cable is ideal. This makes routing the wire easier and provides additional strength.

3.3.4 Switch installation

Cut a 0.638” x 0.638” (16.2 mm x 16.2 mm) square hole in the selected panel. The recommended

panel thickness is 0.039” to 0.106” (1.0 mm to 3.2 mm).

The switch should be pushed back into the hole from the front. It is recommended to make the

wire connections before installing the switch into the panel. Connect the wires to the back of the

switch; one wire to “COM” terminal and the other to “N.O.” terminal. There should be no

connection to the “N.C.” terminal. The wires should be soldered to the switch terminals (see

figure 2). Once the connections are made, make sure the spring-loaded switch guard is securely

attached to the switch and press the switch assembly into the panel hole. The switch will snap

into place.

Repeat the above procedure for the other switch.

3.3.5 Connection to mounting bracket

Route the switch wire from the switch locations to the ThunderBird SSAS beacon mounting

bracket. Care should be taken to route and secure the wire properly. The wires should then be

trimmed to the appropriate length.

If using the recommended 16 to 22 AWG wire, crimp the terminal lugs (provided) onto the wires.

If other wire is used, appropriate lugs (Not provided) can be used. Alternatively, the wire can be

connected directly to the terminal block on the mounting bracket (see figure 3). Connect one wire

from each switch to one of the two terminals on the top of the mounting bracket by placing the lug

under the screw and tightening the screw. Repeat with the other wire from each switch in the

other terminal.

Activation button with recommended wire

soldered to the switch

Figure

Wiring connection on the

mounting bracket coming from

Activation switch

Figure 3