2019 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L E X PLOR E S ER I ES E3 L I G H T. Y E A R S A H E A D . OceanLED MANUAL / EXPLORE / E3 / 261119 / v9.1 W W W. O C E A N L E D .
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Preface READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL CAUTION (Risk Group 2): Possibly hazardous optical radiation emitted from this product. Do not stare at operating lamp. May be harmful to the eye. ! WARNINGS Before installing your OceanLED Light, read and follow all warning notices and instructions which are included. Failure to follow safety warnings and instructions can result in property damage, severe injury or even death.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Contents 1. OVERVIEW 2. PREPARING THE HULL 3. INSTALLTION 4. OPERATION / MAINTENANCE 5. TROUBLESHOOTING 6. APPENDIX PRETEST Always test the lights prior to installation. Failure to do this may result in additional installation time and could invalidate the warranty. IMPORTANT NOTICE Attention Installer: This manual contains important information about the installation, operation and safe use of this product.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L 1 Identifying your model Overview Power Source Most installations will utilize on-board 12/24V DC power supply from a marine battery.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L ! Preparing the Hull When installing the Explore units, please check the inside spacing to ensure that if maintenance is required, there is enough space on the inside of the boat to remove the insert. For example, the XFM unit requires an additional 85mm / 3.5” from the rear of the mounting tube to allow the insert to be removed. (See dimensions below).
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L 3 Explore E3 Installation 3.1 INSTALLING Kit Includes ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED THAT ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OCEANLED • • • • • Explore E3 Light ! Power Pigtail THE LIGHT FIXTURE Marine sealant - 3M 4200 or equivalent Cable ties Waterproof Cable Connectors / Junction Box (optional) Allen key (5mm) Thread lock - Loctite 243 or equivalent. DO NOT remove the light cartridge from the mounting tube during installation.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Installation 4. Insert the complete light unit (mounting tube assembly + light cartridge) into the hull, pressing the light hard into the hull and twist slightly to spread the sealant around behind the light to ensure good adhesion. 5. Ensure the light orientation is correct with the red arrow sticker on the rear lid pointing up perpendicular to the waterline.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Installation 7. Place the two C clips together to form a circle, ensuring you pair 1 threaded and 1 non-threaded hole together. Fix clips together using one of the screws provided so that the clips are located approximately half way down the length of the screw. Locate clips into grooves on outside of the mounting tube so that the end of the screw is close to the washer.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Installation 3.2 INSTALLATION (DC) ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED THAT ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OCEANLED • Junction box / waterproof connectors • Sufficient cable to connect to DC 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.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Installation 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 1: Overview. 4. Secure cables ensuring where the cable exits the light it is not under undue stress. Finish and test the light units BEFORE the boat goes into the water.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Installation 1. Depending on the model and number of lights installed, you will need to pull the correct sized power cable from the AC Power (breaker/fuse panel) to the Power Pack locations. Ensure the correct sized tinned marine grade cable is used to avoid voltage drop issues. 2. Fix Power Pack into required position. Ensure chosen Power Pack location is near enough to connect light cable without applying undue stress.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L 4 Operation / Maintenance 4.1 SINGLE COLOUR STROBE To enter strobe mode, toggle the power on and off quickly twice and then back on. They should now strobe in a pseudo-random pattern. The lights can be reset from strobe mode after 20 seconds of use. Simply turn off then turn on again. 4.2 MAINTENANCE Marine growth can build up quickly on the light and can reduce the performance in just a few weeks.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Operation / Maintenance Locking Ring Screw To ease the removal process, another screw can the removed to act as a breather. 3. Place the removal tool under the head of the undone screw making sure that the screw engages with the slot on the removal tool, then fasten the screw in a clockwise motion. The removal tool acts as and extractor pulling the light cartridge out of the mounting tube. 4.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L ! Operation / Maintenance Before installing the light cartridge, clean the inside of the mounting tube with isopropyl alcohol cleaner and let it dry. Failure to do this may introduce potential contaminants that may damage the product. Lubricant substances of any kind MUST NEVER be used to ease the insertion of the light cartridge into the mounting tube.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L 5 Troubleshooting 5.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Troubleshooting EXPLORE SERIES PROBLEM Light does not light up 16 CHECK CAUSE Check that the electrical connections between the light and the supply cable have been made correctly Poor electrical connection Remake connection and seal joint correctly FIX Check that the wiring polarity is correct, red to positive and black to negative Polarity incorrect Change the wiring polarity and seal joint correctly Check that there is power suppl
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L 6 Appendix 6.1 ESSENTIAL ! TEST Perform this bonding check after installation of the light and before moving the boat back into the water. Refer to bonding information in the installation sections in this manual. If in doubt, please contact OceanLED. 1. Connect the light assembly to the cathodic protection system as explained in Chapter 3. 2. Measure the electrical continuity between the front bezel and the sacrificial anode.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Appendix 6.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L 6 Appendix 6.
EXPLORE E3 2 0 1 9 I N S TA L L & O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L Warranty Please remove this page and keep for your files For technical assistance: Europe: service@oceanled.com The Americas: warranty@oceanledusa.com Warranty Serial Code(s): © 2019 Ocean LED Marine LTD All Rights Reserved Specifications are subject to change without notice.
