Installation Guide
3.2 INSTALLATION (DC)
ADDITIONAL TOOLS NEEDED THAT ARE NOT SUPPLIED BY OCEANLED
• Junction box / waterproof connectors
• Sucient 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. 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.
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 6: 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 heat shrink used completely encapsulates the outer wire sheath
(the use of glue-lined heat shrink is highly recommended to ensure water
tightness).
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