Installation Guide

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OceanLED INSTALL / M6-A6 / 280417 / v7.0
1. Apply generous amounts of the sealant you are using to the back perimeter of the light body. Make
sure to generously coat the cable of the light where it meets the back of the light. There should be
an unbroken bead of sealant around the perimeter of the light unit.
2. Insert the light on to the mounting surface, feeding the cable through first and seat into place. Press
the light hard into the mounting surface and ensure good adhesion.
3. Once you are satisfied that the unit is fully tightened to the mounting surface, you will notice that
sealant has squeezed out from around the perimeter of the light. Using a cloth wipe o excess
sealant to leave a clean seal. If you do not see sealant squeeze out from the body, you have not
used enough sealant or tightened the unit enough to the mounting surface. Carefully examine
the installation to make sure the seal you have installed on the unit is fully water-tight. If in doubt,
remove light, re-apply sealant and re-install.
4. Ensure the cabling is secure
2.3 Connecting the light fixture
Connecting lights to your VDC power source
WARNING:
• OceanLED M6/A6 Lights are not suitable for dimming
• Always consult a qualified electrician when connecting OceanLED light fixtures.
• When connecting light units, please note that all OceanLED lights will operate to within a specific
voltage range.
• 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.
It is recommended to connect the light to the DC power source using a two pole, screw type terminal
block with a minimum voltage rating of 50V and a current rating of at least 5A. The ends of the cable
should be stripped back (if required) and suitable ferrules fitted. The terminal block should be fixed inside a
waterproof enclosure (IP66 minimum).
TIP:
• Switch and breaker need to be robust enough to support light.
• For complete instructions on VDC connections, please refer to ABYC codes of practice and other
applicable codes and ordinances for VDC connections.
1. Depending on the model of lights currently installed you will need to pull the correct sized power
cable from the breaker/fuse panel to the light locations to supply constant power to the units. It is
imperative that the correct sized tinned boat cable is used. (Please Refer to Cable Gauge Chart in
the Appendix)
2. Using waterproof connections or a waterproof junction box, make the connections at either end of
the system to attach the lights to the VDC system. Red is +Ve, Black is -Ve.
NOTE: Corrosion of wire, and/or water ingress into the light unit via cable is NOT covered under warranty.