Installation Guide

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OceanLED INSTALLATION MANUAL / DOCK / 270717 / v7.1
Connecting lights to your DC power source
OceanLED Sport models require a 24v DC supply. This supply should be a minimal 3A @ 24v DC per light.
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 6A. 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: For complete instructions on vDC connections, please refer to The National Electric Code and consult
local electrical codes.
WARNING:
Never leave the bare cables unprotected. Take care to not leave the bare wire ends in 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.
1. Depending on the model and number of lights 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 cable is used to avoid voltage drop issues. See 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. If appropriate, use a dielectric grease when making
the connections and 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).
Note: Corrosion of wire, and/or water ingress into the light unit via the cable is NOT covered under
warranty.
3. If you are not installing a custom fuse panel, it is imperative that the OceanLED supplied fuse is
installed on each power line from each light. See table in chapter 1.
4. Secure cables ensuring where the cable exits the light it is not under undue stress. Finish and test light
units, if you have any issues and need troubleshooting advice, please contact your local OceanLED
representative.