OceanLED Discover D3 Underwater Light Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- OceanLED
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Discover D3 Underwater Light
Installation Guide
Discover D3 Underwater Light
Ocean LED Marine LTD
Unit 1 Jacknell Road
Dodwells Bridge Industrial Estate Hinckley,
Leicestershire LE10 3BS
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0)1455 637505
Fax: +44 (0)1455 238553
sales@oceanled.com
Ocean LED USA LLC
778 South Military Trail
Deerfield Beach
Florida
FL 33442-3025
United States
Tel: +1(954) 523-2250
Fax: +1(954) 523-2249
sales@oceanledusa.com
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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www.oceanled.com
For full installation guide and warranty information, go to: www.oceanled.com
/below-water/discover-d3 or
scan the OR code below:
https://www.oceanled.com/below-water/discover-d3/
DISCOVER D3
Quick Install Guide
For full installation guide and warranty information, go to: www.oceanled.com
/below-water/discover-d3
Contents
Discover D3 LED Light & Cable
In-line fuse kit
Mounting Screws
Quick Install Guide
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.
Before installing your OceanLED Light, check local laws for restrictions
regarding the use of coloured lights in your area.
Salt is an inherently corrosive material. Metal parts and certain natural and
man-made surfaces are particularly susceptible to corrosion and deterioration
when used in and around salt water. Some OceanLED lights contain combinations
of plastic and polymer products which are impervious to saltwater corrosion,
however, screws and fasteners used for the installation must be of a marine
grade type stainless steel or equivalent and monitored annually to ensure the
lights remain in service for years to come.
Discover D3 light is for mounting directly to a flat surface. Do not submerse
your cable ends in water; cable and connections exposed to underwater
submersion will not be covered by warranty.
Never use power tools to secure your lights; hand tighten only.
Never connect/disconnect lights with power applied as irreversible damage may
occur. Ensure polarity of power connections is correct. Failure to do this may
invalidate warranty.
Though the Discover D3 has protection against temporary submersion, please
ensure the rear of the light is in a dry area and not subject to a wet
environment, especially when installed. Failure to do this may invalidate
warranty.
Never Use Solvents! Cleaners, fuel, and other products that may contain strong
solvents, such as acetone, that attack many plastics greatly reducing their
strength and irreversibly damaging the special lens coatings and cable
sheathings.
Never clean lights using a high-pressure jet wash – this will invalidate
warranty. Please avoid coating the front of the light/lens without consulting
OceanLED. Failure to do so will invalidate your warranty.
This underwater light must be installed by a licensed or certified electrician
in accordance with all applicable local codes and ordinances. Improper
installation will create an electrical hazard which could result in death or
serious injury to swimmers, installers, or others due to electrical shock, and
may also cause damage to property. Always disconnect the power to the light at
the circuit breaker before servicing the light
Power Source
Most installations will utilise on-board 12/24V DC power supply from a marine
battery. However, if AC to DC power supply is being used, please allow at
least 15% reserve for voltage fluctuations due to variables beyond your
control such as ambient temperature and supply voltage fluctuations This is to
ensure your lights are always receiving the proper voltage and to ensure the
power supply is not “overloaded”, causing premature failure. Use chart below
in determining power supplies.
Power Consumption and Recommended Fuse values
Model| Current @ 1W DC| Current @ 24V DC| Max Nominal
Power
consumption| 15% reserve in Watts| Recommended fuse 12V/24V DC
---|---|---|---|---|---
Discover D3| 0.7A| 0.37A| 9W| 10.3W| 1.25A
Preparing the Hull
The Discover D3 unit requires an additional 60mm/2.36″ free space from the
rear of the light body to allow for the cable clearance. (See overall
dimensions in the Appendix).
Ensure that the part of the light inside the vessel has a diameter of
60mm/2.36″ free space around it free from any insulation material.
OceanLED recommends using a qualified installer/technician when making
modifications to your vessel. Please also consult the manufacturer for more
detail on modifications and installation.
OceanLED recommends use of provided screws. If alternative screws are used, do
not use counter sunk or non-flat shoulder screws to secure your lights to the
hull (failure to do so will invalidate your warranty).
If lights are assembled in a conductive or wooden hull suitable fastening
(marine grade) need to be used. The fastenings then should be bonded to the
vessel cathodic protection system. Please contact OceanLED for additional
details.
Depth/Spacing
Ideally mount your lights at similar depth levels to ensure matching colour
consistency through the water. Deeper lights will look duller and possibly
differ in colour compared to shallower mounted units.
| SPACING/INSTALL DEPTH | E2 |
|---|---|
| Recommended Spacing | 0.5-1.2m (2-4′) |
| Recommended Installation depth (From the light waterline) | 150-200mm (6-8″) |
Maximum Hull Thickness
Maximum hull thickness: 50mm (2″)
Hole Cut Out
Hole Cut out size – 44mm (1.73″)
Installation
Additional items required not supplied by OceanLED:
- Marine sealant – 3M 4200 or equivalent
- Cable ties
- Waterproof Cable Connectors/Junction Box* (optional)
- Philips Screwdriver or Pozidrive #2 Screwdriver Bit
- 44mm (1.73″) Hole Saw Cutter
- Drill Bit for mounting screw holes
*Optional 4-Way Junction box available from OceanLED. Please contact OceanLED or your representative for further information.
Tip: OceanLED recommends dry fitting all products. Before applying
sealant, please ensure the surface is clean of any dust, dirt or grease. When
installing, be sure that the light fits the area and secures to the hull using
the appropriate hardware before applying any sealant.
1. Apply marine sealant to the rear of the front bezel to ensure a complete
unbroken seal around the light| 2. Start feeding the light cable through the
hole.
3. Ensure the correct orientation of the light unit with the logo facing
upwards and mounting holes aligning with the pre-drilled pilot holes.| 4.
Insert the light 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. Cover the screws threads with the sealant and screw into the pre-drilled
pilot holes.| 6. Tighten the screws with a hand tool ONLY! DO NOT over-
tighten the screws, as you could damage the front bezel, and will void your
warranty.
7. Using a cloth, wipe off 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
possibly tightened the unit enough to the hull.
WARNING: OceanLED recommends using Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) only.
Electrical Installation (12/24V DC)
Warning: 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.
- Depending on the model and number of lights installed, you will need to pull the correct sized power cable (see full installation guide Chapter 7) 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.
- 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 heatshrink used completely encapsulates the outer wire sheath (the use of glue-lined heat shrink is highly recommended to ensure water tightness).
- 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. Make sure any heatshrink used completely encapsulates the outer wire sheath (the use of glue-lined heat shrink is highly recommended to ensure water tightness).
- Secure cables ensuring where the cable exits the light it is not under undue stress. Finish and test the light units BEFORE the vessel goes into the water.
Fuse Kit Connection Overview
Finalising the installation
The Discover D3 features a polymer front bezel that protects against corrosion
as well as insulates against conductive hull types. The front face of the
bezel is pre-coated with a specialized TritoniumR coating which helps to
prevent marine growth from adhering to it. The light body is constructed from
Hard Anodised Aluminium and does not require further protection.
Warning: No paint or any type of anti-fouling agent should be applied to
the bezel, as damage may occur to the light due to chemical incompatibility
and can affect the performance of the light and will immediately void the
warranty.
Warning: Please do not use any un-authorised cleaning products to remove
excess paint or antifoul off the bezel. OceanLED recommends using Isopropyl
Alcohol (IPA) only.
Always test the lights BEFORE the vessel goes back into the water. At this
final stage make sure all of the system is operational. If you have any
issues, please contact your local OceanLED representative.
Warning: Never install a new light fixture then leave the vessel in the
water unchecked for several days. When the vessel is placed in the water,
immediately check for leaks. Note that very small leaks may not be readily
observed. It is best not to leave the vessel in the water for more than 3
hours before checking it again. If there is a small leak, there may be
considerable bilge water accumulation after 24 hours. If a leak is observed,
you must TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY to prevent damage.
Operation
The Discover D3 light is available in either Midnight Blue or Ultra White models and therefore works only in standard single colour power mode.
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