PERKO 0945000CHR Vertical Mount Stern Light Stainless Steel Instruction Manual

: June 14, 2024
: PERKO

Table of Contents

PERKO 0945000CHR Vertical Mount Stern Light Stainless Steel
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
References
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PERKO 0945000CHR Vertical Mount Stern Light Stainless Steel

Product Information

Specifications

Product Name: Cat Nos. 0945000CHR and 0945DP0CHR Stern Lights
Designed for use on sail or power-driven vessels under 20 Meters (65.6 ft.) in length
Operating voltage: Nominal 12-volt or 24-volt systems
Supplied with a 12-volt bulb (Cat. No. 0071DP0CLR)
24-volt bulbs (Cat No. 0072DP1CLR) available for 24-volt systems

Product Usage Instructions

Mounting Instructions

Before proceeding, read all instructions carefully.

These instructions show the orientation of the light after the proper mounting location has been determined.
For proper light selection, positioning, and configuration, refer to A.B.Y.C. Standard A-16, the ’72 COLREGS, and the U.S. Inland Navigation Rules.
This light is designed to be mounted on a vertical surface that is perpendicular to the centerline of the boat facing astern.
The bulb should be positioned such that the arrow in the base points vertically upward.
Draw a 6-inch long vertical reference line through the center of the selected mounting location.
Cut out the mounting template on the back and place it on the mounting surface, ensuring that the reference line passes through the exact center of the template.
Temporarily hold down the template at the center with a sharp point (such as a pencil point or awl).
Rotate the template around the sharp point until the appropriate arrow is on the reference line and points vertically upward.
Tape the template down and double-check that the reference line passes under the arrow and through the center of the template.
Drill 3 holes through the template for #4 mounting screws.
Drill either two 1/2 inch diameter holes as indicated near the center or one large 1-3/8 inch hole at the center to provide clearance for the supply connections.
If two 1/2 inch holes are drilled, discard the mounting flange supplied with the light.
If a 1-3/8 inch hole is drilled, caulk between the flange and the deck and press the flange into the 1-3/8 inch hole, ensuring that the three notches on the outer perimeter provide clearance for the mounting screws.
Attach supply connections to the light, wiring in accordance with both A.B.Y.C. Standard E-11 and U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards for Boat Electrical Systems (33 CFR 183).
Mount the light in accordance with Diagrams #1 and Step #4. Align the thin reference marks around the outside of the black base with the reference line drawn in Step #5 for final accuracy of the mounting orientation.
Recheck that the arrow molded into the base is pointing vertically upward.

FAQ

Where can I obtain the referenced standards?
The above-referenced standards can be obtained from:

American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.
U.S. Coast Guard
Address: 613 Third Street, Suite 10, Washington, D.C. 20593 Annapolis, MD 21403 (or your local C.G. Office)

For more information, please visit the official website: www.perko.com

The above lights are designed for use on sail or power-driven vessels under 20 Meters (65.6 ft.) in length operating on nominal 12-volt or 24-volt systems. In order to comply with ‘72 COLREGS and the U.S. Inland Rules, the following must be adhered to:

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before proceeding

These instructions show the orientation of the light after the proper mounting location has been determined. For proper light selection, positioning, and configuration, refer to A.B.Y.C. Standard A-16, the ‘72 COLREGS and the U.S. Inland Navigation Rules*. This light is supplied complete with a 12 volt bulb (Cat. No. 0071DP0CLR), however, 24 volt bulbs (Cat No. 0072DP1CLR) are available for 24-volt systems.
This light is designed to be mounted on a vertical surface that is perpendicular to the centerline of the boat facing astern.
In Diagram #1, “Ú” indicates the bulb position relative to the boat, and is molded into the base.
First note the bulb position relative to the boat (“Ú”). This determines the orientation of the black base. In all cases, the bulb is positioned such that the arrow in the base points vertically upward.
Draw a 6 inch long vertical reference line through the center of the selected mounting location.
Cut out the mounting template on back. Place it on the mounting surface such that the reference line (drawn above) passes through the exact center of the template. Hold the template down temporarily at the center with a sharp point (pencil point, awl, etc.).
Rotate the template around the sharp point until the appropriate arrow is on the reference line and points vertically upward.
Tape the template down and double-check that the reference line passes under the arrow and through the center of the template.
Drill 3 holes through the template for #4 mounting screws.
Drill either two 1/2 inch diameter holes as indicated near the center or one large 1-3/8 inch hole at the center to provide the necessary clearance for the supply connections. If two 1/2 inch holes are drilled, discard the mounting flange supplied with the light (shown in Diagram #2). If a 1-3/8 inch hole is drilled, caulk between the flange and the deck and press the flange into the 1-3/8 inch hole, such that the three notches on the outer perimeter provide clearance for the mounting screws.
Attach supply connections to the light, making sure to wire in accordance with both A.B.Y.C. Standard E-11 and U.S. Coast Guard Safety Standards for Boat Electrical Systems (33 CFR 183).
Mount the light in accordance with Diagrams #1 and Step #4. Note that there are thin reference marks around the outside of the black base that must be aligned with the reference line (drawn in Step #5) for the final accuracy of the mounting orientation.
Recheck that the arrow molded into the base is pointing vertically upward