Bluefin LED Mako M12IFM12V User manual

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Bluefin LED Underwater lights.
Mako
M12IFM12V,M12IFM24V/M24CCIFM Installation manual.
Thank you for choosing Bluefin LED underwater lights, our products have been designed and tested
rigorously to ensure the optimum performance and longevity.
All Bluefin Led lights are water tested so please be aware there may be moisture present on the light.
Please ensure that your product is installed as per our instructions below, failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.
If you are installing a M24CC please refer to the Driver instructions for electrical installation.
Specs: electrical/fuse ratings
Voltage
Current
Fuse rating
Mako M12IFM12V
12V only (Absolute min of V
10V under load @ light).
12v-5Amp
8amp
Mako M12IFM 24V
24V only (Absolute min of V
20V under load @ light).
24V-2.6Amp
8amp
Warnings:
Do not attempt to install the lights whilst the boat is in the water.
Ensure that the correct voltage is used for the light.
Ensure that an in line fuse is installed with the correct fuse rating per the light installed.
Ensure all connections are made water tight.
Do not remove the inline Moisture Guard.
Do not hold the light by the cable.
Do not use abrasives on the lenses.
Tools required for installation:
65mm(2.5”) hole saw
Drill
Marine sealant 3M 4200 or equivalent
Installation:
For optimum affect effect the light should be positioned between 8-12” (200-300mm) below the
water line and at a 90 deg angle.
Recommended spacing from 3-3”(1mtr) to 5-11” (1.8mtrs) between the lights.
Drill a 65mm (2.5”) hole for the light access through the hull, ensuring that there are no obstructions
internally in the hull.
Key the area to where the light is to be mounted with abrasive sand paper to ensure there is a clean
area for the marine sealant to bond too.
Apply marine sealant to the rear of the light on the circumference of the light and around the base of
the tube to ensure a complete continuous bead of sealant is applied in both areas. (See fig 2)
Feed the light through the hole and clamp internally in the hull using the clamping ring and washer
supplied ensuring a tight fit using the nuts and bolts supplied. (See fig 3 and 4)
Wipe off any excess sealant and ensure the light is seated correctly without any gaps in the sealant.
(It is good practice to have excess marine sealant to clean off as this can ensure that there is a water
tight seal to the hull)

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Electrical connection:
It is advised that if installing M12IFM12V Models no more than 8 lights should be installed on your
low voltage system and Mains Power Units should be installed (contact BluefinLED for advice).
Only attach the light cable to a waterproof connection or junction box, the cable must have a
watertight connection otherwise your warranty will be void.
Care should be taken when planning your electrical feeds/cables to the lights so as to ensure voltage
drop between the batteries or power supply is minimised, on 12V systems this is especially important
as the lower system voltage means a high current requirement which in turn means the potential for
more voltage drop in the cable runs & connections.
If the cable gauge & connections are not sufficient for the lighting load attached you may experience
incorrect operation of the lights & intermittent illumination as the supply dips below specification.
Please see the wire gauge guide which is attached to this manual.
For help with calculations always consult with a qualified professional or contact BluefinLED directly.
You will notice an inline moisture guard attached to your cable (Fig 1). If this guard is removed you
warranty will be void
Only attach the light cable to a waterproof connection or junction box, the cable must have a
watertight connection otherwise your warranty will be void.
Fig 1
Attach the light cable to the VDC power on the boat ensuring that you use the in line fuse supplied
connected to the positive(red) wire, ensure that you use the heatshrink provided to create a water
tight fit into the fuse holder. (See fig 5)
Ensure that an earth bond cable is attached to the earth bolt on the locking ring and is attached to
the earth bonding system on the boat. (See fig 3)
Fig 2
Fig 3
Apply Sealant
around these
grooves and around
the tube
Locking ring
showing nuts and
bolts assembled
Earth bond
nut and
bolt

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Fig 4
Fig 5
Bluefin LED Underwater lights. YOU MUST INSTALL THIS GEL CONNECTOR OR
YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID !!!
Please ensure that your product is installed as per our instructions below, failure to do so WILL
INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
Use these instructions in conjunction with the light instructions to ensure that all is fitted correctly.
Warnings:
Do not attempt to install the lights whilst the boat is in the water.
Installation:
Fig 1 showing how the Gel connector is wired up.
Fig 2 showing how the finished Gel connector should look when finished.
Ensure that the black outer sheath is inside the gel connector.
The IP68 GEL CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR YOU WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Positive wire
from Light
Heatshrink for
water tight seal to
the fuse holder
Fuse holder
Crimps for
positive wires
(ensure that these
are mounted into
the holder before
they are crimped)
Picture showing
example of
clamping ring and
washer
assembled
Image showing how to
wire the Gel Connector to
the light and Fuse holder
Please use fuse
instructions within
the manual to wire
the fuse
Power
In
from
boat
power
Light
cable
Negative wire
to boat power
in
Heatshrink

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Testing:
Test the light before installation ensuring that you use the correct voltage and the light is illuminated
correctly.
After installation ensure again that the light is illuminated correctly before the boat goes back into
the water and you remove the lens label.
After you boat goes back into the water check internally for water tightness around where the light is
installed.
The light has internal indicator Led’s for fault finding, these are as follows:
Over temperature will show RED.(allow the light to cool down and check if submerged)
Maintenance:
Regularly check the installation for water tightness
Only clean the light with a soft bristle brush
Warranty:
Your product has a 2 year limited warranty for defects.
For any warranty issues please contact your point of sale retailer or go to www.bluefinled.com for
further advice.
Do not attempt to disassemble the light without BluefinLED advice.
Installer please ensure that the SERIAL NUMBERS of the lights are written below and the
manual is handed over to the end user.
Please make a note of the serial numbers of the lights here.
SERIAL NUMBERS
Bluefin LED
Cottage Farm, Cottage Lane,
Norton Juxta Twycross, Atherstone. CV9 3QH
Sales - Tel: [phone] Email: simon.steadm[email protected]
Service - Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail]
Administration - Tel: [phone] Email: samantha.barri[email protected]
Registered Address: Square Rig Limited, t/a Bluefin LED, Cottage Farm, Cottage Lane, Norton Juxta Twycross, Atherstone, CV9 3QH
Company Registration Number: 08871451 VAT Number: 179 2690 64
Bluefin Led Underwater lights.
LM24CC Driver Installation manual.
Thank you for choosing Bluefin LED underwater lights, our products have been designed and tested
rigorously to ensure the optimum performance and longevity.
Please ensure that your product is installed as per our instructions below, failure to do so may
invalidate your warranty.
Specs: electrical/fuse ratings
Voltage
Current
Fuse rating
LM24CC Drivers
12/24V only
12V-5A 24V-2.6A
8amp
Warnings:

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Do not attempt to install the lights whilst the boat is in the water.
Ensure that the correct voltage is used for the light and Driver.
Ensure that an in line fuse is installed with the correct fuse rating per the Driver installed.
Ensure all connections are made water tight.
If you wish to connect your Colour change lights and drivers to your own DMX Controller
please contact BluefinLED beforehand for further advise.
Installation:
Electrical connection:
Only attach the driver power cable to a waterproof connection or junction box, the cable
must have a watertight connection otherwise your warranty could be void.
Attach the Driver power cable to the VDC power on the boat ensuring that you use the in line
fuse supplied connected to the positive(red) wire, ensure that you use the heatshrink
provided to create a water tight fit into the fuse holder. (see fig 2)
Plug the Light cable connector to driver as per Fig 1 aligning the white lines on the
connectors to ensure the connector pushes home correctly.
Plug the DMX controller cable (if supplied fig 3) into the first driver DMX IN connector as per
Fig 1.
Plug the DMX Interlink cable (Fig 4) into the DMX OUT connector on the first driver Fig 1.
You can now daisy chain the drivers using the DMX Interlink cables going from the OUT DMX
to the IN DMX on the next driver.
When completing a circuit you must plug the DMX Terminator plug (Fig 5) into the last
drivers DMX OUT to complete the circuit.
Fig 1 (Driver)
Fig 2 (Fuse connection)
Fuse holder
Crimps for
positive
wires (ensure
that these
are mounted
into the
holder
before they
are crimped)
Positive wire
from Driver
Heatshrink
for water
tight seal
to the fuse
holder
Light cable connector
24VDC Power cable
DMX IN Connector
DMX OUT Connector

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Fig 3 (DMX Controller cable)
Fig 4 (DMX Interlink cable)
Fig 5 (DMX Terminator)
Bluefin LED Underwater lights. YOU MUST INSTALL THIS GEL CONNECTOR OR
YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID !!!
Mako/Hammerhead/Stingray/Great White Gel Connector Instruction Manual.
Thank you for choosing Bluefin LED underwater lights, our products have been designed and tested
rigorously to ensure the optimum performance and longevity.
Please ensure that your product is installed as per our instructions below, failure to do so WILL
INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
Use these instructions in conjunction with the light instructions to ensure that all is fitted correctly.
Warnings:
Do not attempt to install the lights whilst the boat is in the water.
Installation:
Fig 1 showing how the Gel connector is wired up.
Fig 2 showing how the finished Gel connector should look when finished.
Ensure that the black outer sheath is inside the gel connector.
The IP68 GEL CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY OR YOU WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Fig 1

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Fig 2
Testing:
Test the light before installation ensuring that you use the correct voltage and the light is illuminated
correctly.
After installation ensure again that the light is illuminated correctly before the boat goes back into
the water and the lens label is removed.
After your boat goes back into the water check internally for water tightness around where the light
is installed.
Maintenance:
Regularly check the installation for water tightness.
Only clean the light with a soft bristle brush.
Warranty:
Your product has a 2 year limited warranty for defects.
For any warranty issues please contact your point of sale retailer or go to
www.bluefinled.com for further advice.
Bluefin LED
Cottage Farm, Cottage Lane,
Norton Juxta Twycross, Atherstone. CV9 3QH
Sales - Tel: [phone] Email: simon.steadm[email protected]
Service - Tel: [phone] Email: mark.brans[email protected]
Administration - Tel: [phone] Email: sam[email protected]
Registered Address: Square Rig Limited, t/a Bluefin Led, Cottage Farm, Cottage Lane, Norton Juxta Twycross, Atherstone, CV9 3QH
Company Registration Number: 08871451 VAT Number: 179 2690 64
Image showing how to
wire the Gel Connector to
the light and Fuse holder
Please use fuse
instructions within
the manual to wire
the fuse
Power
In
from
boat
power
Driver
cable
Negative wire
to boat power
in
Heatshrink

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