Guest 502-2 User manual

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MODEL 502-2
24 VDC Spotlight
with joystick control panel
MODEL 503-2
24 VDC Spot/Flood light
with joystick control panel
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
INSTALLING AND USING THIS PRODUCT.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE .

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Description
The GUEST 502-2 Spotlight uses a 100 watt halogen bulb to produce a tightly
focused beam which can illuminate objects up to 1 mile away.
The GUEST 503-2 Spot/Flood light uses a revolutionary dual-focus halogen bulb.
Select the 100 watt, narrow-beam spotlight for illuminating objects up to 1 mile
away or the 55 watt wide-area floodlight for docking and deck lighting.
All Guest Beamer spotlights can rotate 355°and move up and down though an
80°arc. One joystick control panel and 15 feet (4.6M), of control cable
is included.
These units are for 24 volt DC use only
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# Tools and additional materials required
Electric drill with 5/16" (7mm) and 1/16" (1mm) drill bits
Wire crimping tool
Screwdriver
2 7/16" (10mm) wrenches
Non-silicon sealant (StarBriteBoat Caulk #83801 or equivalent)
4 1/4" (6mm) Stainless Steel pan or socket hex head machine bolts
(Bolt length = mounting surface thickness plus 1" (2.5cm)
4 1/4" (6mm) Stainless Steel large O.D. flat washers, lock washers
and hex nuts.
4 # 6 x 1/2" (2mm x 1.5cm) SS pan head self-tapping screws
1 10 amp fuse and fuse holder
10 14-16 gauge (1-2mm) crimp-on butt connectors
4 10-12 gauge (3-5mm) crimp-on butt connectors
You will also need stranded copper, 2-conductor, 12 gauge (3mm)
wire to connect the spotlight and the control panel to 24 volt DC
power sources. (Use 10 gauge (5mm) wire if the light will be more
than 30 feet (9M) from its power source). Marine grade plywood for
backing plate is recommended

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Installation
Mounting the Spotlight
1. Select a flat, smooth surface to mount the light. Be sure that you will have
access to the underside of the location, and that you can drill holes there
without damaging existing wiring or structures. Avoid locations where lines,
anchors, sails or other hazards might cause damage to the light. Mounting
the light as far forward or as high as possible can help to reduce reflected
glare when the light is in use. It is recommended that you use marine grade
plywood for a back-plate.
2. Remove the foam gasket from the base of the light and use it as a template.
Note gasket orientation: Front mounting holes are further apart than the
rear holes Mark the location of the four corner holes and the center hole
squarely onto the mounting surface with pencil.
3. Drill five 5/16" (7mm) holes through the mounting surface at the
marked points.
NOTE: Always wear eye protection when using power tools.
4. Return the foam gasket to the base of the light, making sure that all of the
wires exit through the center hole in the gasket.
5. Feed the wires from the base of the light through the center hole in the
mounting surface. A small amount of a non-silicone sealant, (such as
StarBriteBoat Caulk #83801), can be applied to where the bolts and the
wires penetrate the mounting surface.
6. Place the light on the mounting surface, lens facing forward, and align the 4
holes in the light base and the foam gasket with the 4 corner holes drilled
into the mounting surface.

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CAUTION!
Silicone based sealants may cause damage to the foam gasket or the base of the
light.
7. Fasten the light securely to the mounting surface using four 1/4" diameter
(6mm) bolts, large flat washers, lock washers and nuts. Do not over tighten.
8. Install the gray 5-wire (model 502-2) or 6-wire (Model 503-2) cable between
the light and the planned location of the control panel. Avoid running the
cable across sharp edges or where it may be exposed to extreme heat. If
additional cable is needed, see page 7 for ordering information.
Mounting the Control Panel
1. Select a convenient mounting location for the control panel. Be sure that you
will have access to the area behind the location, and that you can drill holes
there without damaging existing wiring or structures. Do not place the control
where it could interfere with the safe operation of the vessel or vehicle. Avoid
mounting the control panel on a curved surface, or in a location that would be
exposed to direct rain or spray.
2. Use the template on the next page for measurements to make a hole for the
control panel.
Control panel mounting cutout
2.25"
1.5"
(57mm)
(38mm)
CAUTION: Always wear eye protection when using power tools!

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3. Bring the 5-wire (Model 502-2) or 6-wire (Model 503-2) cable coming from the
spotlight out through the control panel, and make the connections as shown on
pages 4 and 5 for your model light.
4. Feed the spliced cable back into the cutout hole. Test fit the control panel and
use a pencil to mark the locations of the two small holes in the panel onto the
mounting surface. Remove the control panel, then drill a 3/32" (1mm) pilot
hole at each of the marked locations.
5. Apply a small amount of sealant, (such as StarBriteBoat Caulk #83801), to
the back of the control panel face plate. Fit the control panel into the hole, and
fasten the control panel onto the surface with two # 8 x 3/4" (2mm x 1.5cm)
Phillips pan head self-tapping screws.
Electrical Connections
Guest models 502-2 and 502-3 have two types of wiring connections.
They are:
• Power supply wires - the larger red (+) and black (−) wires that bring 24 volts
DC power to the light and to the control panel.
• Control Cable wires - the small wires within a gray casing that carry your
commands from the control panel to the light.
CAUTION!
DO NOT CONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY WIRES
TO ANY OF THE CONTROL WIRES.
DO NOT REVERSE THE RED (POSITIVE)
AND BLACK (NEGATIVE) POWER WIRES.
These lights require a source of 24 volt DC power that is capable of supplying 10
amps of current. For best results, run two new wires from the red (+) positive and
black (−) negative power wires of the light directly to the main 24 volt DC
accessory panel. Install fuses as shown in the diagrams on pages 5 and 6. A 10
amp circuit breaker can be installed instead of an in-line 10 amp fuse.
If the light will be less than 30 feet (9M) from its power source, use 12 gauge
(3mm) wires. If the distance will be more than 30 feet (9M), use 10 gauge (5mm)
wires.

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Foam Gasket
10-12 ga. (5mm)
crimp Connector
10 Amp Fuse
(or circuit breaker)
Black
24 volts DC
Red
24 volts DC
1.
Connect Spotlight cable wires to
SAME wire colors of provided cable
Male Plugs on
this end of cable
2. Connect control wires to SAME
wire colors of provided cable
Do not use
blue wires
Black
24 volts DC
Red
24 volts DC
10 Amp Fuse
(included)
502-2 SPOTLIGHT WIRING DIAGRAM
Note: The blue control wire is not used with Model 502-2

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Foam Gasket
10-12 ga. (5mm)
crimp Connector
10 Amp Fuse
(or circuit breaker)
Black
24volts DC
Red
24 volts DC
1.
Connect cable wires from spotlight
to SAME wires colors of provided cable
Male Plugs on
this end of cable
2. Connect cable control wires to
SAME wire colors of provided cable
Black
24 volts DC
Red
24 volts DC
10 Amp Fuse
(included)
503-2 Spot/Floodlight Wiring Diagram
Operation
To aim the spotlight light, move the joystick gently in the desired direction. The
light can be moved both vertically and horizontally at the same time.
Use the toggle switch to activate the spotlight beam (or the floodlight beam for
model 503-2). The light can be moved with the beam switched off.
Precautions
DO NOT look directly into the spotlight or floodlight while it is operating.
DO NOT cover the light with a fabric cover or any other flammable material.
Accidental activation may result in a fire hazard.
DO turn the spotlight toward the control station when not in use. If the spotlight is
accidentally activated during daylight, the operator will be more likely to notice and
turn the spotlight off before draining a battery.

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Maintenance:
Under normal conditions, mild detergent and water will be sufficient to keep the
spotlight clean. Avoid using caustic chemicals or abrasives as they may damage
the housing. No lubrication is necessary.
Replacement Parts (24 volt)
(Available from The Guest Co.
See last page for contact information)
Item Part #
Replacement spotlight bulb kit – 502-2 729493
Replacement spot/flood bulb kit –
503-2 729494
Joystick control -502-2 22209-
24
Joystick control - 503-2 22208-
24
Lower motor - (both 502-2 and 503-2) U-3590
Upper motor - (both 502-2 and 503 –2) U-3589
Relay PC board - (502-2) U-3591
Relay PC board - (503-2) U-3588
15’ Extension Cable Kit (6-wire, blue wire not used on 502-
2)
729528
NOTE:
THE CONTROL PANELS USED WITH OTHER GUEST MODELS WILL NOT
OPERATE THE MODEL 502-2 or 503-2.
Troubleshooting
Under normal use, your Guest Beamer spotlight will provide you with many years
of reliable service. If your unit should become damaged by a severe impact, we
recommend that you return the unit to our factory for reconditioning.
If an operational problem occurs:
1. Confirm that all fuses are intact. If a fuse has blown, do not replace the fuse
until the cause of the problem has been located and corrected. NEVER
replace a blown fuse with a higher value fuse.

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Troubleshooting (Cont’d.)
2. Confirm that all wiring connections are accurate and that the spotlight is
connected to a 24 volt DC power source capable of supplying 10 amps even
when other accessories are operating. (See diagrams on pages 4 and 5.)
3. Check wiring connection, corroded crimps, for loose or corroded connections.
MOST PROBLEMS ARE CAUSED BY POOR WIRING CONNECTIONS.
4. If the spotlight does not move or light, remove the 4 bolts that fasten the
spotlight onto the mounting surface and gently lift the light until you can see
inside its base. Avoid cutting any wires. Inspect the visible wiring for loose or
broken connections. If there are signs of water damage, return the spotlight
and control to the Guest Service Department with information about how the
spotlight was installed. If there are no signs of damage, re-install the spotlight
and then replace the control pad.
5. If the spotlight moves properly but does not light, examine the halogen bulb.
Replace it if it appears discolored or broken. If the bulb appears normal, test
for a faulty relay by listening at the base of the light while someone activates
the bulb from the control panel. If no "click" is audible, or if a "chattering"
sound is heard, return the spotlight to the Guest Service Department for relay
replacement. NOTE: An inadequate power source may cause similar
symptoms.
6. If the spotlight does not move in one direction only (that is: up, but not down or
left, but not right), and the connections are good, replace the control panel.
7. If the spotlight will not move left or right but operates normally otherwise, listen
at the base of the light while someone else moves the joystick to the left and
right. If the lower motor makes no sound when it is activated, replace the lower
motor.
If your light has a problem that is not described above, return the unit to the Guest
Service Department for a inspection. Be sure to include a brief description of the
problem, proof of purchase (if requesting warranty service), and your daytime
telephone and/or fax number.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
For one (1) year from the date of purchase, The Guest Co., Inc. will, at its discretion,
repair or replace for the original consumer, free of charge, any part or parts found upon
examination y Guest Co., Inc., 95 Research Parkway, Meriden, Connecticut to e
defective in material or workmanship or oth. All transportation charges under this
warranty must e orne y the consumer.
Proof of purchase is required. Proof of purchase must be computerized receipt.
andwritten receipts are not accepted.
THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY. IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE. THIS IS
THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE EXCLUDED
WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
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warranties, please contact our Service Department Monday through Friday etween
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