Humphree LIGHTNING L300 User manual

INSTALLATION MANUAL
INTERCEPTOR
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH DOC NO: 032210-01
En

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DISCLAIMER
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continuous product improvement. Humphree shall have no liability for any
inaccuracies or omissions contained in this document or any dierences
between the product and the document.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 SAFETY INFORMATION
1.1 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT NOTICES
1.2 INTERCEPTOR SAFEY PRECAUTIONS
2 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
2.1 INTENDED PRODUCT USAGE
2.2 INTENDED AUDIENCE
3 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 INTERCEPTOR MODELS
3.2 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
3.3 COMPONENTS
3.4 REQUIRED TOOLS
4 INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES
4.1 STANDARD INTERCEPTOR MODELS (L300, L450)
4.2 FOR STERN DRIVES / OUTBOARDS
4.3 CHINE INTERCEPTOR MODELS (L300C, L450C)
4.4 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT
4.4.1 VERTICAL TRANSOM
4.4.2 ANGLED TRANSOM
4.5 BLADE MODIFICATIONS (CHINE ONLY)
5 PREPARATIONS
6 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR
6.1 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET
6.2 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR
6.3 ADJUST THE CABLE GLAND
6.4 MOUNT THE CABLE COVER
7 MOUNT THE CONTROL UNIT
7.1 CONTROL UNIT PLACEMENT
7.1.1 DEFAULT ORIENTATION
7.1.2 ALTERNATIVE ORIENTATION
7.2 MOUNT THE CONTROL UNIT
8 MOUNT THE CONTROL PANNEL

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1.1 Warnings and Important Notices
Three types of warning or notication signs are used in this manual. The signs are
listed as follows in order of severity:
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read the manual carefully before installing or operating the Humphree
system. Pay extra attention to the safety notices listed under section 1.1 Warnings
and Important Notices.
WARNING!
Information shown with the WARNING! sign can lead to serious
personal injuries or death if it is disregarded.
IMPORTANT!
Information shown with the IMPORTANT! sign can lead to system or
property malfunctions or damage if it is disregarded.
NOTE!
Notes contain important information regarding the Humphree
system.
1.2 Interceptor Safety Precautions
When installing the interceptors, make sure that there is no electrical current
connected to them.
Isolate shore electrical current to the engine block, battery charger, or
accessories mounted on the engine.
Sharp edges, watch your ngers.
WARNING!
IMPORTANT!
NOTE!
WARNING!
WARNING!
8.1 CONTROL PANNEL PLACEMENT
8.2 INSTALLATION OPTIONS
8.3 MOUNT THE CONTROL PANNEL OPTION 1
8.4 MOUNT THE CONTROL PANNEL OPTION 2
9 WIRING DIAGRAM

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2.1 Intended Product Usage
2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL
LIGHTNING by Humphree is a stabilization system designed for motorboats with
the following specications:
• Length of 20-45 feet
• Speed of 10-50 knots
The system must not be used for purposes other than the intended usage.
The purpose of this manual is to give instructions on how to correctly install the
hardware components of the LIGHTNING by Humphree system.
This installation manual is available digitally as a PDF le, and can be downloaded
in the following ways:
• Scan the QR code that is displayed on the product packaging and attached
documentation.
• Use the following Humphree URL address:
www.humphree.com/downloads/manuals
2.2 Intended Audience
This manual is aimed at the installer of the LIGHTNING by Humphree system,
including ship-builders, and other authorized workshops with qualied personnel.
The following installation instructions are intended for professionals only.
3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
3.1 STANDARD INTERCEPTOR MODELS
L300
L450
3.2 CHINE INTERCEPTOR MODELS
L300C
L450C
NOTE!
The following instructions show the installation process using the Standard
model. With the exception of steps labeled “CHINE ONLY”, these instructions
apply to all interceptor models.

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3.3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
CABLE GLAND BELOW THE
WATERLINE
CABLE GLAND ABOVE THE
WATERLINE
3.4 COMPONENTS
2x INTERCEPTOR
2x INTERCEPTOR BRACKET
2x CABLE COVER
CONTROL UNIT
CONTROL PANEL CABLE
CONTROL PANEL CABLE
NMEA DROP CABLE
CHINE ONLY:
2x INTERCEPTOR BRACKET ADD-ON
DRILL TEMPLATES
• Interceptor Drill Template
INCLUDED SCREWS
Component Amount Size Part Number Bits (not included)
Control Panel 4 2.9x13 mm 040284 PH1
Control Unit 4 4.2x25 mm 023740 T20
2x16 6.3x32 mm 023597 T30
Interceptor 2x2 M8x75 mm 011239 6 mm
Cable Cover 2x11 3.5x12 mm 023691 15IP
NOTE!
• Control Unit & Control Panel
Drill Template

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3.5 REQUIRED TOOLS (FOR GRP HULLS)
ALLEN KEY:
Ø 6 mm
COUNTERSINK
HOLE SAW:
Ø 28 mm
Ø 70 mm
TORX:
T25
T30
T35
15IP
WRENCH:
22 mm
34 mm
POWER DRILL
SAW
TORQUE WRENCH
ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPMOUND
MARINE SEALANT
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
• M3 SCREW NUT
• M3 THREADED ROD
• OSCILLATING MULTI TOOL
OTHER:
• BIT HOLDER
• CABLE TIE
4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES
4.1 STANDARD INTERCEPTOR MODELS (L300, L450)
RECOMMENDED
The interceptor will work correctly.
ACCEPTABLE
The interceptor will work with reduced lifting force.
NOT ACCEPTABLE
The interceptor is in the way, hindering a clear water ow for the propeller.

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4.2 FOR STERN DRIVES / OUTBOARDS
Mount the interceptor so that it does not disturb the water ow from the propeller.
4.3 CHINE MODELS - L300C & L450C (CHINE ONLY)
RECOMMENDED
Hull example 2:
Example 1: Do not use a chine interceptor model on a hull with no chine.
4.3 CHINE MODELS - L300C & L450C (CHINE ONLY)
RECOMMENDED
Hull example 1:
Example 2: Do not mount the interceptor in the way of the water ow of the
propeller.
NOT ACCEPTABLE

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For angled transoms, do not place the interceptor level with the hull bottom.
Incorrect interceptor placements does the following:
• Aects vessel movement even when the blade is retracted.
• Causes unnecessary wear on the interceptor.
IMPORTANT!
90°
WATER FLOW
a = 0° a = 10°
p = 4.5 mm
a
p
4.4 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT
4.4.1 VERTICAL TRANSOM
For vertical transoms, place the interceptor level with the hull bottom.
4.4.2 ANGLED TRANSOM
WATER FLOW
WATER FLOW
4.4.3 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT WHEN THE TRANSOM ANGLE IS KNOWN
If the transom angle is known, place the interceptor according to the following
table:
Transom Angle (a) Placement above the hull bottom (p)
0° 0 mm
5° 1.5 mm
8° 2.5 mm
13° 7.5 mm
10° 4.5 mm
15° 9.5 mm
13° 7.5 mm
4.4.4 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT WHEN THE TRANSOM ANGLE IS NOT KNOWN
If the transom angle is not known, do the following:
1
PLACE TWO WOODEN BOARDS under the hull, where the interceptor will be
mounted.

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xmm
2
PLACE THE INTERCEPTOR AGAINST THE TRANSOM and move it down until
the front touches the boards.
3
MARK THE POSITION of the interceptor.
4.5 INTERCEPTOR BLADE ADJUSTMENT (CHINE ONLY)
Chine models require a chine add-on to the interceptor bracket.
• Attach the chine add-on to the interceptor bracket before mounting the
bracket on the transom.
• Mount the interceptor bracket add-on according to the following guidelines:
Chine Angle Drill Hole
under 8°no chine add-on needed
8 - 16°use the top drill hole
over 16°use the botom drill hole
CHINE TYPE 1
IMPORTANT!
1
2

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min 10 mm
10 - 70 mm
CHINE TYPE 2
1
2
5. PREPARATIONS
2
TRANSOM REQUIREMENTS:
• Transom thickness must be between 10-70mm to t the cable gland.
• For sandwhich core transoms: the outer berglass layer must be
minimum 10mm to t the screws.
IMPORTANT!
1TWO PERSONS ARE RECOMMENDED to eectively mount the interceptor
on the transom.
ACCEPTABLE
RECOMMENDED

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4
CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES that can block the cable gland.
UP
STARBOARD
BOW
OTHER EQUIPMENT
5 SAND THE SURFACE where the interceptor will be mounted to improve the
adhesion of the sealand.
6
CLEAN THE SURFACE with a hull cleaner or a similar cleaning agent.
3
CHECK THE FLATNESS of the transom surface: the surface must not exceed
1-2 mm.

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7
USE THE DRILL TEMPLATE to correctly mark the positions of the holes.
8
IF THE CABLE GLAND HOLE IS PLACED OUTSIDE THE INTERCEPTOR:
• Mark the cable gland hole using the drill template.
• Use the cable cover to make sure that the cable gland hole will be covered.
90°
VERTICAL TRANSOM
ANGLED TRANSOM
ANGLED TRANSOM
≠ 90°
90°
IMPORTANT!
Drill the following holes at a 90° angle from the transom.

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Ø28 mm
5 mm
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DRILL THE CABLE GLAND HOLE with a Ø 28mm hole saw.
10
DRILL THE OTHER HOLES with a 5 mm drill.
USE A COUNTERSINK on the marked holes.
IMPORTANT!
Drill with care to ensure that the gel coat stays intact.
REPEAT THE STEPS IN “SECTION 5 - PREPARATIONS”
ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BOAT TO PREPARE FOR
MOUNTING THE SECOND INTERCEPTOR!
NOTE!
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6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR
6.1 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET
1
APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the interceptor bracket holes.
2
APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the back of the interceptor bracket as shown in
the following diagram:
3
INSERT THE SCREWS (6.3 mm) to fasten the interceptor bracket.
4 TIGHTEN THE SCREWS to 10Nm using a torque wrench.

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6.2 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET (CHINE ONLY)
1
APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the interceptor bracket holes.
L300C
2 ATTACH THE CHINE ADD-ON to the interceptor:
• For L300C interceptors, attach the chine add-on to the innermost slot of
the interceptor bracket.
• For L450C interceptors, attach the chine add-on to the outermost slot of
the interceptor bracket.
L450C
3
APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the back of the interceptor bracket and chine
add-on as shown in the following diagram:
4 INSERT THE SCREWS (6.3 mm) to fasten the interceptor bracket.

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O-Ring
6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR
6.3 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR
1
MOVE THE CABLE GLAND along the cable, away from the interceptor.
2
Make sure the O-ring stays in place.
REMOVE THE NUT from the cable.
NOTE!
5 TIGHTEN THE SCREWS to 10Nm using a torque wrench.

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3
APPLY MARINE SEALANT on the cable gland.
4 INSERT THE CABLE GLAND into the 28 mm hole on the transom.
Make sure the O-ring stays in place.
NOTE!
IMPORTANT!
!
34 mm
10 Nm
22 mm
!
INSIDE THE BOAT
TRANSOM
5
TIGHTEN THE CABLE GLAND NUT by doing the following:
• Use a 34 mm wrench to tighen the nut to 10 Nm.
• Use a 22 mm wrench to hold the cable gland still while tighening the nut.
Make sure the O-ring stays in place.
NOTE!
Place the 22 mm wrench as shown in the following diagram.
Incorrent placement of the wrench which tightening the nut can destroy
important cable gland components.

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6
APPLY MARINE SEALANT in the grooves on the back of the interceptor.
7
ATTACH THE INTERCEPTOR to the grooves on the back of the interceptor.
Pull the interceptor cable from the inside when attaching the
interceptor.
NOTE!
2x
2x
8
APPLY AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND (Tef-Gel) on the M8 bolts.
9
APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the back of the M8 bolt heads.

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10 INSERT THE M8 BOLTS after holding the interceptor in place.
TIGHTEN THE M8 BOLTS to 10 Nm with a torque wrench. 13
12 APPLY MARINE SEALANT inside the holes.
INSERT THE 6.3 MM SCREWS.

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14 TIGHTEN THE SCREWS to 10 Nm with a torque wrench.
PULL THE
CABLE
INSIDE THE BOAT
INSIDE THE BOAT
6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR
6.3 ADJUST THE CABLE GLAND
1
PULL THE CABLE TIGHTLY.
2 REMOVE THE GLAND NUT from the cable gland.