Shadow-Caster SCM-CC User manual

Whatyouwillneed:
?Scissors
?LowStickMaskingTape
?Powerdrill(18vcordlesspreferred)
?Useappropriatelysizeddrillbittopre-drillmounting
screwholesfor#8screws(screwsincluded)
?5/8"Diameterdrill
?ISO-Alcohol(DonotuseAcetone!!)
?Cleanclothorpapertowel
?Sealant,3M4200isrecommended
Shadow-Caster Marine LEDs utilize state-of-the-art high powered LED technology combined with a rugged military grade design to
bring you the best value in underwater lighting. Our lights are manufactured in the U.S.A. and are inspected to meet the highest
standardsofquality.
The following steps are recommended to properly install your SCM-Series™ underwater lights. Avoiding to do so may void your
warranty.
1) Choose mounting location - The lights require water cooling and should be installed on a flat surface area that is frequently
submerged, splashed, or sprayed.Also consider the area inside the boat where the wire will enter and make sure it will be
accessible to retrieve the wire. It IS recommended to mount the light as low as possible for optimal water penetration and
cooling.It ISNOTrecommended tomountthelights onthebottom ofthehull becauseitwill createdragand increasetherisk
ofdamagewhenbeachingthevesselandfromfloatingdebris.
2) The provided template can be used for finding an appropriate mounting location. Verify that the template matches the
mountingholesonthelightifusingthisasadrilltemplate.Makesureyouaredrillingintoaplacewhereyoucangettothehole
frominsidetheboatinordertofeedwire.Markcenterdrilllocationwithpencil.Removetemplateandstoreinasafeplace.
3) Drilla5/8"diameterholeforthecableinthecenterholelocationonly(Shownontemplate).
4) Ifmountingtoanaluminumhull usea foamorrubberspacerforgalvanicisolationtopreventcorrosion (Formore information,
visitusatwww.shadow-caster.com).
5) Feedthecablethroughthehullintotheboat.
6) With the light against the hull in the location to be mounted, use the actual mounting holes of the light to mark one mounting
hole. Drill that hole with an appropriately sized drill (9/64 is typical for #8 screws). Be sure the drill is not over sized or
undersized. Anundersizedholecancause thescrew tobreak,oversizetheholeandthehole willstrip.Withthelightinplace
threadascrewintothehole.Nowmarkanddrillthelastmountinghole.
7) This procedure will prevent damage to the rubber boot where the cable comes out of the light. Gross misalignment of the
mounting screw holes can cause excessive side loads on the boot. Now check the mounting hole alignment with the light
againstthehullinthemountinglocation.Ifthemountingholesarenotbotheasilyvisiblethroughtheholesinthelight,thenthe
centerholeforthecablemustbereameduntilthelightcanbealignedwiththemountingholes.
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8) Place a sufficient amount of silicone or 3M 4200 marine sealant on the hull around all three holes to seal them against the
light'sbaseplate.
9) Fillthescrewholeswithsealant.
10) Useprovidedscrews(Qty2)tomountlighttothehull.Ifalternatescrewsareusedtheymustbepassivated316stainlesssteel
(generallymilitaryspecscrewsarepassivated).Donotusebronzescrewsasthiswillcausegalvaniccorrosion.
11) Installwiring:
a. Route wire through the boat in a manor such that it is tied up out of standing water and protected from excessive heat or
abrasion.
b. Route wire to a switch rated at a minimum of twice the continuos current draw (i.e. for two SCM-10™ lights: 3.5 amps x 2
lightsx2=14)[ampswitchandcircuitbreakerminimumrating].Switchnotprovided.
c.Redwireispositive, blackwireisground.Reversingthepolaritywillvoid yourwarranty.Thelightsmust bewiredthrougha
fuseor circuitbreaker. FAILURETODO SOCOULDCAUSEAFIREANDINJURYORDEATH.Each lightshouldbe fused
separatelyandwillrequire4ampsat12volts,witha7.5ampfuseto handlein-rushcurrent.
d. Blue wire is the PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) control wire. This is to control strobing and dimming functions integrated
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intothelight.ContactShadow-Caster MarineLEDLightingtopurchaseacompatiblecontrollerordimming
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Installation Instructions 10/13
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CASTERMARINELEDs.
Installation Instructions (page 1)
Installation Diagram (page 2)
Shadow-Caster LED Lighting, LLC
P.O. Box 82, Dunedin, FL USA
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10.00” [254mm]
8.70” [221mm]
2.375” [60mm]
.5” [13mm]
Height
1” [25mm]
316 Stainless
Phillips Head
Self-Tapping
Screws
.35” [9mm] 1” (#8)
Stainless screw
Top
Top View
Side View
Bottom Base Plate
Installation Diagram
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE TEMPLATE
DO NOT USE TEMPLATE
TO MARK SCREW HOLES
DO NOT USE TEMPLATE
TO MARK SCREW HOLES
FOR CENTER WIRE HOLE USE THE FOLLOWING:
1st
WAY THROUGH
- DRILL PILOT HOLE AT CENTER FOR THE WIRE, THEN USE 5/8” DRILLALL THE
2nd - RUN WIRE THROUGH THE HOLEAND MARK ONE MOUNTING HOLE LOCATION
3rd - FOLLOW STEPS ON FRONT OF SHEET FOR DRILLING MOUNTING HOLES
.5" [12.5mm]
Typical Power Requirements
3.5 Amps @ 12V
18 Gauge
Tinned Wire
Installation Diagram
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Scale 1:1 (If in doubt ask)
SCM-CC/SCM-10/SCM-UV
SCM-CC / SCM-10 / SCM-UV (10/13)
WARNING! Do Not UseACETONE To Clean The Polycarbonate Lens. Use Alcohol and Soft Cloth.
WHEN PRE-DRILLING SCREWS:
FIRST PRE-DRILL
CENTER HOLE AND RUN
WIRE. THEN MARK YOUR
SCREW HOLES WITH DRILL BIT
OR PENCIL WHILE USING
ACTUAL LIGHT HOUSING
WHEN PRE-DRILLING SCREWS:
FIRST PRE-DRILL
CENTER HOLE AND RUN
WIRE. THEN MARK YOUR
SCREW HOLES WITH DRILL BIT
OR PENCIL WHILE USING
ACTUAL LIGHT HOUSING
SCM-10/SCM-CC/SCM-UV