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 Remote Control Spotlight

Installation Instructions
Light Mounting
Select a location for the light which will allow for clear beam projection forward and as far aft as possible. Spotlight base should be mounted on level, flat surface. Using the light base mounting template enclosed, drill three mounting holes and a center hole at the center of base for wiring cable. Feed cable through hole and fasten light in place with three #10 x 1" screws provided, or applicable screws for your particular application. Mount light so that the name on the base is facing to the rear.

Note: Secure cable with nylon clips or equivalent. Protect installation at points of stress, and leave adequate slack where cable must be flexible.

Control Installation
Select a location near the helm which will allow for convenient operation of control.

  1. Cut two holes (see Panel Cutout Template below) for mounting control.

  2. Route power leads (supplied by customer) from voltage source to control. Note: Wiring must be 16 gauge (minimum).

  3. Connect positive (+) power lead to red (+) wire and negative (-) power lead to black wire using butt connectors.

  4. Connect wires (matching colours) from control panel to end of light cable using butt connectors provided.

  5. Use bedding compound or sealant to waterproof control mounting.

  6. Secure control with self-tapping screws provided.

Control Unit Operation
Switch Functions
(A) Light switch - On/Off switch positions.
(B) Directional Switch - Lever has eight contact positions and will operate in horizontal, vertical and in four intermediate directions.

Cleaning of Exterior Plastic Surfaces
Recommendation for cleaning "Exterior Surfaces" is a solution of warm water and a mild dish washing detergent soap.

Circuit Protection
A 10 amp fuse is located in the On/Off toggle on control. To replace fuse grasp On/Off toggle and push in while turning to left facing control. Pull out fuse and replace. The proper fuse has been included int he fuse holder. Should this fuse blow, replace with the same size fuse after determining reason for blown fuse.

When installation and wiring is completed, check light operation. If light is inoperative, or does not operate correctly, refer to troubleshooting instruction.

Service
Control Replacement
Individual replacement pats are available fort he control panel. To replace switches remove the two screws from front of panel and pull forward, exposing wiring.

  1. To remove directional switch push firmly on the front toggle and remove switch from bak side of panel. Cut wires to the defective switch and splice wires (with butt connectors) to the new switch, being sure to match wire colours. Note: Install switch with yellow wire on top for correct directional aiming.

  2. To remove On/Off fuse switch disconnect wires to defective switch and pull forward with gentle rocking motion from back side of panel easing switch out. Install new switch and secure using clip retainer on back side of control panel. Reconnect wiring terminals to switch.

Bulb Replacement
Remove four screws and retaining bezel. Pull bulb assembly forward and disconnect spade connectors from back of bulb. Reconnect spade terminals to new bulb. Install bulb and fasten with bezel and four screws.

Diagram of Remote

Dimensional Drawing

Troubleshooting
All lights are thoroughly inspected before shipping and are warranted to operate within specifications. If light does not operate correctly, check fuse and wire harness connections before proceeding.

Problem Solution
Control works in reverse in all directions. Control installed upside down.
Bulb operates - no light movement. Check wiring code for proper wire colour connections.
Light moves - bulb does not operate. 1. Check bulb.
2. Check wiring code for proper wire colour connections.
Dim light 1. Check voltage at power source.
2. Increase wire size from source to control.
3. Check for proper ground circuit.



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