Bluefin Led Underwater lights.
Domestic DL12 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.
Specs: electrical/fuse ratings
Voltage
Current
Fuse rating
DL12D
24V ONLY
24v2amp
8 amp
Warnings:
 Do not under any circumstances hold the light by the cable.(the light is not designed to behung by the cable and will result in damage to the unit).
 Ensure that the correct input voltage is used for the light (Power supplies can be supplied by
BluefinLed at additional cost.Part No: PSU 24V-UNI, PSU 24v/200w-110to220v SINGLE
COLOUR 1 X PSU per 4 lights.
 Ensure that a fuse or breaker is installed with the correct fuse/breaker rating per the light isinstalled.
 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, 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.
 For help with calculations always consult with a qualified professional or contact BluefLEDdirectly.
 The cable must be protected with an outer tube or pipe to the standards specified in thismanual (which can be supplied by BluefinLed at additional cost Part No: DL-PP-M1, DOCKLIGHT PVCU 1MTR PIPE/GLAND 4MM WALL THICKNESS. Part No: DL-PP-M2, DOCK LIGHT
PVCU 2MTR PIPE/GLAND 4MM WALL THICKNESS).
 Ensure all connections made are water tight, all connections MUST be above the waterline
 Do not use abrasives on the lenses.
Tools required for installation:
 3mm(1/8”) drill bit Drill Posi head hand screwdriver Marine sealant 3M 4200 or equivalent 3/4” NPT TAP/THREAD (if threading your own pipe or cutting down the pipe supplied).
Installation:
There are two mounting methods to the dock light product which will depend on your mounting
point, these are show below as option 1 and 2.
The light can be mounted with a top or side entry, either can be used depending on your cable exit
route.

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All lights are configured for top or side entry as standard.
Ensure that you plan your cable piping and fitment before progressing with the light installation.
The light must remain underwater at all times so please ensure that you take into consideration tides
and the water line.
Ensure that your pipe is threaded to the Dock Light puck before installation to the dock. Seal thethreads with Marine sealant 3M 4200 or equivalent and then tighten to create a water tight seal.
(See Fig 1)
Option 1 screw mounting
Drill 3mm(1/8”) pilot holes to match the mounting holes on the Dock light puck. (See Fig 1)
Screw the dock light puck to the dock or piling using the 4 countersink screws provided. (See Fig 1)
Option 2 Strap/wire mounting.
The dock light puck has side entry holes for strapping to pilings or docks. (See Fig 2)
Strap the Dock light puck to the dock or piling using an appropriate strap or wire to hold the docklight in position securely, please ensure that you do not modify the light to achieve this and use wireor straps that will fit the hole size diameter on the Dock light puck.
For both Option 1 and 2
Feed the light cable through Dock light puck and the pipe.(see fig 3)
Apply marine sealant to the rear of the light on the circumference of the light and around the base of
the cable gland to ensure a complete continuous bead of sealant is applied in both areas. (see fig 3)
Mount the light to the Dock light puck using the 3 screws provided. (see fig 3)
Tighten the cable gland at the top of the pipe to ensure a water tight seal.(if using your own pipe
ensure that the ends of the pipes are sealed from the elements). (See Fig 4)
Protective Tubing/pipe
The cable of the light must be protected by pipe or tubing as the harsh water environment will
erode the cable and damage will occur.
Bluefin Led supply optional protective tube/piping at additional cost(please contact your local
dealer or distributor for information)
If you choose to supply your own pipe protection please ensure that the specified material andcable glands are used. The pipe must be threaded using a 3/4” NPT TAP/THREAD, all pipe
connections and threads must be sealed using a Marine sealant 3M 4200 or equivalent to create awater tight seal then screwed into the Dock Light.
Electrical connection:
Only attach the light cable to a waterproof connection or junction box, the cable must have awatertight connection otherwise your warranty will be void.
Attach the light cable to suitable VDC power ,ensuring that you protect the light with an inline fuse orbreaker connected to the positive(red) wire, ensure that you create a water tight connection at thispoint.

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Fig 1 Dock Light Puck

Light showing
threaded pipe
being installed,apply marine
sealant at thispoint

Mounting Screw
holes formounting with the4 countersink
screws provided.

Fig 2

Strap/wire
mounting holes

Fig 3
Apply Sealantaround this edge
and around thecable gland

Pass the light
cable through therear of the Puck
and through thepipe and cable
gland

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Mount the light tothe puck using the3 screws provided
into the pilot
holes in the puck.

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Cable gland,
ensure to tighten
when cable ispassed throughTesting:
Test the light before installation ensuring that you use the correct input voltage and the light isilluminated correctly.(take care to not look directly at the light as this could cause damage to eyes)
After installation ensures again that the light is illuminated correctly and the lens label is removed.
The Dock Light is fully IP68,care must be taken to ensure that all electrical and pipe connection arewater tight.
The light has internal indicator Led’s for fault finding, these are as follows: Over voltage will flash red.(check the voltage to the light)
 Under voltage will show a constant red. (check the voltage to the light)
 Over temperature will show amber.(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.
Please ensure if returning your product that the cable is fully intact and not cut off.

For any warranty issues please contact your point of sale retailer or go towww.bluefinled.com for further advice.
Installer please ensure that the SERIAL NUMBERS of the lights are written below and themanual is handed over to the end user.
Please make a note of the serial numbers of the lights here.
SERIAL NUMBERS

Dock lights 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 WILLINVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY.
Use these instructions in conjunction with the light instructions to ensure that all is fitted correctly.
Installation:
Fig 1 showing how the Gel connector is wired up. Please use the instructions supplied with the GelConnector kit.

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Fig 2 showing how the finished Gel connector should look when finished.
The IP68 GEL CONNECTOR MUST BE INSTALLED OR YOU WARRANTY WILL BE VOID.
Fig 1Heatshrink
PowerIn
fromshorepower

Lightcable

Please use fuse
instructions within
the manual to wire
the fuse

Negative wire
to boat powerinImage showing how towire the Gel Connector tothe light and Fuse holder
Fig 2Bluefin LED
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