ACR Electronics RCL-75 Instructions d'installation

PRODUCT SUPPORT MANUAL

RCL-75 //

Remote Control Searchlight System

Model No.: RCL-75

Product No.: 1946

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CAUTION: Before proceeding to install, test or use your new

ACR Electronics’ product, please read this Product Support

Manual in its entirety.

If you have questions regarding the contents of the manual,

please contact our Technical Service Department at ACR

Electronics, Inc., Telephone +1 (954) 981- 3333 or email at

service@acrelectronics.com. Please be ready to provide the

technician with the page number you wish to discuss. If you have

a question that is not covered in the manual, please visit our

website and access the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

section for further information or call our Technical Service

Department. The website address is www.acrelectronics.com. If in

the future you lose this manual, you may access and print a

replacement on the ACR website.

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Table of Contents

SECTION 1 - HOW THE SEARCHLIGHT WORKS _________________ 3

SECTION 2 - PREPARING TO INSTALL ________________________ 3

SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION ________________________________ 6

SECTION 4 - OPERATION _________________________________ 10

SECTION 5 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE _____________________ 10

APPENDIX A - SPECIFICATIONS ____________________________ 15

APPENDIX B - ACCESSORIES _______________________________ 16

APPENDIX C - DIAGRAMS OF CONFIGURATIONS_______________ 16

APPENDIX D - WARRANTY, NOTICES ________________________ 18

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND

NOTES CAREFULLY

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SECTION 1 - HOW THE SEARCHLIGHT WORKS

The RCL-75 was specially designed for mariners who require a high

intensity remote controlled searchlight that is compact, light weight and

can stand up to the tough marine environment.

The RCL-75 searchlight system contains an intense light beam that

produces 180,000 peak candlepower by combining two 55W halogen

lamps with unique optical quality, parabolic reflectors. All functions of

the searchlight can be electrically operated by remote control from the

pilot area of the vessel using the remote control Point Pad™ and

interconnecting cable supplied with the RCL-75.

The sleek, robust design and modern construction materials of the

searchlight body makes it attractive for recreational and commercial

vessels. The searchlight is made of a UV resistant ASA plastic to

minimize yellowing, and is gasketed and finished to repel the weather.

SECTION 2 - PREPARING TO INSTALL

Unpacking the RCL-75

Before proceeding with the installation of the RCL-75, please verify that

the content of the box includes the following:

QTY

ITEM

ACR PART NUMBER

Light assembly

A3-06-2177

Deck mount

A1-18-1724

17’ wire harness

9426

Remote control Point Pad™ and extra

cover for flush mounting

9428

S/S Allen bolts

A1-05-0734-1

S/S nuts

A1-05-0736

S/S flat washers

A1-05-0741

S/S lock washers

A1-05-0737

Special L wrench (Allen wrench and

Phillips head screwdriver)

T1-04-0047

U clamps for remote control Point Pad™

flush mount

A1-17-1366

Mounting gasket

A1-25-0132

Surface mount gasket

A1-25-0135-1

Flush mount gasket

A1-25-0135-2

Product Support Manual

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Light base mount template*

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Remote control panel template (flush)*

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Remote control panel template (surface)*

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*Templates are on a separate sheet in this box.

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If any of the above is missing, please contact ACR Electronics Technical

Service by email at service@acrelectronics,com or by phone at +1 (954)

981-3333. Please be ready to provide the serial number of your unit and

location of purchase.

Figure 1

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Tools and fasteners needed for installation

The following tools and marine-grade fasteners are needed for

installation but are not included in the light kit.

4 each, 1/4” dia. bolts

4 each, Lock nuts

OR 4 each, 1/4” dia.

Lag screws

4 each,Washers

1 each, 1/4" Drill bit for bolt

holes

OR 1 each, 17/64" Drill

bit for lag screws

1 each, 15/16" Drill bit for cable clearance

1 each, 13/64" Drill bit for remote switch mounting bolts

1 each, Tube of silicone or bedding compound to close hole around

cable

OPTION: 1-inch mounting riser shapeable for irregular surfaces (P/N

9427, see Figure 6).

WARNING: Be careful when using electrical power tools around

water. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Electric shock could occur.

Location Selection

Care and consideration should be given to the selection of a mounting

location for the RCL-75 and the Point Pad™ (remote control panel).

Location helps assure maximum performance of the light.

Typical mounting locations include bow pulpit, fore deck, and cabin

hardtop (see Figures 2 and 3).

CAUTION: Do not mount the searchlight upside down.

The mounting surface should be flat and parallel to the water’s surface.

Keep in mind that the further the light is from the pulpit, the greater the

chance that light will reflect off the boat and into the operator’s vision.

Before installing the light or remote control switch, find a suitable path

for the wires to run. There are two sets of wires: (a) a 17-foot (5.18

meter) wiring harness, which will connect the light and the remote Point

Pad™, and (b) power leads which will connect the light to a power

source. A path will be needed for both. Wire should be kept from contact

with sharp edges, and tight radii. If wire needs to pass through a

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bulkhead, use a cable outlet (available at marine hardware stores). Wire

should be supported where necessary by the use of cable straps.

The location selected must be sufficiently rigid to support the weight of

the total installation. Also consider surrounding hazards such as

equipment movement, hatches being opened, accidental covering,

personnel traffic, etc.

Depending on the location selected, your light will need 1/4” diameter

stainless steel bolts, nuts, and washers. If the mounting area is robust

enough, pan-head lag screws may be used. If the surface area can be

reached from the underside, bolting with lock nuts and washers should

be used.

When mounting, be sure that the unit is able to rotate 360° without

hitting any obstructions. Refer to wiring section for additional

information.

SECTION 3 - INSTALLATION

Wiring

The RCL-75 has two wiring requirements:

1.) Connect the remote control Point Pad™ to the light

2.) Connect the light to 12-volt power with 15 amp rated wiring. The

light works best with 13.5 volts.

Figure 2

Figure 3

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CAUTION: The connectors on each side of the wire harness are

different. Test fit connector to switch before running the harness to the

light.

For ease of installation, a 17-foot (5.18 meter) wiring harness to connect

the remote control to the light has been supplied. The wire should be

run from the Point Pad™ to the light. Do not run wire near sharp edges.

When passing through bulkheads, use a cable outlet (available at

marine hardware stores). After the cable has been run, the remote

control is ready to be connected.

The light needs to be connected to a power source. It is recommended

to use 14 AWG for this installation. The positive lead should be

connected to a 15 amp fuse. For wire runs over 16 feet (4.88 meters),

use 12 AWG.

Precautions should be taken to make power connections as watertight

as possible.

Point Pad™ Options

Make sure area is clean and dry. Use templates for marking drill hole

pattern. Verify that the drill holes will not impact or harm other items

(wires, plumbing, hardware, bulkhead).

The URP-102 Point Pad™ is supplied as a surface mount unit (see

figure 4). A flush mount option is provided (see figure 5). To switch

mounting options, unscrew the six (6) screws on the unit’s back plate

and remove the front cover. Fit the Point Pad™ with the flush mount

cover, replace the back plate, and screw the unit back together.

Mounting the Point Pad™

Both the surface mount and flush mount options require access to the

backside of the mounting location. Make sure there are no obstructions

behind the area where the switch is to be located (e.g. bulkheads, wires,

plumbing, or hardware). Check in advance that the coax cable from the

Master Controller can be routed to this location. Generally, the Point

Pad™ should be mounted in a protected area.

Install the surface mount Point Pad™ by drilling 3 holes in the

dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Surface Mount Template

supplied in the Mounting Templates. Mount the Point Pad™ to the

dashboard using the gasket, washers, and nuts supplied. Use a sealant

around the bolt holes to protect from moisture intrusion.

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When the flush mount option is selected, cut a rectangular hole in the

dashboard location using the Point Pad™ Flush Mount Template

supplied in the Mounting Templates. Use the gasket, washers, nuts, and

the two U-Clamps provided to secure the Point Pad™. Use a sealant

around the cut out to protect from moisture intrusion.

Make sure there are no obstructions behind the area where the switch is

to be located. (i.e. bulkheads, wires, plumbing, hardware.) Check in

advance to verify the wiring harness can be routed to this location.

Mounting the Light

Make sure area is clean and dry. Decide on the use of screws or bolts.

Verify that the backside of the mounting surface can be reached to

install nuts and washers.

NOTE: If the mounting surface is not flat, a special, shapeable plate can

be purchased, (P/N 9427), to adapt the light base to the surface. This

plate can also be used to raise the light 1 inch (2.54 cm) if desired (see

Figure 6).

Figure 4-

Point Pad™ surface mount

Figure 5-

Point Pad™ flush mount

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Figure 7

Remove the deck mounting plate from the light base (4 Allen bolts).

Save the bolts and washers. Locate the mounting plate on the spot that

you want your light. Rotate the plate so that the arrows are pointing

forward and the length of the arrow is aligned parallel to the keel.

Mark the 4 mounting holes, starting with the hole marked “Front” on the

mounting plate. Mounting holes are in 90° increments. Drill 4 mounting

holes (1/4") and a centered cable clearance hole (3/4"). Put the

mounting gasket on the deck mount (or shaped plate, if used). Use

caulk or bedding compound to seal bolt and wire holes before deck

mount is attached to deck. The plates are keyed to each other and to

the light: Be sure the arrows are pointing in the correct direction. The

light will rotate 180° either way from the arrows.

Use marine grade 316

stainless steel bolts, nuts, and

lock washers to fasten the

plate(s) to the mounting

surface. Install and connect the

control cable and (+) Red and

(-) Black power leads. Seal

hole if desired. Leave at least 8

inches (20.32 cm) of wire

coiled in the base of light to

allow for servicing (see Figure

7).

Figure 6-Shapeable plate

(purchased separately)

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