TYPHOON INSTALLATION GUIDE
STEP 1 - GET STARTED
What is in the box?
1 - Typhoon Light with 10.5ft of 14 AWG Wire (22 AWG for Orange Signal Wire)
1 - Compression Nut Retaining Ring (Stainless Steel)
1 - Stainless Steel Washer
3 - 1/4" x 1.125" Hex Head Bolts (Stainless Steel)
1 - Stainless Steel Bonding Lug
1 - #10 Bolt x 1/2" & #10 Nut (Stainless Steel)
1 - Instruction Sheet
If you are missing or misplaced a part, please contact our support team to assist. DO NOT return the product to the store.
What do I need?
- Marine grade sealant (3M 4200 or similar)
- Socket Ratchet with Extension
- 7/16 Socket
- Power driver/drill
- 3" Hole Saw (Transom), 3.625" Hole Saw (Flush mount)
- Waterproof Butt Splice connectors
- Heat Gun for shrinking waterproof butt splice connectors
- Fuse per light (15A @12v or 7.5A @24v)
- Wire strippers
- Crimp Tool for butt splice connectors
- Additional Wire (see chart here)
- Multimeter for testing (optional)
- 1A SPST switch (not included) for 3-Wire to switch
- 20A Min SPST switch (not included) for 2-Wire to switch (1 per light)
- Lumitec Poco Digital Lighting Control (optional)
STEP 2 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Transom Mount Lights
Underwater light placement can be subjective and vary depending on the style of the boat and the owner's personal preferences. This section will provide some guidance on best practices and our recommendations.
- It is best to place a light 6"-12" (150 mm-300 mm) below the waterline.
- Place lights at intervals of 3 ft (0.9m) to 8 ft (2.4m).
- For outboard motors, place lights between motors (see diagram).
- The mounting hole size is 3.0"
Flush Mount Lights
Only Flush Mount Typhoon lights should be placed on a running surface. Using the Transom Mount light on a running surface may cause a potential impact hazard that can result in damage to the vessel.
- It is best to place a light 6"-12" (150 mm-300 mm) below the waterline.
- Lights can be placed on the side or bottom of the hull.
- Place lights at intervals of 3 ft (0.9m) to 8 ft (2.4m).
- The mounting hole size is 3.625"
Mounting Holes
The Typhoon Underwater light is a through-hull design and requires a mounting hole to be cut into the hull. It is very important to size this hole correctly to avoid complications with the installation. The Typhoon is available in two housing options, a Transom Mount, and a Flush Mount. Both these housing options require a different size mounting hole. The diagram illustrates the correct mount hole size for each housing type.
Typhoon Mounting Hole Sizes
STEP 3 - CONFIGURATION
Select the installation configuration you will be using for your light.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Problem: Light Does not power on (2-wire installation). | Cause: Red and Orange wire are not receiving + voltage. Ground wire disconnected. | Solution: Check power. Check fuse is not blown. Check ground wire connection. Check the switch and ensure it is rated for the load. Check voltage polarity. |
| Problem: Light Does not power on (3-wire installation). | Cause: Red and/or Orange wires are not receiving positive (+) voltage. Ground wire disconnected. | Solution: Check power. Check fuse is not blown. Check ground wire connection. Check switch is in the ON position. |
| Problem: Light Does not power on (3-wire installation Poco). | Cause: Red wire not receiving positive (+) voltage. Orange wire not connected to Poco Channel output. Poco is not setup correctly. | Solution: Check power. Check fuse is not blown. Check ground wire connection. Check Poco Configuration (light group set to Clan 4). If Clan 4 does not exist in Light Groups, update your Poco firmware. Check Poco Configuration to ensure Switch is set to the correct Light Group. |
| Problem: Light Quickly Blinks. | Cause: Insufficient voltage at light. | Solution: Check for proper voltage at light (10vDC minimum required). Ensure the battery is at full charge. Verify wire gauge size is sufficient. |