Attwood 6556 User Manual
Mile led t ransom light, W arning, Model 6556
2-Mile LED T
ransom Light
Model 6556
SA
VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Form Number 69437 Rev
. A
08-04
W
ARNING
Read all instructions carefully before installing and using this product. T
o
prevent
personal injury, disconnect the power source when installing
or servicing this
product. Always remove the boat from the water before
using 120V AC power tools.
Use only the fuse amperage rating specifi
ed in these instructions.
FEA
TURES
These Attwood T
ransom Lights are for use on boats up to 65.6 ft. (20 meters).
6556 T
ransom Light meets USCG CFR 183.810, ABYC A-16 requirements,
and all applicable standards as tested by Imanna Labs, 11/30/2007. 2 nautical
mile visibility
.
REQUIRED FOR INST
ALLA
TION
•
Two #8 stainless steel panhead screws
• Phillips
screwdriver
• Marine
grade
caulk
•
Cordless drill; 1/8" (3mm) bit and 3/8" (9mm) bit
•
16-gauge wire and waterproof crimp connectors
•
Fuse holder (Attwood #14341) and 1-amp fuse
INST
ALLA
TION LOCA
TION
Transom Lights must be mounted:
•
On the transom, exterior cabin bulkhead or superstructure. (Figure 1)
•
As far aft as possible.
•
On a vertical sur
face where the light will be unobstructed.
•
So that light shines directly astern and horizontally when the boat is fl
oating.
INST
ALLA
TION
1
. To access light h
ousing m
ounting holes, remove the b
ezel.
2.
Place fl
at side of housing against a smooth vertical sur
face (see INST
ALLA
TION
LOCA
TION for proper position). (Figure 2)
Important:
Before drilling, be sure that light will shine straight astern and within 5°
of horizontal
when boat is fl
oating.
3.
Use housing as a template to mark location of two mounting holes and a center
hole for wire access.
CAUTION:
Position wire access hole carefully
, especially on aluminum boats,
so that wires do not contact the hull.
4
. Drill 3
/8" (9
mm) diameter hole for w
ir
e clearance and 1/8" (3mm)
diameter holes
for mounting screws (Figure 2). V
ertical or horizontal screw mounting pattern
may be used.
5.
Bring one 16-gauge (+) and one (-) wire up through access hole DO NOT connect
these wires to power until you read FINAL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS. (Figure 3)
6.
Connect wires using waterproof crimp connectors.
7.
Caulk mounting holes and wire access holes.
8
. Fasten assembly with two #8 stainless steel panhead screws. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN.
FINAL WIRING INSTRUCTIONS
Connect to 12-V
olt DC power sour
ce ONL
Y.
All positive wires must be protected by
a 1-amp fuse. Higher voltage or failure to make proper wire and fuse connections
will void the product warranty
. Use crimp type marine-grade connectors with
suitable insulation.
1. Neatly thread wires to the switch, avoiding areas where abrasion or snagging
may occur
.
2. Use switch (Attwood #14386 or equivalent) that allows two-position ON/OFF/ON
operation – one for running lights, and one for anchor lights. Attach wires with
crimp-on butt joint connectors. T
est lights for proper operation.
A
TTWOOD LIMITED 10-YEAR W
ARRANTY
Because of the longevity of Attwood’
s LED lighting technology
, Attwood offers
a limited 10-year warranty on this LED lighting product. See Product Catalog or
attwoodmarine.com for details.
Figure 1
Figura 1
Abbildung 1
Figur 1
Figure 3 / Figura 3
Abbildung 3 / Figur 3
D
BC
A
Figure 2
A.
1/8" (3mm) Diameter Holes
B.
Housing
C.
Bezel
D.
Mounting
Screws
Figure 2
A.
T
rous de 3 mm de diamètre
B.
Boîtier
C.
Cadran
D.
Vis de montage
Figura 2
A.
Orifi
cios de 1/8" (3 mm) de diámetro
B.
Bastidor
C.
Bisel
D.
T
o
rnillos de instalación
Abbildung 2
A.
Löcher 3 mm
B.
Gehäuse
C.
Abdeckung
D.
Montageschrauben
Figur 2
A.
3 mm håldiam.
B.
hus
C.
infattning
D.
fästskruvar
Figure 3 / Figura 3
Abbildung 3 / Figur 3
Figure 3
A.
1-Amp
Fuse
B.
3-W
ay
Switch
C.
Pos.
D.
Neg
E
. 12V
DC
Figure 3
A.
Fusible de 1 ampère
B.
Interrupteur à trois positions
C.
pos.
D.
nég.
E.
12 volts CC
Figura 3
A.
Fusible de 1 amperio
B.
Interruptor de 3 vías
C.
positivo
D.
negativo
E.
12 voltios de CC
Abbildung 3
A.
Sicherung 1 A
B.
3-W
eg-Schalter
C.
pos.
D.
neg.
E.
12 V Gleichstrom
Figur 3
A.
1 A säkring
B.
3-vägs
strömbr
ytare
C.
pos
D.
neg
E.
12 V likström
D
D
C
C
E
A
B
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