PERKO 1178 - Manual

CUT ALONG BROKEN LINE
DRILL FOR #8 SCREWS
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
CAT. NO. 1178000CHR
CAT. NO. 1178DP0CHR
AHEAD
REFERENCE LINE
DRILL 3/8” HOLE FOR
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
Cat. No. 1178000CHR Masthead Light
Cat. No. 1178DP0CHR Masthead Light
The above light is designed for use on sail or power driven vessels under 20 meters (65.6 ft.) in length
operating on a nominal 12 volt or 24 volt system. In order to comply with ‘72 COLREGS and the U.S.
Inland Rules, the following must be adhered to:
MOUNTING INFORMATION
Read all instructions before proceeding
1). These instructions show the orientation of the light after the proper mounting location has bee determined. For proper light
selection, positioning and configuration, refer to the A.B.Y.C. Standard A-16*, the ‘72 COLREGS* and the U.S. Inland
Navigation Rules*. This light is usually supplied complete with 12 volt bulb (Cat. No. 0071DP0CLR, 12V, 10W), however 24
volt bulbs (Cat. No. 0072DP1CLR) are available for 24 volt systems. NOTE: PERKO series 1178 used with 24W bulb
0072DP1CLR is not certified in accordance with 33 CFR 183.810 as the light is intended for replacement use only on
appropriate vessels constructed prior to 11/1/03. All previous certifications apply.
2). This light is designed to be mounted on a horizontal surface.
3). Draw a 4” long reference line through the center of the selected mounting location and parallel to the centerline of the boat.
4). Cut out the mounting template below. Tape it on the mounting surface such that the reference line (drawn above) is
directly underneath the reference line marked on the template.
5). Drill 2 holes through the template to accommodate #8 oval head mounting screws. Drill one 3/8” hole to accommo-
date the electric wiring.
6). Attach supply connections to the light, making sure to wire in accordance with both A.B.Y.C. Standard E-9* and U.S.
Coast Guard Safety Standards for Boat Electrical Systems (33 CFR 183)*.
7). Mount the light in accordance with the template, making sure the clear lens faces ahead (not astern).
* The above referenced standards can be obtained from:
1). American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. 2). U.S. Coast Guard
613 Third Street, Suite 10 Washington, D.C. 20593
Annapolis, MD 21403 (or your local C.G. office)
12/08
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PERKO, INC.
16490 N.W. 13th Avenue
Miami, FL 33169-5707
www.perko.com
USCG APPROVAL
33 CFR 183.810
Visibility: 3nm
Tested By: IMANNA Labs.
Date: 9/9/03
Meets ABYC A-16