Owner's manual

PERKO FIG. 314 SERIES SEARCHLIGHT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING
1). Examine mounting template, and choose appropriate mounting location.
2). Orient the template so that desired range of horizontal motion is achieved, then use the
template to drill mounting, control and wiring holes.
3). Loosen two control knobs (#34) on control assembly. Loosen locknut (#35) by turning
counter-clockwise as viewed from the top of the light.
4). Loosen the two set screws (#32) on the fulcrum (#41).
5). Remove the control handle assembly (#36 thru #41) from the control rod by rotating the entire
assembly around the control tube. Simultaneously remove the locknut.
6). Do not attempt to remove the control tube & rod. (#31)
7). Install mounting gasket by sliding it up the control rod to the base.
8). Mount light from above, lowering control tube & rod through the deck.
9). Make electrical supply connections in accordance with A.B.Y.C. Standard E-9* and U.S. Coast
Guard Safety Standards for Boat Electrical Systems*.
10). Fasten to deck with #8 oval head screws.
11). Install ceiling plate.
12). Re-install handle assembly. Note that the two set screws (#32) are for retention only and should
be snug, but loose enough for the fulcrum to rotate. Adjust control tension with the two control
knobs (#34).
13). To align handle position with searchlight direction: loosen lock nut (#35), twist handle assembly
to desired position and re-tighten the lock nut.
* The above referenced standards can be obtained from:
(1) American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc. (2). U.S. Coast Guard
3069 Solomon’s Island Road Washington, D.C. 20593
Edgewater, Maryland 21037 (or your local C.G. office)
PERKO, INC.
16490 N. W. 13th AVENUE
5/97 MIAMI, FL 33169 5707
AHEAD
Drill For
#8 Oval
Head
Screws
Drill For
#8 Oval
Head
Screws
Fig. 314 Searchlight
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
Drill 3/8” Hole
for Electrical
Cable
Drill 13/16”
Hole for
Control Tube