ACR Electronics RCL-75 User Manual

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 [phone] or email at

[e-mail]. 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.

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS, CAUTIONS

AND NOTES CAREFULLY

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, USEFUL LIFE POLICY, NOTICES _______ 18

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SECTION 1 - HOW THE SEARCHLIGHT WORKS

QTY

ITEM

ACR PART NUMBER

1

Light assembly

A3-06-2177

1

Deck mount

A1-18-1724

1

17’ wire harness

9426

1

Remote control Point Pad™ and extra

cover for flush mounting

9428

4

S/S Allen bolts

A1-05-0734-1

4

S/S nuts

A1-05-0736

4

S/S flat washers

A1-05-0741

4

S/S lock washers

A1-05-0737

1

Special L wrench (Allen wrench and
Phillips head screwdriver)

T1-04-0047

2

U clamps for remote control Point Pad™

flush mount

A1-17-1366

1

Mounting gasket

A1-25-0132

1

Surface mount gasket

A1-25-0135-1

1

Flush mount gasket

A1-25-0135-2

1

Product Support Manual

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1

Light base mount template*

Y1-03-0158-1

1

Remote control panel template (flush)*

Y1-03-0158-1

1

Remote control panel template (surface)*

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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:

*Templates are on a separate sheet in this box.

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)

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

Figure 1

location of purchase.

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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

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.

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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