Blue Sea 8284 Water Resistant Contura III Switch - Black [8284]

The Blue Sea 8284 Contura III Switch in black is a high - quality, water - resistant switch. It's a single - pole, double - throw switch with an action of (ON) - OFF - ON and has one embedded LED. This switch is vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt - spray resistant. It's specially made for mounting in Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panels and is ignition protected, making it safe for gasoline - powered boats. It meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements. With a 12 - Volt DC rating of 20 Amperes and a 24 - Volt DC rating of 15 Amperes, the LED is rated for 100,000 hours half - life. It has internal and external gasket panel seals, a temperature rating from - 40°C to 85°C, a mounting hole size of 1.45' x 0.83', and an LED amperage of 18 Milliamperes. The switch is black in color, has an SPDT throw/pole, and an (On)/Off/On action. Box dimensions are 2'H x 3'W x 4'L and it weighs 0.5 lbs, with a UPC of 632085082840. Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals like di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) which may cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more info, go to P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Using the Blue Sea 8284 Contura III Switch is straightforward. Just mount it in a Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panel through the 1.45' x 0.83' mounting hole. You can then connect it to your electrical system according to the voltage requirements (12V DC or 24V DC). When in use, simply operate the switch to the desired position for your device. Remember, this switch is ignition - protected, so it's safe for gasoline - powered boats. However, be aware of the warning about chemicals. Avoid prolonged exposure to the switch. For maintenance, keep it clean and dry. Check the seals regularly to ensure they're intact, as the internal and external gasket panel seals help keep water and moisture out. Store it in a place with a temperature between - 40°C and 85°C. If the LED shows signs of dimming, it might be time to replace it as it has a 100,000 - hour half - life rating.