Product Description
The Blue Sea 8287 Black Water - Resistant Contura III Switch is a top - notch product. It's a double - pole, single - throw switch with an OFF - ON action and one embedded LED. This switch is built tough! It can resist vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray. It's specially made to fit in Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panels. What's more, it's ignition protected, which means it's safe for installation on gasoline - powered boats and meets UL1500 and ISO8846 ignition protection requirements. In terms of specifications, it has a 12 - Volt DC rating of 20 Amperes and a 24 - Volt DC rating of 15 Amperes. The LED has a 100,000 - hour half - life. It comes with internal and external gasket panel seals, can work in temperatures from - 40°C to 85°C, and requires a 1.45' x 0.83' mounting hole. The LED draws 18 Milliamperes. The switch is black, has a DPST configuration, and an On/Off action. The box dimensions are 2'H x 3'W x 4'L, and it weighs 0.1 lbs. The UPC is 632085082871. Warning: This product may expose you to chemicals like di(2 - ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp), known in California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Check P65Warnings.ca.gov for more info.
Using the Blue Sea 8287 Black Water - Resistant Contura III Switch is easy. First, make sure you've got the right power source. It can handle 12 - Volt DC at 20 Amperes or 24 - Volt DC at 15 Amperes. Just connect it to your system according to the power requirements. When mounting, use a hole that's 1.45' x 0.83'. It's designed to fit in Blue Sea Systems' water - resistant panels, so make sure it's a proper fit. As for maintenance, since it's resistant to vibration, shock, thermoshock, moisture, and salt spray, it can take a beating. But it's still a good idea to check the connections regularly to make sure they're tight. And remember, this product can expose you to harmful chemicals as mentioned in the warning. So, avoid direct contact and keep it in a well - ventilated area. If you have any doubts or questions, don't hesitate to seek professional advice.