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INSTALLATION MANUAL
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L A NG UAG E: EN G LIS H

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  • Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL D O C N O: 0 3 22 1 0 - 0 3 L A NG UAG E: EN G LIS H...
  • Page 2 © H UM P HR EE 2 0 2 3 . Al l r i g hts re s e rve d . No p a rt o f t hi s do cum e nt m ay b e © HUMPHREE 2023. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be re p ro d uce d i n a ny fo rm w it ho ut p e rm i ss i o n from th e p ub l i s he r.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INFORMATION 5. PREPARATIONS 1.1 WARNINGS AND IMPORTANT NOTICES 1.2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6.1 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET 2. ABOUT THIS MANUAL 6.2 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET 2.1 INTENDED PRODUCT USE (CHINE ONLY!) 2.2 INTENDED AUDIENCE 6.3 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET 6.4 ADJUST THE CABLE GLAND 6.5 MOUNT THE CABLE COVER...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Notes contain important information regarding the Humphree N OT E! system. This manual is aimed at the installer of the LIGHTNING by Humphree system, including ship-builders, and other authorized workshops with qualified personnel. 1.2 Interceptor Safety Precautions The following installation instructions are intended for professionals only.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.3 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 3.1 STANDARD INTERCEPTOR MODELS L300 L450 3.2 CHINE INTERCEPTOR MODELS L300C L450C CABLE GLAND BELOW THE CABLE GLAND ABOVE THE WATERLINE WATERLINE N OTE! The following instructions show the installation process using the Standard model.

  • Page 6: Components

    3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3.4 COMPONENTS 3.5 REQUIRED TOOLS (FOR GRP HULLS) 2x INTERCEPTOR CONTROL UNIT ALLEN KEY: ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND Ø 6 mm COUNTERSINK MARINE SEALANT CONTROL PANEL CABLE 2x INTERCEPTOR BRACKET HOLE SAW: Ø 28 mm POWER DRILL Ø...

  • Page 7: Interceptor Mounting Guidelines

    4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4.2 FOR STERN DRIVES / OUTBOARDS Mount the interceptor so that it does not disturb the water flow of the propeller. 4.1 STANDARD INTERCEPTOR MODELS (L300, L450) RECOMMENDED The interceptor will work correctly.

  • Page 8: Interceptor Placement

    4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4.3 CHINE MODELS - L300C & L450C (CHINE ONLY) 4.4 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT 4.4.1 VERTICAL TRANSOM RECOMMENDED For vertical transoms, place the interceptor level with the hull bottom. Hull example 2: 90° WATER FLOW NOT ACCEPTABLE 4.4.2 ANGLED TRANSOM Example 1: Do not use a chine interceptor model on a hull with no chine.

  • Page 9: Interceptor Placement When The Transom Is Known

    4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4.4.3 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT WHEN THE TRANSOM ANGLE IS KNOWN 4.4.4 INTERCEPTOR PLACEMENT WHEN THE TRANSOM ANGLE IS NOT KNOWN If the transom angle is known, place the interceptor according to the following If the transom angle is not known, do the following: table: Transom Angle (a)

  • Page 10: Interceptor Blade Adjustment

    4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 4.5 INTERCEPTOR BLADE ADJUSTMENT (CHINE ONLY) Chine models require a chine add-on to the interceptor bracket. MARK THE POSITION of the interceptor. • Attach the chine add-on to the interceptor bracket before mounting the bracket on the transom.

  • Page 11: Preparations

    4. INTERCEPTOR MOUNTING GUIDELINES 5. PREPARATIONS 5. PREPARATIONS CHINE TYPE 2 TWO PERSONS ARE RECOMMENDED to effectively mount the interceptor on the transom. RECOMMENDED ACCEPTABLE TRANSOM REQUIREMENTS: • Transom thickness must be between 10-70mm to fit the cable gland. • For sandwich core transoms: the outer fiberglass layer must be minimum 10mm to fit the screws.
  • Page 12 5. PREPARATIONS 5. PREPARATIONS SAND THE SURFACE where the interceptor will be mounted to improve the CHECK THE FLATNESS of the transom surface: the surface must not exceed adhesion of the sealant. 1-2 mm. CHECK THAT THERE ARE NO OBSTACLES that can block the cable gland. CLEAN THE SURFACE with a hull cleaner or a similar cleaning agent.
  • Page 13 5. PREPARATIONS 5. PREPARATIONS Drill the following holes at a 90° angle from the transom. USE THE DRILL TEMPLATE to correctly mark the positions of the holes. VERTICAL TRANSOM 90° ANGLED TRANSOM IF THE CABLE GLAND HOLE IS PLACED OUTSIDE THE INTERCEPTOR: •...
  • Page 14 5. PREPARATIONS 5. PREPARATIONS USE A COUNTERSINK on the marked holes. DRILL THE CABLE GLAND HOLE with a Ø 28mm hole saw. Drill with care to ensure that the gel coat stays intact. Ø28 mm DRILL THE OTHER HOLES with a 5 - 5.5 mm* drill. 5 mm N OT E ! REPEAT THE STEPS IN “SECTION 5 - PREPARATIONS”...

  • Page 15: Mount The Interceptor

    6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6.1 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET INSERT THE SCREWS (6.3 mm) to fasten the interceptor bracket. APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the interceptor bracket holes. TIGHTEN THE SCREWS to 10Nm using a torque wrench. APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the back of the interceptor bracket as shown in the following diagram: 10 N m...

  • Page 16: Mount The Interceptor Bracket (Chine Only)

    6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6.2 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR BRACKET (CHINE ONLY) APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the back of the interceptor bracket and chine add-on as shown in the following diagram: APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the interceptor bracket holes. ATTACH THE CHINE ADD-ON to the interceptor: •...

  • Page 17: 32 6.3 Mount The Interceptor Bracket

    6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6.3 MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR TIGHTEN THE SCREWS to 10Nm using a torque wrench. MOVE THE CABLE GLAND along the cable, away from the interceptor. 10Nm REMOVE THE NUT from the cable. NOTE ! Make sure the O-ring stays in place.
  • Page 18 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR APPLY MARINE SEALANT on the cable gland. TIGHTEN THE CABLE GLAND NUT by doing the following: • Use a 34 mm wrench to tighten the nut to 10 Nm. NOTE! • Use a 22 mm wrench to hold the cable gland still while tightening the nut. Only apply sealant on the instructed areas.
  • Page 19 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR APPLY MARINE SEALANT in the grooves on the back of the interceptor. APPLY AN ANTI-CORROSIVE COMPOUND (Tef-Gel) on the M8 bolts. NOTE! Only apply sealant on the instructed areas. ATTACH THE INTERCEPTOR to the grooves on the back of the interceptor. APPLY MARINE SEALANT to the back of the M8 bolt heads.
  • Page 20 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR INSERT THE M8 BOLTS after holding the interceptor in place. APPLY MARINE SEALANT inside the holes. TIGHTEN THE M8 BOLTS to 10 Nm with a torque wrench. INSERT THE 6.3 MM SCREWS. 10 Nm...

  • Page 21: Adjust The Cable Gland

    6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6.4 ADJUST THE CABLE GLAND TIGHTEN THE SCREWS to 3 Nm with a torque wrench. PULL THE CABLE TIGHTLY. INSIDE THE BOAT 3 Nm REMOVE THE GLAND NUT from the cable gland. INSIDE THE BOAT...

  • Page 22: Mount The Cable Cover

    6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6.5 MOUNT THE CABLE COVER (OPTIONAL) PUSH THE RUBBER SEAL all the way into the cable gland. TIGHTEN THE CABLE to the interceptor from inside of the boat. INSIDE THE BOAT TIGHTEN THE CABLE GLAND with a 20 mm wrench. MEASURE THE CABLE COVER and mark the position to cut it.
  • Page 23 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR CUT THE CABLE COVER. PLACE THE CABLE COVER on top of the cable. NOTE! Do not saw the Cable Cover all the way through: Leave a 5-10 mm allowance on the Cable Cover sides to secure the Cable Cover to the Interceptor, as shown in Step 4.
  • Page 24 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR 6. MOUNT THE INTERCEPTOR DRILL HOLES along the sides of the Cable Cover, 100mm apart. The number INSERT SCREWS in the pre-drilled holes to fasten the cable cover. of holes needed depends on the length of the Cable Cover. APPLY MARINE SEALANT inside the holes.

  • Page 25: Mount The Control Unit

    7. MOUNT THE CONTROL UNIT 7. MOUNT THE CONTROL UNIT 7. MOUNT THE CONTROL UNIT 7.2 MOUNT THE CONTROL UNIT 7.1 CONTROL UNIT PLACEMENT GUIDELINES USE THE CONTROL UNIT DRILL TEMPLATE to correctly mark the positions of 7.1.1 DEFAULT ORIENTATION the holes.

  • Page 26: Mount The Control Panel

    Make sure that the Control Unit is securely fastened to the boat! NOTE! FOR LANDSCAPE PLACEMENT OF THE CONTROL PANEL: • Place the control panel with the HUMPHREE logo facing the steering wheel. • Landscape orientation requires a Control Panel display setup.
  • Page 27 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8.2 INSTALLATION OPTIONS 8.3 TOP MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL TOP MOUNT INSTALLATION (see Section 8.3) USE THE CONTROL PANEL DRILL TEMPLATE to correctly mark the positions of the holes. FLUSH MOUNT INSTALLATION (see Section 8.4) USE A HOLE SAW to make a 70 mm diameter hole.
  • Page 28 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL DRILL FOUR HOLES using a 2.5 mm power drill. ROUTE THE CABLES through the large hole. REMOVE THE FRAME from the Control Panel. USE A COUNTERSINK ON THE HOLES.
  • Page 29 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER from the foam seal. CONNECT THE CABLES to the Control Panel according to the following diagram: CONTROL UNIT SECONDARY (LCU) PANEL (LCP) ETHERNET (MFD) KEY SWITCH / EXTBUS NMEA 2000 (GPS, RUDDER...
  • Page 30 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8.4 FLUSH MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL INSERT FOUR SCREWS (2.9 x13 mm) into the holes. USE THE CONTROL PANEL DRILL TEMPLATE to correctly mark the control panel hole. PLACE THE FRAME on the Control Panel. USE AN OSCILLATING MULTI TOOL to cut the hole.
  • Page 31 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL MARK THE DRILL HOLES on the underside of the surface: use the cut hole REMOVE THE FRAME from the Control Panel. and the Control Panel Drill Template as guides to correctly mark the holes. DRILL FOUR HOLES using a 2.5 mm power drill.
  • Page 32 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL 8. MOUNT THE CONTROL PANEL REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER from the foam seal frame. PLACE THE CONTROL PANEL INTO THE HOLE from below: the display of the Control Panel should be flush against the surface. PLACE THE FOAM SEAL on the around the edges of the control panel.

  • Page 33: Integration Installation

    Hump hre e an adapter is required. Et h e rn et Simra d Connect the Humphree cab le NOT SUPPLIED BY HUMPHREE MF D Ethernet cable to an N etwork Ethernet port on a p or t “Ethernet Adapter...

  • Page 34: Wiring Diagram

    9. WIRING DIAGRAM 9. WIRING DIAGRAM 9. WIRING DIAGRAM COMPONENTS: 9.1 WIRING OVERVIEW 1. In tercep tors • IP CODE: IP68 2 . Lig h tn i n g Con trol Un it (LCU) • IP CODE: IP67 3. Lig h tn i n g Con trol Pan el (LC P) •...
  • Page 35 9.1 WIRING OVERVIEW > COMPONENTS > 5. BATTERY TURN ON THE POWER and ensure the LEDs on the LCU lights up green. Verify that the control panel powers on. It will show a Lightning By Humphree screen and shortly thereafter start the system.

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