Ensuring superior product

for purchasing
the Aqualight LED –
in our opinion the most technically
advanced LED light fixture on the
market today. We invested more than
two years researching, developing,
evaluating, and testing the Aqualight
LED with one goal in mind:
Ensuring superior product
performance that will sustain
a thriving saltwater reef.
With proper set up and care you can
expect your Aqualight LED to provide
years of life-giving light.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To guard against injury, basic safety
precautions should be observed including the following:
READ AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER - To avoid possible electric shock, special care
should be taken since water is employed in the use of
aquarium equipment. For each of the following situations,
do not attempt to repair yourself; return the appliance
to an authorized service facility for service or discard
the appliance.
1. A. Carefully examine the appliance after installation.
It should not be plugged in if there is water on parts
not intended to be wet.
B. Do not operate any appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, or if it is malfunctioning or if it is
dropped or damaged in any manner.
C. To avoid the possibility of the appliance plug or
receptacle getting wet, position aquarium stand and
tank to one side of the wall mounted receptacle to
prevent water from dripping onto the receptacle or
plug. A “drip loop” (fig. 1) should be arranged by the
user for each cord connecting an aquarium appliance
to the receptacle. The “drip loop” is the part of the
cord below the level of the receptacle, or the
connector if an extension cord is used, to prevent
water travel along the cord and coming in contact
with the receptacle. If the plug or the receptacles do
get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the
fuse to the circuit breaker that supplies power to the
appliance. Then unplug and examine for the presence
of water in the receptacle.
2. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
Technical Specifications
6. Do not install or store the appliance where it will be
exposed to the weather or to temperatures below
freezing.
7. Make sure an appliance mounted on a tank is securely
installed before operating it.
8. Read and observe all the important notices on the
appliance.
9. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a proper
rating should be used. A cord rated for less amperes
or watts than the appliance rating may overheat. Care
should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not
be tripped over or pulled.
10.This fixture is for use over covered aquariums only.
11. For added safety, the fixture must be plugged into a
receptacle controlled by a GFI (ground fault interrupter)
circuit breaker. Device must be properly connected to a
grounded three-prong receptacle. (fig. 2)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
46.25" L x 15" W x 3.38" H
Aqualight LED was designed for optimal use
on aquariums 48" long x 18"-30" wide x 30" tall
Fixture Weight
28 lbs.
Mounting Options (included)
Mounting Leg Brackets (qty. 4)
Coralife Hanging Hardware Kit
LED Specifications
Qty
(per fixture) Color / Type
Power Draw
per LED*
52
Luxeon Rebel, Cool White (6,500K)
3.4W
32
Luxeon Rebel, Royal Blue (447nm)
3.4W
8
Luxeon Rebel, PC Amber (591nm)
2.2W
*Maximum power draw. Actual power draw depends on
color and intensity settings.
Fixture Power Draw (at 117V)
Fig. 1
Drip Loop
Light
Fixture
Fixture Dimensions
257W
302W
303W
10,000K Setting (100% Intensity)
14,000K Setting (100% Intensity)
20,000K Setting (100% Intensity)
Power Supply (qty. 4)
AC Adaptor: Model LP2440
Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz 1.8A
Output: DC+24V/4A
Power
Supply
Cord
Aquarium
RoHS Compliant
Item No.: 07511
UPC: 096316075115
Drip Loop
3. To avoid injury, do not contact moving parts or hot parts
such as heaters, reflectors, lamp bulbs, etc.
4. Always unplug an appliance from the outlet when not
in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning. Never yank the cord to pull plug from the
outlet. Grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
Fig. 2
Three-Prong
Receptacle
5. Do not use an appliance for other than intended use.
The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause an unsafe condition.
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Components
Polycarbonate Lens
Power Supply (qty. 4)
Cooling Fan
Foam Insert
Aqualight LED
Suspension Hardware Kit
Structural End Cap
Mounting Leg Brackets
4
Suspension
Bracket Cover
(removable)
Lens/Leg
Retainer
(removable)
Warning: Do not remove! The Structural
End Cap is an integral support component
of the Aqualight LED housing and is not
meant to be removed by the end user.
Removal of Structural End Cap will void
product warranty. The only end caps that
may be removed are the Lens/Leg Retainer
and the Suspension Bracket Cover.
Fixture Set Up Information
Installing the Hanging Hardware
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
Installing the Mounting Leg Brackets
and Polycarbonate Lens
Make sure to turn off power to fixture and unplug
all power cords before installing hanging device or
adjusting fixture position over aquarium.
1. Place the fixture on a non-abrasive flat surface.
2. Remove suspension bracket cover (on end of
fixture nearest the controller) by removing
(2) screws, using a crosshead screwdriver.
3. Continue installation, following the Suspension
Hardware instructions included.
1. Place the fixture on a non-abrasive flat surface
with underside facing up. (LEDs will be visible.)
2. Remove lens/leg retainer (on end of fixture
nearest the controller) by removing (3) screws,
using a crosshead screwdriver.
suspension
bracket cover
lens/leg retainer
3. Remove protective film from both sides of
polycarbonate lens by grasping film at corner
of lens and peeling away.
4. Slowly slide the polycarbonate lens into slots
in light fixture housing as shown. Be careful not
to scratch polycarbonate lens cover.
How to navigate
To enter the Controller Setup menu, press the set
button. (See setup menu options on next page.)
To navigate through the setup menu options,
use the up and down keys.
Installing the Power Supplies
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE:
WARNING: Do not turn power on to light fixture
until all power supply connections have been made.
If your installation requires the use of a power strip,
it is strongly recommended to use a power strip with
a built-in surge protector.
1. Assemble each power supply by connecting
power outlet cable to power supply.
2. Connect each power supply to the Aqualight LED
power ports as shown.
5. Slide mounting leg brackets into mounting tracks
on front and back of fixture.
6. Replace lens/leg retainer on fixture and replace
(3) screws. Be careful not to over tighten screws
as this could damage fixture.
Controller Options
and Set Up
To make a change to a setting, press the enter
key and follow the on-screen prompts, described
on next page.
If you do not want to make a change, press the exit
key to return to Controller Setup menu. To exit the
Controller Setup menu, press the exit key.
3. Plug power supplies into electrical outlets. (If using
a power strip, plug each power supply into power
strip and then plug power strip into electrical outlet.)
Each LED module will illuminate when power is
supplied and the LCD controller will turn on.
WARNING: Do not stack power supplies on
top of one another to prevent overheating and
potential failure.
If exit is not pressed in 30 seconds, the controller
will automatically back out to the main display.
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Controller Options and Set Up
(continued)
DISPLAY
10:30 AM
SETUP MENU
DAY
SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

SET

How to change setup options
1. From Controller Setup menu, hit enter to select
the option you wish to change.
2. Use the up and down keys to change the setting
and then press set to confirm. Your change will
now take effect and you will be brought back to
the controller set up menu where you can
continue to make changes to settings or exit
from the setup menu.
Note: For Timer and Demo mode, changes will
take effect upon pressing the exit key to return to
the main controller display screen.
Day Start
Sets when the day time lighting begins.
Day End
Sets when the day time lighting ends.
Sunrise
Sets the Sunrise option to ON or OFF. When set to
ON, the Aqualight LED will illuminate the tank at a
low intensity and gradually increase intensity over a
30 minute time period to the intensity selected for
Day Start. When set to OFF there will be no Sunrise
and the fixture will switch directly from night to day.
Sunset
Sets the Sunset option to ON or OFF. When set to
ON, the Aqualight LED will gradually decrease
intensity over a 30 minute time period to Day End.
When set to OFF there will be no Sunset and the
fixture will switch directly from day to night.
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SETUP
ENTER=change
DAY START
8:00 AM
SETUP
ENTER=change
DAY END
8:00 AM
SETUP
ENTER=change
Sunrise
ON
SETUP
ENTER=change
Sunset
OFF
SETUP
ENTER=change
Moonlight
SETUP
4 hours
ENTER=change
Day Color
SETUP
20,000K
ENTER=change
DAY Intensity
SETUP
60%
ENTER=change
Mode TIMER
SETUP
ENTER=change
Back Light AUTO
SETUP
ENTER=change
Reset Option
SETUP
ENTER=change
CLOCK
10:32 AM
CHANGE MENU
ENTER

 CHANGE
EXIT
OR SET
8:00 AM
Day Start
SET=Confirm
While in the change menu,
use the UP/DOWN keys
to change options. SET
will confirm the change,
while EXIT will discard any
changes.
Moonlight
Sets the Moonlight feature to ON, OFF, or 4 Hours.
When set to ON the Moonlight will remain on all
night. When set to OFF the Moonlight will stay off
all night. When set to 4 Hours the Moonlight will stay
on for 4 hours starting at Day End and then turn off
for the remainder of the night.
Day Color
Sets the color of the day time lighting. There are
three preset Day Color options: 10,000K, 14,000K,
and 20,000K.
10,000K: A warm daylight to simulate the midday
tropical sun
14,000K: A cool white daylight to approximate
sunlight at depth on the coral reef
20,000K: A cool blue / white daylight with more
blue intensity compared to 14,000K daylight
Day Intensity
Sets the day time light intensity from 10% to 100%.
Mode
There are four Mode options to choose from:
ON, OFF, TIMER, and DEMO.
ON: When set to ON, the daytime lighting will
remain on until a different option is selected.
OFF: When set to OFF the light fixture will remain
off until a different option is selected.
TIMER: When set to TIMER mode, Aqualight LED
will cycle through Sunrise, Day, Sunset, Moonlight,
and Night options.
DEMO: When set to DEMO mode Aqualight
LED will cycle through the selected Sunrise, Day,
Sunset, Moonlight, and Night cycle rapidly
(in approximately 30-40 seconds) to provide
a preview of various selected light settings.
Back Light
Sets the LCD display back light intensity to AUTO,
HIGH, MED, or LOW.
AUTO: When set to AUTO the LCD back light level
will illuminate at the HIGH setting when buttons
are pressed and automatically dim to LOW after
40 seconds when no buttons are pressed.
Reset
Will Reset the Aqualight LED set up options to
factory presets. Use this option to cancel all user
selected settings. Aqualight LED set up options will
then need to be input as if this is the first time the
Aqualight LED is set up.
Clock
Sets the clock for the 24 hour timer.
Battery Back Up Feature
Aqualight LED is equipped with a battery back-up
feature that will automatically save user programmed
set up options and clock setting in the event of
power interruption or if the fixture is unplugged for
maintenance. Battery does not require replacement.
Thermal Monitoring and Cooling Fan
Each LED module contains thermal sensors to
monitor LED operating temperatures. When needed,
the cooling fan will turn on to provide air circulation
and active cooling. The cooling fan is variable speed
and will only turn on when needed.
2. Remove light fixture from aquarium and place
face up on a dry flat surface.
3. Using a cross head screwdriver remove the lens/
leg retainer by removing (3) screws.
4. Slowly slide lens from light fixture making sure
not to scratch the lens.
5. Using a soft non abrasive cloth, gently wipe
down lens to remove any build up that may have
accumulated. It may be necessary to moisten cloth
with warm water to make cleaning easier.
6. Once lens has been cleaned, slowly slide lens into
light fixture housing and reinstall leg/lens retainer.
Cooling Fan Foam Insert: Periodically clean the
fan foam insert to remove any dust that may have
collected. To do so, remove fan foam retainer and
then remove foam insert. Run foam under cool
water to clean and allow to dry thoroughly before
reinstalling the foam and retainer.
Cooling Fan
Foam Insert
Automatic Shut Off
In the unlikely event the fan is not able to provide
adequate cooling to the fixture, Aqualight LED is
designed to automatically shut off individual LED
modules should temperatures rise beyond a certain
threshold. This situation is very unlikely and would
occur in extreme situations where the ambient
temperature is very high or where heat is trapped in
the fixture. Once the module cools to an acceptable
temperature it will illuminate and resume normal
operation.
NOTE: For canopy installations, additional ventilation
may be required to ensure proper cooling and
to prevent heat from becoming trapped in fixture.
Tabs to remove
Fan Foam Retainer
Periodic Maintenance
Lens Cover: On occasion it may be necessary to
clean the polycarbonate lens cover of the Aqualight
LED by performing the following steps:
1. Power off light fixture by unplugging each power
supply from the power outlet or power strip, then
unplug each power supply from the Aqualight LED.
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TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Coralife warrants that this product shall be free from
defective electrical components due to defects in
materials or workmanship for a period of 24 months
from the date of purchase. If a defect is shown,
Coralife will, at Coralife’s sole discretion, either repair
or replace the product without charge. No cash
refunds will be made. This warranty is provided solely
to the original consumer purchaser of the product and
may not be transferred or assigned.
This warranty does not apply to damage resulting
from accident, misuse, abuse, lack of reasonable
care, failure to follow safety and installation
instructions, use of the product with non-standard
electrical service, or any other defect not resulting
from defects in the electrical components of the
product or defects in materials or workmanship.
This warranty will not be effective unless and until
the Coralife product is shown to have been used
in accordance with the safety and installation
instructions accompanying the product, including
the requirement that the product be used over a
covered aquarium.
THIS CONSTITUTES CORALIFE’S ENTIRE
WARRANTY AND CORALIFE MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. CORALIFE
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IF
CORALIFE CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM IMPLIED
WARRANTIES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY,
ALL SUCH WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
CORALIFE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF
WARRANTY OR CONDITION, OR UNDER ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY. CORALIFE EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL ALLEGED DAMAGES FOR LOSS
OF AQUATIC LIFE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE. Some states and provinces
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages or exclusions or limitations
on the duration of implied warranties or conditions,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary by
state or province.
Coralife shall not have any obligations under this
warranty unless the owner notifies Coralife in writing
of any alleged defect(s) within 30 days of discovery
of the defect(s). Any notice to Coralife must be
delivered by United States or electronic mail to
one of the following addresses:
U.S. Mail:
Coralife
5401 West Oakwood Park Drive
Franklin, Wisconsin 53132
Electronic Mail:
info@central-aquatics.com
Coralife shall be allowed a reasonable period of time
to investigate any warranty claim and to perform
any testing Coralife deems necessary to determine
the cause of the defect. This warranty shall be
interpreted under the laws of the state of Wisconsin.
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the information below and register
your Aqualight LED online.
This will help us provide better
service should you need to contact
us with questions or comments
about your new lighting system.
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Date of Purchase
Serial Number
NOTE: It is advisable to save the
packaging material and box for
your Aqualight LED for future use
should you need to transport or
store your light fixture.
For additional information regarding this limited
warranty, please contact us at the addresses above,
or call us at 888-255-4527.
Coralife®
A product of Central Aquatics™
(Division of Central Garden & Pet Co.)
Franklin, WI 53132
888.255.4527 coralifeproducts.com
Coralife® is a registered trademark of Central Garden & Pet Co.
© 2011 Central Garden & Pet Co.
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