Francis Searchlights FX560D User Instruction & Installation Manual
3 kilowatt xenon searchlight
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User Instruction & Installation Manual
3 Kilowatt Xenon Searchlight
Product Reference Number:
A7079 – FX560D 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz
A7081 – FX560DP 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz
A7080 – FX560C 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz
A7082 – FX560CP 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz
Manufacturer's details:
Francis Searchlights Ltd
Union Road, Bolton
Lancashire, BL2 2HJ, UK
Tel:
+44 (0) 1204 558960
Fax:
+44 (0) 1204 558979
http://www.francis.co.uk
E-mail: sales@francis.co.uk
FX560
Manual Part Number: C27528
Issue: 1
1.4.17
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- Page 1 FX560 3 Kilowatt Xenon Searchlight Product Reference Number: A7079 – FX560D 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz A7081 – FX560DP 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz A7080 – FX560C 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz A7082 – FX560CP 3Kw 240v 1 Phase 50/60Hz Manufacturer’s details:...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS - Introduction - Safety Precautions - Technical Information - Unpacking and Installation Instructions - Electrical Installation - Operating Instructions - Fault Finding - Maintenance and Servicing - General Assembly & Wiring Diagrams - Spare Parts List... -
Page 3: Introduction
For your future reference please keep this manual in a safe place. Thank you for specifying a product from the Francis Searchlights range. All Francis products are designed to give complete customer satisfaction and are manufactured to the highest engineering standards in order to ensure optimum performance and service life. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
2 - Safety Precautions The following instructions must be adhered to, in order to ensure a safe working environment and the safety of the user. Note: When unpacking or manoeuvring the searchlight into its fixing position, suitable lifting points must be used in order to prevent damage to the equipment or personal injury. -
Page 5: Technical Information
3 - Technical Information This product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The FX560 3000 watt searchlight has the following features: ◼ All marine grade materials and fixings; ◼ Electronic power supply unit; ◼ Parabolic glass reflector; ◼... -
Page 8: Unpacking And Installation Instructions
4 - Unpacking and Installation Instructions The following instructions should be read and fully understood prior to installing the equipment to ensure that the correct procedures are followed, and all safety precautions are observed. Note: If the equipment has been in storage for a considerable amount of time, it is advisable to conduct a routine maintenance check on all parts before installation. -
Page 9: Electrical Installation
5 - Electrical Installation For safety purposes, only competent personnel should perform the electrical installation. All equipment should be installed to current Electrical Regulations and Standards. In order to obtain the maximum light output from the searchlight, it is essential that the full operating voltage of the lamp fitted be applied to the lampholder contacts. - Page 10 Installation Guidelines A typical installation and connection routine for the searchlight is as follows: Referring to wiring diagram C27527, a supply is fed to the PSU, which then provides a common feed to all other functions and equipment. Cables required to be connected by the customer: - 4 cores 16mm cable from the Searchlight to the PSU 3 cores 2.5mm cable from the Searchlight to the PSU (Customer may need to provide a suitable junction box to extend these cables –...
- Page 11 Fitting instructions for the 3Kw xenon lamp Referring to the diagram overleaf: Unfasten the ten latches (A) on the front and rear of the searchlight; Remove the front bezel (B) and rear bezel (C) assemblies; Unscrew the two M6 hexagon screws (D) from the front lampholder mounting block (E) and remove the front lampholder assembly from the mounting bracket;...
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Page 13: Operating Instructions
6 - Operating Instructions This equipment is designed for use out of doors, in free air. Never place anything on, or cover, the searchlight when in use as this may present a hazard. The PSU should be housed below deck/in doors. Never leave the PSU exposed to weather conditions. - Page 14 Setting to Work Safe service in use necessitates the strict observance of the following precautions. ◼ Any article fabricated from quartz or glass is inherently fragile and care should therefore be taken, at all times, when handling lamps; ◼ Eye protection must be worn when handling lamps that have been removed from their packaging materials.
- Page 15 Notes: 1) XBO lamps are designed for dc operation only. The dc current may only be varied within the limits of the current control range. An XBO lamp operates best at rated current; over the life of the lamp, the current may be increased to its maximum value to compensate for loss of light.
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Page 16: Fault Finding
7- Fault Finding All fault finding must be conducted by a competent person or qualified Electrical Engineer. Please refer to the following table for the trouble-shooting of Xenon lamps. Fault Cause Remedy ◼ Wrong Polarity ◼ Lamp incorrectly fitted ◼ Anode (large electrode) ◼... - Page 17 Failure of Lamp to Ignite In the event of the xenon lamp failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) Check that the mains supply is connected to the input of the PSU. On operating the switch, if the lamp does not light, switch off mains supply and check all fuses; 2) On pressing remote starting switch the lamp still does not ignite, check the searchlight head.
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Page 18: Maintenance And Servicing
8 - Maintenance and Servicing In order to prolong the service life and performance of your searchlight, the following maintenance guidelines are recommended: ◼ Maintenance checks should be conducted before every voyage or at least every three months; ◼ Before checking, disconnect the equipment from the supply; ◼... -
Page 19: General Assembly & Wiring Diagrams
9 – General Assembly & Wiring Diagrams Drawing Number Description A7079 FX560D 3Kw G.A. A7081 FX560DP 3Kw G.A. A7080 FX560C 3Kw G.A. A7082 FX560CP 3Kw G.A. C27527 240v 3Kw 1 Phase Xenon Wiring Diagram... -
Page 25: Spare Parts List
Push Rod ‘O’ Ring (C & CP) In order to prolong the life and performance of your product, we recommend that you only specify Francis Searchlights spare parts. This will ensure that any warranties on your equipment will not be invalidated.