CONTENTS - Introduction - Safety Precautions - Technical Information - Unpacking and Installation Instructions - Electrical Installation - Operating Instructions - Fault Finding - Maintenance and Servicing - Wiring Diagrams & General Assemblies - Spare Parts List Back To Top...
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.
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. ◼...
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.
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Fitting Instructions for Cabin Model Preparing the Mounting Position Using the template provided mark out and drill the fixing holes through the deck or cabin roof. In the case of cabin control models, a centre hole is also required to allow the mechanism to pass through.
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5.Remove the Blanking Plug 6.Insert the Under Deck through the centre hole making sure it’s aligned as photos below from the Bellows Bottom Bush. 7. Fasten the Under Deck mechanism Using the 3 off M6 x 16 screws 8. Re-Fit the following items: and spring washers Push Rod Top Bush 9.Bellows Top Bush.
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12. Make sure the mechanism is in this position before tightening the M5 x 8 hexagon screw onto the flat of the push rod 13.U-Piece fixings. 14. Fix the U-Piece Assembly using U-Piece fixings make sure there is a plain washer both sides of the U-Piece Bush.
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 LED fitted be applied to the LED contacts.
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 searchlight can be positioned using the elevation and base plate lockwheels. When in the desired position the lockwheels should be securely fastened to maintain position.
7- Fault Finding All fault finding must be conducted by a competent person or qualified Electrical Engineer. Failure of LED to light. In the event of the LED failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) Check that the mains supply is connected to the input of the LED driver and check all connections as per the wiring diagram.
9 - Wiring Diagrams & General Assemblies Drawing Number Description A6220 L480 200W LED Deck General Assembly A6221 L480 200W LED Deck Pedestal General Assembly A6222 L480 200W LED Cabin General Assembly A6223 L480 200W LED Cabin Pedestal General Assembly...
Searchlights spare parts. This will ensure that any warranties on your equipment will not be invalidated. When ordering spare parts please contact the Sales Department at Francis Searchlights Limited. Please quote searchlight model and serial number at all times. This will enable a fast response to your spares’...