Francis Searchlights LX300 User Instruction & Installation Manual
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LX300 Deck HV 300 Watt
Xenon Searchlight
Product Reference Number:
A2491 – LX300 Deck 240v 300w
A6080 – LX300 Deck 115v 300w
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
Manual Part Number: C25783
3.4.14 Issue: 3
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- Page 1 User Instruction & Installation Manual LX300 Deck HV 300 Watt Xenon Searchlight Product Reference Number: A2491 – LX300 Deck 240v 300w A6080 – LX300 Deck 115v 300w Manufacturer’s details: Distributor details: Francis Searchlights Ltd Union Road, Bolton Lancashire, BL2 2HJ, UK...
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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 and 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. Because of the high internal pressure within the lamp, there is a risk of explosion in either a hot or cold state;... -
Page 5: Technical Information
3 – Technical Information This product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The LX300 300watt searchlight has the following features: Constructed from stainless steel; Parabolic aluminium deep-dish reflector; Stove enamel painted; Full 360° horizontal rotation;... -
Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 Installation Guidelines A typical installation and connection routine for the searchlight is as follows: Referring to the wiring diagram C25782, a 240v supply is fed to the Control Box which then provides a common feed to the PSU and Searchlight. Cables connected: 10 core 1.5mm from the searchlight to the PSU box (7 metres supplied, this cable must not be...
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Page 9: 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 searchlight can be positioned using the elevation and base lockwheels. When in the desired position the lockwheels should be securely fastened to prevent damage. - Page 10 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.
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Page 11: 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) Faulty wiring must always be on top in vertical burning position... - Page 12 Failure of Lamp to ignite In the event of the lamp failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) Check that the supply is connected to the control box and check all connections as per the wiring diagram. On operation if the lamp does not light, switch off supply and check all fuses; 2) Check the searchlight head.
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Page 13: 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; Visually inspect the condition of the equipment;... -
Page 15: General Assembly And Wiring Diagrams
9 – General Assembly and Wiring Diagram Drawing Number Description A2491 LX300D HV 300w GA C25782 Wiring Diagram C25827 P.S.U Enclosure Assembly... -
Page 19: Spare Parts List
Transformer 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. When ordering spare parts please contact the sales department at Francis Searchlights Limited.
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