Francis Searchlights FH560 User Instruction & Installation Manual

Francis Searchlights FH560 User Instruction & Installation Manual

Deck 2.5 kilowatt metal halide searchlight

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User Instruction & Installation Manual
FH560 Deck 2.5 Kilowatt
Metal Halide Searchlight
Product Reference Number:
A2899 – FH560D 2.5Kw
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: C26459
23.4.14 Issue: 1
Distributor details:

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  • Page 1 User Instruction & Installation Manual FH560 Deck 2.5 Kilowatt Metal Halide Searchlight Product Reference Number: A2899 – FH560D 2.5Kw Manufacturer’s details: Distributor 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...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS - Introduction - Safety Precautions - Technical Information - Unpacking and Installation Instructions - Electrical Installation - Operating Instructions - Fault Finding - Maintenance and Servicing - Wiring Diagram - 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 FH560D 2500 watt searchlight has the following features: All marine grade materials and fixings; Parabolic glass reflector; Stove enamel painted; Full 360° horizontal rotation; Vertical movement ±40°;...
  • 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 FH560D 2.5Kw searchlight is as follows: Referring to wiring diagram C26458, a supply is fed to the Junction box, which then provides a common feed to the Switch box, Power Supply Unit and the Searchlight. The mains supply lead, power supply unit, switch box &...
  • 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 PSU should be housed below deck/in doors. Never leave the PSU exposed to weather conditions.
  • 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.
  • Page 11: Fault Finding

    Fault Finding All fault finding must be conducted by a competent person or qualified Electrical Engineer. Failure of Lamp to Ignite In the event of the lamp failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) Check that the mains supply is connected to the input of the PSU and check all connections as per the wiring diagram.
  • Page 12: 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 very voyage or at least every three months; Before checking, disconnect the equipment from the supply; Visually inspect the condition of the equipment;...
  • Page 13: Wiring Diagram

    9 - Wiring Diagram Drawing Number Description A2899 FH560D 2.5Kw G.A C26458 Wiring Diagram C26461 Switch Box C23604 Junction Box Assembly Back To Top...
  • Page 18: Spare Parts List

    Base ‘O’ ring 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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