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User Instruction & Installation Manual
LX480 Manual Control
1Kw Xenon Searchlight
Product Reference Number:
A2277 – LX480 Deck Pedestal 240v
A2278 – LX480 Deck Pedestal 115v
A2279 – LX480 Cabin 240v
A2281 – LX480 Cabin 115v
A2282 – LX480 Cabin Pedestal 240v
A2283 – LX480 Cabin Pedestal 115v
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: C22183
5.1.16 Issue: 8
Distributor details:
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- Page 1 User Instruction & Installation Manual LX480 Manual Control 1Kw Xenon Searchlight Product Reference Number: A2277 – LX480 Deck Pedestal 240v A2278 – LX480 Deck Pedestal 115v A2279 – LX480 Cabin 240v A2281 – LX480 Cabin 115v A2282 – LX480 Cabin Pedestal 240v A2283 –...
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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 - Wiring Diagram & General Assembly - 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, the lifting handles 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 LX480 1000 watt searchlight has the following features: All marine grade materials and fixings; Electronic power supply unit; Parabolic glass reflector, Optional nickel reflector; ... - Page 17 Back To Top...
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Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 Installation Guidelines A typical installation and connection routine for the searchlights is as follows: Referring to wiring diagram X4737, a 240v or 115v AC supply should be connected to the Power Supply Unit as shown, which then provides a common feed to all other functions and equipment.
- Page 21 Fitting instructions for the 1Kw xenon lamp Referring to the diagram overleaf: Unfasten the eight latches on the front and rear of the searchlight; Remove the front bezel (A) and rear bezel (B) assemblies and carefully place to one side, ensuring no damage; Unscrew the two M6 hexagon screws (C) from the front lampholder mounting block (D) and remove the front lampholder assembly from the mounting bracket;...
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Page 23: 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. The searchlight can be positioned using the elevation and base lock wheels. - Page 24 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 25 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. A 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 26: 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 27 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) If the lamp still does not ignite, check the searchlight head.
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Page 28: 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 29: Wiring Diagram & General Assembly
9 - Wiring Diagram and General Assembly Drawing Number Description X4737 Xenon Wiring Diagram A2277 LX480DP General Assembly Drawing A2279 LX480C General Assembly Drawing A2282 LX480CP General Assembly Drawing C26807 PSU Enclosure Assembly... -
Page 35: Spare Parts List
Tilt Lock wheel Assembly (Cabin & Cabin Pedestal)) 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.
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