Eaton Crouse-Hinds CWLFR/120-240 Installation & Maintenance Information

LED Flashing Red Beacon
CWLFR/120-240 & CX2LFR/120-240
Installation & Maintenance Information
OVERVIEW
The Crouse-Hinds Flashing Red Beacon is designed for the lighting of
towers, flare stacks, chimneys, offshore oil platforms, petrochemical
facilities, and other obstructions to aerial navigation, as specified by the
FAA, FCC, ICAO, and Transport Canada.
The L864 Flashing Red Beacon as shown in Figure 1, (hereafter referred
to as the Beacon) is pre-wired with a power cable and operates from
120 / 240VAC 50/60 Hz. The beacon consists of 42 High Performance
LEDs that provide the light output equivalent to an incandescent fixture
while consuming a fraction of the electrical power. This manual provides
guidance and recommendations for the installation and checkout of
the beacon assembly. Please read this document in its entirety before
installing the Beacon.
The Crouse-Hinds Flashing Red Beacon is Compliant to:
• Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR): CAR 621.19
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): Annex 25, November
2004, Fourth Edition
• Federal Communications Commission (FCC): This device complies
with part 15 of the FCC rules operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference
WIRING AND MOUNTING
ONLY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL SHOULD PERFORM INSTALLATION.
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR COMPONENT DAMAGE,
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE ATTEMPTING INSTALLATION OF THE
LIGHT FIXTURE.
Failure to install the unit in accordance with the National Electrical
Code (NEC), all applicable Federal, State and local codes as well as
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) safety standards for the installation,
location and application may cause serious personal injury, death,
property damage and/or product malfunction.
These Instructions are guidelines for the installation of Light Emitting
Diode (LED) fixtures. Installation may vary depending on the application.
Licensed electricians should provide all installation services requiring
connection to a power source.
This unit must be earthed.
If the unit's vertical and radial angles are disturbed during installation,
they should be readjusted after installing.
Wiring the Beacon
1. The Beacon is supplied with a power cable pre-wired to the internal
electronics to facilitate installation.
2. The only connection required is 120 / 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power. The
ground wire must be connected for proper operation and protection of
the Beacon. See table below.
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Figure 1 - L864 Flashing Red Beacon with Pre-wired Power Cable
and (2) this device must accept any interference that may cause
undesired operation.
The Crouse-Hinds Flashing Red Beacon is ETL Certified to:
• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): AC No. (150/5345-43F).
Terminal
AC In
Common
Chassis/Ground
Mounting the Beacon
1. Crouse-Hinds recommends the installation of one or more lightning
rods near the installed Beacon. The lightning rods should extend a
minimum of three feet above the height of the Beacon.
2. The Beacon is mounted to the tower pedestal utilizing customer
supplied ½" hardware. Six mounting holes are provided on the
Beacon base (Figure 2). These mounting holes will align with most
tower pedestals. The Beacon should be installed level to maintain light
output in accordance with FAA requirements.
Figure 2 - Beacon Bottom View
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Wire Color
Black
White
Green
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