Francis Searchlights FH380 Manuale utente

User Instruction & Installation Manual

FH380 1200 Watt

Metal Halide Searchlight

Product Reference Number:

A2872 –240v DECK A2873 –240v CABIN

A2874 –240v DECK PEDESTAL A2875 –240v CABIN PEDESTAL

Manufacturer’s details: Distributor details:

Manual Part Number: C17058

Issue: 9 10.12.15

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

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

1 - Introduction

It is imperative that this manual is read carefully and understood before

installing your equipment. 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.

The Francis Metal Halide range combines features proven over many years service in the most

hazardous conditions in both marine and land installations.

In order to prolong the life and performance of your product, we recommend that you only specify

Francis Searchlights spare parts. This will also ensure that any warranties on your equipment will

not be invalidated. Information on spares ordering and parts is provided in this manual.

Should you ever need to contact Francis Searchlights Ltd. regarding your equipment, please quote

the Product Serial Number at all times.

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;

During operation this lamp emits intense UV radiation which is harmful to the eyes and skin.

Suitable protection should be worn;

The high luminance of the arc can cause severe damage to the eye if viewed directly.

ALWAYS wear suitable protective goggles when viewing the lamp;

Always use protective sleeves supplied with the lamp;

Should it be necessary to examine the lamp with the front bezel removed, always use a

protective shield and wear goggles to ensure a safe working environment;

Searchlights get hot. Never touch the unit when lit and always allow 15 to 20 minutes for

cooling down after turning the searchlight off;

Never place anything on or cover the searchlight when in use;

Ensure the lamp has cooled sufficiently before removal;

If undue force appears necessary to remove the lamp, the equipment should be inspected by a

competent person or contact the manufacturer;

When disposing of lamps, return the lamp, via the supplier, to the lamp manufacturer in its

complete packaging;

Due to the vast range of lamps available it may appear possible that more powerful lamps can

be used in the equipment than for which it was designed. Even when the unit will physically

accept a higher wattage or voltage lamp, this substitution is not recommended and is

dangerous. This action will also void any warranties on the equipment.

Always refer to the lamp manufacturer’s technical data when dealing with lamps.

3 –Technical Information

This product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The

FH380 1200 watt searchlight has the following features:

All marine grade materials and fixings;

Parabolic glass reflector;

Stove enamel painted;

Full 360° horizontal rotation;

Vertical movement +45° to -45°;

Internal self-regulating heater. (Optional);

Instant lamp re-strike. No cooling down time required;

Economical 750 hour lamp life;

Toughened front glass;

Luminous flux 110000;

Colour temperature 6000K;

G.R.P. control gear protected to IP66;

The searchlight also performs to the following optical data:

Metal Halide light source, G38 lampholder;

Lamp Wattage - 1200 Watts;

Supply voltage - 220/240V;

Peak Beam Candlepower –28,500,000 lux;

Range –5343 metres;

Divergence –3.5°;

Temperature range: -50°C (with heaters fitted);

In order that the searchlight operates correctly it is imperative that competent personnel are

responsible for the installation, operation and servicing of this equipment. Failure to adhere to this

advice may cause premature failure or incorrect operation of the searchlight, which may damage

the equipment or cause 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.

Safety Precautions

This equipment should not be connected to an electrical supply before being installed. Installation

procedures should be adhered to in order to ensure a safe working environment and reduce the

risk of damage or personal injury.

Preparing the Mounting Position

Mark out and drill the fixing holes through the deck. If anti-vibration mounts are to be fitted, the

fixing holes for the mounts should also be marked out and drilled. Prior to manoeuvring the

searchlight into its’ fixing position, the AV mounts should be fitted to the base. When in the desired

position, bolt the searchlight firmly down.

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.

Method of Electrical Connection

1) Disconnect the supply before working on the electrical system;

2) The searchlight must be connected to a fused electrical supply, using suitably sized cable;

3) If the searchlight is located a considerable distance from the supply, provision must be made in

the cable size in order to overcome the voltage drop.

The Control Gear should NOT be positioned know more then 5 meters away from the

Searchlight.

The following table below indicates the maximum length of cable to be used for the AC supply

cable, from the control panel to the searchlight:

Searchlight

240v 1.2Kw

Cable Size (mm²)

Distance Max

1.5

62 MTRS

2.5

101 MTRS

4.0

160 MTRS

6.0

249 MTRS

10.0

417 MTRS

4) Whenever possible cable terminations should be made below deck and with approved terminal

devices;

5) If a spare auxiliary fuse or circuit breaker is not available, one of the correct type and rating

should be fitted and connected to a positive supply. It is advisable to locate a bus bar or main

connection and avoid any direct connection to the supply:

6) For 110/220v AC products, the following colour coding system should be used for the customer

supply cable:

Brown - Live

Blue - Negative

Green/Yellow - Earth

Note: This equipment must be earthed.

Installation Guideline

A typical installation and connection routine for the searchlight is as follows:

Standard Models

Referring to wiring diagram C21164, a supply is fed into the Control Gear which in turn provides

the relevant supply to the searchlight head.

Cables to be connected by the customer: Mains cable into the Control Gear Enclosure (customer

to supply);

5 cores 1.5mmfrom Control Gear Enclosure into Searchlight Head (3 metres supplied –the

customer must provide a suitable junction box if these cables are to be extended).

Remote Focus Option Models

Referring to wiring diagram C21872, a supply is fed into the Control Gear Enclosure which

provides a common feed to the RF Control Unit, the control gear and the searchlight head.

Cables to be connected by the customer: Mains cable into the Control Gear Enclosure (customer

to supply);

5 cores 1.5mmfrom the Control Gear enclosure to the RF Unit (1.5 metres supplied –the

customer must provide a suitable junction box to extend these cables);

5 cores 1.5mmfrom the Control Gear Enclosure to the searchlight head (3 metres supplied –the

customer must provide a suitable junction box to extend these cables)

All internal wiring in the Control Gear Enclosure and the Searchlight head (and the RF unit if

chosen) is supplied pre-wired.

When operational, the output from the control gear should be approximately 100 volts at 13.8

amps.

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.

All control gear should be housed below deck/indoors. Never leave the control gear exposed to

weather conditions.

The beam of the searchlight can be adjusted to give a variety of beam types. Using the lampholder

focus wheel, the desired beam can be achieved for any particular application.

If using a remote focus option, the beam can be adjusted by pressing the yellow push button on the

RF Unit. The beam will move continuously through ‘spot’ to ‘flood’. In order to fix the beam type

simply release the button at the desired position.

Using the template provided mark out and drill the fixing holes through the deck or cabin roof. In

case of cabin control models, a centre hole is also required to allow the mechanism to pass

through.

When bolting down the searchlight on an uneven surface, it is necessary to use a suitable sealant,

such as silicone, in order to ensure weather-proofed joint.

This product should not be used for any purpose other than for which it was designed. Any

modifications to the product should not be undertaken without consulting the manufacturer.

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. The protective sleeve should not be removed from the lamp for

safety reasons, as there is a remote possibility of the lamp shattering violently,

especially if it is subjected to mechanical shock or vibration;

Ensure that the power rating of the lamp to be fitted is suitable for the lamphouse and

power supply equipment;

Always isolate the equipment from the supply before inserting a lamp;

Before inserting the lamp ensure that all contacts are clean. Contacts must be

renewed at the slightest sign of corrosion. Sanding or filing down corroded areas is not

recommended as this will only make the conducting surface between the pin and

lampholder smaller, thus causing the lamp to overheat;

Do not twist or bend the fused quartz bulb when fitting the lamp as mechanical

stresses MUST be avoided;

When inserting or removing a lamp, always hold it securely by its’ base in order to

prevent breakage between base and bulb;

The lampholder must not exercise mechanical tensions on the lamp, neither during

insertion or operation. Contacts must not discolour during use;

For safety reasons, the lamp should be replaced once it has reached its’ average life,

and not later than 1.25 times the stated life. With continuing use the risk of the lamp

exploding increases due to alterations within the quartz;

Before the protective sleeve is removed, suitable protection must be worn i.e face

mask and gloves with wrist protection;

Never touch the quartz bulb with bare hands, as fingerprints will make the glass cloudy

and cause a severe loss of light. This may also cause recrystallisation and thus

weaken the bulb material. Should the bulb be inadvertently touched, remove

fingerprints with methylated spirit and a clean, soft paper towel. The bulb should then

be wiped with distilled water. NOTE: ALWAYS WEAR MASK AND GLOVES DURING

CLEANING);

All packaging and the protective sleeve must be retained for re-use. Whenever

removing a lamp, the protective sleeve must always be used for safety reasons;

In all circumstances the lamp manufacturer’s data should be referred to when dealing with

lamps.

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