Martin Architectural Rail Light Istruzioni per il montaggio
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installation guide
and user manual
Rail Light
®
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Contents
Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Weight calculation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC power: general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Connecting to power and control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Burning in fluorescent tubes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Analog control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation in extreme ambient temperatures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Fluorescent tube replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rail Light Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety information
Warning! This product is for professional use only. It is not for
household use.
This product presents risks of lethal or severe injury due to fire and
heat, electric shock and falls. Read this manual before powering or
installing this luminaire, follow the safety precautions listed below and
observe all warnings in this manual and on the luminaire. If you have
questions about how to operate this luminaire safely, please contact
your Martin supplier or call the Martin 24-hour service hotline at +45 70
200 201.
Protection from electric shock
• Isolate the luminaire from AC power before removing or installing a
tube or any part.
• Always ground (earth) the luminaire electrically.
• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground (earth) fault
protection.
• The AC power distribution system must include a means of isolating
all installed devices from power and locking out power during service.
• All components in the AC power distribution circuits (cables, junction
boxes, etc.) must be protected from water and airborne particles to
IP67 or higher, must be suitably dimensioned for the current and
power requirements of the devices installed, and must be of suitable
type for the location (including water, pollution, temperature and UV
resistance).
• Do not expose the luminaire to high-pressure water jets.
• Do not immerse the luminaire in water or install it in a location where
flooding may occur.
• Do not use the luminaire if any cable, component, cover or casing is
cracked, deformed or damaged in any way.
• Refer all service to a Martin service technician.
Protection from burns and fire
• Do not modify the luminaire.
• Install only genuine Martin parts and approved fluorescent tubes of
the type and wattage specified for the armature.
• Do not operate the luminaire if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds
40° C (104° F).
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• Allow the luminaire to cool for 15 minutes before servicing.
• Do not mask or modify light output with filters or other materials.
• Keep flammable materials well away from the luminaire.
Protection from injury due to falls
• Ensure that all external covers, components and installation fittings are
securely fastened.
• Ensure that all supporting structures, surfaces and fasteners can bear the
weight of all luminaires installed.
• Block access below the work area whenever installing, servicing or
removing the luminaire.
• Use adequately dimensioned 8.8 grade minimum marine grade or acid-
resistant bolts to mount the luminaire.
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Introduction
Thank you for selecting the Martin Rail Light, a modular system of
fluorescent-tube based luminaires that are remotely dimmable via an analog
1-10 V control device.
The Rail Light luminaire is designed primarily for the dynamic illumination of
bridges and walkways. Dimmable T5 fluorescent tubes offer high efficiency
and long lamp life. Luminaires consist of modular profiles of varying lengths
for mounting on top of a bridge parapet or walkway handrail. Control and
power cables are wired through the luminaire, and profiles are joined end-
to-end. Each modular profile contains one or more armatures, and each
armature consists of one dimmable tube and associated circuits.
The Rail Light features:
• 0-100% intensity control with remote dimming
• 1-10 V analog control
• High output, long life T5 fluorescent tubes
• Modular construction, giving flexible installation options
• Robust aluminum design
Martin can offer expert assistance with planning an installation, if desired.
Installation, on-site service and maintenance can be provided worldwide by
the Martin Global Service organization and its authorized agents. Choosing
a Martin service contract gives owners access to Martin’s expertise and
product knowledge in a partnership that will ensure the highest level of
performance throughout the product’s lifetime.
Warning! Read this manual before attempting to install, operate or
service this product.
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Installation
Warning! Read “Safety information” on page 4 before attempting to
install, operate or service this product.
This section describes how to install the luminaire and make connections to
power and control circuits. These procedures must be performed by
qualified professionals.
Weight calculation
The weight of a Rail Light installation can be calculated by allowing 6.5 kg
per meter (4.4 lbs. per ft.) +/- 5%. Through cabling, joints and all other
luminaire components are included in the +/- 5% margin. However, the
weight of cables from distribution boxes to the first luminaire in each group
is not included in this figure and must be obtained from the installation
electrician.
Mounting
Warning! Check that all fasteners and structures used to mount the Rail
Light can bear the total weight of all devices installed.
Fasteners must be marine grade or acid-resistant, grade 8.8
minimum.
The Rail Light is designed to be mounted on brackets or posts using
suitable hardware. Martin can advise and supply hardware if desired.
Individual luminaires are mounted end-to-end, with power and control
cables running through waterproof connectors from one luminaire into the
next.
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It is important to allow a clearance of exactly 5 mm between luminaires (see
Figure 1) so that waterproofing is maintained while leaving enough space
for thermal expansion.
To mount the Rail Light:
1. Make sure that power cables are isolated from power and that power
cannot be accidentally applied.
2. Hold the first luminaire in position above its mounting brackets or posts.
3. See Figure 2. Slide the captive nuts along their channels in the bottom of
the profile until you can pass screws through the mounting bracket or
post and into the captive nuts.
Figure 1: Clearance between luminaires
5 mm
Figure 2: Mounting post and captive nuts
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4. Tighten the screws and check that the luminaire is totally secure.
5. See Figure 3. Holding the second luminaire approximately in position,
push the wires from the first luminaire through the entry hole in the end of
the second luminaire and into the second luminaire’s housing.
6. Allowing 5 mm of clearance between the two luminaires as shown in
Figure 1, fasten the second luminaire by means of the captive nuts and
mounting screws.
7. Continue fastening luminaires, following the plan supplied with the
products.
Concealed cable entry
Power and control cables
can be routed inside
support posts, etc. for
concealed entry to
luminaires. Luminaires
that have this type of cable
entry must be drilled on
site during installation, and
a Thorsman membrane
nipple must be installed for
cable feed-through.
Membrane nipples must
be ordered at the same
time as Rail Lights but are
supplied free of charge for
Rail Light installations.
To drill the required holes:
Figure 3: Luminaire-to-luminaire connection
Max 250mm
Ø25
Ø36
A
Figure 4: Drilling extra cable holes
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1. See Figure 4 and Figure 5.
Note the position of the
drilling guide groove (A) in
the channel on the lower
side of the luminaire. Drill
or grind a flat countersink
36 mm in diameter,
centered on the guide
groove and flush with the
guide groove surface at the
bottom of the channel,
maximum 250 mm (9.5 in.)
from the end of the
luminaire.
2. Drill a hole 25 mm in diameter, centered on the countersink, through the
luminaire housing.
Mount the membrane
nipple ready for cable
entry as shown in Figure
5. Cable must be passed
through the nipple for
waterproof and safe cable
entry.
Figure 5: Luminaire after drilling
Figure 6: Membrane nipple
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