FR300 - Francis Searchlights
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1. a safe working environment and reduce the risk of damage or injury Preparing the Mounting Position Using the template provided mark out and drill the fixing holes through the deck or cabin roof In the case of cabin control models a centre hole is also required to allow the mechanism to pass through Mounting the Searchlight Fit the O ring in position and bolt the searchlight base securely down On an uneven surface it is necessary to use a Suitable sealant such as silicone in order to ensure a weather proofed joint For cabin control models it is necessary to remove the underdeck control assembly prior to installation Using the allen key provided the five FR 300 Searchlight O Francis grubscrews on the underdeck mechanism should be loosened to allow the underdeck control assembly to be removed The outer tube can then be positioned through the centre hole The searchlight base can then be securely fixed as stated above Upon installation re assemble the underdeck control mechanism ensuring that the grubscrews are secure and the mechanism operates correctly Power Supply Requirements 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 maximum light output from the searchlight it is essential that the full operating voltage of the lamp fitted is applied to the2. 4 00 6 AV Washer S 16763 55 C16761 00 8 AV Bush 1762 011 9 WasherM4Nylon_____________ C15272 00 C04376 00 C08793 00 C11183 00 i 0 1 2 3 13 H V GX9 5 Lampholder C03022 00 FR 300 Searchlight 10 Francis SEARCHLIGHT S Deck Mount C15072 01 Rf Description Item No PartNo No Off Lockwheel Assembly FR 300 Searchlight O Francis SEARCHLIGHT S Deck Pedestal Mount C15156 01 Item No Description 6 Trunnion Spacer FR 300 Searchlight O Francis SEARCHLIGHITS C11025 01 C10073 38 C10170 00 C08369 00 C08370 00 C10109 01 C08929 22 No Off 12 Cabin Trainer Mount C15168 01 q Description Base O Ring Seal 2 Lockwheel Assembly Bellows Bottom Bush Bellows Bellows Top Bush 6 Spigot O Ring Seal Washer M12 Plain e ae 0 J 2 3 4 5 6 7 FR 300 Searchlight 13 O Francis SEARCHLIGHTS Cabin Pedestal Trainer Mount C15169 01 i Item No Description PartNo No Off Base O Ring Seal 6 Spigot O RingSeal Ci016900 1 8 Screw M12 x 20 Hex Hd C08369 00 2 9 Trunnion Spacer C1010901 2 FR 300 Searchlight 14 O Francis SEARCHLIGHT S Seal Kits Description PartNo Deck Gasket Seal Kit C17116 01 Cabin Gasket Seal Kit C17091 01 Deck Pedestal Gasket Seal Kit C17117 01 Cabin Pedestal Gasket Seal Kit C17118 01 FR 300
3. O Francis SEARCHLIGHTS FR 300 Searchlight User Information Contents Page USER INFORMATION FOR FR 300 SEARCHLIGHT INTRODUCTION Sa occitano o ooo ios 1 SAFETY PF RECAUWIONS under ni a oies 1 TECHNICAL DATA ST RS dune Dee ne eee at camel 2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS 0cc0ecceceececeeececeeececeeececeeeaeeneceeeneceeaeeneeneenes 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS taria 3 A E A ae Rd ed None 3 Preparing the Mounting Position 3 Mounting the SEATONI GE a hott ei Ni Re nin bee 3 Power Supply Regulfe MENI taktiki ina aia 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ccccececeeceeececceeeaeeceecaeeceseaeecueeaeeeeeseeseesaeeaeees 4 DOMNA TO IVO cta titi e a 5 LOSIN tad cis 5 FAULT IN DUNG ici in deere inina a 6 FU See eee ee O NE mT ee ene E a ea 6 ROMOV En Uni da 6 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING REOUIREMENTS 7 SPARE PARTS LISTS BARRELASSEMBE sage ee dobe ete lel tld Sta dd telat adie Datla Or NE dr ognil 8 LAMPHOLDER ONO DO iia dd 9 LAMPHOKDER SNI s td odes a ze NE na 10 DECK MOUN Tc 2 ES Reis nent tele ci tun shuns ESA 11 DECK PEDESTAL MOUNT 12 CABIN TRAINER MOUNT 13 CABIN PEDESTAL TRAINER MOUNT en 14 SA Sys ace tanita inte PA AN MAN Scns dotnet Guba it Saad die 15 SPARE PARTS ORDERING cieccceccceeeeueceucenucecaceceueceueceueeceeeeeerenee 16 PARTS DISPO SAIS tattoos sical setae ara 16 SALES AND SERVICE au eee Sans saute outs Sesa 16 CUARANTE A OOO ee ER ere 16 User Information for FR 300 Searchlight It
4. Searchlight 15 O Francis SEARCHLIGHTS Spare Parts Ordering In order to prolong the life and performance of your searchlight it is recommended that only Francis Searchlights Ltd spare parts are specified Reference should be made to the relevant spares section in this manual The part number should be quoted at all times so that a price and delivery time can be supplied Spare parts or accessories can be obtained from your distributor agent or directly from the manufacturer Parts Disposal It is essential that all parts are disposed of correctly and safely to ensure no risk to other personnel When disposing of lamps the procedures outlined in this manual and the lamp manufacturers leaflet must be adhered to The reworking or modification of parts should not be undertaken before consulting the manufacturer or agent FR 300 Searchlight O Francis Sales and Service For sales and service please contact your agent distributor or contact the manufacturer direct at Francis Searchlights Limited Union Road Bolton BL2 2HJ England Tel 44 0 1204 558960 Fax 44 0 1204 558979 E mail sales francis co uk http www francis co uk Guarantee This product is covered with a 12 month warranty Any claim whilst under warranty should be addressed to the Quality Manager at Francis Searchlights Ltd SEARCHLIGHTS FR 300 Booklet Part Number C17130 00 Issue 11 June 2014 Agent Distributor S
5. e lampholder and discard the protective sleeve M Replace the light shield fixing the centre screw in position M Position the front bezel onto the searchlight and tighten the thumbscrews until hand tight Testing Upon correct installation and connection to an electrical supply the equipment can be tested in order to ensure it s correct performance This work must be carried out by a competent person with some knowledge of electrical equipment Equipment required Multi meter with leads Ammeter Using the equation P VI the approximate power output of the equipment can be calculated in the following way SEARCHLIGHT S M Using the multi meter take a voltage reading M Using the Ammeter take an amps reading from the live cable to the lamp E Multiply these values together to give an approximate wattage For Example Using a 240v 1000w Tungsten Halogen lamp Voltage reading 240v Amps reading 4 amps Therefore Wattage 240 x4 960 watts Fault Finding If a fault occurs the following procedures should be adopted Any work to be carried out should be conducted by a competent person A multimeter should be used for fault finding purposes Fault Lamp Fails to light Causes 1 Power not supplied 2 Fuse blown 3 Failed lamp Remedy 1 Check voltage at supply battery If necessary recharge battery If supply is not present fault is at customer supply If power is present see re
6. is imperative that this manual is read carefully before installing or using your equipment For your future reference this manual should be kept in a safe place Introduction Thank you for specifying a product from the Francis Searchlights Ltd 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 FR Series Searchlights combine design features proven over many years of 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 Please complete the following boxes for your future reference purposes FR 300 Searchlight O Francis Product Serial Number Number 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 manoeuvring the searchlight into its fixing position suitable lifting points must be chosen in order to prevent damage
7. lampholder contacts Method of Electrical Connection Disconnect the supply before working on the electrical system The searchlight must be connected to a fused electrical supply using suitably sized cable If the searchlight is positioned a considerable distance from the supply provision must be made in the cable size in order to overcome the voltage drop The following table should be used for indication only 12v 100w Cable Size Max 1 5mm 2M 2 5mm 3M 4mm 5M 6mm 7M 10mm 12M SEARCHLIGHT S 24v 150w 250w Cable Size Max Max 1 5mm 5M 3M 2 5mm 8 M 5M 4mm 13M 8M 6mm 20M 12M 10mm 34M 20M 115v 1000w Cable Size Max 1 5mm 17M 2 5mm 28M 4mm 44M 6mm 68 M 10mm 115M 230v 650w 1000w Cable Size Max Max 1 5mm 105M 68M 2 5mm 171M 111M 4mm 271M 176M 6mm 422M 275M 10mm 707M 460M Whenever possible cable terminations should be made below deck and with approved terminal devices 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 When wiring the negative supply the direct connection to a battery or supply or metal hull object should be avoided It is advisable to use a suitable commoning block or connection FR 300 Searchlight O Francis For ease of use a single pole switch of the approp
8. medy 2 FR 300 Searchlight O Francis 2 Check fuse for visual failure If none noticeable check fuse for continuity If fuse found to be faulty replace with new part If found to be working correctly see remedy 3 3 Firstly check supply at lampholder connecting block within searchlight barrel If supply present disconnect unit from power supply before removing lamp If noticeable damage to filament is present the lamp will have failed The lamp can also be checked using a multimeter for continuity of the filament Replace new lamp following all precautions mentioned previously and lamp manufacturers instructions SEARCHLIGHT S Maintenance and Servicing Requirements In order to prolong the service life and performance of your searchlight the following maintenance guidelines are recommended NM Maintenance checks should be conducted before every voyage or every three months NM Before checking disconnect the equipment from the supply NM Visually check the condition of the equipment M Any major or minor structural damage or defect should be rectified immediately M After inspection it may be necessary to clean the inside of the searchlight The following procedure should be adhered to E Remove the front bezel NM Clean the front glass inside and out using a proprietary glass cleaner or metal polish NM Clean the reflector if required NM Check the rubber reflector mounting pads If
9. riate rating should be fitted in a convenient location All cable lengths should be kept to a minimum Operating Instructions This equipment is designed for use out of doors in free air Never place anything on or cover the searchlight when in operation as this may present a hazard The searchlight can be positioned using the elevation and baseplate lockwheels When in the desired position the lockwheels must be securely fastened to prevent damage The beam of the searchlight can be adjusted to give a variety of spreads Using the focus knob underneath the searchlight barrel the beam can be moved from spot to flood positions The searchlight is fitted with an IP66 Drainage Plug to allow efficient water draining should any ingress occur The Breather Unit at the rear of the searchlight ensures a steady airflow to prevent any vacuum forming within the barrel After use the searchlight should be returned to the horizontal position in order that a level plane is provided to allow for any water drainage Note 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 before consulting the manufacturer or agent SEARCHLIGHT S 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 sho
10. signs of corrosion or damage are evident replace as necessary NM Ensure the lampholder is free from corrosion or damage NM Check the earthing point for conductivity NM Check lampholder assembly for signs of damage or wear If required apply a little grease to the focus assembly Upon completion of these checks the searchlight should be FR 300 Searchlight O Francis tested for full working order approximately 15 minutes M Every six months the external movement mechanisms i e lockwheels elevation and pan mechanisms may be lightly lubricated Note It is advisable to check all seals and gaskets for degradation If replacement is necessary the kit numbers are quoted in the back of the spares lists SEARCHLIGHT S Spare Parts Lists Barrel Assembly temNo Description PartNo No OfE pe JN PA FR 300 Searchlight O Francis SEARCHLIGHT S Lampholder 2 tem No Description FariNo FR 300 L V L H Conversion Kit C13035 01 No Off AAA Lampholder Assembly C16980 01 1 CO A Spring CO8827 00 1 6 WasherM4x120D C20637 01 4 8 AVBuh_ C16762 01 4 9 WasherM4Nylon_______________ C15272 00 4 FR 300 Searchlight 1 1 1 Francis SEARCHLIGHT S Lampholder Description 1 FR 300 H V L H Conversion Kit C13037 01 2 Lampholder Assembly Focus Wheel Assembly Spring C08827 00 1 C1676
11. tamp The manufacturer reserves the right to change the information contained within this booklet without prior notice BSI FRANCIS SEARCHLIGHTS LTD Cert No 2094 UNION ROAD BOLTON BL2 2HJ ENGLAND Tel 44 0 1204 558960 Fax 44 0 1204 558979 ISO 9001 2008 http www francis co uk O Francis SEARCHLIGHTS SEARCHLIGHTS
12. to the equipment or personal injury M Prevent rain snow condensation and water droplets from contacting the lamp as this may cause bulb failure and possible shattering E Quartz halogen lamps run with a high internal pressure in excess of atmospheric Whilst the construction is inherently strong there is a slight risk of the lamp shattering M Never look directly into an illuminated searchlight as this may cause severe damage to eyesight If it is necessary to inspect a lamp whilst in operation always wear suitable protective goggles SEARCHLIGHT S M Should it be necessary to examine the lamp with the front bezel removed always use a protective shield to ensure a safe working environment M Never attempt to clean the lamp when in use M Searchlights get hot Never touch the unit when lit and always allow at least ten minutes for cooling down after turning off M Due to the vast range of lamps available it may appear possible that more powerful lamps can be used in the equipment for which it was designed Even when the unit will physically accept a higher wattage lamp this substitution is not recommended as it could be dangerous Technical Data Voltage Range PBCP Divergence Watts Lamp V M x1000 w Cap M Ensure the lamp has cooled sufficiently before removal During the cooling down period avoid mechanical or thermal shock to the lamp as this may cause shattering M f
13. uld 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 submitted to mechanical shock or vibration Quartz lamps should not become contaminated with oils grease or come into contact with skin When fitting the lamp M Always isolate the equipment from the supply before inserting a lamp M Ensure the circuit is suitably fused M Ensure that the lamp is of the recommended type and rating M Check the lampholder is in good condition If the contacts show any sign of corrosion the lampholder should be replaced M Check that the lampholder is in a good dry condition Never allow water to collect in the lamp fitting or come into contact with the lamp FR 300 Searchlight O Francis To fit the lamp M Loosen all the thumbscrews on the front of the searchlight allowing the bezel and glass to hang clear on the captive bolt M For easier access the light shield may be removed by firstly undoing the centre screw M Cut open one end of the protective sleeve surrounding the lamp M Using the sleeve to prevent the fingers coming into contact with the lamp position the two lamp pins above the holes in the lampholder M Gently push the lamp into th
14. undue force appears necessary to remove the lamp the eguipment should be inspected by a competent person or contact the manufacturer M When breaking a lamp for disposal care must be taken to ensure that the fragments are safely contained Precautions must be taken against flying glass and other fragments This operation should be performed outdoors or in a well ventilated area In ALL cases reference should be made to the lamp manufacturers instructions packed with the lamp FR 300 Searchlight O Francis Unpacking Instructions Care should be taken when unpacking the searchlight so as not to cause damage to the eguipment or cause personal injury A visual inspection of the eguipment should be conducted to check for damage during transit or damaged lamps Enclosed in the packing is the flange sealing gasket This should be retained for installation purposes SEARCHLIGHTS Installation Instructions The following instructions should be read and fully understood prior to installing the equipment to ensure correct procedures are followed and all safety precautions are observed Note If the equipment has been in storage for a considerable 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
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