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1. base Make electrical connection Refer to 5 4 2 Pass the secondary cable through the conduit elbow Let the receptacle rest on the receptacle seat in adequate position 32 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB 5 7 5 7 1 5 7 2 5 7 3 5 7 4 5 7 5 5 7 6 Airfield Solutions SETTING To level the light fixture perform the following steps Loosen the two thumbscrews and remove blue dome and lamp from the fixture Loosen the 3 ball joint locking screws Place water level on top of the fixture level the fixture placing water level parallel and perpendicular to the taxiway Tighten the 3 locking screws Double check the levelling Replace dome and lamp CAUTION Touching the quartz bulb with bare fingers may seriously shorten the lamp life If the bulb has been touched wipe it carefully with a piece of lens cleaning tissue or similar material moistened with alcohol or methylated spirit 33 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions Fig 11 VEE 3 030 Exploded view2. ADB AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 Airfield Solutions 1 y exit taxiway Straight taxiway LEGEND Runway centre line light and runway edge light Taxiway edge light e Taxiway centre line light Exit taxiway centre line lights Stop bar light o o Stop bar light tit irecional Intermediate holding position light unidirectional Fig 2 VEE 3 030 Typical layout for taxiway edge lighting 11 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions Table 1 VEE 3 030 ordering code VEE 3 030 Taxiway Edge Light re Omnidirectional Blue dome Lamp wattage 30W 030 Table 2__ Equipment data Type VEE 3 030 Input 6 6A Lamp 30W 6 6A EXL quartz Rated lamp life 1 000 hours Temperature range of installation 55 C 67 F to 55 C 131 F Humidity Up to 100 Altitude Sea level to 3000 m Wind Velocities up to 560 Km h Dimensions See figure 3 Net weight Approx 1 2 kg AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions Fig 3 VEE 3 030 outline dimensions ADB Airfield Solutions AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 Table 3 Equipment required but not supplied Quantity Description 1 Spanner 2 open ended 1 Ratchet lever reversible 3 8 n 435 1 Torque wrench 5 50Nm n 730 5 with 1 Square drive insert tool 3 8 n 734 5 1 Socket n 45a 9 16 3 8 1 Water level A R Loctite Grade
3. AV or equivalent 1 T300 2 base plate assembly gasket and Mounting screws if base mounted 1 L 867 base if base mounted 1 Anchor stake PA2 if stake mounted 1 Conduit elbow if conduit mounted 14 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions 1 4 2 Performances The photometric performances are given in figure 4 and in table 4 Table 4 VEE 3 030 Performances Peak Average Beam spread Beam spread Taxiway Edge Colour l Intensity Intensity Horiz Vert FAA L 861T Blue 5 cd 3 cd 360 0 to 6 Taxiway edge ICAO Blue 5 cd 2 cd 360 0 to 30 90 go BLUE LIGHT me JOW LAMP Fig 4 VEE 3 030 Photometric curve 15 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB 2 1 2 2 Airfield Solutions SECTION 2 MAINTENANCE INTRODUCTION Maintenance personnel should refer to the maintenance procedure described in the ICAO Airport Services Manual Part 9 Airport maintenance practices and in FAA Advisory Circular N AC150 5340 26 chapter 4 section 4 The method of maintaining the VEE 3 030 Taxiway Edge Elevated Light consists only of a light assembly servicing in the field limited to cleaning of outer glassware and to lamp and broken glassware replacement If any lamp is out the location of the fixture should be recorded and the lamp replaced at a time when the circuit is de energized LAMP REPLACEMENT De energize circuit and lockout circuit Remove do
4. Edition 1 Revision 5 Table 5 Preventive and corrective maintenance tasks continued Interval Maintenance Task Action Semi Annually Moisture present in light housing Check drain holes amp annually or L 867 base clamps Check lens for cracks Replace if damaged Use water pump to remove water from base Paint rusting or flaking off Paint Annually Cracks corrosion shorts Repair or replace Dirty contacts Clean when system deactivated Loose connections Tighten Unscheduled Prediction of heavy snowfall Mark location of fixtures use red flags or sticks to facilitate snow removal and lessen the chance of damage to fixtures by snow removal equipment 21 AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 SECTION 3 ADB Airfield Solutions TROUBLESHOOTING 3 1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The troubleshooting guide for the VEE 3 030 Taxiway Light is given in Table 6 CAUTION De energize circuit and lockout circuit or regulator so that the circuit cannot be energized by attempting to service fixture remote means before Table 6 Troubleshooting Guide Problem Lamp will not energize Possible cause Defective lamp Loose connections Deteriorated wire insulation Moisture present in fixture 22 Solution Replace lamp Tighten Replace wires Open up amp dry Inspect lens for cracks Replace lamp and any damaged parts AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 4 1 PARTS LIST ADB Airfield S
5. 67 base and mated with a base plate T300 2 whose diameter and bolt hole circle correspond to the 12 L 867 base The base plate is designed to receive the 2 11 TPI frangible stem A gasket is used with the base plate to form a watertight seal between the base plate and the L 867 base The procedures to install the L 867 base are given in manual AM 05 120e Fig 5 1 shows typical installation method on L 867 base Figures 6 and 7 give other installation alternatives 26 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions Fig 6 VEE 3 030 mounted on a L 867 base trench system Fig 7 VEE 3 030 mounted on a L 867 base and the transformer in a pit the pit can also be replaced by a L 867 base with cables in duct 21 ADB Airfield Solutions AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 5 4 2 Installation of VEE 3 030 on light base See fig 8 for typical wiring diagram 5 4 2 1 Connect the primary series loop to the appropriate isolation transformer NOTE Install transformer so that it is about 3 inches above the bottom surface of the L 867 base use brick to avoid the possibility of the transformer being partially immersed in case water accumulates under the level of the ducts or pipes 5 4 2 2 Check the continuity of the series loop after the transformer has been connected 5 4 2 3 Wrap the connector joints in the primary circuit with at least one layer of rubber or synthetic rubber tape and one layer of p
6. Instruction Manual Airfield Solutions AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 Taxiway Edge Low intensity Elevated Light Type VEE 3 030 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions RECORD OF CHANGES Description Checked Approved Date Changes to fig 11 Polyurethane changed to aluminium alloy idem New parts numbers page 37 cancelled and replaced by new 37 New CN for blue dome New parts numbers 05 2000 Rebranding 01 2010 New parts numbers 05 2011 ADB Airfield Solutions AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The operating and maintenance personnel should refer to the maintenance procedures described in the ICAO Airport Service Manual Part 9 Airport Maintenance Practices and in FAA Advisory Circular AC 150 5340 26 Maintenance of Airport Visual Aid Facilities for instructions on safety precautions Personnel must observe the safety regulations at all times While every practicable safety precaution has been incorporated in this equipment the following rules must be strictly observed KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS Operating and maintenance personnel must at all time observe all safety regulations Do not change lamps nor components or make adjustments inside equipment with the light circuit ON See FAA Advisory Circular AC 150 5340 26 concerning safety RESUSCITATION Operating and maintenance personnel should familiarise themselve
7. SETTING ADB Airfield Solutions Page 22 23 24 26 30 32 33 AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 Figure N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 Table N 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS Designation VEE 3 030 Typical layout Outline dimensions Photometric curve VEE 3 030 mounted on a L 867 base duct system VEE 3 030 mounted on a L 867 base trench system VEE 3 030 mounted on a L 867 base and the transformer in a pit with cable duct Typical wiring diagram VEE 3 030 stake mounting VEE 3 030 conduit elbow mounting Exploded view LIST OF TABLES Designation Ordering code Equipment data Equipment required but not supplied Performances Preventive and corrective maintenance tasks Troubleshooting guide Parts list ADB Airfield Solutions Page 8 11 13 15 25 27 27 29 29 31 34 av RBREBREBEE AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions Fig 1 VEE 3 030 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB LI 1 2 Airfield Solutions SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCTION The VEE 3 030 fig 1 Taxiway Edge Medium Intensity Omnidirectional Elevated Light is used to delineate the edges of airport taxiways holding bays and aprons The VEE 3 030 is designed for either stake mounting conduit elbow mounting or mounting on an L 867 base The base mounting is advantageous from a maintenance standpoint and provides added protection for equ
8. arton upon receipt and check the contents and their condition Note any exterior damage to carton which might lead to detection of equipment damage Damage If damage to any equipment is noted a claim form should be filed with the carrier immediately Inspection of equipment by the carrier may be necessary 24 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions n Ou BASE PLATE 1300 2 GASKET RECEPTACLE CLAMP L 867 BASE 12 DIA BUBBER GAOMMET PVC PIPE IN SITU POURED 600X600 CONCRETE BLOCK Fig 5 VEE 3 030 mounted on a L 867 base duct system 25 AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 5 3 5 4 5 4 1 ADB Airfield Solutions INSTALLATION CRITERIA The light fixtures are normally positioned at a distance of not more than 3m of the edge of the hard surface of the taxiway and in a straight line on each side of the taxiway The fixtures are spaced longitudinally not more than 60m apart to define the lateral limits of the taxiing paths The longitudinal spacing of the lights is influenced by the physical layout of the taxiways Closer spacing of the lights should be provided on short taxiway sections curves and entrances to taxiways from runways or aprons See figure 3 for typical taxiway lighting configurations Refer also to specific installation drawings BASE MOUNTING L 867 Base Installation The VEE 3 030 light fixture can be mounted on an L 8
9. cting the plug in case of impact The lower part of the lower body 5 is half spherical shaped adapted to the polyester ball joint 6 sticked on the frangible stem This knuckle joint is locked on the lower body thanks to three screws 11 and a clamp 7 below the split ball This genuine knuckle joint avoids the counter clockwise wires twisting problem during installation and maintenance The lower body and the ring of the blue dome are made of an aluminium alloy A weakening groove is provided at the lower part of the frangible stem to eliminate the need of a separate breakable coupling Between the groove and the thread an hexagonal shaped part is provided to tighten or loosen the light unit from the ground mounting device base conduit elbow anchor stake All the aluminium castings are phosphatized and protected with an aviation yellow electrostatic polyester powder coating The lower body is fitted with a flag holder to locate the light with a flag in countries with heavy snowfalls USE The ADB VEE 3 030 elevated light is designed for the lighting of Taxiway Edges and Apron Edges serving Runways of all categories Fig 2 shows typical layouts of the Taxiway Edge lights EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION DATA The ADB ordering code is given in Table for the VEE 3 030 Reference data pertinent to the equipment is listed in Table 2 Information on items not supplied which might be required for installation is given in Table 3 10
10. e receptacle Proceed as indicated in section 5 for installing a new VEE 3 030 Dome maintenance Remove the upper body losing the two thumb screws Clean the blue dome with a liquid glass cleaner or a detergent solution Rinse thoroughly Replace by a new one if it shows signs of degradation SNOW REMOVAL Snow plough operators should exercise extra care not to strike the light fixture with snow plough blades In regions where heavy snow falls can be expected it is recommended to mark the position of the VEE 3 030 lights by means of a small flag mounted on the fixture in the dedicated hole 19 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions Table5 Preventive and corrective maintenance tasks Interval Maintenance Task Action Daily Lamp burned out Replace when system deactivated See Section 2 2 Dimly burning lamp Same as above Broken dome Replace dome assembly Weekly Obscuration by Vegetation Remove Use weed killer Dirty lens cleaner Clean with glass Monthly Misaligned fixture Straighten level and align Dirty lamp sockets Clean when system is deactivated Dirty frangible Clean coupling weep holes stake mounted fixtures only Check drain holes for dirt Clean Semi Annually Improper ground elevation Grade so frangible point is approximately one inch above ground elevation Improper light elevation Maintain elevation of all lights at same height 20 ADB Airfield Solutions AM O3 320e
11. eering Work unsuitable soil conditions and such chemical electrochemical or electrical influences as were not assumed at the time of the Contract All liability for consequences of any inexpert alterations or repairs carried out by Purchaser or a third party shall be waived ADB shall in no event be liable to Purchaser for any further claims particularly claims for damages not affecting the goods themselves The above constitutes the limits of ADB s liabilities in connection with the inset lights covered by this manual AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Record of changes 1 Safety instructions 2 Use restriction notice 3 Guarantee 4 Table of contents 5 List of illustrations 7 List of tables 7 SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION amp REQUIREMENTS 1 1 INTRODUCTION 9 1 1 1 Purpose 1 1 2 Scope 1 2 DESCRIPTION 10 1 3 USE 1 4 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATION DATA 1 4 1 Data 1 4 2 Performances SECTION 2 MAINTENANCE 2 1 INTRODUCTION 16 2 2 LAMP REPLACEMENT 2 3 MAINTENANCE HINTS AND TIPS 17 2 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 18 2 5 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE 19 2 6 SNOW REMOVAL AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 SECTION 3 3 1 SECTION 4 4 1 SECTION 5 5 1 5 2 3 21 5 3 5 4 3 3 5 6 5 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTNG GUIDE PARTS LIST PARTS LIST INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION UNPACKING Damage INSTALLATION CRITERIA BASE MOUNTING STAKE MOUNTING CONDUIT ELBOW MOUNTING
12. eld Solutions CAUTION Touching the lamp with bare fingers may seriously shorten the lamp life If the lamp has been touched clean with tissue moistened with isopropyl alcohol or methylated spirit 2 3 2 Water 2 4 Build up of condensation water in an elevated light is a normal process resulting from the temperature and pressure differentials during the ON and OFF cycles of operation However the lights are so designed that condensation water will drain away through the mounting stem and will be evacuated through one or two purpose made holes located near the shearing groove IT IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE SURE THAT THESE DRAINAGE HOLES REMAIN UNOBSTRUCTED PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE Service life depends essentially on the respect of the preventive maintenance procedures Table 5 1 List the maintenance task to perform to maintain the VEE 3 030 light operational at a maximum efficiency 18 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB 2 5 2 5 1 252 2 5 3 2 6 Airfield Solutions CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Table 5 1 list the maintenance tasks Removal of a broken frangible stem Use a 2 spanner applied on the hexagonal part of the stem above the thread to unscrew from the ground mounting device Dispose of the broken parts of the frangible base Replacement of a VEE 3 030 Use a 2 spanner applied on the hexagonal part of the base above the thread to unscrew from the ground mounting device Disconnect the plug from th
13. in a pit Install stake in a 15 cm diameter hole at a depth of 76 cm NOTE Do not install stake by driving Make electrical connections Refer to 5 4 2 and backfill around the stake with thoroughly compacted earth which has passed a 25 mm sieve NOTE Backfill with concrete in case of unstable soil conditions 30 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions i 600x600 55 Fig 10 VEE 3 030 conduit elbow mounting 31 AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 533 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 6 5 6 1 5 6 2 5 6 3 ADB Airfield Solutions Install the top of the stake even with or not more than 15 mm above the finished grade and maintain within 1 degree of the vertical NOTE In areas where frost may cause heaving anchor the stake with concrete and use a permeable backfill material such as sand around the buried electrical components and then cover the top surface with an impervious material to reduce moisture penetration Insert the male VEE 3 030 plug into the transformer receptacle and install avoid twisting the wires the light fixture on the stake Level the light fixture See paragraph 5 7 TC 2 CONDUIT ELBOW MOUNTING With this installation method the VEE 3 030 is mounted on 2 11 TPI tapped sleeve on the top of the conduit elbow which is encased in a concrete block as shown on fig 10 The transformers cables and connectors are designed for direct burial or in a pit or
14. ipment Stake mounted VEE 3 030 taxiway lights use transformers cables and connectors designed for direct ground burial Purpose This manual describes procedures for the installation maintenance and troubleshooting of the VEE 3 030 Taxiway Edge Medium Intensity Omnidirectional Elevated Light Scope This instruction manual covers equipment manufactured in compliance with FAA specification AC 150 5345 46A and ICAO Annex 14 for use as taxiway and apron edge light 5 3 17 4 and with STANAG 3316 Ed 7 DESCRIPTION The frame of the VEE 3 030 Fig 11 consists of a cast aluminium alloy frangible stem 8 fitted with a 2 11 TPI thread on its base on which a ball joint device 6 amp 7 enable the setting and levelling of the optical system The optical system is composed of an upper and lower body 1 5 the upper body 1 is a blue dome cast in an aluminium alloy ring which covers completely the lamp holder up to the lower body 5 providing like this water tightness without use of a gasket Two lateral thumbscrews and washers 10 secure the upper body on the lower body The lower body on its top part sustain the lamp holder secured by two screws a AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB 1 3 1 4 1 4 1 Airfield Solutions lead assembly for connection of the lamp holder to the two pole plug is secured on the lower body by a strain relief bushing to avoid pulling on the connection to the socket and to help disconne
15. lastic tape one half lapped extending at least 4 cm on each side of the joint 5 4 2 4 Clamp the female secondary plug from the isolating transformer to the L 867 base plate fitting 5 4 2 5 Bolt base plate T300 2 and base plate gasket to the L 867 base using six 3 8 16 UNC screws Apply a drop of Loctite Grade AV to each bolt thread and use a torque wrench to torque bolts down to 11 Nm 5 4 2 6 Connect the male L 823 plug from the VEE 3 030 light fixture to the female transformer plug in the base plate 28 ADB AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 Airfield Solutions FIXTURE ii Py l O 2 POLE PLUG L 8232 ISOLATING TRANSFORMER PRIMARY SERIES LOOP CONNECTOR KIT TYPE 548 Fig 8 Typical wiring diagram ANSHOA STAKE MOUNTING SYSTEM Fig 9 VEE 3 030 Stake mounting 29 ADB AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 Airfield Solutions 5 4 2 7 5 4 2 8 5 4 2 9 5 5 5 5 1 NI Loosen the three ball joint screws holding the frangible stem to the lower body Screw breakable stem on the female base plate thread Screw three ball joint screws Level light fixture See paragraph 5 7 PA 2 STAKE MOUNTING The VEE 3 030 light fixture is mated with a 760 mm long stake with a fitting attached at the top to receive the male thread of the frangible stem Stake mounted VEE 3 030 taxiway lights use transformers cables and connectors that are designed for direct earth burial or
16. me from fixture by loosening the two thumbscrews on the side of the fixture Pull out lamp Wearing clean white lint free gloves insert a new lamp into lamp socket and remove protective sleeving Reinstall dome and tighten the two thumbscrews 16 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 1 1 2 3 1 2 Airfield Solutions MAINTENANCE HINTS AND TIPS Relamping Make sure you are using the proper lamp Check P N watts and current as printed on lamp base Several aviation lamps of different ratings have the same outside appearance Never touch the quartz bulb with bare fingers Oil or grease may contaminate the surface of the bulb and in operation cause reduced performance and premature failure If the quartz is accidentally handled clean before operation with a cloth moistened with alcohol or methylated spirit 2 3 1 3 It is a good precaution to check systematically the condition of the lamp holder and the 2 3 1 4 wiring at each lamp replacement Signs of overheating are the result of poor electrical contacts The degradation process is fast if no remedial action is taken in time Premature oxidation of lamp holder contacts in highly corrosive or salt laden atmospheres In some cases the problem has been cured successfully by coating the lamp pins and lamp holder contacts with a silicone jelly such as DOW CORNING 4 COMPOUND or similar 17 AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfi
17. olutions SECTION 4 PARTS LIST Table 7 lists parts ordinarily required for repair or replacement Item on Qty fig 11 ADB Code ini Designation 1408 15 011 1 Taxiway Edge Omnidirectional Medium Intensity Elevated Light type VEE 3 030 without lamp comprising 1 1408 03 395 1 Blue dome cast in aluminium alloy upper body 2 2990 40 830 1 GY9 5 Halogen lamp 30W 6 6A 1 000 Hours 5 4070 88 883 1 Lower body made of aluminium alloy with flag holder 6 4070 84 980 1 Yellow ball joint 7 4070 85 491 1 Stainless steel clamp for ball joint 8 4070 84 992 1 Stem frangible 9 1458 10 820 1 2 pole plug assembly consisting of Lamp holder GY9 5 with leads Clamp for cable Retainer for clamp 2 pole plug moulded on two AWGI16 250mm long wires fitted with crimp on amp shrink sleeves 10 7216 45 569 2 Thumbscrew 7283 05 053 2 Washer for thumbscrew 7080 38 680 2 Square nut for thumbscrew 11 7211 11 016 3 Levelling screw for clamp ball joint 7285 08 017 3 Flat washer for clamp ball joint 23 AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB ai 5 2 5 2 1 Airfield Solutions SECTION 5 INSTALLATION NTRODUCTION This section provides instructions for the installation of the VEE 3 030 Taxiway Light Refer to the airport project plans and specifications for the specific installation instructions UNPACKING The equipment must be handled carefully to prevent component damage Unpack c
18. s with the technique for resuscitation found in the First Aid Instruction Manual AM 03 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 ADB Airfield Solutions USE RESTRICTION NOTICE This instruction manual is the property of ADB Leuvensesteenweg 585 B 1930 Zaventem Belgium This manual or parts thereof may not be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without ADB s prior written consent ADB Airfield Solutions AM O3 320e Edition 1 Revision 5 GUARANTEE ADB guarantees that the performance of the inset lights described in this manual when sold by ADB or its licensed representatives meets the requirements of ICAO Annex 14 volume 1 and FAA specification AC 150 5345 46 Any defect in design material or workmanship which may occur during proper and normal use over a period of one 1 year from date of shipment will be repaired or replaced by ADB free of charge ex works Operational failure resulting from lamp burnt out improper maintenance or installation damage due to runway maintenance equipment snow ploughs or aircraft arresting gear hooks is not considered a result of proper use and is beyond the scope of the warranty Warranty does not cover natural wear and tear nor damage arising after delivery owing to faulty or negligent handling excessive strain unsuitable materials for Operation deficient civil engin
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