Daniamant L90 User manual

Description
The L90 lifebuoy light is a dry cell powered light equipped with a tilt switch for automatic function. It
burns for two hours with a light intensity of at least 2 candelas and is safe on oil or petrol covered
waters.
Daniamant Limited
Unit 3, The Admiral Park, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, UK PO3 5RQ
[phone]
www.daniamant.com
63-126 Issue 4 (C6279)
L90 lifebuoy light
Installation and Maintenance Instructions

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General
A lifebuoy light marks the position of a lifebuoy. It is attached to the lifebuoys on board the ship. In
case of a man overboard, the lifebuoy will be thrown overboard together with the lifebuoy light. It
marks the position of the lifebuoy for the person who has gone overboard and for the ship or the
rescue boat.
Stowage
Lifebuoy lights are provided on ships (a lifebuoy light is connected to every second lifebuoy; minimum
is 2 lifebuoy lights per ship).
The L90 Lifebuoy Light has been constructed to withstand a drop into the water from at least 30M as
required by LSA Code (Chapter II, Section 2.1.1.6). This model has been tested and approved to
60M.
Maximum stowage height: 60M
Instructions for use
Initial fitting
To avoid battery drain in transit, the lamp of the L90 is not fully fitted. When the L90 is initially fitted to
the vessel, ensure that the lamp is fitted as per the following instructions
The above instructions are also printed on the body of the lifebuoy light
Install lifebuoy light into bracket with the light in an inverted position.
Tie the lanyard to the lifebuoy.
In case of an emergency (man overboard) throw the light overboard together with the lifebuoy.

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Characteristics
Light output
2 Cd minimum for 2 hours
Length
380mm
Weight
1080g
Lamp
4 Volt, 0.6 Amp.
Batteries
5 1.5 Volt LR20
Activation
Connecting Line
Self-activating by tilt switch
Unit comes complete with lanyard.
The light will only function when upright.
Fasten to vessel only with L90 mounting bracket
Maintenance
The L90 uses five standard LR20 Alkaline batteries as its power source. These need to be replaced on
a yearly basis to ensure proper function of the light. When replacing batteries, always use one of the
following brands:-
Duracell®Plus
Panasonic®Xtreme Power
Varta®
The following spares are available to support the L90.
L90 Bracket Part Number 63-4003
L90 Lamp Part Number 63-1000
L90 Dome Part Number 63-4001
L90 Sealing Ring Part Number 63-8005
Whenever the L90 lamp or the L90 Dome is replaced, the L90 Sealing Ring must be replaced at the
same time.
All spares are held at key distributors around the world.
Health and Safety information
Information on the composition and behaviour of these products is contained in the Product Safety
Data Sheet, available from our website (www.daniamant.com) or on request.
Disposal
Dispose of used lights in accordance with local regulations. This should be done through an approved
environmental disposal agent.

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Further copies of this installation and maintenance instructions are available to download from
our website www.daniamant.com
A copy of these instructions must be held with the ships/owners training manual.