Francis Searchlights A2980 User manual

User Instruction & Installation Manual
FX380 Manual Control
500 watt Xenon Searchlight
Product Reference Number:
A2980 –115v Deck A2981 –240v Deck
A2982 –115v Deck Pedestal A2983 –240v Deck Pedestal
A2984 –115v Cabin A2985 –240v Cabin
A2986 –115v Cabin Pedestal A2987 –240v Cabin Pedestal
Manufacturer’s details: Distributor details:
Manual Part Number: C21180
Issue: 11
Francis Searchlights Ltd
Union Road, Bolton
Lancashire, BL2 2HJ, UK
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
http://www.francis.co.uk
E-mail: [e-mail]

CONTENTS
1 - Introduction
2 - Safety Precautions
3 - Technical Information
4 - Unpacking and Installation Instructions
5 - Electrical Installation
6 - Operating Instructions
7 - Fault Finding
8 - Maintenance and Servicing
9 - Wiring Diagram & General Assembly Drawings
10 - Spare Parts List

1 - Introduction
It is imperative that this manual is read carefully and understood before in-
stalling 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 Xenon 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.
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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, the lifting
handles 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 jackets 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 there are several options available:
Return the lamp, via the supplier, to the lamp manufacturer in its complete
packaging
Because of the cold internal pressure of the lamp is approximately 8 bar,
the lamp must first be depressurized before disposal. Place the lamp, in its
protective jacket, in a plastic bag and drop from a height of 1 to 2 metres
onto a hard surface;
XBO lamps do not contain materials which are harmful to the environment and thus are not
subject to special waste disposal regulations;
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 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.
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3 - Technical Information
This product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The
FX380 500 watt searchlight has the following features:
All marine grade materials and fixings;
Electronic power supply unit;
Parabolic glass reflector;
Stove enamel painted;
Full 360° horizontal rotation;
Vertical movement Deck & Deck Pedestal 40, Cabin & Cabin Pedestal +40-20;
Internal self-regulating heater.
The searchlight also performs to the following optical data:
Xenon light source;
Lamp Wattage - 500 Watts;
Supply voltage - 220/240V or 110v/115v;
Peak Beam Candlepower - 28,000,000 Lux;
Range - 5,290 metres;
Divergence - 1.5°;
Temperature range -50°C.
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.
Technical information on the Power Supply Unit and Ignitor are included overleaf. For more
detailed information please contact the manufacturer.
PSU ref. ECG 500DC
Ignitor ref. ZG 30 XE