FRC LGTR1C-Rev191025 User manual

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XM-LGT1PMEX-R1C LGTR1C-Rev191025
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SAFETY SUMMARY
FRC lighting products are engineered and manufactured with safety in mind. It is critical that FRC scene lights are installed, maintained,
and operated correctly. Read and understand all instructions before installing, performing maintenance, or operating.
All components, equipment, and installation procedures shall conform to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA
70 National Electrical Code.
The following safety precautions shall be observed.
General Safety Precautions
Ensure power is off prior to connecting or disconnecting wires and plugs or performing maintenance.
Scene lighting lampheads are designed for outdoor use, and will be extremely hot when operating. Do not use in areas with
limited ventilation.
Installation Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Do not use Loctite on any screws near the lamphead lens. FRC led lampheads use Lexan lenses that can become
brittle and prone to cracking when exposed to Loctite compounds.
Ensure power is off prior to connecting wires or cable to the power source.
Connect only to the type of power source as indicated on the lamphead identication label.
Ensure an appropriate sized circuit protection device is installed (circuit breaker or fuse). Do not use GFI protection with an AC
LED light, as the breaker will trip when the light is powered.
Refer to the tables on page 2 for DC lighting xtures. DC lights may not fully illuminate without sufcient gauge wire. Use a
minimum of 16 AWG wire to connect AC lights.
FRC lights are intended for mounting to a noncombustible surface only. Do not install insulation within 76 mm (3 in) of any part of
the light, lighting xture, or its components.
Install approved rubber or plastic grommets or bushings where wires or cable pass through a surface.
All connections to lamphead wires should be joined so that the wire ends are sealed.
Ensure all wire connectors or terminals provide a positive mechanical and electrical connection.
Electrical connections not enclosed in a box must be covered with an insulation equivalent to that on the conductors.
Lampheads are extremely hot when operating, do not mount such that personnel or equipment could inadvertently come in contact
with the lamphead.
Recessed lights require a minimum of 3 inch clearance between wall insulation and the light housing.
Operation Safety Precautions
Operate portable lighting products only from the power source indicated on the identication label.
During operation use the handle to move the light, the housing will be extremely hot.
Ensure that all lighting components are clear of obstructions when raising telescopic poles.
Ensure that telescopic poles are lowered and stowed before moving the vehicle.
Maintenance
Use a clean soft cloth, mild soap, and water to clean the lens.
Note: FRC led lampheads use Lexan lenses and cleaning with abrasive materials, solvents, or most chemical cleaners can cause
lens surface degradation and reduced performance of the light. Some chemicals will cause the lens to become brittle and
prone to cracking.
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Typical Minimum Wire Size for DC LED Lighting Fixtures
The numbers in these tables will vary dependent on the specic wire used.
Notes on these calculations:
The wire length is a straight run from the power source to the lamphead. It does not take into account losses due to terminal connections, switches,
relay contacts, plugs, etc.
The wire size is calculated for 125% of maximum lamphead current and not to exceed a 10% voltage drop.
Wire Length
(Distance in feet from
power source.)
Typical
Wire Size (AWG)
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 250
Spectra SPA900-Q70 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8
Spectra-Q15/ MS-R14 Lamphead 12 12 12 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 4 2 2
Spectra-Q20/ MAX-Q28 Lamphead 10 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 2 2
Evolution II (V20) or Evolution (V15) 12 12 12 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 4 4 2
Evolution II (V15) or Evolution (V12) 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 8 6 6
Evolution II (V11) or Evolution (V08) 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 8
12 VDC LED Lighting Fixtures
Typical Minimum Wire Size
Wire Length
(Distance in feet from
power source.)
Typical
Wire Size (AWG)
20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 120 140 160 180 200 250
Spectra SPA900-Q70 18 18 18 18 18 16 16 16 16 16 14 14 14 12 12
Spectra-Q15/ MS-R14 Lamphead 18 18 16 16 16 14 14 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 10
Spectra-Q20/ MAX-Q28 Lamphead 16 16 16 14 14 12 12 12 12 10 10 10 10 8 8
Evolution II (V20) or Evolution (V15) 18 18 16 16 16 14 14 14 14 12 12 10 10 10 10
Evolution II (V15) or Evolution (V12) 18 18 16 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 12 12 12 10
Evolution II (V11) or Evolution (V08) 18 18 18 18 18 16 16 16 16 16 14 14 14 12 12
24 VDC LED Lighting Fixtures
Typical Minimum Wire Size
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LGTR1C-Rev191025
Typical Current Required and Light Output for LED Lighting Fixtures
Lamphead
Style
Voltage Current Light Output
-K15-T14 120 Volts AC 2 Amps 15,000/14,000 Lumens
B28-K20-K28 120 Volts AC 3 Amps 20,000/28,000 Lumens
-J15-U14 240 Volts AC 1 Amps 15,000/14,000 Lumens
C28-J20-J28 240 Volts AC 1.5 Amp 20,000/28,000 Lumens
-Q15-R14 12/24 Volts DC 13/6.5 Amps 15,000/14,000 Lumens
A28-Q20-Q28 12/24 Volts DC 18/9 Amps 20,000/28,000 Lumens
-Q70 12/24 Volts DC 6/3 Amps 7,000 Lumens
-V08 12/24 Volts DC 7.5/3.75 Amps 8000 Lumens
-V12 12/24 Volts DC 11/5.5 Amps 12,000 Lumens
-V15 12/24 Volts DC 13/6.5 Amps 15,000 Lumens
Note 1: Do not use GFI protection with an AC LED light, as the breaker will trip when the light is powered.
Note 2: Using a lower voltage at the lamphead will increase the current draw to be higher than the outputs indicated in the
above table.
Note 3: All values are at 77°F (25°C) ambient temperature. Higher ambient temperatures will reduce the power to keep lights
in safe operating condition and may decrease the current draw.
American Wire Gauge (AWG) to
Metric Wire Gauge (mm2) Sizes
Closest equivalent cross-section.
AWG mm2
18 1.0
16 1.5
14 2.5
12 4.0
10 6.0
8 10
6 16
4 25
2 32