Lonako LNK-NS-R Manual

XIAMEN LONAKO INDUSTRY & TRADE CO., LTD
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone] Web: www.lonako.com
Add: N307, Weiye Building, China Pioneering Park,Xiamen, Fujian361009, P.R.China
OPERATION and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Product Name: Sidelight & Sternlight
Product Type: LNK-NS-R
LNK-NS-G
LNK-NS-RG
LNK-NS-W
Document No.: LNK-OM-NS
Version: A1
Total Pages: 8 pages in all
Effective Date: September 29, 2020
Revision Date: December 02, 2020

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION Ⅰ PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................2
SECTION Ⅱ DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................2
SECTION Ⅲ INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................5
SECTION Ⅳ STORAGE REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................7
SECTION Ⅴ SERVICE LIFE &SAFETY .......................................................................................................7
SECTION Ⅵ INSPECTION .......................................................................................................................7
SECTION Ⅶ MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................8
SECTION Ⅷ REPAIR AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................8
SECTION Ⅸ PACKAGING INFORMATION ..................................................................................................8
SECTION Ⅹ MANUFACTURER INFORMATION .............................................................................................8

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SECTION ⅠPURPOSE
The operation and maintenance instruction is use to guide users in how to operate and
maintain LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight properly.
SECTION ⅡDESCRIPTION
2.1 Introduction
LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight are navigation signal lights for boats which
meet the requirements of COLREGS72 standard. The products are supplied by DC 12 / 24 V
input wire and controlled through it as well. Once the lights turned on, they can showing
different unbroken lights with visual distance no less than 2 nautical miles. The detail functions
and application of each type show in table 2-1.
The products adopt new LED light source and with plug-in mounting base design. They have
the advantages such as modern design, low profile, super energy saving and waterproof. They
are suitable for all types of vessels with a length < 20 meters.
Table 2-1 Product functions
Type
LNK-NS-R
LNK-NS-G
LNK-NS-RG
LNK-NS-W
Usage
Port Sidelight
Starboard Sidelight
Bi-color Sidelight
Sternlight
Chromaticity
And arc
Red 112.5°
Green 112.5°
Red112.5°
&Green 112.5°
White 135°
Top view
of the lights
Applications
White Sternlight
135°

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2.2 Product Structure
2.2.1 LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight consist of Main light body \ Mounting
base \ Input wire \ Mounting screws and nut. The structure is shown as below Figure2-1:
Figure 2-1 Product Structure
2.3 Technical Parameter
Table 2-2 Technical parameter
Product
Port Sidelight
Starboard
Sidelight
Bi-color
Sidelight
Sternlight
Type
LNK-NS-R
LNK-NS-G
LNK-NS-RG
LNK-NS-W
Beam Angle
112.5°
112.5°
Left 112.5°
&Right 112.5°
135°
Chromaticity
Red
Green
Left Red
& Right Green
White
Light Source
High efficient LED
Rated Voltage
DC 12/24V
Working
Consumption
<1.5 Watt
Visual Distance
2 Nautical Miles (≥5.6cd)
Suitable vessels
Length< 20 meters
Dimension
Φ100*52mm
Weight
235±5 g (include input wire)
Wire Length
500mm extended wire included
waterproof Level
IP67
M4 mounting screws
M4 hexagon socket screw
and Nut
Main light body
Mounting base
Direction
indicate spot
Inputwire（500mm
extended length）

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Activation
Controlled by Cabin panel through input wire
Performance
Fire-resistant, Oil-resistant, Mycete-proof, Corrosion-proof, Water-proof
Environment
Performance
Meet RoHS and asbestos-free requirement
Warranty
3 years from the manufacture date
Technical
Standards
CLOREG72, IEC60945，ABYC A-16，CE
2.4 Marking
2.4.1 Standard product markings of LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & stern light are shown
as below pictures. Figure2-3:
Figure 2-3
2.4.1.1 Marking information will be fixed on the top of light’s main body.
2.4.1.2 Marking label contains:
①LOGO and website;
②Basic information: Product name, Input voltage, visual distance of the light signal ,
Product type, Manufacturer ; ③Certification Mark.
2.4.2 Type：LNK-NS-XXX represent product model number, in which “XXX”
represents different navigation light type.
“R”means Red sidelight，the model number is LNK-NS-R;
“G”means Green sidelight，the model number is LNK-NS-G;
“RG”means Red and Green sidelight，the model number is LNK-NS-RG;
“W”means white Stern light，the model number is LNK-NS-W;
2.4.2 2.4.3 Batch No. represents the product manufacturing batch. It consist of 6 digits letter
+ number XX XX XX，which：
①
②
③
④
②
③
①

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①The two digits in the front represent the design version, example: A1, A2, A3……
when the 2nd number increase to 9, the later version shall change the letter, example
B1, B2, B3…… and so on;
②The two digits in the front represent the year of manufacturing, example: 20
represents year 2020;
③The last two digits represent the manufacturing batch of per year. Example: “06”
represents the 6th manufacturing batch of the current year.
SECTION ⅢINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Installation Limitation
LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight suitable for all types of vessels with a length <
20 meters. They are controlled through cabin controlling panel, and showing unbroken light
signal to indicate the different status of the vessel.
3.2 Installation Instruction
3.2.1 LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight should be installed on the according
position on the deck, and ensure that the light is visible from correct direction and unobstructed.
Each type`s mounting position as below:
1)LNK-NS-R should be installed on the deck of port side close to the edge horizontally, and so
fixed as to show the light right ahead to 22.5°abaft the beam on port side.
2) LNK-NS-G should be installed on the deck of starboard side close to the edge horizontally,
and so fixed as to show the light right ahead to 22.5°abaft the beam on starboard side.
3) LNK-NS-RG Bi-color light should be installed on the deck of the fore and aft center line of the
vessel horizontally, as nearly as practicable at the prow of vessel.
4) LNK-NS-W Stern light should be installed on the deck of the fore and aft center line of the
vessel horizontally, as nearly as practicable at the stern.
3.2.2 Before installation, remove the screw on the product mounting base, hold the base with
one hand, grasp the main light body with the other hand, twist the main light body in a counter
clockwise direction, the light should be open. Be aware there is a M4 nut in the groove of the
base.( Figure 3-1)
Figure 3-1
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holes of the light`s mounting base (Figure 3-2) (recommended Dia. of drilling hole is Φ4mm).
When selecting the installation position, ensure that the mounting base is horizontal after fixing,
and the "FRONT " arrow towards front direction of the vessel;
3.2.4 Once fixing hole is drilled, fixing the mounting base by the 3pcs M4 screws (or other screws
choose by users according actual application) as Figure 3-3 shows. And ensure the M4 nut has
been set in to the groove correctly;
Figure 3-2 Top view of mounting base Figure 3-3
3.2.5 After the mounting base fixed, put the input wire through the base and connect the wire
as follow: the included extended length of input wire is 500mm. Users should prepare extra
extended wire with corresponding length according to the actual application. And the wiring
diagram between light and control panel of the vessel as Figure 3-4 shows.
To avoid any function defective of the light, the waterproof process of the joint position for the
wire connection must be reliable.
Figure 3-4
After the wire is connected, complete the installation according to the steps shown in Figure 3-5
1) Align the screw hole on the side of the main light body with the position at mounting base
which is about 3cm in a counter clockwise direction against the screw hole on the side of the
mounting base, and then insert the main light body into the mounting base stably;
2) After the main light is firmly inserted, twist the main light body towards clockwise direction;
(after secured, the screw holes on the base and the side of the main body should be aligned.)
①
②
WHITE
RED

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3) After above steps, lock the M4 hexagon socket screw by the side. the installation should
complete.
SECTION ⅣSTORAGE REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Storage Environment Requirements
LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight should be stored in a clean, non-pollution and
liquid-free environment.
SECTION ⅤSERVICE LIFE &SAFETY
5.1 Product Life
With proper use follow the instructions. The warranty of LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight &
sternlight are three years from the date of manufacture.
5.2 Safety
The wire connection of LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight shall be operated by a
professional electrician, and per operation should follow the requirement of Section 3.2.5.
SECTION ⅥINSPECTION
6.1 Inspection Time
LNK-NS Deck mount series sidelight & sternlight are daily navigation signal device to indicate the
status of the vessel. It is necessary to observe whether the products work normally or not during
daily using.
6.2 inspection method
The inspection methods of products are as follows:
Figure 3-5
1）
2）
About 3cm in a counter
clockwise direction against
the screw hole on base
When complete, the direction
indicate spot should towards
front of the vessel.
3）

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1) Turn on the product through the control panel of vessel, and visually check whether the
product works normally and showing correct light signal;
2) Visually check whether the appearance of the products are normal and whether the lampshade
is clean and transparent.
SECTION ⅦMAINTENANCE
7.1 The user only needs to confirm whether the product is normal when using LNK-NS Deck mount
series sidelight & sternlight, besides that no other maintenance is required usually.
7.2 When cleaning the product, just use ordinary damp cloth. Do not use alcohol, thinner or other
corrosive reagents to wipe the product
7.3 When the products are not functioning right, the user should first check whether the wire
connection of the product input wire and the extended wire joint is okay.
SECTION ⅧREPAIR AND DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Repair Instructions
1) If input wire connection of the product goes wrong, the repairing work should process by a
professional electrician.
2) Except for the problem of wire connection, the product`s main light body cannot be
disassembled or repaired. When the lamp does not work properly during the warranty period,
the user should contact the dealer or manufacturer for assistance. If the product fails after the
warranty period, the user should replace it with a new one.
8.2 Disposal Instructions
Dispose of damaged or defective lights in accordance with the local regulations. This process
should be done through an approved environment disposal agent.
SECTION ⅨPACKAGING INFORMATION
9.1 Each product is pack with single unit box.
9.2 Standard outer carton package: 50 units/carton. Dimension: 630 * 280 * 475mm
Volume 0.08 m³，Gross weight : 13.5 kgs
SECTION ⅩMANUFACTURER INFORMATION
Company name: XIAMEN LONAKO INDUSTRY & TRADE CO., LTD.
Add: N307, Weiye Building, China Pioneering Park, Xiamen, Fujian361009, China
Tel：[phone]
Fax：[phone]
Email：[email protected]m
Web：www.lonako.com