User instruction & installation manual fh300 575 watt metal halide searchlight product reference number: a2876 – 240v deck a2877 – 240v cabin a2878 – 240v deck pedestal a2879 – 240v cabin pedestal manufacturers details: distributor details: manual part number: c20377 issue : 8 francis searchlights l...
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 diagrams & general assemblies 10 - spare parts list back to top.
1 - introduction it is imperative that this manual is read carefully and understood before installing 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 c...
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, suitable lifting points must be used in order to prevent damage to the equipme...
3 – technical information this product has been designed to operate in accordance with the product specification. The fh300 575 watt searchlight has the following features: all marine grade materials and fixings; parabolic glass reflector; stove enamel painted; full 360° horizontal rotation; vertica...
4 - unpacking and installation instructions the following instructions should be read and fully understood prior to installing the equipment to ensure that the correct procedures are followed and all safety precautions are observed. Note: if the equipment has been in storage for a considerable amoun...
5 - electrical installation for safety purposes, only competent personnel should perform the electrical installation. All equipment should be installed to current electrical regulations and standards. In order to obtain the maximum light output from the searchlight, it is essential that the full ope...
Installation guideline a typical installation and connection routine for the fh300 searchlight is as follows: referring to wiring diagram x4258, a supply is fed into the control gear enclosure, which then provides a common feed to the control gear and the searchlight. Cables required to be connected...
6 - operating instructions this equipment is designed for use out of doors, in free air. Never place anything on, or cover the searchlight when in use as this may present a hazard. The beam of the searchlight can be adjusted to give a variety of beam types. Using the lampholder focus wheel, the desi...
Setting to work safe service in use necessitates the strict observance of the following precautions. Any article fabricated from quartz or glass is inherently fragile and care should therefore be taken, at all times, when handling lamps; eye protection must be worn when handling lamps that have been...
7- fault finding all fault finding must be conducted by a competent person or qualified electrical engineer. Failure of lamp to ignite in the event of the lamp failing to light the following steps should be taken: 1) check that the mains supply is connected to the input of the ballast gear and check...
8 - maintenance and servicing in order to prolong the service life and performance of your searchlight, the following maintenance guidelines are recommended: maintenance checks should be conducted before every voyage or at least every three months; before checking, disconnect the equipment from the ...
9 - wiring diagrams & general assemblies drawing number description x4258 wiring diagram (manual focus) using ballast parmar ppv575245 c20294 wiring diagram (remote focus) using ballast parmar ppv575245 x4946 fh300 deck x4947 fh300 cabin x4948 fh300 deck pedestal x4949 fh300 cabin pedestal remote fo...
10 – spare parts list the following spare parts can be ordered directly from the manufacturer: part number description d15764 575w metal halide lamp c10870-00 lampholder – g22 c08890-00 front glass c08891-00 front glass gasket c08884-00 reflector c23338-00 ignitor c20070-00 drainage plug c22268-01 b...
