Francis FX230 User Instruction & Installation Manual - page 12
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 supply;
Visually inspect the condition of the equipment;
Any major or minor structural damage should be rectified immediately in order to reduce
sympathetic wear;
After inspection it may be necessary to clean the inside of the searchlight. The following
procedure should be adhered to:
Remove the front bezel;
Clean the front glass inside and out using a proprietary glass cleaner or metal
polish;
Clean the reflector if required;
Ensure that the lampholder is free from corrosion or other damage;
It is advisable to check all seals and gaskets for signs of degradation. Renew if necessary;
Upon completing all maintenance requirements the searchlight should be tested for full working
order (approximately 20 minutes).
If in any doubt as to the correct servicing procedures to adopt please contact your
distributor/agent or the manufacturer who will be able to advise the best course of action for
your product.
Notes for Lamp Fitting/Removal for FX230 150w Xenon
To fit lamp:
Remove lamp from packaging, ensuring protective jacket is still in place;
Remove front and rear bezels from searchlight by unfastening the swing bolts. Care should be
taken when removing the rear bezel assembly so that no damage to the PSU is incurred;
Now remove the spill rings from the front of the searchlight by removing the clips;
Place the lamp extender onto the negative (-) end of the lamp, place the lamp through the
lampholder HT/reflector boss and secure with T-bar at rear;
Place the HT lead (red) over the front of the lamp (positive) and secure in position using the
lamp heatsink;
Now screw the Tufnol insulator into the lamp heatsink and ensure that the HT lead is tightly
secured to prevent any arcing;
Place the PTFE bush over the insulator and fix mechanism in position by pushing the retaining
clip through the insulator;
Replace the spill rings in front of barrel and fix in position with clips;
Replace front and rear bezel assemblies and fasten down swing bolts securely, ensuring
bezels are central to barrel and a good seal is achieved;
Reverse this procedure for lamp removal.
Note: The protective lamp jacket must be removed prior to lamp strike. Retain jacket for future use.
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