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 searchlight can be remotely positioned via the joystick control panel, with the facility for movement up, down, left and right. The speed of movement depends on the more pressure applied to the joystick the faster the searchlight moves. When in the desired position the joystick should be released so that it returns to its’ home position, dead centre.
The variable speed gearbox has a fast and slow setting. You activate this by switching the controller switch on the control panel then selecting fast or slow.
The beam of the searchlight can be externally adjusted to give a variety of ‘spreads’. Using the focussing handle situated underneath the barrel head. The lampholder can be moved into the desired position, towards the front for spot or the rear for flood.
The searchlight is fitted with a Breather Assembly. This ensures a steady airflow in order to prevent any vacuum forming within the barrel.
The heaters specified on this equipment are
This product should not be used for any purpose other than for which it was designed. Any modifications to the product should not be undertaken without consulting the manufacturer.
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 removed from their packaging materials. The protective jacket should not be removed from the lamp for safety reasons, as there is a remote possibility of the lamp shattering violently, especially if it is subjected to mechanical shock or vibration;
Always isolate the equipment from the supply before inserting a lamp;
Before inserting the lamp ensure that all contacts are clean. Contacts must be renewed at the slightest sign of corrosion. Sanding or filing down corroded areas is not recommended as this will only make the conducting surface between the pin and lampholder smaller, thus causing the lamp to overheat;
Do not twist or bend the fused quartz bulb when fitting the lamp as mechanical stresses MUST be avoided;
The lamp must be capable of unimpeded expansion when it warms up to operating temperature. Mechanical forces must not be applied to the fused quartz bulb;
Before the protective jacket is removed, suitable protection must be worn i.e. face mask and gloves with wrist protection;
Never touch the quartz bulb with bare hands, as fingerprints will make the glass cloudy and cause a severe loss of light. This may also cause recrystallisation and thus