Edwards Signaling Series 53 AdaptaBeacon Installation Guide

Installation and Maintenance Instructions f or

Catalog Series 53 AdaptaBeacon® Signals

Description

The catalog series 53 Adaptabeacon signals are dc opera ted
rotating lights. The signals may either be conduit mounted or
direct surface mounted and are suitable for indoor or outdoor
(weatherproof) installa tion. A hardwa re kit is included with
the signals for direct mounting applications.

Specifications

Catalog Rated
Number Voltage Current

53(*)-E1 12V DC 1.8A
53(*)-G1 24V DC 1.0A
53(*)-FY 36V DC 1.0A
53(*)-K1 48V DC 0.7A

*The letter in this position of the catalog number
signifies the color of the supplied dome. A - amber,
B - blue, C - clear, G - green, M - ma genta, or R - red

Installation

CAUTION

Direct Surface Mounting

a. Remove the two knock-outs f or the mounting scre ws

from the bottom of the base. See Figure 1 for the
location of knock-outs.

b. Place the gask et provided in the hardw are kit on the

mounting surface and mark the center of the three holes
in the ga sket on the surfa ce. Remove the ga sket and
drill a 3/8" (9.5 mm) hole a t each of the mar ked
positions.

c. Install the two rubber expansion plugs provided in the

hardware kit into the two outer holes in the mounting
surface as indicated in Figure 2.

d. Route the wir ing from the required po wer source fo r

the signal (r efer to the signal's la bel for the v oltage
rating) through the center holes in the mounting
surface, gasket and base.

e. Align the holes in the gasket with the holes in the base.

Insert the two scre ws with loc kwashers pr ovided in
the har dware kit thr ough the mounting holes inside
the base and align the screws with the rubber expansion
plugs as sho wn in F igure 2. Pr ess the base f irmly
against the mounting surf ace.

3. Using wire nuts (not supplied), connect the signal's red
wire lead to the positive (+) power source lead and connect
the white wire lead to the ne gative (-) power source wire.
Place the connected wires inside of the base and reassemble
the signal on the base.

Ensure that power is disconnected before installing the
signal.

1. See Figure 1. Remove the screw in the clamp ring, remove
the ring and lift of f the dome.

2. Install the base using one of the follo wing applicable
procedures.

CAUTION

When installing indoors, the signal may be mounted
with the dome facing either directly up or do wn. For
outdoor installation, the signal must be installed with
the dome f acing directly up.

Conduit Mounting

a. Route the wiring fr om the required po wer source f or

the signal (refer to the signal's label for voltage rating)
through a 1/2" (13 mm) NPT conduit (not supplied)
and through the conduit entrance hole in the base.

b. Install the base on the conduit.

Maintenance

CAUTION

Always disconnect po wer bef ore disassemb ling the
signal.

Lamp Replacement

Refer to the "Re placement Parts" for the r equired lamp. Dis­connect the power, remove the screw in the clamp ring, remove
the ring and lift the dome of f the signal. Replace the lamp.

Cleaning

CAUTION

Abrasive ma terials or c leaners must not be used to
clean the dome.

The signal's dome should be periodically cleaned to maintain
optimum light visibility. The dome may be cleaned with a soft
cloth or sponge using a mild deter gent. Dry the dome thor ­oughly before replacing.

ADAPTABEACON is a registered trademark of the Edwards Company.

P-047550-0738 ISSUE 4 © 1997

Figure 1. Catalog Series 53 Rotating Light Figure 2. Direct Surface Mounting of Signal

Replacement Parts

The replacement parts listed below for the 53 series signals are a vailable from your local Edwa rds distributor.

Catalog Number Replacement Lamp Replacement Dome

*Specify color of the re placement dome by adding the letter A, B, C, G, M or R to the catalog number; for e xample, a red
dome for the 53(*)-E1 series signal is 52-LR.

P-047550-0738 ISSUE 4

53(*)-E1 1076 52-L(*)

53(*)-G1 1638
53(*)-FY 1062
53(*)-K1 P-041695-0086