
Predator
®
Medium Floodlight Hazardous
Installation and
Maintenance
Manual
AFTER INSTALLATION DELIVER THIS
MANUAL TO OWNER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING-READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OR
MAINTAIN THIS FIXTURE. WORK MUST BE DONE
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING-BE CERTAIN THAT ALL ELECTRICAL
POWER IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE FIXTURE
BEFORE INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING THE FIXTURE.
WARNING-FOLLOW LAMP MANUFACTURER'S
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS MAY
RESULT IN DEATH, INJURY OR SIGNIFICANT
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
•All electrical components and the lens are contained on the door
and the door can be removed easily and without tools (once the
captive door screws are loosened).
•Doors can be replaced as units and repaired in a shop under
protected conditions.
•The reflector located within the housing can be replaced as
needed. Different types of reflectors will provide different light
distributions.
WARNING
WHEN INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT IN
CLASS II LOCATIONS, PREVENT THE ACCUMULATION
OF THE COMBUSTIBLE DUST IN THE FIXTURE OR
COMPLETELY REMOVE SUCH DUST BEFORE
CLOSING THE FIXTURE. DO NOT CONNECT
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE FIXTURES IN
HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS UNTIL THE FIXTURES HAVE
BEEN COMPLETELY INSTALLED AND PROPERLY
CLOSED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN FIRE AND
SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE.
1.2 Alternate Information Sources. If additional
questions arise relative to the Predator floodlight that this document
or your supplier cannot answer please refer them to:
Holophane
Field Service Department
P.O. Box 3004
Newark, OH 43058-3004
866-759-1577
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Product Description. The Predator floodlights have been
designed and tested in accordance with UL844 and UL595. These
floodlights comply with applicable paragraphs of Sections 501, 502,
and 503 of the National Electrical Code.
•The fixture identification label provides information regarding
suitable environmental applications.
•The floodlight model size is referred to in Figure 1.
•Major components of the floodlight are identified in Figure 1.
•The Predator floodlights have been designed to allow permanent
installation of the yoke and housing while still providing easy
maintenance and repair.
•The lamp, all electrical components, and the reflector can be
accessed by opening the door.
•Using a socket wrench, the door can be opened by loosening
captive door screws.
1.3 Definition of Terms.
Class I, Div. 2 Flammable liquids or gases present in closed
containers or systems and only released accidentally or through
abnormal operation of equipment. Ignitable concentrations of gases
or vapors prevented by ventilation but potentially hazardous if
equipment failure occurs. Areas adjacent to Class I, Div 1.
Class II Combustible dust present or may be present as a result of
equipment failure.
Class III Easily ignitable fibers or flyings present but are not likely to
be in suspension in the air in sufficient quantities to produce
ignitable mixtures.
2. INSTALLATION
2.1 Tools and Materials Required. The following tools
and materials are required during installation of the Predator
floodlight.
TABLE 1. Installation Tools and Materials
DESCRIPTION USE
3/8" hex head socket wrench Captive door screws
Wrench for 3/4" hex Yoke Mount
Wire nuts
Torque wrench Captive door screw
IM-64-B

Figure 1
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W H D Weight
16-7/8" 22-3/4" 10-1/2" 46 lbs.
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2.2 Yoke Mount Installation.
WARNING
DO NOT USE A PHOTOCONTROL IN A LOCATION
HAVING A UL CLASSIFICATION OF CLASS I, DIV. 2
OR CLASS II, DIV. 1. DO NOT USE FUSING IN A
LOCATION HAVING A UL CLASSIFICATION OF
CLASS I. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNING
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN FIRE AND
SIGNIFICANT PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2.2.1 Bolt the yoke to the mounting structure using either two 3/8"
bolts or one 1/2" grade 5 bolt. Tighten bolts securely (30-35 ft.lbs.
for 3/8" bolts or 50-60 ft.lbs. for 1/2" bolt). These bolts are not
provided.
2.2.2 Loosen the coptive door screws attaching the door to the
housing. Open the door.
2.2.3 Detach the power disconnect plug from the disconnect
receptacle in the housing.
2.2.4 If needed, remove the door by removing the cotter pin from
the hinge pin and sliding the door hinge pins out of the housing.
2.2.5 Use UL approved watertight fittings (not provided) on all
installations. If installed in a Marine location, use rigid metal conduit
or AVC Marine cable (not provided) and watertight cable grip fittings
(not provided) for power supply conductors.
NOTE
The threaded hole in the back of the housing is tapped for 1/2-14
NPT.
2.2.6 Remove clear protective cover and install watertight fitting.
Tighten securely.
2.2.7 Make all wiring connections in accordance with approved
wiring methods. Ensure that all supply wires and supply wire
connections are retained between the folds of the fiber heat shield
in the housing.
2.2.8 If the door was removed as in 2.2.3, reinstall the door by
sliding the door hinge pins into the housing. Insert the cotter pin
through the hinge pin.
2.2.9 Insert the door disconnect plug into the disconnect recep-
tacle in the housing.
2.2.10 Securely install the proper lamp type.
2.2.11 Close the door. Thread the captive door screws into the
housing. Tighten captive door sccrews to 55 in. lbs. torque. This is
required for watertight door seal.
2.2.12 Refer to the identification label on the unit for mounting
restrictions. Aim the floodlight.
2.2.13 Tighten the yoke bolts securely (approx. 50 ft.lb. recom-
mended).
2.2.14 Energize the floodlight. Check its operation and for proper
area illumination. Adjust the aiming point as needed but within the
limits of the mounting restrictions.
3. MAINTENANCE
3.1 Relamping and cleaning.
3.1.1 Deenergize the floodlight.
3.1.2 Wipe off the exterior of floodlight to remove dirt or debris
that could enter when the door is opened.
3.1.3 Loosen the captive door screws attaching the door to the
housing. Open the door.
3.1.4 Remove the lamp type.
3.1.5 Securely install a proper new lamp type.
3.1.6 Wash both sides of the lens.
CAUTION
KEEP ELECTRICAL COMPNENTS DRY. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE
CLEANERS ON THE GLASS OR REFLECTOR LOSS OF OPTICAL
PERFORMANCE AND SUBSEQUENT GLASS BREAKAGE COULD
RESULT.