Siemens L-852A-D Dualite User Manual

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures

Document No. 96A0149

Issued: January 29, 1993 Rev. E: May 16, 2001

Manufactured to FAA Specification AC 150/5345-46B

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Record of Changes

Record of Changes

Page Rev Description EC No. CheckedApproved Date

B Added metric units. EP WT C Added shallow base information. EP WT

All D Added 30 W L-852A, B, C. Reformatted manual. 3355 JG WT 3/26/98

All E Changed to new title page. Changed ADB to

Siemens Airfield Solutions.

00696 JG WT 5/16/01

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Record of Changes....................................................................................ii

Table of Contents..................................................................................... iii

Warranties ................................................................................................ v

1. Safety .................................................................................................. 1

Safety Symbols................................................................................. 1

Qualified Personnel.......................................................................... 2

Intended Use.................................................................................... 2

Installation....................................................................................... 3

Operation......................................................................................... 3

Action in the Event of a System or Component Malfunction............. 4

Maintenance and Repair................................................................... 4

2. Description .......................................................................................... 5

Optical Assembly............................................................................. 6

Optional Film Disc Cutout ............................................................... 8

L-852A-D Light Fixture: Required Equipment ................................. 8

Specifications................................................................................... 9

Lamps........................................................................................... 9

Isolation Transformers.................................................................. 9

Rated Lamp Life........................................................................... 9

Filter Colors ................................................................................. 9

Light Beam................................................................................... 9

Mounting.................................................................................... 10

Environmental Operating Conditions.......................................... 10

Dimensions................................................................................. 10

Weight........................................................................................ 10

3. Installation ........................................................................................ 11

Introduction ...................................................................................11

Unpacking ..................................................................................... 11

Input Requirement Summary.......................................................... 11

Installation Procedure .................................................................... 11

Pavement Recess and Wireways Preparation............................... 11

Installation on L-868B Base........................................................ 13

Installation on Siemens Airfield Solutions Shallow Base............. 14

4. Maintenance...................................................................................... 17

Maintenance Schedule ................................................................... 17

Maintenance Procedures................................................................. 17

Replacing Lamp.......................................................................... 18

Cleaning Light Channel and Prism............................................. 18

Retorquing Mounting Bolts......................................................... 20

Removing L-868B Base Water.................................................... 20

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Table of Contents

5. Troubleshooting................................................................................. 21

6. Repair ................................................................................................ 23

Replacing Film Disc Cutout Assembly........................................... 23

Replacing Lamp............................................................................. 25

Replacing Prism............................................................................. 26

7. Parts.................................................................................................. 27

Using the Illustrated Parts List ....................................................... 27

L-852A-D Light Fixture Part Numbering System........................... 27

L-852A-D Light Fixture Parts List ................................................. 29

Recommended Spare Parts List ...................................................... 32

List of Figures

List of Tables

Figure 1. L-852A-D Dualite Light Fixture............................................... 6

Figure 2. Optical Assembly...................................................................... 7

Figure 3. Preparing Pavement Recess and Wireways.............................. 12

Figure 4. Alignment Jig......................................................................... 15

Figure 5. Cutaway View of Optical Assembly........................................ 19

Figure 6. Replacing Film Disc Cutout Assembly .................................... 24

Figure 7. L-852A-D Light Fixture Part Numbers................................... 28

Figure 8. L-852A-D Light Fixture with Shallow Base (Part 1 of 2) ........ 30

Figure 8. L-852A-D Light Fixture with Shallow Base (Part 2 of 2) ........ 31

Table 1. L-852 Series Light Fixtures ........................................................ 5

Table 2. Required Equipment Supplied.................................................... 8

Table 3. Required Equipment Not Supplied ............................................. 8

Table 4. Required Isolation Transformers................................................ 9

Table 5. Connectors Supplied ................................................................10

Table 6. L-852A-D Light Fixture Maintenance...................................... 17

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Warranties

Products of Siemens Airfield Solutions manufacture are guaranteed against

Warranties

mechanical, electrical, and physical defects (excluding lamps) for a period of one year from the date of installation or a maximum of two years from the date of shipment and are guaranteed to be merchantable and fit for the ordinary purposes for which such products are made.

Siemens Airfield Solutions will correct by repair or replacement, at its option, equipment or parts which fail because of mechanical, electrical or physical defects, provided that the goods have been properly handled and stored prior to installation, properly installed and properly operated after installation, and provided further that Buyer gives Siemens Airfield Solutions written notice of such defects after delivery of the goods to Buyer.

Siemens Airfield Solutions reserves the right to examine goods upon which a claim is made. Said goods must be presented in the same condition as when the defect therein was discovered. Siemens Airfield Solutions furthers reserves the right to require the return of such goods to establish any claim.

Siemens Airfield Solutions’s obligation under this guarantee is limited to making repair or replacement within a reasonable time after receipt of such written notice and does not include any other costs such as the cost of removal of defective part, installation of repaired product, labor or consequential damages of any kind, the exclusive remedy being to require such new parts to be furnished.

Disclaimers

Siemens Airfield Solutions’s liability under no circumstances will exceed the contract price of goods claimed to be defective. Any returns under this guarantee are to be on a transportation charges prepaid basis. For products not manufactured by, but sold by Siemens Airfield Solutions, warranty is limited to that extended by the original manufacturer.

This is Siemens Airfield Solutions’s sole guarantee and warranty with respect to the goods; there are no express warranties or warranties of fitness for any particular purpose or any implied warranties of fitness for any particular purpose or any implied warranties other than those made expressly herein. All such warranties being expressly disclaimed.

This manual could contain technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Siemens Airfield Solutions reserves the right to revise this manual from time to time in the contents thereof without obligation of Siemens Airfield Solutions to notify any person of such revision or change.

Details and values given in this manual are average values and have been compiled with care. They are not binding, however, and Siemens Airfield Solutions disclaims any liability for damages or detriments suffered as a result of reliance on the information given herein or the use of products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers. No warranty is made that the use of the information or of the products, processes or equipment to which this manual refers will not infringe any third party’s patents or rights. The information given does not release the buyer from making their own experiments and tests.

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Warranties

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Safety

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1. Safety

Safety Symbols

This section contains general safety instructions for using your Siemens Airfield Solutions equipment. Some safety instructions may not apply to the equipment in this manual. Task- and equipment-specific warnings are included in other sections of this manual where appropriate. Note all warnings and follow all instructions carefully. Failure to do so may result in personal injury, death, or property damage.

To use this equipment safely,

• refer to the FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-26, Maintenance of

Airport Visual Aids Facilities, for instructions on safety precautions.

• observe all safety regulations. To avoid injuries, always remove power

prior to making any wire connections and touching any parts. Refer to FAA Advisory Circular AC 150/5340-26.

• read and become familiar with the general safety instructions provided

in this section of the manual before installing, operating, maintaining, or repairing this equipment.

• read and carefully follow the instructions given throughout this

manual for performing specific tasks and working with specific equipment.

• store this manual within easy reach of personnel installing, operating,

maintaining, or repairing this equipment.

• follow all applicable safety procedures required by your company,

industry standards, and government or other regulatory agencies.

• obtain and read Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all materials

used.

Become familiar with the safety symbols presented in this section. These symbols will alert you to safety hazards and conditions that may result in personal injury, death, or property and equipment damage.

WARNING: Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Safety

Safety Symbols (contd.)

Qualified Personnel

Intended Use

The term qualified personnel is defined here as individuals who thoroughly

understand the equipment and its safe operation, maintenance, and repair. Qualified personnel are physically capable of performing the required tasks, familiar with all relevant safety rules and regulations and have been trained to safely install, operate, maintain, and repair the equipment. It is the responsibility of the company operating this equipment to see that its personnel meet these requirements.

Siemens Airfield Solutions cannot be responsible for injuries or damages resulting from nonstandard, unintended applications of its equipment. This equipment is designed and intended only for the purpose described in this manual. Uses not described in this manual are considered unintended uses and may result in serious personal injury, death, or property damage. Unintended uses may result from taking the following actions:

• making changes to equipment that have not been recommended or

• failing to make sure that auxiliary equipment complies with approval

• using materials or auxiliary equipment that are inappropriate or

• allowing unqualified personnel to perform any task

WARNING: Disconnect equipment from line voltage. Failure to observe this warning may result in personal injury, death, or equipment damage.

WARNING: Wear safety goggles. Failure to observe may result in serious injury.

CAUTION: Failure to observe may result in equipment damage.

WARNING: Use of this equipment in ways other than described in this manual may result in personal injury, death, or property and equipment damage. Use this equipment only as described in this manual.

described in this manual or using parts that are not genuine Siemens Airfield Solutions replacement parts

agency requirements, local codes, and all applicable safety standards

incompatible with your Siemens Airfield Solutions equipment

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Safety

Installation

Operation

Read the installation section of all system component manuals before

installing your equipment. A thorough understanding of system components and their requirements will help you install the system safely and efficiently.

WARNING: Failure to follow these safety procedures can result in personal injury or death.

• Allow only qualified personnel to install Siemens Airfield Solutions

and auxiliary equipment. Use only approved equipment. Using unapproved equipment in an approved system may void agency approvals.

• Make sure all equipment is rated and approved for the environment in

which you are using it.

• Follow all instructions for installing components and accessories.

• Install all electrical connections to local code.

• Use only electrical wire of sufficient gauge and insulation to handle

the rated current demand. All wiring must meet local codes.

• Route electrical wiring along a protected path. Make sure they will

not be damaged by moving equipment.

• Protect components from damage, wear, and harsh environment

conditions.

• Allow ample room for maintenance, panel accessibility, and cover

removal.

• Protect equipment with safety devices as specified by applicable safety

regulations.

• If safety devices must be removed for installation, install them

immediately after the work is completed and check them for proper functioning.

Only qualified personnel, physically capable of operating the equipment and with no impairments in their judgment or reaction times, should operate this equipment.

Read all system component manuals before operating this equipment. A thorough understanding of system components and their operation will help you operate the system safely and efficiently.

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Safety

Operation (contd.)

Action in the Event of a

System or Component Malfunction

Maintenance and Repair

• Before starting this equipment, check all safety interlocks, fire-

detection systems, and protective devices such as panels and covers. Make sure all devices are fully functional. Do not operate the system if these devices are not working properly. Do not deactivate or bypass automatic safety interlocks or locked-out electrical disconnects or pneumatic valves.

• Never operate equipment with a known malfunction.

• Do not attempt to operate or service electrical equipment if standing

water is present.

• Use this equipment only in the environments for which it is rated. Do

not operate this equipment in humid, flammable, or explosive environments unless it has been rated for safe operation in these environments.

• Never touch exposed electrical connections on equipment while the

power is ON.

Do not operate a system that contains malfunctioning components. If a component malfunctions, turn the system OFF immediately.

• Disconnect and lock out electrical power.

• Allow only qualified personnel to make repairs. Repair or replace the

malfunctioning component according to instructions provided in its manual.

Allow only qualified personnel to perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair tasks. Only persons who are properly trained and familiar with Siemens Airfield Solutions equipment are permitted to service this equipment.

• Always use safety devices when working on this equipment.

• Follow the recommended maintenance procedures in your equipment

manuals.

• Do not service or adjust any equipment unless another person trained

in first aid and CPR is present.

• Connect all disconnected equipment ground cables and wires after

servicing equipment. Ground all conductive equipment.

• Use only approved Siemens Airfield Solutions replacement parts.

Using unapproved parts or making unapproved modifications to equipment may void agency approvals and create safety hazards.

Type L-852A-D Dualite Bidirectional Taxiway Light Fixtures Description

Maintenance and Repair

(contd.)

• Check interlock systems periodically to ensure their effectiveness.

• Do not attempt to service electrical equipment if standing water is

present. Use caution when servicing electrical equipment in a highhumidity environment.

• Use tools with insulated handles when working with electrical

equipment.

2. Description

This section describes the Siemens Airfield Solutions L-852 series dualite taxiway inset light fixtures referred to in Table 1.

Table 1. L-852 Series Light Fixtures

L-852 Type Function

L-852A Used on taxiway centerline straight sections and

clearance bar with a runway visual range (RVR) of ≥1200

L-852B Used on taxiway centerline curved sections with an

RVR of ≥1200

L-852C Used on taxiway centerline straight sections and

clearance bar with an RVR of ≤1200

L-852D Used on taxiway centerline curved sections with and

RVR of ≤1200

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