Document UT-MT-0428
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Edition 11/03/2014
Supersedes edition 04/30/2012
INSET RUNWAY EDGE LIGHT SLRE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR USE, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
2.2
SHALLOW BASE
The
shallow base
(fig. 11) consists of a treated aluminium casting containing an
electrical feed-thru system to connect the power cables, consisting of one or two
cable leads with receptacle incoming inside the base through one or two cable
glands. Each cable lead with receptacle consists of two single-pole leads, size 2.5
mm
2
, 1.00 m long, with FAA L-823 receptacle.
The letters "A" and “B” are printed inside the base for cable leads identification.
The base is equipped with an internal grounding screw with yellow-green cable lead,
size 2.5 mm
2
, 0.250 m long, with female faston terminal for quick connection to the
corresponding of the fixture. An additional external grounding screw is provided
close to the cable entry.
The shallow base is designed for cementing in place by means of epoxy-resin in a hole
drilled in the pavement.
The fixture has to be fastened to the base by means of six M10x30 stainless steel hex
cap screws. If the base has American threaded holes, UNC 3/8-16 screws can be used.
Each locking screw is complete with special sealed external silicon-coated lock-
washer.
1 -
Cable gland for cable entry
2 - External grounding screw
3 -
Cable leads with socket
4 -
Internal grounding screw
5 -
Grounding cable with female faston
terminal
6 -
Letters “A” for cable lead
identification
7 -
O-Ring between fixture and base
8 -
Threaded holes for fixture fastening
by bolts
9 -
Power cable holders
Figure 10 – Standard 12” shallow base
