SX-16 Nightsun
®
Searchlight System
Maintenance Manual
Document 031734-1/Revision A
031734-1 Revision B
January 27, 2014
Figure 1 Gimbal
The SX-16 Nightsun
®
has electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD). Observe precautions for handling
ESD components.
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When maintaining exposed electrical components, never work alone.
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As the Gimbal rotates, the Gimbal motors develop forces that can injure personnel. Keep a
safe distance from the Gimbal to avoid possible injury.
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Do not place fingers inside the Gimbal’s area of motion when the power is on. The
moving parts can trap loose clothing and cause personal injury.
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To avoid injuries, keep people and loose fitting clothing away from the equipment
during operation.
2.1.7
Installation Location Safety
Before installing the Searchlight, test the installation location:
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During operation, the Searchlight’s high-intensity light beam can cause heat damage to
exposed surfaces, especially if the light is aimed at a surface for long periods of time.
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Provide for heat dissipation from the Searchlight head during operation.
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Do not install the Searchlight in locations that allow the light beam to be aimed at
nearby temperature sensitive surfaces without taking appropriate steps to mitigate
possible damage. The light absorbed by dark colored surfaces may cause them to
reach combustion temperatures under some conditions.
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If the Searchlight is installed on an aircraft that is equipped with floats, the
mechanical stops for Azimuth and elevation may have to be adjusted. Adjust the
stops to limit the movement of the Searchlight to prevent it from shining directly at the
floats. The Searchlight beam may deteriorate the material in floats at close range.
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Do not expose fuel or other volatile substances to the Searchlight beam.
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Prevent the Searchlight from being aimed in ways that adversely affect the aircraft crew.
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Install a circuit breaker (for the SX-16 Nightsun
®
) that is accessible to the aircraft crew.
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Make sure that the Searchlight does not interfere with aircraft instrumentation or radios.
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Make sure that the Searchlight does not overload the aircraft’s electrical system when all
other anticipated electrical systems are operating.
Source: Spectrolab, Inc.
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