Vega VLB-44 Lantern
25 Jan 2011 - Rev 9
Installation – VLB-44-10 on a Buoy
Top of Radar
Reflector
Solar Panel
Mounting Frame
1/2” Bolt
Flat Washer
Split Lock Washer
Nut
Note High Base
For Buoys
Figure 2.
Sandwich the panel stand between the lantern and buoy and attach with ½” threaded stainless
steel bolts, flat washers, split lock washer and nuts, as shown in Figure 2. Do not lose the plastic
inserts in the base or over tighten the fasteners, crushing the inserts as they prevent galvanic
corrosion. Replacements are available from COMDT (CG-432A). Screw the four bird spikes
into the top of the lantern.
Install the appropriate solar panel using the solar panel installation kit and the appropriate number
of batteries, and connect as outlined in the Short Range Aids to Navigation Servicing Guide.
Figure 3.
The LED Lantern Junction Box should be mounted to one of the radar reflectors (preferably one
of the closed sections) to protect it from rain and guano, as shown in Figure 3. Install using the
template provided in the LED Lantern Junction Box; mark the four holes to be drilled on the
radar reflector with a center punch. Be sure the area behind the radar reflector has room to install
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