Navigation Lights Series Aqua Signal 34 Instruction Manual
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Operating Manual for Navigation Lights Series AQUA SIGNAL 34
Navigation Lights with LED technology
Supply: 12V / 24V DC ±20%.
Consumption:
starboard, stern: approx 1,0W each.
port: approx 1,3W.
Bicolour: approx 2,2W.
Masthead: approx 2,1W.
Tricolor: approx 1,9W.
Signalling white / green: approx 1,0W.
Signalling red: approx 1,3W.
These lights are in compliance with following standards:
The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (COLREG /
IMO):
– Regulation COLREG 72, Annex I/14
– IMO Resolution A.694(17)
– IMO Resolution MSC.253(83)
DIN EN 14744, Inland navigation vessels and sea-going vessels Navigation
light:
– EN 14744, 2005 as amended by Corr. 2006
– IEC 60945 Ed. 4.0, 2002 inc. Corr. 1, 2008
ABYC A-16 & USCG/IMO Colregs (USA) for vessels < 20m USCG / IMO COLREGS for vessels > 12 and < 20m
Certificat :
Type examination certificate Navigation lights operated electrically on
vehicles of less than 50 m length
Certificate no.: BSH/46162/0141863/10
Issue by: BSH Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 78, 20359 Hamburg, Germany
For vessels < 50m, for 12V and 24V
Masthead, Bicolor, and Tricolor < 20m, for 12V and 24V
Regulations
For all ships the rules set forth in Annex 1 to the COLREG’s – Positioning and
Technical Details of Lights and Signalling Shapes – must be adhered to. The
technical data regarding horizontal and vertical positioning and spacing of
the navigation and signalling lights laid down in these mounting instructions
do apply to all ships irrespective of their flag.
Mounting Instructions
The function of the navigation lights can only be assured and be in accordance
with the regulations if the following points are adhered to: For correct
positioning of the navigation lights on board the COLREG’s have to be
followed.
The navigation lights must be positioned on and above the keel line e.g.
parallel to it. Their horizontal symmetrical level (A) must be parallel to the
construction water line (CWL). The navigation lights have a directional arrow
that runs parallel to the keel line in the direction of travel. The light
cannot be obstructed by parts of the boat or passengers. Their position may
not be changed while in use. Mounting up side down is not allowed.
Important note for port and starboard lights (1)
In case screens are used for the sidelights the front screen has to be removed
since it is not necessary and is obstructing the light output in right ahead
direction.
DESCRIPTIONS
SIDELIGHTS SSb + SBb 34 (2) (6)
Angle: 112,5° green / red visibility 2 nm
STERN LIGHT H 34 (2) (3) (6)
Angle: 135° white visibility 2 nm
BICOLOR SIDELIGHTS TD 34 (3) (7)
Angle: 112,5° red and 112,5° green visibility 2 nm
TRICOLOR LIGHTS FOR SAILING BOATS TDH 34 “quicfits” (4)
Angle: angle 112,5° red, 112,5° green, 135° white visibility 2 nm min.
for all sectors
COMB. TRICOLOR/ANCHOR LIGHT TDH / SW 34 “quicfits” For
SAILING BOATS (4)
Angle: tricolor 112,5° red, 112,5° green, 135° white, anchor 360° white
visibility 2 nm min. for all sectors
REGULATIONS FOR NAVIGATION LIGHTS TYPES TDH AND TDH/SW 34 WITH AND WITHOUT
“quicfits” The regulations are permitting to use these lights only on sailing
boats <20m. While under engine these lights are not permitted.
MASTHEAD LIGHT T 34 “quicfits” (2) + (3)
Angle: 225° white, visibility 3 nm
COMB. MASTHEAD / ANCHOR LIGHT T/SW 34
Angle: masthead 225° white, visibility 3 nm, signalling 360° white,
visibility 2 nm
STERN LIGHT H 34 (2) + (3)
Angle: 135° white, visibility 2 nm
SIGNALING LIGHTS SW, SR, SG 34
Angle: 360°, white / red / green visibility min. 2 nm
MOUNTING
Sidelights starboard (SSb), port (SBb) and stern (H) → (6)
The housing cap must be removed for assembly. Fasten the previously cabled
assembly mounting rear panel on the side of the ship with two screws.
a) Horizontal spacing of assembly holes 50 mm.
b) The connection cable can be laid behind the rear panel.
c) Place the housing cap, lettering upwards, corresponding to the
“signal zero direction” (see marking), on the mounting rear panel. Check that
the cap is on firmly.
DEMOUNTING
Sidelights starboard (SSb), port (SBb) and stern (H) → (7)
For demounting the housing cap must be removed carefully with an angled
screwdriver first on the aft side and afterwards on the zeroahead side.
MOUNTING
Bicolor (TD) → (8)
Mounting can be carried out both as covering mounting, as well as under-
installation e.g. on the pulpit.
a) First remove the cable covering cap
b) Provide two fastening holes at a horizontal spacing of 49 mm. Ob- serve the
“signal zero direction” (see marking).
c) For correct alignment of the light, port (red) and starboard (green), the
printing must always point upwards.
d) Place rubber seal between mounting area and light.
e) Tighten fastening screws.
Tricolor “quicfits”, comb. Tricolor / Anchor “quicfits”, Masthead
“quicfits”, comb. Masthead / Anchor “quicfits”
Remove light from “quicfits” base after loosening the lower locking ring.
Arrange electrical connection as described in the chapter ,ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION`. To simplify mounting use base to mark positions of drilling
holes. Pay attention to right ahead direction when mounting. Fix the
“quicfits” base with 3 screws dia. 5mm. The “quicfits” system allows quick
removal of the light i.e. to prevent theft or damage when mast is down. The
base remaining on the mast can be covered with the supplied cap.
Signalling lights, tricolor lights for sailing boats, comb. tricolor /
anchor lights, masthead, comb. masthead / anchor lights
Turn the lights upper anticlockwise. To simplify mounting use base to mark
positions of holes (mounting holes and cable entry). Pay attention to right
ahead direction when mounting.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION SIDELIGHTS, BICOLOR, SIGNALLING LIGHT
All navigation lights are fitted with cables and ready for use. Only the
housing cover (side lights), respectively the cable cover (bicolor side
lights), has to be removed for mounting.
TRICOLOR “QUICFITS”, COMB. TRICOLOR / ANCHOR “QUICFITS”, MASTHEAD
“QUICFITS”, COMB. MASTHEAD / ANCHOR “QUICFITS”
The electrical connection of these lights is only made in the “quicfits” base.
Use round cable of about 810mm dia. with adequate cross-section. Loosen the
cable clamp. Dismantle about 35mm of the cable according to ill. (9) Feed
cable through cable entry and cable clamp parts. Arrange electrical connection
according to ill. (5) and fasten cable clamp with two screws.
The installation should be done according to this instruction in order to
ensure a watertight closure of the cable gland. Electrical connection of light
and “quicfits” base is obtained by pushing the light onto the base.
The navigation lights have been tested in accordance with IEC 60945 and are
below the approved threshold values. However, it cannot be excluded that in
exceptional cases it may come to an interaction between the navigation lights
and the radio equipment.
Please ascertain a sufficient distance between the navigation lights, the
radio antennas and the radio equipment.
MAINTENANCE:
Special care is not necessary. Occasional cleaning of the housing and glass
with a soft brush and fresh water will be sufficent. We recommend to clean the
transparent cover in regular periods with clear water. Aggressive cleaners
containing solvents should not be used. The LED-Electronic is fitted within a
cast to protect it from dirt and weather. The housing is fitted with air slits
for better acclimatisation that cannot be closed.
ATTENTION:
Solvents can destroy the optic of a navigation light. We recommend to remove
the light prior to executing paint jobs. The housing of the light should never
be painted for photometric reasons. The lenses in particular but also other
plastic components may not be touched with paint.
*SPARE PARTS / EXTRAS**
Covers for the sidelights starboard, port.
Cable cap for bicolour.
Part-no:
starboard, black E-8385000800
starboard, white E-8385000700
starboard, high polished 8385000900
port, black E-8385100700
port, white E-8385100600
port, high polished 8385100800
stern, black E-8385200700
stern, white E-8385200600
stern, high polished 8385200800
bicolour, black 8386300100
bicolour, white 8386300200
bicolour, high polished 8386700100
– Bracket for mounting signalling lights and mast head.
3945001000
Safety instructions:
Beware of optical radiation!
Risk of eye injury.
Do not look directly into LED-lighting.
Product life according to EN 14744
The service life of the navigation light depends on the ambient temperature.
If the navigation light operates at +25 °C, for example, a service life of
max. 30,000 hours is to be expected. Operating times at higher ambient
temperatures reduce the expected service life correspondingly. The remaining
service life is indicated by flashing signals after a corresponding time. The
following applies after switching on the light:
– 1 x flashing = 75% remaining service life
– 2 x flashing = 50% remaining service life
– 3 x flashing = 25% remaining service life; recommendation: provide
replacement!
– 4 x flashing = End of the life expectancy; the light switches off
immediately.
GLAMOX RETAINS THE RIGHT TO MAKE TECHNICAL AND DESIGN CHANGES TO THE PRODUCTS.
Please read the Operating Manual for your navigation lights carefully!
9420110500.doc
Rev.: 04
Print date: 2016-04-13
Glamox Production GmbH & Co. KG
Glasower Weg 5
D-17166 Teterow, Germany
e-mail: info@aquasignal.de
Internet: http://www.glamox.com/gmo
Operating Manual for Navigation Lights Series
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