ASTM F1003-02(2012)e1
(Specification)Standard Specification for Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats
Standard Specification for Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats
ABSTRACT
This specification covers searchlights for motor lifeboats. Searchlights shall be of sturdy construction, and free from mechanical, electrical, or other imperfections or defects which materially affect appearance or which may affect quality, reliability, or serviceability. Watertightness test, operational test, impact test, light projection test, and switch endurance test shall be performed to meet the requirements prescribed.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers searchlights for motor lifeboats.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
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Designation:F1003 −02 (Reapproved 2012) An American National Standard
Standard Specification for
Searchlights on Motor Lifeboats
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
ε NOTE—Reapproved with editorial changes in October 2012.
1. Scope 3.2 order batch—size of a specific contract or purchase
order taken from the lot.
1.1 This specification covers searchlights for motor life-
boats. 3.3 production testing—testing performed during a lot run
of specific searchlights.
1.2 Thevaluesstatedininch-poundunitsaretoberegarded
as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for
4. Materials and Manufacture
information only.
4.1 Material:
1.3 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the
4.1.1 All materials used in the construction of these search-
test method portion, Section 7, of this specification: This
lightsshallbeofaqualitysuitableforthepurposeintendedand
standarddoesnotpurporttoaddressallofthesafetyconcerns,
shall conform to the requirements of this specification.
ifany,associatedwithitsuse.Itistheresponsibilityoftheuser
4.1.2 The searchlight shall be constructed of brass, copper-
of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health and
alloy, an equivalent corrosion-resistant material, or a material
environmental practices and determine the applicability of
that when tested in accordance with Practice B117 for 200 h,
regulatory limitations prior to use.
does not show signs of pitting, cracking, or deterioration.
1.4 This international standard was developed in accor-
4.1.3 Plastic,whenused,shallbeofasuitablethermoplastic
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
orthermosettingmaterialsomoldedastoproduceadensesolid
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
structure,uniformintexture,finish,andmechanicalproperties.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
5. Requirements
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 5.1 The height of the searchlight from the base to the top of
the light shall not exceed 19 in. (483 mm).
2. Referenced Documents
5.2 The housing of the searchlight shall be capable of free
2.1 ASTM Standards:
movement of at least 60° above and 45° below the horizontal,
B117Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
and be able to rotate 360° in the horizontal plane. There shall
2.2 Military Standard:
be a means provided to lock the searchlight in any desired
MIL-STD-105DSampling Procedures and Tables for In-
position without the use of tools (vertically and horizontally).
spection by Attributes
5.3 The searchlight shall be capable of illuminating a light
colored object at night at 55 ft (16.8 m). The searchlight shall
3. Descriptions of Terms Specific to This Standard
project a beam of light of not less than 5.5 ft (1.68 m) in
3.1 lot—a manufacturer’s production run for a specific type
diameter at a distance of 55 ft from the light source. The edge
of searchlight.
of the beam shall be a point where the intensity of the light is
10 % of the maximum intensity. The light source shall have a
candlepower rating of no less than 350,000 cd.
This specification is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F25 on Ships
and Marine Technology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F25.10 on
5.4 The searchlight shall be capable of being operated for
Electrical.
not less than3hof continuous use and6hof intermittent use.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2012. Published November 2012. Originally
approved in 1986. Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1003–02 (2007).
5.5 The lamp used in the searchlight shall be of the
DOI: 10.1520/F1003-02R12E01.
incandescent, quartz, or other type which would allow for
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
instant start. The lamps shall be rated for 12 V.
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
5.6 Each searchlight shall be watertight. The searchlight
the ASTM website.
shall show no leakage of water following the test method
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5.7 Each searchlight shall be wired with a 6-ft (2-m) length steel ball at each of the points of impact specified in 7.2.2.
of rubber jacketed hard service flexible cord, unless otherwise There shall be no evidence of damage to the case or the lens.
specified in 8.3. The conductor size shall be no less than 16
7.3 Test for Light Projection—The beam spread of the
AWG.The cable entry into the searchlight shall be sealed with
searchlightshallbeshowntomeetthecalculationscontainedin
a watertight bushing and packing gland. A suitable clamping 4
the IES Lighting Handbook. This test shall be conducted at
device shall be installed in the area where the cables enter the
rated voltage.
gland to prevent any force being exerted on the gland or
7.4 Switch Endurance—The contact switch mechanism of
connections. The free end of this cord shall be dead-ended
the searchlight shall be tested by operating the switch for
unless otherwise specified in 8.3.
25000 continuous cycles.Acycle shall consist of movements
5.8 Each searchlight shall be provided with a handle or
from“OFF”positionthroughthefull“ON”and“FLASHING”
handgrip to allow for ease of maneuvering the light into
positions and back to “OFF” position. The switch shall be
various positions.
operated under normal electrical load conditions, and the lamp
and batteries shall be replaced as often a
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