Table 2-1. Description of Operator's Controls and Indicators - CONT

TM 55-1915-200-10

Table 2-1. Description of Operator's Controls and Indicators - CONT

Key

Control or Indicator

Function

1 kW Xenon Searchlight (FIGURE 2-8)

OFF-START Switch

Turn searchlight on by moving switch

handle to START and releasing. Move

switch to OFF to turn light off.

BEAM FOCUS Switch

Hold switch in BEAM or FOCUS position

until beam is desired diameter.

Manual Focus Knob

Focused fore and aft along the axis of

the reflector by means of the manual

focus knob beneath the drum without the

use of tools.

Horizontal Lock Clamp

Secured with the clamp screw on the

Screw

foundation lock.

Lever Handle

Twist the lever handle to tilt beam

up or down. Point lever handle in the

desired horizontal direction.

Lock

Locks lever in desired position.

TEST Switch

Actuate this switch when beam is ON to

test OVER-TEMP indicator lamp.

OVER-TEMP

Indicates searchlight is overheated.

Indicator Light

Use searchlight for short periods in

emergency conditions

only until source of trouble is

corrected.

Indicates lamp current.

ELAPSED TIME

Indicates lamp burning time.

ON-OFF-RESET

Disconnects power to the unit

for maintenance.

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