WILL-BURT LIGHT TOWER SPECIFICATIONS
Night Scan Chief NS 1.0-180-2 FRC Evolution II 12 / 24 VDC
Model Number 720351260

A Will-Burt Night Scan light tower shall be provided.   The horizontal surface mounted tower shall be raised electrically.

Mounting provisions shall be provided with the assembly.   The installation of unit shall be as follows:
1.  Light tower installation location: 
2.  Floodlight and tower control location:

Design and Construction

The tower shall be constructed of an extruded aluminum tube.  The tower shall have an extended height of approximately 3.3 ft. / 1.0 m above the mounting location and a stowed height of approximately 10.375" / 26.4 cm above the mounting surface.  The tower shall be approximately 26.75” / 67.9 cm wide by 49.25” / 125.1 cm in length.  The tower shall be designed to sustain the intended top load with a 125 percent safety factor and shall exceed NFPA requirements of a minimum 50 mph (80 kph) wind when in a fully raised and unguyed position. The tower shall be of a compact design with a total weight of approximately 77 lbs. / 34.9 kg.  The light tower shall not exceed 100 lbs. / 46 kg.

The tower tubular section shall be constructed of high strength, heat-treated 6061-T6 aluminum tube.  Bumpers shall be designed to reduce shock on extension and retraction.  All exterior surfaces shall be anodized for long life and fasteners shall be stainless steel for corrosion resistance.  

Floodlight Rotation and Tilt Operation

The tower shall be equipped with a Will Burt Model RCP (remote control positioner) to control the rotation and direction of the light. The remote control positioner unit shall be equipped with two (2) gear motors; one for rotation and one for tilting the floodlight bank.   

Choose controller option(s)
Hand-held Wired Remote Control  

A safety yellow in color for high visibility, hand held remote control pendant, connected to a quick-disconnect, 25 ft. (7.62 meter) coiled cord shall be provided to control the tower.  All functions of the tower shall be accessible through this remote control including elevating with “auto-up” ability, lowering with “auto-stow” ability, rotation and tilting of the floodlight assembly and floodlight switching.  An auxiliary power button shall also be included to control optional equipment such as strobe lights or a camera that is mounted to the mast.  An emergency stop button shall be integrated into the hand held control for added safety or shall be located on the junction box. Each button of the controller shall have a corresponding LED light that provides operational feedback.  An LED display that includes alphanumeric feedback shall be located in the center of the controller.  This display shall provide operational feedback and error codes if they occur.

Hand-held Wireless Remote Control 
 
A safety yellow in color for high visibility, wireless hand held remote control with a range of 100 feet (30.5 meters) and unique transmitting and receiving addresses to eliminate interference shall be provided to control the tower.  All functions of the tower shall be accessible through the wireless remote control including elevating with “auto-up” ability, lowering with “auto-stow” ability, rotation and tilting of the floodlight assembly and floodlight switching.  An auxiliary power button shall also be included to control optional equipment such as strobe lights or a camera that is mounted to the mast.  Each button of the controller shall have a corresponding LED light that provides operational feedback.  An LED display that includes alphanumeric feedback shall be located in the center of the controller.  This display shall provide operational feedback and error codes if they occur.

Panel-mount Control

A panel mount controller for installation on the vehicle shall be provided to control the tower.  All functions of the tower shall be accessible through the panel mount controller including elevating with “auto-up” ability, lowering with “auto-stow” ability, rotation and tilting of the floodlight assembly and floodlight switching.  An auxiliary power button shall also be included to control optional equipment such as strobe lights or a camera that is mounted to the mast.  Each button of the controller shall have a corresponding LED light that provides operational feedback.  An LED display that includes alphanumeric feedback shall be located in the center of the controller.  This display shall provide operational feedback and error codes if they occur.

Electrical Installation

The wiring harness for the floodlights, accessories, and remote control positioner shall be internally routed through the aluminum tubing.  

Installer supplied 12 or 24 volt electrical wiring shall be provided with electrical connections at the tower assembly in conjunction with appropriate electrical power for the floodlights.  The installer as required by manufacturer’s installation guidelines shall provide appropriate wiring from the circuit breaker panel for connection to the tower.   
The installer shall provide parking brake interlocks and other equipment as required by applicable NFPA standards. 

Floodlight System

Number (2) Fire Research Evolution II LED model FCA100-V11 lampheads shall be provided.  Each lamphead shall have four (4) ultra-bright white LEDs. It shall operate at 12 / 24 volts DC, draw 7.5 / 3.75 amps and 90 watts, and generate 11,000 lumens each lamphead for a total of 22,000 lumens. The lamphead shall direct 50 percent of the light onto the action area while providing 50 percent to illuminate the working area.  The lamphead shall incorporate heat-dissipating fins and be no more than 5 3/16" deep by 3 5/16" high by 7 5/8" wide. The lamphead shall be powder coated white.

Warranty

The tower assembly shall carry a two (2) year parts and labor warranty.   Exact provisions of such warranty shall be provided with the proposal and at time of delivery of product.

Labeling and NFPA Compliance

Essential operating instructions and warning labels shall be provided.  Appropriate labels on the "hazards of electrocution" associated with the operation of a light tower shall be installed in the appropriate areas.

A label shall be provided at the operator’s position by the installer with the following information:
1.  Extended height of the tower from the ground.
2.  Bulb replacement data.

Testing and Quality Assurance

The tower manufacturer shall be ISO 9001:2008 certified. In addition, quality control and manufacturer testing shall be completed prior to shipment of the tower.   The final installer shall test the operation of the tower for a minimum of 2 hours at full load, with testing documentation provided upon delivery.

Manuals

Detailed service, parts, operating, and installation manuals shall be provided by the tower manufacturer.   Samples of such manuals shall be provided on request.  A CD ROM manual will be provided to the end user.