GENERAL INFORMATION
1) A qualified electrician, in accordance with IEE wiring regulations should carry out connection
to mains wiring.
2) This unit must be EARTHED.
3) Ensure that the rated voltage and frequency requirements are compatible with the available
mains supply.
4) Cleaning of reflectors and lenses should be carried out using clean, soft and lint free cloths
and anti-static cleaning fluid
5) Do not carry out high voltage insulation test, i.e. 500/1000v this may damage internal
components.
Rapier
HIGH FREQUENCY BALLAST
In order to protect High Frequency Ballasts, the unit will automatically go into a stand-by state
and prevent operation if any of the following occur.
1) The fluorescent lamps are defective, incorrectly fitted or of the wrong type or wattage.
2) The mains voltage is too high, low or disrupted.
3) The ballast overheats.
4) There are poor electrical connections in the circuit.
To reactivate the ballast after the fault is corrected, switch the mains off for a minimum of 10
seconds.
Do not connect this unit in circuits containing switch start ballasts.
FOR MAINTENANCE
Remove louvre from aperture. Remove reflector via x4 screws if present. Loosen screws DO
NOT REMOVE to free the sliding gear tray. Pull gear tray towards centre of lamp aperture for
access to gear.
SUSPENDED & SURFACE LUMINAIRE
Installation Instructions
FURTHER INFORMATION
July 14 – Rev B
PK/LEAFLETRAPIER
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Telephone: 0161 331 5700
E-mail: technical@whitecroftlight.com
http://www.whitecroftlighting.com/
Whitecroft Lighting Limited
Burlington Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire OL7 0AX
Telephone +44 (0)870 5 087 087 Facsimile: +44 (0)870 5 084 210
Registered No. 3848973 England
Registered Office: As above
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SPECIFICATION
The Rapier is available as a suspended, surface and close-up-mount product with louvre (semi-specula)
which incorporates a number of up and down-light combinations, including 100% down-light.
The product has all of the essential and basic features of our core range of fittings, it can be continuously
mounted and includes a through wired solution. A single and twin lamp variant of all lamp and optic
versions is available, plus a range of blank body infill sections, ensuring the Rapier offers the complete
solution for every lighting scheme.
The product is easily maintained and simple to install, whilst remaining robust and rigid, especially when
utilised as a continuously mounted solution. Once installed, maintenance is achieved via an extractable
gear tray (reflector must be removed first on inclusive variants).
Please note: not suitable for mounting on suspended trunking.
Finish:
Luminaire
- Textured Silver RAL 9006 Textured polyester
powder-coat.
- Textured White RAL 9003 Textured polyester
powder-coat
Canopy/Gear Tray
Materials:
- White RAL 9003 Textured polyester powder-coat.
Luminaire
- Aluminium Extrusion
Gear Tray
- 0.7mm Mild Steel
Louvre
- Specula MIRO 6 anodised aluminium.
Canopy
-0.7mm Mild Steel
Control:
High frequency or DALI dimming gear.
Lamps:
Single & Twin 28W; 54W; 35W; 49W
Single (only) 80W
INSTALLATION DETAILS
Please note the illustrations used within the installation details are based on the single lamp
louvred luminaire. However the installation notes are applicable to all RAPIER variants.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE FITTINGS ARE HANDED.
1. Remove luminaire
from packaging, by
carefully unwrapping
the polythene
protective layer and the
cardboard end caps.
Then check the product
is in good condition.
Use gloves provided to
handle fitting.
4. Mark suspension
centres on ceiling,
then offer up the
ceiling attachments
and fix in place (fixings
supplied by others).
suspension kit is
2. The luminaire can
be easily opened by
removing the louvre
from its aperture by
pulling – disengaging
the springs from the
aluminium profile.
used, unpack & check
the contents from the
kit. This should contain:
4 x clutch and nut
4 x suspension wires
4 x two piece ceiling
attachments
(skip to step 8 for
surface installation)
5. Attach the 4 x
clutch mechanisms to
the canopy, using the
nuts provided. The
clutches should be
positioned - 2 at either
end – into the holes
provided.
7. Level the luminaire
to the required
position, pulling the
wire through the
clutches. When
complete, trim the
wire back,
remembering to leave
some excess for
future adjustment
9. Pull cable through
the gland before
offering fitting to the
ceiling. IMPORTANT:
check that cable does
not restrict louvre
retention chords. Once
cables are linked into
terminals, push away
from lamp aperture to
avoid clash with louvre.
Offer the luminaire up
to the pre drilled holes
and fix in place using
appropriate fixings
(supplied by others)
Ensure the luminaire is
safely secured in
position.
X4
6. Offer the luminaire
up to the suspension
wires and push each of
the 4 suspension wires
through the
corresponding clutches
(now attached to the
canopy.)
8. For SURFACE
MOUNTED
Level @ 0˚
luminaires, use the
circular holes in the
canopy as your drilling
guide for the ceiling, 2
central fixing points.
10. Should a standalone product be
required, unpack the 2
x end caps and clip
into place using the
square holes provided
in the 2 plastic innerend-caps ensuring the
moulding pins align
with channels in the
aluminium profile.
X2
11. Should a
CONTINUOUS
PRODUCT be
required, unpack the
4x pins and tap into
place ensuring the
node is hidden within
the channel in the
aluminium. For ease
apply pins before
offering the fitting to the
ceiling.
13. Should an infill be
required between 2
luminaires, 2 x
continuous mount kits
are required. Secure 4x
pins and 2x nut and bolt
to the product (see
point 14 - repeat for
both ends of infill)
15. Through wiring
lays through the 2X
open spaces
provided in the
aluminium body and
plastic inner end cap.
Linking terminals with
link wires supplied.
Tuck wires away to
prevent louvre
trapping cables.
X4
12. Add bracket and
nut supplied to secure
the connection
between luminaires
through square holes
in plastic moulding.
Slide black plastic
strip inside aluminium
profile, to cover any
gaps between fittings
14. Offer infill cover
plate up to extrusion.
Press in to aperture
with reasonable force
to engage springs.
The plate sits flush
with extrusion to
show successful
assembly.
DIMENSIONS & FIXING HOLE CENTRES
SUSPENDED
X2
SURFACE
16. The luminaire can
come complete with a
mini head sensor pre
installed within the
louvre. Fit end cap
where appropriate.
Add lamps and replace louvre to complete
install.
Description
O/A END CAPS
LENGTH (WITHOUT END CAPS)
CABLE ENTRY TO CENTRE
O/A WIDTH
SUSPENSION CENTRES
SUSPENSION WIDTH CENTRES
Dimension
A
B
C
D
E
F
PRODUCT VARIANTS
1x /2x 28w or 54w
1x /2x 35w or 49w
1222.5MM
1522.5MM
1171MM
1471MM
550MM
700MM
173MM
173MM
760MM
1420.5MM
N/A
71.5MM
Please note: All images shown are for illustration purposes only and should be used as a reference guide.