SECTION 265539 – HELIPAD LIGHTING
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
1.2
Beacons.
RELATED SECTIONS
A.
Section Includes:
1.
2.
3.
B.
Related Sections:
1.
1.3
Protecting existing vegetation to remain.
Removing existing vegetation.
Clearing and grubbing.
Section 312000 “Earth Moving”.
REFERENCES
A.
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO):
1.
ICAO Annex 14 - Aerodromes - Volume II Heliports.
B.
General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA):
1.
GACAR Part 138 – Certification, Authorization and Operation of Heliports.
1.4
SUBMITTALS
A.
Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.
B.
Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.
Preparation instructions and recommendations.
2.
Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.
3.
Installation methods.
C.
Shop Drawings:
1.
Submit complete fabrication details, design calculations, and erection Drawings,
bearing the registered structural engineer's stamp, to the Local Building Code
Official.
D.
Certification/Permits:
1.
Manufacturer is responsible for FAA submittal process and will submit evidence
of Airspace Certification from the FAA.
1.5
QUALITY ASSURANCE
A.
Manufacturer Qualifications:
1.
Manufacturer shall have an approved and documented quality control system
equal to Mil-I-45208A or ISO 9000.
B.
Installer Qualifications: Contractor shall be financially responsible for obtaining any
permits as they apply to the system installation and operation.
1.6
DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
A.
1.7
Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging, out of extreme heat or direct
sunlight, until ready for installation. Do not switch fixtures ON until protective peel is
removed from reflectors and/or lenses.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
E.
1.8
Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within
limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under
environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
WARRANTY
A.
Warranty Period: Manufacturer warrants our manufactured products and installed
systems for 24 months.
B.
Product Warranty: Manufacturer will repair or replace any parts that Manufacturer
determines are defective during the warranty period.
C.
System Warranty: Manufacturer will repair or replace any parts or components of the
system that Manufacturer determines are defective during the warranty period.
D.
Customer's Obligations: The Customer shall notify Manufacturer of any defects or
problems with a part or system within 30 days of the date that the defects or problems
were discovered or should have been discovered; failure to notify Manufacturer within
this 30-day period shall nullify the warranty regarding that defect or problem.
E.
Maintenance: The Customer is responsible for preventive and routine maintenance.
F.
Extension of Warranty: The warranty period shall not be extended.
G.
Discrete Warranty Claim: When the system returns to normal operation for a 30-day
period following action by Manufacturer and the Customer under this warranty, the
defect or problem shall be considered resolved.
H.
Other Warranty Provisions: Customer may not assign this Warranty to any other person
or business entity, including a successor in interest to the Customer, without
Manufacturer's written consent.
PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Acceptable Manufacturer: FEC Heliports, which is located at: 5298 River Rd.;
Cincinnati, OH 45233; Toll Free Tel: 877-HELIPAD; Tel: 513-621-5260; Fax: 513621-0524;
Email:
request
info
(sales@FECHeliports.com);
Web:
https://fecheliports.com
B.
Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section
01 60 00 - Product
2.2
BEACONS
A.
LED Programmable Locating Beacon:
1.
Powder coated high-visibility yellow cast aluminum body suitable. Single-color.
No moving parts. Pre-wired for installations. Excellent long-range visibility.
Programmable flash rate, by default it sends 4 flashes every 1.2 seconds (standard
Morse Code for H).
2.
Standards Compliance:
a.
FAA.
b.
ICAO.
c.
GACA.
3.
Electrical Characteristics:
a.
The beacon will be powered by solar panels.
1)
4 solar panels, 12V, 30W
2)
4 lead gel batteries, 12V, 24Ah
3)
Regulation cabinet.
b.
Operating Temperature: Minus 13 to 122 degrees F (minus 25 to 50
degrees C).
c.
Life Span: 100,000 plus hours.
d.
Relay contact output for alarm monitoring.
4.
Standard LED Color Characteristics:
a.
White: 6000 to 6500 degrees K ' Cool White.'
5.
Physical Characteristics:
a.
Length/Width: 410mm / 410mm.
b.
Hub for Pole Mounting: 1 in NPT (25 DN).
c.
Locating pin in base to enable precise orientation for quadrant
management.
d.
Operating temperature: Minus 13 to 122 degrees F (Minus 25 to 50 degrees
C).
e.
Storage temperature: Minus 13 to 176 degrees F (Minus 25 to 80 degrees
C).
f.
Long-life, quiet, low-power Internal cooling fan.
g.
Shipping Weight: < 16 kg.
h.
Housing: Cast aluminum/Zamak.
i.
Optics: Polycarbonate.
j.
Degree of Protection: IP66.
6.
Level Setting Switches:
a.
Brightness Settings: 4 levels.
1)
Level One: 100 percent (Factory set default).
2)
Level Two: 60 percent.
3)
Level Three: 30 percent.
7.
4)
Level Four: 10 percent
Operation Modes:
a.
FAA L-802H Civil Helipad Beacon: 36 flashes per minute (FPM), 75ms
pulse width.
b.
FAA L-802M Military Helipad Beacon: 17.3 FPM, 100ms pulse width.
c.
Morse Beacon Modes: 4 and 6 WPM (Words Per Minute): 1-, 2- and 3character code options.
PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1
EXAMINATION
A.
3.2
Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared. If substrate
preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of unsatisfactory
preparation before proceeding.
PREPARATION
A.
3.3
Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation. Prepare surfaces using the methods
recommended by the manufacturer for achieving the best result for the substrate under
the project conditions.
INSTALLATION
A.
Install in accordance with manufacturer's latest published requirements, instructions,
specifications, details and approved Shop Drawings.
1.
Install fixtures in proper relationship with helipad and adjacent components.
2.
Install fixtures with clearances recommended by manufacturer.
3.
Install lamps and test for proper operation.
B.
Manufacturer shall provide full-time installation crew to coordinate installation.
Contractor shall certify in writing at completion that system is installed in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
C.
Manufacturer shall coordinate requirements for on-site support required for installation
of items supplied and is responsible for supplying and delivering to the site components
required for complete and usable installation whether or not shown or specified by these
documents.
3.4
PROTECTION
A.
Protect installed products until completion of project. Touch-up, repair or replace
damaged products before Substantial Completion.
END OF SECTION 265539