TM 11-5855-217-12
(1) Lamp and holder assembly. A spare
1-9. Description of
Minor Components
xenon lamp is mounted in a lampholder. This
lampholder is used as an installation tool and also
a. Accessories included in the searchlight set
as a protective cover for the xenon lamp.
are the technical manual and the searchlight cover.
(2) Lampholder. The lampholder is used for
The searchlight cover is a canvas cover used to
removal of the xenon lamp when it is inoperative.
protect the searchlight when the equipment is not
1-10. Additional Equipment Required
in operation. The portion which covers the win-
dow contains a stiffener to protect the glass.
An outside power source is required to operate
the searchlight set. The searchlight operates from
b. Running spares consist of a lamp and holder
22 to 28 volts dc with a maximum current con-
assembly and a lampholder which are used by
sumption of 58 amperes. This power source is
organizational maintenance to replace the xenon
connected to a receptacle on the front of the con-
lamp. Two spare cartridge fuses are also included.
trol box.