Specification
Clearspace 8285
USE
The lantern has been designed to raise the level of lighting and amenities at
railway stations to a standard appropiate to modern conditions. It is also used to
display the station name.
The lantern is intended for a mounting height of about 13 ft. and 40 ft. spacing.
It is recommended that on the single platforms the lanterns are mounted parallel with
the track, and on island platforms at right angles to it.
The light distribution is such that both methods of mounting provide very even
illumination, averaging about 1 lumen per sq ft over the whole platform area. By arranging
the lanterns on the island platforms at right angles to the direction of travel of the train,
it is easier for passengers to read the station names on the lanterns as they pass.
TUBES
Two 5 ft 80W Osram fluorescent tubes type MCF/U.
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MOUNTING
The lantern is arranged for post top mounting on a concrete or metal pole. It is held in
position by two vertical bolts. The control gear necessary to operate the two tubes is
housed in the column base.
CONSTRUCTION
The lantern body is made of light alloy with high corrosion-resisting properties, and has
a hinged top which can be opened for access to the tubes by loosening two thumb screws.
When the top is open, it is supported by a stop in a position which enables it to be used
conveniently as a tray when carrying out routine maintenance. A felt gasket makes the joint
weatherproof when the top is closed.
A steel tube at the bottom of the lantern carries a central malleable iron mounting cap
which is attached to the top of the column by two bolts. Special attention has been
given in the whole lantern design to easy maintenance and resistance to the effects of
weather, smoke and dust. The fluorescent tubes, arranged one above the other, are totally
enclosed by an opalescent 'Perspex' trough of low light absorption. The sides of the
bowl may have the name of a railway station applied with 'Perspex' letters.
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
Length: 5ft. 5½in.
Height: 1 ft. 3&frac4;in.
Width: 10¼in.
Weight: 56 lb.
Export packing details on application.
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