Specifications

Vancouver Police Service
Command
Production Specification
SVI #847 Page 98 of 107 September 18, 2012
120/240 VAC SCENE LIGHTING
COMMAND LIGHT - KNIGHT TOWER
The apparatus shall be equipped with one (1) all-electric floodlight tower(s). The unit shall not require tapping into vehicle
braking system to be operated, eliminating the chance for vehicle brake problems. Hydraulic or pneumatic type floodlights
are not acceptable alternatives to the all-electric light tower specified. NO EXCEPTIONS.
The light tower shall have six (6) weatherproof, 500 watt, 120 volt quartz halogen lights. Light heads shall be mounted in
three (3) pairs, giving two (2) vertical lines of three (3) when the lights are in the upright position. The light tower shall
have slip-rings for a full 360 degree rotation and capable of rotating either direction from a stowed position, NO
EXCEPTIONS.
The light tower shall be capable of overhanging the side or back of the vehicle (depending on mounting location) to
provide maximum illumination and a warming area adjacent to the vehicle, NO EXCEPTIONS. Positioning of the light
bank shall be accomplished with maintenance free, heavy duty 12 volt linear actuators.
The light tower shall be all aluminum construction, with stainless steel shafts and bronze bushings for long life and low
maintenance.
Light tower shall be controlled with a hand-held umbilical line remote control. The storage station for the remote control
unit shall be equipped with a button to activate the "Auto-Park" automatic nesting feature.
Command Light controls shall include:
• Three (3) switches, one (1) for each light bank.
• One (1) light bank rotation switch.
• One (1) switch for elevating lower stage.
• One (1) switch for elevating upper stage.
• One (1) light to indicate when light bank is out of roof nest position.
• One (1) light to indicate when light bank is rotated to proper nest position.
• One (1) "On/Off" switch for the top mounted strobe (optional)
The controls shall be located per the itemized compartment list.
The light tower shall have a full extension over 7' from mounted position and extend from nest position to full upright in 15
seconds. The overall size of nested light tower shall be approximately 23" wide x 47" long x 11 3/4" high, and weight
approximately 120 lbs.
A flashing warning light shall be provided in cab, indicating when a light tower is not in nested position as required by
NFPA 1901. The operational envelope of the mast shall be automatically illuminated whenever the mast assembly is
being raised, lowered, or rotated as required by NFPA 1901.
The Command Light shall be covered by a five (5) year limited warranty from defects in materials and workmanship. An
operation, maintenance, and parts manual shall be provided with the delivered apparatus.
The specified light tower(s) shall be mounted on the roof of the apparatus body.