7.1 Durability and resistance to environmental conditions
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7.1 Durability and resistance to environmental conditions

  7.1.1 The illuminant should be safely fitted in the daylight signalling lamp; use of screwed sockets should be avoided.

  7.1.2 Daylight signalling lamps should be designed in such a way that the illuminant can be easily replaced also in the dark.

  7.1.3 The sighting mechanism should be mounted in a fixed attitude, parallel to the optical axis.

  7.1.4 All parts of daylight signalling lamps should be made of anti-magnetic material.

  7.1.5 Daylight signalling lamps should be so constructed that the accumulation of condensed water is avoided.

  7.1.6 The materials used should withstand heat generation during operation.

  7.1.7 With respect to durability and resistance to environmental conditions, daylight signalling lamps should meet the requirements specified in resolution A.694(17) and in the applicable international standards.footnote

Parent topic: 7 Design and Installation
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