AMERICAN FLAGPOLE EXPERTS / LIGHTING
American Beacon
Downlight.
Put the light where your flag is.
LED illumination from the top of your flagpole. Find the right assembly for your halyard system, pole dimensions, and project.
INTERNAL HALYARD / PRODUCT DETAIL
Internal Beacon shown. External configurations below.
01 / CONFIGURATIONS
The right fit.
Down to the details.
Start with your halyard system. Compare the internal assembly and two heavy-duty external examples below. Gold and silver refer to the external ball finish.
01 / AMERICAN BEACON
Internal halyard
For an internal halyard system. Confirm winch or cam cleat operation and the pole’s top diameter.
Internal truck spec sheet (PDF) ↗
Winch installation guide (PDF) ↗
02 / AMERICAN BEACON
External · Gold ball
Heavy-duty external halyard assembly with a gold ball and satin truck.
03 / AMERICAN BEACON
External · Silver ball
Heavy-duty external halyard assembly with a silver ball and satin truck.
02 / LIGHT OUTPUT
Output with
a purpose.
Choose output for the pole height, flag size, and surrounding light. These manufacturer ranges are a starting point; the exact model’s cut sheet takes priority.
LUMENS / STANDARD
800
20–35 ft poles
General flag guidance: up to 6 × 10 ft
LUMENS / BEACON PLUS
1,100
40–50 ft poles
General flag guidance: up to 10 × 15 ft
LUMENS / QUAD PLUS
1,900
55–100 ft poles
General flag guidance: up to 30 × 50 ft
Check the model-specific limits. For example, FlagCo’s 6.5″ internal 800-lumen model lists approximately 5 × 8 ft flags. Bright surroundings and larger flags may call for higher output.
03 / SPECIFY YOUR LIGHT
Four details.
One right match.
Have a pole model or drawing? Include it with your request and we’ll help confirm the configuration.
01 — Halyard system
Choose external halyard with a revolving truck, internal winch, or internal cam cleat. Stationary and specialty poles need a separate compatibility review.
02 — Pole dimensions & flag size
Provide the exposed height, top outside diameter, and flag size. Internal Beacon labels such as 6.5″, 8″, and 10.5″ describe fixture size, not pole diameter. The 6.5″ internal model fits pole tops up to 3.5″.
View the supplied internal truck drawing (PDF) ↗. Confirm the model and pole-top fit shown on your project’s approved drawing.
03 — Power at the site
Specify 120V AC, 277V AC with the appropriate step-down transformer, or compatible 12V DC power. For off-grid locations, ask about 50W or 100W solar packages and confirm the package for the fixture and location.
Ground sleeve & conduit preparation (PDF) ↗
Internal winch installation guide (PDF) ↗
04 — Finish, options & documentation
Select Standard, Beacon Plus, or Quad Plus as appropriate. Truck finishes include Satin, BronzeTone powder coat, Black powder coat, and White powder coat. Confirm ball color separately. Request the visor for DarkSky approval and identify BABA or BAA documentation needs.
04 / DESIGN & DOCUMENTATION
Engineered for
the installation.
Understand the options behind the light, from shielding to project documentation.
Directed light. Considered energy use.
American Beacon directs light down toward the flag and helps reduce upward spill. FlagCo reports 60–80% lower energy use versus conventional ground-mounted uplighting; actual savings depend on the equipment and installation compared.
DarkSky approval requires the visor
Specify the integrated visor accessory for the DarkSky Approved configuration. The unshielded product photos on this page do not show the approved configuration.
BABA & BAA documentation
FlagCo identifies its Beacon fixtures as BABA and BAA compliant and provides domestic-content declarations. Request documentation for the exact configuration and your project requirements.
Standard Beacon or Beacon Plus?
Beacon Plus adds vertical lighting to help illuminate a flag hanging at rest. Select the appropriate Standard, Plus, or Quad Plus configuration for the pole and project.
Displaying the flag after dark
For patriotic displays, 4 U.S.C. § 6(a) allows 24-hour display when the flag is properly illuminated during darkness. The selected fixture and installation should provide that illumination.
05 / TECHNICAL RESOURCES
From selection
to submittal.
Download the internal truck drawing, ground sleeve preparation guide, and internal winch installation instructions. PDFs open in a new tab.
SPECIFICATION / 1 PAGE
Internal revolving
truck
Drawing INT-W-01 for the internal halyard 359° truck. The supplied sheet shows the 12V LED configuration for 3–4″ pole tops.
SITE PREPARATION / 5 PAGES
Ground sleeve
& conduit
Ground sleeve preparation, conduit routing, electrical rough-in, and coordination guidance for the general and electrical contractors.
INSTALLATION / 2 PAGES
Internal halyard
with winch
Fixture mounting, halyard and power-wire routing, and above- or below-grade wiring preparation for internal winch installations.
Need a different configuration? Confirm the drawing and installation instructions for the fixture supplied and your approved project drawings.
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YOUR PROJECT / OUR EXPERTISE
Let’s find
your Beacon.
Send your pole model, height, top diameter, halyard system, flag size, finish, and power source. Photos help with existing installations.