Multiquip LT12D, LT12P operation manual Transporting Safety, Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck

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SAFETY INFORMATION

TRANSPORTING SAFETY

CAUTION

Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost.

ALWAYS make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to lifting hook of the equipment.

NEVER lift the equipment while engine is running.

Make sure the tower is in the stowed position before lifting.

STOWED

POSITION

Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of sufficient strength.

Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.

LIFTING BALE

LIGHT TOWER

FORKLIFT

POCKETS

If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting.

Never allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting.

DO NOT lift equipment to unnecessary heights.

Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck

NOTICE

Before loading light tower to flatbed truck, disconnect all four floodlight connectors and tie-wrap the cables against the T-bar to prevent damage to the cables and connectors.

CABLE

TIE

CABLE

CONNECTORS

DISCONNECTED

When loading onto flatbed truck, make sure that front jackstand of light tower is retracted and in the horizontal position so that the foot does not make contact with the deck floor.

FRONT JACKSTAND

RETRACTED

TONGUE

TRANSPORT

TIE-DOWN

 

 

POINT (4)

SIDE

REAR

JACK

JACK

STAND (2)

STAND (2)

Make sure that the two side (left and right) and two rear jackstands are in the vertical postion, slightly extended, so that each foot makes contact with the deck floor.

Straps and chains should be routed through the transport tie-down points located beneath each corner of the cabinet to allow even application of forece to the front and rear of the machine.

DO NOT secure the unit by running a strap or chain over the tongue of the light tower. This may cause severe damage to the unit.

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Contents Models LT12D, LT12P This Manual Must Accompany the Equipment AT ALL TimesProposition 65 Warning Reporting Safety Defects NhtsaTable of Contents Specifications are subject to change without noticeSafety Information Safety Messagesfire extinguisher General SafetyLight Tower Safety first aid kitLamp Safety Engine Safety Before servicing equipmentFuel Safety Towing SafetyTransporting Safety Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed TruckPower Cord/Cable Safety Electrical SafetyGrounding Safety Battery Safety Environmental SafetyLamp Footcandle Plot Lamp Footcandle PlotGenerator Specifications SpecificationsTrailer Specifications Engine Specifications Reference Letter Description Dimension DimensionsDimensions Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral Information Components Major Components Control Panel SideRear Control Panel Light CONTROL/BREAKERControl Panel Before Starting Indoor InstallationInspection Engine OIL CheckFuel Check Battery CheckWipe up any spilled fuel immediately Coolant Cleaning the RadiatorAIR Cleaner FAN Belt Tension Operation in Freezing WeatherLocation of Female Connectors Starting the Engine Perkins OperationStarting the Engine Starting the Engine Lombardini/Deutz EnginesDeploying the Mast to Vertical Position Mast OperationOutriggers and Support Stands Raising the MastMast Operation Turning on the Lamps Lowering the MastStowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Rotating the MastNormal Shutdown Testing the 120 VAC Gfci ReceptacleApplying AN External Load Emergency ShutdownInspection/Maintenance MaintenanceBasic Inspection and Maintenance FrequencyGeneral Inspection Flushing OUT Radiator and Changing CoolantChanging OIL Check Cable WearReplacing Fuel Filter Servicingthe Mast RAISE/LOWER Cable SystemRemoval from Long Term Storage StorageLower the mast to the horizontal resting position Adjustable Channel Maintenance TrailersWheel HUB Adjustment Leaf Suspension Leaf Suspension ComponentsGenerator Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Solution Engine Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause SolutionEngine revolution is not Lamp Troubleshooting Clean fixture When switch is first Checking voltage and ballast Turned onReplacement minimizes color differences Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Starting Lamp Troubleshooting GuideConnections Ballast RemovalLT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902148 and below StatorBLK GRN WHT RED LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902149 to LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902149 to LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902626 and Above BLK BRN Blue RED WHT YEL GRN Perkins Engine Wiring Diagram Deutz Engine Wiring Diagram LT12 Control PANEL/IGNITION Wiring Diagram DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI SpecificCommon Causes for Loss of Trailer Trailer GuidelinesTrailer Towing Guidelines Driving Conditions Coupling to the TOW VehicleTrailer Towing Tips Inoperable BRAKES, Lights or MirrorsTrailer VIN TAG Suspension System Electrical ConnectorTOW Vehicle Side View MirrorsCoupler Types Safety ChainsJackstand Ball Hitch CouplerLock washer and hitch frame Coupling theTrailer to theTow Vehicle Ball CouplerConnecting Trailer Lights Attaching Safety ChainUncoupling the Ball Hitch Pintle Hitch Coupler Pintle Coupler and Pintle HookUnsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels Tire SafetyCoupling Trailer to Tow Vehicle Pintle Coupler Tighten lug nuts before each tow Determining Load Limit of TrailerStep Be sure lug nuts are tight before each towTire Fundamentals Determining Load Limit of Tow Vehicle StepP indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Table A. Speed Rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards UtqgsLetter Rating Speed Rating Tire Repair Tire Safety TipsTable B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Replacing Worn or Damaged TiresWheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts Lights and SignalsWheel Rims Lug Nut Torque RequirementsFigure L. Trailer to Tow Vehicle Wiring Diagram HERE’S HOW to GET Help