Multiquip LT12D, LT12P Table of Contents, Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice

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LT12 Series Light Tower
Proposition 65 Warning		2
Reporting Safety Defects		3
Table Of Contents		4
Safety Information		5-12
Lamp Footcandle Plot		13
Speciﬁcations	14-15
Dimensions		16
General Information		17
Components	18-19
Control Panel	20-21
Inspection	22-25
Operation	26-30
Maintenance	31-35
Maintenance — Trailers	36-37
Troubleshooting	38-43
Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902148 and Below....		44
Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902148 and Below....		45
Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902149 to 902625	....	46
Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902149 to 902625	....	47
Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902626 and Above ...		48
Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902626 and Above ...		49
Perkins Engine Wiring Diagram		50
Deutz Engine Wiring Diagram		51
Lt12 Control Panel/Ignition Wiring Diagram		52
Trailer Guidelines	53-67

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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 MessagesGeneral Safety Light Tower Safetyﬁre extinguisher 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 Dimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral Information Components Major Components Control Panel SideRear Control Panel Light CONTROL/BREAKERControl Panel Indoor Installation InspectionBefore Starting Engine OIL CheckFuel Check Battery CheckWipe up any spilled fuel immediately Cleaning the Radiator AIR Cleaner FAN Belt TensionCoolant Operation in Freezing WeatherLocation of Female Connectors Operation Starting the EngineStarting the Engine Perkins Starting the Engine Lombardini/Deutz EnginesMast Operation Outriggers and Support StandsDeploying the Mast to Vertical Position Raising the MastMast Operation Lowering the Mast Stowing the Mast to Horizontal PositionTurning on the Lamps Rotating the MastTesting the 120 VAC Gfci Receptacle Applying AN External LoadNormal Shutdown Emergency ShutdownMaintenance Basic Inspection and MaintenanceInspection/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 When switch is ﬁrst Checking voltage and ballast Turned on Replacement minimizes color differencesClean ﬁxture Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Lamp Troubleshooting Guide ConnectionsStarting 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 Electrical Connector TOW VehicleSuspension System Side View MirrorsSafety Chains JackstandCoupler Types 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 Determining Load Limit of Trailer StepTighten lug nuts before each tow 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 Safety Tips Table B. Tire Wear TroubleshootingTire Repair Replacing Worn or Damaged TiresLights and Signals Wheel RimsWheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts Lug Nut Torque RequirementsFigure L. Trailer to Tow Vehicle Wiring Diagram HERE’S HOW to GET Help

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LT12 Series Light Tower

Operation

Lt12 Wiring Diagram — S/N 902149 to 902625

Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.