Multiquip LT12P, LT12D operation manual Safety Information, Safety Messages

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others.

SAFETY MESSAGES

The four safety messages shown below will inform you about potential hazards that could injure you or others.The safety messages speciﬁcally address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words: DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION or NOTICE.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or MODERATE INJURY.

NOTICE

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Potential hazards associated with the operation of this equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with safety messages.

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Contents This Manual Must Accompany the Equipment AT ALL Times Models LT12D, LT12PProposition 65 Warning Nhtsa Reporting Safety DefectsSpeciﬁcations are subject to change without notice Table of ContentsSafety Messages Safety InformationLight Tower Safety General Safetyﬁre extinguisher ﬁrst aid kitLamp Safety Before servicing equipment Engine SafetyTowing Safety Fuel SafetyLoading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck Transporting SafetyGrounding Safety Electrical SafetyPower Cord/Cable Safety Environmental Safety Battery SafetyLamp Footcandle Plot Lamp Footcandle PlotTrailer Speciﬁcations SpecificationsGenerator Speciﬁcations Engine Speciﬁcations Dimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral Information Major Components Control Panel Side ComponentsRear Light CONTROL/BREAKER Control PanelControl Panel Inspection Indoor InstallationBefore Starting Engine OIL CheckWipe up any spilled fuel immediately Battery CheckFuel Check AIR Cleaner FAN Belt Tension Cleaning the RadiatorCoolant Operation in Freezing WeatherLocation of Female Connectors Starting the Engine OperationStarting the Engine Perkins Starting the Engine Lombardini/Deutz EnginesOutriggers and Support Stands Mast OperationDeploying the Mast to Vertical Position Raising the MastMast Operation Stowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Lowering the MastTurning on the Lamps Rotating the MastApplying AN External Load Testing the 120 VAC Gfci ReceptacleNormal Shutdown Emergency ShutdownBasic Inspection and Maintenance MaintenanceInspection/Maintenance FrequencyFlushing OUT Radiator and Changing Coolant General InspectionCheck Cable Wear Changing OILServicingthe Mast RAISE/LOWER Cable System Replacing Fuel FilterLower the mast to the horizontal resting position StorageRemoval from Long Term Storage Wheel HUB Adjustment Maintenance TrailersAdjustable Channel Leaf Suspension Components Leaf SuspensionSymptom Solution TroubleshootingGenerator Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Engine TroubleshootingEngine revolution is not Lamp Troubleshooting Replacement minimizes color differences When switch is ﬁrst Checking voltage and ballast Turned onClean ﬁxture Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Connections Lamp Troubleshooting GuideStarting Ballast RemovalStator LT12 Wiring Diagram S/N 902148 and belowBLK 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 DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI Specific LT12 Control PANEL/IGNITION Wiring DiagramTrailer Towing Guidelines Trailer GuidelinesCommon Causes for Loss of Trailer Coupling to the TOW Vehicle Driving ConditionsTrailer VIN TAG Inoperable BRAKES, Lights or MirrorsTrailer Towing Tips TOW Vehicle Electrical ConnectorSuspension System Side View MirrorsJackstand Safety ChainsCoupler Types Ball Hitch CouplerCoupling theTrailer to theTow Vehicle Ball Coupler Lock washer and hitch frameUncoupling the Ball Hitch Attaching Safety ChainConnecting Trailer Lights Pintle Coupler and Pintle Hook Pintle Hitch CouplerCoupling Trailer to Tow Vehicle Pintle Coupler Tire SafetyUnsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels Step Determining Load Limit of TrailerTighten lug nuts before each tow Be sure lug nuts are tight before each towP indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Determining Load Limit of Tow Vehicle StepTire Fundamentals Letter Rating Speed Rating Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards UtqgsTable A. Speed Rating Table B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Tire Safety TipsTire Repair Replacing Worn or Damaged TiresWheel Rims Lights and SignalsWheels, Bearings and Lug Nuts Lug Nut Torque RequirementsFigure L. Trailer to Tow Vehicle Wiring Diagram HERE’S HOW to GET Help