Multi Tech Equipment MLT20DCA6 operation manual Operation, Starting the Engine, Mast operation

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operation

Starting the Engine

NOTICE

Refer to the accompanying DCA20SPXU2 generator operation and parts manual (Part Number 49840) for information on how to start the engine.

mast operation

DANGER

ALWAYS make sure the area above

PULL PIN TO

RELEASE

OUTRIGGER

PULL OUTRIGGER

light tower is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. The tower extends

OUTRIGGER

TO EXTEND

ROTATE JACKSTAND TO PLACE

in excess of 30 feet (9 meters). Contact with overhead power lines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage, serious injury or death!

DANGER

DO NOT stand behind the trailer while the mast is being raised or lowered. Serious injury could result if the mast falls down.

Outriggers and Support Stands

See Figure 6 for location of components.

1.Make sure both outriggers are extended.To extend the outriggers, pull the locking pin on the outrigger and hold while sliding out the outrigger assembly.

IN SUPPORT

POSITION

JACKSTAND

Figure 6. Deploying Outriggers

2.As soon as the pin clears the travel position hole, release it and continue sliding out the outrigger. The pin must snap into the outrigger locking hole in the extended position.

3.After extending all outriggers, rotate all trailer jack stands into the foot down position, then turn the crank handle on the jackstands clockwise to lower it and level the light tower.

4.Check behind the light tower and make sure all personnel and objects are clear of the mast.

Deploying the Mast to Vertical Position

Refer to Figure 7 for the location of components:

1.To release the mast from the mast cradle support, pull the retaining pin out of the cradle lock/release pin. Pull the cradle lock/release pin. This will unlock the mast from the horizontal position.

2.Remove the mast lock/release pin before raising tower to the vertical position.

3.To place the mast in the vertical position, turn the vertical mast winch hand lever clockwise until the mast is pointing upwards at 90 degrees.

4.Once the mast is in the vertical position, insert the mast lock/release pin to prevent the mast from falling.

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Contents Models Proposition 65 warning Reporting Safety Defects NhtsaTable of Contents Specifications are subject to change without noticeSaFeTY sYMBOLs Safety InformationSaFeTY Messages Addresses practices not related to personal injuryGeneRaL saFeTY LIgHT TOWeR saFeTY LaMp saFeTYTOWIng saFeTY TRanspORTIng saFeTY Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed TruckELeCTRICaL saFeTY „ neveR operate light towerMLT20 Series Specifications Light Tower SpecificationsGenerator/Engine Specifications Reference Letter Description Dimension DimensionsDimensions Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral information Metal Halide LampsComponents Major Components Control Panel SideCircuit Breakers Turn the lamps on and off Major Components Front/RearBefore starting Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manualInspection Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightnessContact between the two connectors Female and Male ConnectorMast operation OperationStarting the Engine Outriggers and Support StandsRaising the Mast Stowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Raising the MastLowering the Mast Rotating the MastVoltage Regulator Knob and AC Voltmeter Check Cable Wear MaintenanceGenerator/ENGINE Maintenance Servicing the Mast Raise/Lower Cable SystemServicing the Mast Extension Cable System Lower the mast to the horizontal resting positionTrailer Brakes Maintenance TrailersManually Adjusting the Brakes Hydraulic BrakesAdjustable Channel Hydraulic Brake TroubleshootingWheel Hub Adjustment Leaf SuspensionSafety guidelines Trailers COMMOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeRTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes DRIvIng COnDITIOns COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLeInOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or MIRRORs TRaILeR TOWIng TIpsTRaILeR vIn Tag SuspensIOn sYsTeM ELeCTRICaL COnneCTORTOW veHICLe BRaKe COnTROLLeRBReaKaWaY sYsTeM SaFeTY CHaInsTRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTOR JaCKsTanDLock washer and hitch frame Trailer tongue. Wood or concrete blocks may also be usedCoupling the Trailer to the Tow vehicle Ball Coupler Attaching safety Chain Breakaway Brake systemBreakaway Cable surge Brake system PInTLe Hitch COupLeR Connecting Trailer LightsUncoupling the Ball Hitch Pintle Coupler and pintle HookFigure H. Attaching Safety Chain Pintle Hitch Coupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle CouplerTIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or Wheels Determining Load Limit of TrailerBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow Step Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle stepTIRe FunDaMenTaLs Table a. speed RatingLetter Rating Speed Rating Replacing Worn or Damaged Tires Tire safety TipsTire Repair Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Table B. Tire Wear TroubleshootingWheel Rims Lug nut Torque RequirementsLights and signals Table C. Tire Torque RequirementsLamp Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause SolutionClean 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 RemovalPage Reference MLT20DCA 4-lamp wiring diagram on succeeding pages Electronic Component Locator mlt20dcaElectronic Component Locator mlt20dca6 Wiring Diagram mlt20dca TB1 N Wiring Diagram mlt20dca6 TB1 Z HERE’S HOW to GET Help

MLT20DCA6, MLT20DCA specifications

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