Multiquip MLT25 operation manual General information, Metal Halide Lamps

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general information

The Multiquip MLT25 Series Light Tower is a dedicated general purpose light tower engineered to provide dependable lighting for a wide range of applications. This includes lighting for construction sites, industrial locations, special events, and emergency conditions.

Metal Halide Lamps

The lighting system of the MLT25 Series Light Tower is comprised of 6 metal halide, 1000-watt lamps.These lamps provide maximum illumination with typical lighting coverage of 5 to 7 acres.The lamps are controlled by individual circuit breakers for versatility.

ENGINE

The MLT25 Series Light Tower is powered by a diesel engine that is equipped with automatic shutdowns for low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, and alternator charge failure.

STABILITY

The light tower can be raised vertically in excess of 31.5 feet (9.6 meters) by means of a manual winch. The tower tensioning system is designed to provide the necessary tension to safely control the pivot of the tower. The light tower has a wind stability of up to 65 mph with outriggers and jackstands fully deployed.

PANEL LIGHT

A panel light automatically illuminates the control panel and all functions when the engine access door is opened. This feature is convenient for night deployment.

TRAILER DESIGN

The trailer design of the MLT25 Series light tower withstands the rigors of the jobsite in addition to providing smooth highway towing.

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Contents Model MLT25 sERIES Proposition 65 warning Nhtsa Reporting Safety DefectsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Table of ContentsSaFeTY Messages Safety InformationSaFeTY sYMBOLs Addresses practices not related to personal injuryGeneRaL saFeTY LaMp saFeTY LIgHT TOWeR saFeTYTOWIng saFeTY Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck TRanspORTIng saFeTY„ neveR operate light tower ELeCTRICaL saFeTYLight Tower Specifications MLT25 Series SpecificationsTrailer Specifications Generator/Engine SpecificationsDimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionMetal Halide Lamps General informationMajor Components Control Panel Side ComponentsMajor Components Front/Rear Circuit Breakers, 3-Pole, 15 a Turn the lamps on and offInspection Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manualBefore starting Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightnessFemale and Male Connector Contact between the two connectorsStarting the Engine OperationMast operation Outriggers and Support StandsRaising the Mast Lowering the Mast Raising the MastStowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Rotating the MastVoltage Selector Positions Move the Voltage Selector to the desired positionGenerator/ENGINE Maintenance MaintenanceCheck Cable Wear Servicing the Mast Raise/Lower Cable SystemLower the mast to the horizontal resting position Servicing the Mast Extension Cable SystemManually Adjusting the Brakes Maintenance TrailersTrailer Brakes Hydraulic BrakesHydraulic Brake Troubleshooting Adjustable ChannelLeaf Suspension Wheel Hub AdjustmentCOMMOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeR Safety guidelines TrailersTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLe DRIvIng COnDITIOnsTRaILeR TOWIng TIps InOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or MIRRORsTRaILeR vIn Tag TOW veHICLe ELeCTRICaL COnneCTORSuspensIOn sYsTeM BRaKe COnTROLLeRTRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTOR SaFeTY CHaInsBReaKaWaY sYsTeM JaCKsTanDTrailer tongue. Wood or concrete blocks may also be used Lock washer and hitch frameCoupling the Trailer to the Tow vehicle Ball Coupler Breakaway Brake system Attaching safety ChainBreakaway Cable surge Brake system Uncoupling the Ball Hitch Connecting Trailer LightsPInTLe Hitch COupLeR Pintle Coupler and pintle HookCoupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle Coupler Figure H. Attaching Safety Chain Pintle HitchDetermining Load Limit of Trailer TIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or WheelsBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle step StepTable a. speed Rating TIRe FunDaMenTaLsLetter Rating Speed Rating Tire Repair Tire safety TipsReplacing Worn or Damaged Tires Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsWheel Rims Table B. Tire Wear TroubleshootingWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Lug nut Torque RequirementsTable C. Tire Torque Requirements Lights and signalsSymptom Possible Cause Solution Lamp TroubleshootingReplacement 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 GuideBallast Removal StartingElectronic components locator L3 NEU. GND Wiring diagram sheetTB1 E1 AWG Page HERE’S HOW to GET Help