Multiquip MLT25 operation manual Safety Information, SaFeTY Messages, SaFeTY sYMBOLs

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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 specifi cally 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.

saFeTY sYMBOLs

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 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 AdjustmentTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes Safety guidelines TrailersCOMMOn 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 BRaKe COnTROLLeRTRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTOR SaFeTY CHaInsBReaKaWaY sYsTeM JaCKsTanDCoupling the Trailer to the Tow vehicle Ball Coupler Lock washer and hitch frameTrailer tongue. Wood or concrete blocks may also be used Breakaway Cable surge Brake system Attaching safety ChainBreakaway 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 HitchBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow TIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or WheelsDetermining Load Limit of Trailer Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle step StepLetter Rating Speed Rating TIRe FunDaMenTaLsTable a. 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