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Safety Information

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„neveR operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job or city and state regulations.

„ neveR operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when under medication.

„neveR operate this equipment under the infl uence of drugs or alcohol.

„aLWaYs check the equipment for loosened threads or bolts before starting.

„DO nOT use the equipment for any purpose other than its intended purposes or applications.

NOTICE

„This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualifi ed personnel 18 years of age and older.

„Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become diffi cult read.

„Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifi cations. Unauthorized equipment modifi cation will void all warranties.

„neveR use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

„ aLWaYs know the location of the nearest fire extinguisher.

„ aLWaYs know the location of the nearest first aid kit.

„aLWaYs know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site. Also, know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fire department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency.

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Contents Model MLT25 sERIES 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 towerTrailer Specifications MLT25 Series SpecificationsLight Tower Specifications Generator/Engine SpecificationsReference Letter Description Dimension DimensionsDimensions Length Mast Stowed Position Length Mast Deployed PositionGeneral information Metal Halide LampsComponents Major Components Control Panel SideCircuit Breakers, 3-Pole, 15 a 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 MastMove the Voltage Selector to the desired position Voltage Selector PositionsCheck 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?Ballast Removal Lamp Troubleshooting GuideConnections StartingElectronic components locator Wiring diagram sheet L3 NEU. GNDTB1 E1 AWG Page HERE’S HOW to GET Help