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Safety Information

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„Check with your local county or state safety towing regulations, in addition to meeting

Department of Transportation (DOT) SafetyTowing Regulations, before towing your light tower.

„In order to reduce the possibility of an accident while transporting the light tower on public roads, aLWaYs make sure the trailer that supports the light tower and the towing vehicle are mechanically sound and in good operating condition.

„aLWaYs shutdown engine before transporting.

„Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross vehicle weight rating.”

„aLWaYs inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. neveR tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc.

„Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and trailer. Trailer tires should be inflated to 50 psi cold. Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles.

„aLWaYs make sure the trailer is equipped with a safety chain.

„aLWaYs properly attach trailer’s safety chains to towing vehicle.

„aLWaYs make sure the vehicle and trailer directional, backup, brake and trailer lights are connected and working properly.

„DOT Requirements include the following:

Connect and test electric brake operation.

Secure portable power cables in cable tray with tie wraps.

„The maximum speed for highway towing is 55 MpH unless posted otherwise. Recommended off-road towing is not to exceed 15 MpH or less depending on type of terrain.

„Avoid sudden stops and starts.This can cause skidding, or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will improve towing.

„Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling.

„Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times when towing.

„Raise and lock trailer wheel stand in up position when towing.

„Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling while parked.

„Place support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper to prevent tipping while parked.

„Use the trailer’s swivel jack to adjust the trailer height to a level position while parked.

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Contents Model MLT25 sERIES Proposition 65 warning Reporting Safety Defects NhtsaTable of Contents Specifications are subject to change without noticeSafety Information SaFeTY MessagesSaFeTY sYMBOLs 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 towerMLT25 Series Specifications Light Tower SpecificationsTrailer Specifications Generator/Engine SpecificationsDimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension 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/RearRead all safety instructions at the beginning of manual InspectionBefore starting Check all fastening nuts and bolts for tightnessContact between the two connectors Female and Male ConnectorOperation Starting the EngineMast operation Outriggers and Support StandsRaising the Mast Raising the Mast Lowering the MastStowing the Mast to Horizontal Position Rotating the MastMove the Voltage Selector to the desired position Voltage Selector PositionsMaintenance Generator/ENGINE MaintenanceCheck Cable Wear Servicing the Mast Raise/Lower Cable SystemServicing the Mast Extension Cable System Lower the mast to the horizontal resting positionMaintenance Trailers Manually Adjusting the BrakesTrailer Brakes Hydraulic BrakesAdjustable Channel Hydraulic Brake TroubleshootingWheel Hub Adjustment Leaf SuspensionTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes Safety guidelines TrailersCOMMOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeR DRIvIng COnDITIOns COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLeTRaILeR vIn Tag InOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or MIRRORsTRaILeR TOWIng TIps ELeCTRICaL COnneCTOR TOW veHICLeSuspensIOn sYsTeM BRaKe COnTROLLeRSaFeTY CHaIns TRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTORBReaKaWaY 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 Connecting Trailer Lights Uncoupling the Ball HitchPInTLe Hitch COupLeR Pintle Coupler and pintle HookFigure H. Attaching Safety Chain Pintle Hitch Coupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle CouplerBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow TIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or WheelsDetermining Load Limit of Trailer Step Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle stepLetter Rating Speed Rating TIRe FunDaMenTaLsTable a. speed Rating Tire safety Tips Tire RepairReplacing Worn or Damaged Tires Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsTable B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Wheel RimsWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Lug nut Torque RequirementsLights and signals Table C. Tire Torque RequirementsLamp Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause SolutionWhen switch is first Checking voltage and ballast Turned on Replacement minimizes color differencesClean fixture Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Lamp Troubleshooting Guide ConnectionsBallast Removal StartingElectronic components locator Wiring diagram sheet L3 NEU. GNDTB1 E1 AWG Page HERE’S HOW to GET Help