Multiquip MLT25 operation manual TRanspORTIng saFeTY, Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck

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Safety Information

TRanspORTIng saFeTY

CauTIOn

„Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost.

„aLWaYs make sure crane or lifting device has been properly secured to lifting hook of the equipment.

„neveR lift the equipment while engine is running.

„Make sure the tower is in the stowed position before lifting.

STOWED

POSITION

„aLWaYs Make sure rear mast lock is secure before lifting.

„Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of suffi cient strength.

„Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.

LIFTING BALE

LIGHT TOWER

FORKLIFT POCKETS

(2)

„If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting.

„Never allow any person or animal to stand underneath the equipment while lifting.

„DO nOT lift equipment to unnecessary heights.

Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck

NOTICE

„When loading onto fl atbed truck, make sure that front jackstand of light tower is retracted and in the horizontal position so that the foot does not make contact with the deck fl oor.

FRONT

JACKSTAND

RETRACTED

TONGUE

TRANSPORT

 

TIE-DOWN

 

POINT

SIDE

REAR

JACK

JACK

STAND

STAND

(2)

(2)

„Make sure that the two side (left and right) and two rear jackstands are in the vertical postion, slightly extended, so that each foot makes contact with the deck fl oor.

„Straps and chains should be routed through the transport tie-down points located beneath each corner of the cabinet to allow even application of forece to the front and rear of the machine.

„DO nOT secure the unit by running a strap or chain over the tongue of the light tower. This may cause severe damage to the unit.

MLT25 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • operation manual — rev. #0 (11/28/12) — page 9

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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 AdjustmentSafety guidelines Trailers COMMOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeRTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLe DRIvIng COnDITIOnsInOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or MIRRORs TRaILeR TOWIng TIpsTRaILeR vIn Tag TOW veHICLe ELeCTRICaL COnneCTORSuspensIOn sYsTeM BRaKe COnTROLLeRTRaILeR LIgHTIng anD BRaKIng COnneCTOR SaFeTY CHaInsBReaKaWaY sYsTeM 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 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 HitchTIRe saFeTY Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or Wheels Determining Load Limit of TrailerBe sure lug nuts are tight before each tow Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle step StepTIRe FunDaMenTaLs Table a. speed RatingLetter 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