Multiquip GB12BP, GB12BS manual Operation gb12bw, Applying Power GB12BW

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operation (gb12bw)

Applying Power (GB12BW)

1.Before applying power, make sure that the Power ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) is in the OFF position.

POWER

ON/OFF

SWITCH

0

1

 

2.Press the dimmer switch lightly (Figure 19). The LED will blink.The lamp should dim to about 75% brightness.

DIMMER

SWITCH

0

1

 

Figure 16. ON/OFF Switch

2.Connect the AC power cable to the 120 VAC receptacle on the generator used. See Figure 17.

120VAC

RECEPTACLE

 

20A

TYPICAL

 

 

POWER

 

GENERATOR

 

FRONT PANEL

CABLE

 

 

 

 

120V

 

Figure 17. Connecting to Power Source

3.Start the generator as indicated in the generator manual.

4.Turn on the Power ON/OFF switch (Figure 16). The balloon will start to inflate and the lamp will turn on.

DIMMING THE LAMP

1.Slightly unzip the bottom of the balloon to gain access to the dimmer switch (Figure 18).

Figure 19. Dimmer Switch

3.To turn back the lamp to its original brightness, press the dimmer switch again. The LED will turn off.

4.Tor turn off the lamp while keeping the balloon inflated, press and hold the dimmer switch for three seconds. The LED will light red.

5.Zip up the bottom of the balloon completely after use of the dimmer switch.

NOTICE

To turn on lamp again, after it was turned off with the dimmer switch, turn off the Power ON/OFF switch.Wait three to five minutes then turn the ON/OFF switch back on. The lamp will now light back to 100% brightness.

NOTICE

If the power cable is accidentally unplugged from the power source, wait three to five minutes before reconnecting the power. This will allow time for the fan to reset and ensure balloon will inflate properly when power is reconnected.

BALLOON

ZIPPER

Figure 18. Unzipping Balloon

SHUTDOWN

1.Turn off the power switch of the generator.

2.Turn off the Power ON/OFF switch.The balloon should start to deflate and the lamp will turn off.

3.Disconnect the AC power cable from the generator.

CAUTION

Allow a sufficient amount of time (15-20 minutes) for the lamp to cool down. The possibility exists of the balloon getting burned (touching the lamp).

gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 21

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Contents Models GB12BW Page Page GB12BW/BS/BP Lighting System Table of ContentsChoose from three easy options Safety information SaFeTY MessagesSaFeTY sYMboLs GeNeraL saFeTY LIgHTINg sYsTeM saFeTY LaMp saFeTYTraNsporTINg saFeTY MasT saFeTY BaLLooN saFeTYELeCTrICaL saFeTY Power Cord/Cable safetySpecifications SpecificationsDimensions Dimensions GB12BWDimensions GB12BS Dimensions GB12BSDimensions GB12BP Dimensions GB12BpValues listed as footcandles Footcandle plotGeneral information Major Components ComponentsComponents Tripod Deployment GB12BW Setup gb12bwPlace balloon assembly onto mast and tighten Upper T-handle Balloon Assembly Placement GB12BWSand Bags Raising the Mast GB12BWOperation gb12bw Applying Power GB12BWLowering the Mast StoragePlace tripod inside protective carrying case Pole Setup GB12BS Setup gb12bSAttachment of S-Hooks Removingthe Protective Covering GB12BSApplying Power GB12BS Operation gb12bSRaising the Mast GB12BS Replacing the Lamp MaintenanceReplacing Balloon Envelope Installing LampAccessing Filter Filter replacementGB12BW GB12BP Periodic Check and Maintenance Wiring Diagram Lamp Troubleshooting TroubleshootingExplanation of code in remarks column GloBug Lighting System 1 to 3 Units Suggested spare partsNameplate and decals gb12bw Part Name Nameplate and decals gb12bs Part Name QTY. Remarks Nameplate and decals gb12bp Nameplate and decals gb12bp Mast/tripod assy Tripod Cover Fan blower/lamp assy ELE-BALLAST Assy Balloon/lamp guard assy LAMP, MP400 Offset pole assy. gb12BS Remarks FreIgHT poLICY Terms and Conditions of Sale PartsPage HERE’S HOW to GET Help
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