Multiquip LT6D 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

„Before loading light tower to fl atbed truck, disconnect all four fl oodlight connectors and tie-wrap the cables against the T-bar to prevent damage to the cables and connectors.

CABLE

TIE

CABLE (X4)

CONNECTORS

DISCONNECTED

„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

REAR JACK

STAND (2)

SIDE

 

JACK

 

STAND

TRANSPORT TIE-DOWN

(2)

POINT (4)

„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.

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Contents Model LT6D Proposition 65 warning Reporting Safety Defects NhtsaTable of Contents LT6D Light TowerSaFeTY sYmBOLs Safety InformationSaFeTY messages Addresses practices not related to personal injuryfire extinguisher GeneRaL saFeTY„ Always know the location of the nearest first aid kitLight Tower Safety Lamp saFeTY„ The engine of this equipment EngIne saFeTY„ neveR tamper with the factory settings Any enclosed or narrow area„ neveR use fuel as a cleaning agent FueL saFeTYTOWIng saFeTY From fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a hot engineTRanspORTIng saFeTY Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed TruckGrounding Safety ELeCTRICaL saFeTYPower Cord/Cable safety „ neveR use gas piping as an electrical groundBaTTeRY saFeTY EnvIROnmenTaL saFeTY/DeCOmmIssIOnIngEmission Control Label EmIssIOns InFORmaTIOnLabel must remain with the engine for its entire life Lamp footcandle plot Lamp Footcandle PlotGenerator Specifications LT6D SpecificationsTrailer Specifications Engine Specifications Dimensions DimensionsReference Letter Description Dimension General information Metal Halide LampsPage Components Major Components 1 Control Panel SideMajor Components 2 Control Panel Side Major Components Front/ Rear Page Control Panel/Ignition Switch Control panelNormal Operation Indicator This alarm LED green lights when the engine is OK functioning normalEngine components Kohler Engine ComponentsLight tower inspection InspectionEngine Servicing Engine Oil CheckFuel Check Battery CheckWipe up any spilled fuel immediately Coolant Cleaning the RadiatorAir Cleaner Fan Belt Tension Operation in Freezing WeatherLamp power cable connections SetupIndoor Installation Light Power Cable ConnectionsOutriggers and Support Stands Light tower groundingLight tower from rolling Mast Operation Extending the Mast Deploying the Mast Vertical PositionRotating the Mast Starting the Engine OperationTurning On the Lights 120/240 VAC Twist-Lock Receptacle Testing the 120 VAC Gfci ReceptacleApplying an External Load VAC Gfci ReceptacleInspection/Maintenance MaintenanceBasic Inspection and Maintenance FrequencyGeneral Inspection Air CleanerClean the inside of the cover using a damp cloth OFF positionReplacing Fuel Filter Service DailyCleaning the Fuel Strainer Fuel AdditionBelt Lamp ReplacementOil Filter Cartridge 200 Hours Flushing Out Radiator and Changing CoolantServicingthe Mast Raise/Lower Cable System Check Cable WearReplace the pulley and the cable as needed Removal From Long Term Storage Servicingthe Mast Extension Cable SystemStorage Lower the mast to the horizontal resting positionTrailer Couplers Maintenance TrailersAdjustable Channel Type Part NumberWheel Hub Adjustment Leaf SuspensionCOmmOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeR TRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInesDRIvIng COnDITIOns COupLIng to THe TOW veHICLeTRaILeR TOWIng TIps InOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or mIRRORsTRaILeR vIn Tag SuspensIOn sYsTem ELeCTRICaL COnneCTORTOW veHICLe SIDe vIeW mIRRORsCOupLeR TYpes SaFeTY CHaInsJaCKsTanD BaLL COupLeRBefore coupling trailer, inspect the hitch ball for wear Lock washer and hitch frameConnecting Trailer Lights Attaching safety ChainUncoupling the Ball Hitch PInTLe COupLeR Pintle Coupler and pintle HookUnsafe Tires, Lug nuts or Wheels Coupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle CouplerTighten lug nuts before each tow Determining Load Limit of TrailerStep Be sure lug nuts are tight before each towTIRe FunDamenTaLs Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle stepP indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Table a. Speed Rating Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsLetter Rating Speed Rating Tire Repair Tire Safety TipsTable B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Replacing Worn or Damaged TiresWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Lights and SignalsWheel Rims Lug nut Torque RequirementsGenerator Troubleshooting Troubleshooting generatorSymptom Solution Engine Troubleshooting Troubleshooting enginePossible Cause Solution Symptom Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting lamps Lamp TroubleshootingClean fixture When switch is first Checking voltage and ballast Turned onReplacement minimizes color differences Lamp starts slowly ARC does not strike Defective Lamp?Starting Lamp Troubleshooting GuideConnections Ballast RemovalPanel light/hour meter wiring diagram Control PanelElectronic Components Locator Wiring diagram Generator/Lights To TB4-11TB3 N Lights locator diagram Lights wiring diagram HERE’S HOW to GET Help