operation
Starting the Engine
CAUTION
NEVER start the engine with any circuit breakers in the ON position. Disconnect all loads before starting.
WARNING
NEVER place hands near the
WARNING
The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions. ALWAYS ventilate the exhaust when operating inside tunnels, excavations or buildings. Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel.
1.Open the access panel door on the fuel side of the light tower. Set the door latch in place to hold the door open (up).
2.Insert the ignition key into the ignition key switch (Figure 17). Turn the ignition key clockwise one click to the ON position. The preheat indicator lamp will light. Wait for this indicator lamp to go OFF. When the indicator lamp goes OFF, the glow plugs have been preheated and the engine can now be started.
PREHEAT
LED INDICATOR
IGNITION
SWITCH
Figure 17. Ignition Switch
3.Continue turning the ignition key all the way clockwise When the engine has started, release the key.
4.Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let the engine run for
Turning On the LIGHTS
1.Place the main circuit breaker, CB1 (Figure 18) on the control panel to the ON position.
OFF OFF
CB1
Figure 18. Main Circuit Breaker (CB1)
2.Place circuit breaker, CB2 (Figure 19) on the control panel to the ON position. This will turn on the top 2 lights.
3.Next, place circuit breaker, CB3 (Figure 19) on the control panel to the ON position. This will turn on the bottom 2 lights.
CB2 
CB3
Figure 19. Lamp Circuit Breakers (CB2/CB3)
4.Wait a few minutes for the ballasts to activate. Observe that all lights are ON.
5.If all the light circuit breakers (CB2 and CB3) are in the ON position (up), then all of the lights should be on.
6.If any of the lights are not on, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
7.Close all cabinet doors.
NOTICE
NEVER operate the light tower with the engine compartment doors open. Operation with the doors open may cause insufficient cooling to the unit, and damage may result.
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