Multiquip LT6D operation manual Safety Information, SaFeTY messages, SaFeTY sYmBOLs

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Safety Information

Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others.

saFeTY messages

The four safety messages shown below will inform you about potential hazards that could injure you or others.The safety messages specifi cally address the level of exposure to the operator and are preceded by one of four words: DangeR, WaRnIng, CauTIOn or nOTICe.

saFeTY sYmBOLs

DangeR

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or seRIOus InJuRY.

WaRnIng

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COuLD result in DEATH or seRIOus InJuRY.

CauTIOn

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COuLD result in mInOR or mODeRaTe InJuRY.

NOTICE

Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

saFeTY sYmBOLs

Potential hazards associated with the operation of this equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with safety messages.

LT6D LIGHT TOWER • operation manual — rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 5

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Contents Model LT6D Proposition 65 warning Nhtsa Reporting Safety DefectsLT6D Light Tower Table of ContentsSaFeTY messages Safety InformationSaFeTY sYmBOLs Addresses practices not related to personal injury„ Always know the location of the nearest GeneRaL saFeTYﬁre extinguisher ﬁrst aid kitLamp saFeTY Light Tower Safety„ neveR tamper with the factory settings EngIne saFeTY„ The engine of this equipment Any enclosed or narrow areaTOWIng saFeTY FueL saFeTY„ neveR use fuel as a cleaning agent From fuel vapors or if fuel is spilled on a hot engineLoading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck TRanspORTIng saFeTYPower Cord/Cable safety ELeCTRICaL saFeTYGrounding Safety „ neveR use gas piping as an electrical groundEnvIROnmenTaL saFeTY/DeCOmmIssIOnIng BaTTeRY saFeTYLabel must remain with the engine for its entire life EmIssIOns InFORmaTIOnEmission Control Label Lamp Footcandle Plot Lamp footcandle plotTrailer Specifications LT6D SpecificationsGenerator Specifications Engine Specifications Reference Letter Description Dimension DimensionsDimensions Metal Halide Lamps General informationPage Major Components 1 Control Panel Side ComponentsMajor Components 2 Control Panel Side Major Components Front/ Rear Page Control panel Control Panel/Ignition SwitchLED green lights when the engine is OK functioning normal Normal Operation Indicator This alarmKohler Engine Components Engine componentsEngine Servicing InspectionLight tower inspection Engine Oil CheckWipe up any spilled fuel immediately Battery CheckFuel Check Air Cleaner Fan Belt Tension Cleaning the RadiatorCoolant Operation in Freezing WeatherIndoor Installation SetupLamp power cable connections Light Power Cable ConnectionsLight tower from rolling Light tower groundingOutriggers and Support Stands Mast Operation Rotating the Mast Deploying the Mast Vertical PositionExtending the Mast Turning On the Lights OperationStarting the Engine Applying an External Load Testing the 120 VAC Gfci Receptacle120/240 VAC Twist-Lock Receptacle VAC Gfci ReceptacleBasic Inspection and Maintenance MaintenanceInspection/Maintenance FrequencyClean the inside of the cover using a damp cloth Air CleanerGeneral Inspection OFF positionCleaning the Fuel Strainer Service DailyReplacing Fuel Filter Fuel AdditionOil Filter Cartridge 200 Hours Lamp ReplacementBelt Flushing Out Radiator and Changing CoolantReplace the pulley and the cable as needed Check Cable WearServicingthe Mast Raise/Lower Cable System Storage Servicingthe Mast Extension Cable SystemRemoval From Long Term Storage Lower the mast to the horizontal resting positionAdjustable Channel Maintenance TrailersTrailer Couplers Type Part NumberLeaf Suspension Wheel Hub AdjustmentTRaILeR TOWIng guIDeLInes COmmOn Causes for LOss of TRaILeRCOupLIng to THe TOW veHICLe DRIvIng COnDITIOnsTRaILeR vIn Tag InOpeRaBLe BRaKes, LIgHTs or mIRRORsTRaILeR TOWIng TIps TOW veHICLe ELeCTRICaL COnneCTORSuspensIOn sYsTem SIDe vIeW mIRRORsJaCKsTanD SaFeTY CHaInsCOupLeR TYpes BaLL COupLeRLock washer and hitch frame Before coupling trailer, inspect the hitch ball for wearUncoupling the Ball Hitch Attaching safety ChainConnecting Trailer Lights Pintle Coupler and pintle Hook PInTLe COupLeRCoupling Trailer to Tow vehicle pintle Coupler Unsafe Tires, Lug nuts or WheelsStep Determining Load Limit of TrailerTighten lug nuts before each tow Be sure lug nuts are tight before each towP indicates the tire is for passenger vehicles Determining Load Limit of Tow vehicle stepTIRe FunDamenTaLs Letter Rating Speed Rating Uniform Tire Quality grading standards uTQgsTable a. Speed Rating Table B. Tire Wear Troubleshooting Tire Safety TipsTire Repair Replacing Worn or Damaged TiresWheel Rims Lights and SignalsWheels, Bearings and Lug nuts Lug nut Torque RequirementsSymptom Solution Troubleshooting generatorGenerator Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting engineEngine Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Solution Lamp Troubleshooting Troubleshooting lampsReplacement 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 GuideStarting Ballast RemovalControl Panel Panel light/hour meter wiring diagramElectronic Components Locator To TB4-11 Wiring diagram Generator/LightsTB3 N Lights locator diagram Lights wiring diagram HERE’S HOW to GET Help