GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — GENERAL INFORMATION
The Multiquip GloBug Lighting System is a general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting conditions. The GloBug can be powered by a variety of Multiquip's series generators. Power requirements for running the GloBug are 120 VAC, 60 Hz @ 9.5 amps. The GloBug can be powered by any MQ portable generator with an output of 2.9 kW or greater.
Please read carefully the specified generator manual that will accompany your GloBug lighting system. This manual will explain how to operate and maintain the generator.
All information related to the generator will be referenced in a
NOTEseparate (supplied) "Operation and Parts Manual". Operation andmaintenanceofthegenerator will not be referenced in this manual.
The lighting system can be raised vertically in excess of 31.5 feet (9.6 meters) by means of a manual winch.The tower tensioning system is designed to provide the necessary tension to safely control the pivot of the tower.Outriggers must always be deployed prior to raising the mast.
DANGER - GloBug Overhead Obstructions
ALWAYS make sure the area above GloBug is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. The tower extends in excess of 16.5 ft. (5 meters). Contact with overhead powerlines or other obstructions could result in equipment
damage, Serious Injury or Death!
The lighting system of Multiquip's GloBug Lighting System is comprised of one "Metal Halide" 1000 watt lamp. This lamp has an output of 112,000 lumens. Typical lighting coverage is in excess 150 ft. (45.72 meters) in a 360 degree pattern.
Located underneath the generator support platform is a weather resistant ballast box that contains the ballast for starting the floodlight. The floodlight is activated by an ON/OFF switch located at the base of the mast.
For ease of service or transport, the floodlight is equipped with a
Balloon Envelopes
The GloBug can be configured with a variety of balloon envelopes (canopy).Please contact the MQ sales department for the balloon of your choice.The GloBug, Model GB114BC comes with the standard balloon
Alarm Buzzer
The GloBug is equipped with a "Balloon Alarm" feature.This alarm will sound if the lamp is on and the balloon attempts to make contact with the hot! surface of the lamp . This alarm is intended to inform the operator that a potential burn hazard exits between the lamp surface and the balloon material.
Always allow the lamp to cool down before removing the AC power from the GloBug. In the event the balloon begins to deflate during normal operation, immediately place the GloBug's ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
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