GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM —TROUBLESHOOTING (LAMPS)

Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Lamp Troubleshooting (Table 4) information shown below.

If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult or company's service department.

TABLE 4. LAMP TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE PROBLEM

SOLUTION

 

 

 

 

Is plug securely connected?

Plug in correctly.

 

 

 

 

Are generator and light tower switched on?

Turn on switch.

 

 

 

 

Is lamp loose?

Screw lamp securely into socket.

 

 

 

 

Is contactor properly connected?

Connect disconnected contactor.

 

 

 

 

Are any other electric appliances (other

 

Lamp does not light.

than light tower) plugged into power

Unplug all other appliances.

source?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is generator voltage normal (non-load

Repair or replace generator.

 

voltage - 120 VAC)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is model of lamp compatible?

Use genuine MQ lamp.

 

 

 

 

Is lamp cool enough to light again?

 

 

(Interval of 20 to 30 minutes is required

Wait for lamp to cool down.

 

before turning on lamp again)

 

 

 

 

 

Is generator voltage normal (non-load

Repair or replace generator.

Lamp only lights for a

voltage - 120 V)?

 

short time.

Is ambient temperature too high (more than

Move lamp where there is proper

 

 

104 °F (40 °C)?

ventilation.

 

 

 

Balloon does not

Is fan motor (blower) working properly?

Check or repair fan motor (blower).

 

 

inflate.

Is balloon envelope defective?

Repair or replace balloon envelope.

 

 

 

 

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