GB114BW GLOBUG SOLO LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/06/09) — PAGE 15
GLOBUG SOLO LIGHTING SYSTEM — COMPONENTS
Figure 6 shows the location of the controls and components
for the GloBug Solo Lighting System. The function of each
control is described below:
1. Mast – This mast is comprised of three separate stages
(four - with extension pole). The mast can be raised in
excess of 16.5 ft. (5 meters). When raising the mast,
always be on the lookout for overhead obstructions.
Never adjust the mast with the balloon off to prevent mast
from shooting up and causing injury.
2. Mast Release Latch– Use this latch to raise the mast by
pushing down the mast and then releasing the latch.
Always be on the lookout for overhead obstructions.
Keep immediate area free of bystanders and debris when
raising the mast.
3. Mast Lock Lever – Use this lock to keep mast in place
after the mast height has been adjusted.
4. Ballast – Provides the necessary electronics to light the
lamp.
5. AC Power Cable – Connect this cable to a 120 VAC, 60
Hz power source.
6. Outriggers – ALWAYS deploy the outriggers when
raising the mast.
7. Counter-Weight Lever – Locks the outriggers in place
when they are deployed.
8. Wheels – The GloBug Solo uses 5 caster wheels. To
prevent the Globug Solo from moving, always lock 3
caster wheels.
9. ON/OFF Switch – Place this switch in the ON position
to turn on the lamp. To turn off the lamp place in the OFF
position. Please wait for approximately 10 minutes be-
fore attempting to turn the lamp back on.
10. Balloon – This balloon is made of heat-resistant nylon,
with a diameter of 3.9 ft. (1,150 mm). The balloon shall be
inflated to a pressure of 31.26 psi (215.6 kPA).
11. Balloon Cover – Covers the balloon when not in use.
Allow a sufficient amount of time for the lamp to cool
down before covering balloon. Possibility exists of bal-
loon getting burned.
12. Extension Pole – extends the height of the mast when
needed.
13. Lamp Power Cable (Ballast) – Connect this quick-
disconnect cable plug (ballast-side) to the balloon lamp
power cable plug.
14. Lamp Power Cable (Balloon) – Connect this quick-
disconnect cable plug (balloon-side) to the ballast lamp
power cable plug.
15. Lamp Guard – This guard (cage) protects the lamp from
being hit by objects.
16. Lamp – 1000 watt metal-halide type lamp. Replace only
with MQ recommended type lamp. Always allow a
sufficient amount of time for the lamp to

cool down

before changing.
17. Lamp Holder – Screw lamp into this holder. If lamp
becomes difficult to screw into holder or holder is
damaged, replace holder.
18. Fan Motor (Blower) – This electric motor is responsible
for inflating the balloon. It will supply a pressure of 31.26
psi (215.6 kPA). Please note that the balloon will begin to
inflate as soon as power is applied to the GloBug Solo.
The OFF/ON switch

does not

control the electric fan
motor.
19. T-Handle Bolt Lock – Always tighten this lock to hold the
lamp/balloon securely in place before raising mast.
20. Balloon Alarm Buzzer – Will sound during normal
operation if the balloon attempts to make contact with the
lamp's

hot

surface. If this condition occurs, immediately
place the GloBug Solo's ON/OFF switch in the OFF
position.