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oPeration (Gb12bs)
raIsINg THe MasT (gb12bs)
1. Before raising the mast, make sure the T-handle bolt
lock is securely tightened. This will prevent the balloon/
lamp assembly from falling off.
2. Raise extension pole to desired height. Watch out for
any overhead obstructions.
3. Tighten extension clamp bolt securely.
daNger
ALWAYS make sure
the area above the
lighting system is open
and clear of overhead
power lines and other
obstructions. The mast
extends in excess of
13 ft. (4 meters) when
an optional extension
is used. Contact with
overhead power lines
or other obstructions
could result in equipment
damage, serious Injury
or death!
daNger
When raising mast, ALWAYS
be on the lookout for overhead
obstructions such as high voltage
power lines. The possibility exists
of electrocution, even death if the
lighting system comes in contact
with high voltage power lines.
appLYINg power (gb12bs)
1. If using a portable generator, start the generator as
referenced in the "Start-up Section" of the supplied
generator manual.
2. Once the generator has started, plug the AC power
cord from the lamp into a GFCI receptacle on the
generator.
3. If using a power source (Figure 34) other than a
portable generator, plug the AC power cord from the
lamp into a 120 VAC, 60 Hz receptacle that is protected
by a at least a 15 amp circuit breaker.
Figure 34. 120 VAC Receptacle
EXTERNAL
SINGLE-PHASE
(120 VAC)
POWER SOURCE
POWER CABLE RECEPTACLE
NOTICE
Refer to previous sections on Applying Power
(GB12BW), Dimming the Lamp, and Shutdown for
procedures in operating the lamp.