page 20 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
type 1 setup (s/n G1900118 and belOw)
preparaTion
1. Place the light tower in an area free of dirt and debris
with enough clearance as not to interfere with any
overhead obstructions. Make sure it is on secure level
ground with chock blocks underneath each wheel to
prevent the light tower from rolling.
2. If the light tower is in the deployed position, place the
tower mast into the cradle support (stowed position).
See Figure 5. Make sure cradle lock/release pin has
been inserted and the mast is locked.
Figure 5. Light Tower in Stowed Position
disassembly
1. For LT12D light towers, disconnect the negative cable
(black) from battery. See Figure 6.
Figure 6. Disconnecting Battery
danger
alWays make sure the area above
light tower is open and clear of
overhead power lines and other
obstructions. The tower extends in
excess of 30 ft. (9 meters). Contact
with overhead power lines or other
obstructions could result in equipment
damage, serious injury or death!
STOWED POSITION
MASTLOCK
DISCONNECT
NEGATIVE
BATTERY CABLE
2. For MLT series light towers disconnect the 4-pin power
cable (Figure 7) from the 125 VAC twist-lock receptacle
on the front panel of the generator.
Figure 7. MLT Power Cable Removal
3. Disconnect the lamp power cables from receptacles
J1 thru J4 on the T-Bar assembly. See Figure 8.
Figure 8. Remove Cables
4. Remove all 4 lamps (Figure 9) from the T-Bar by
removing the bolts (with washers and nuts) securing
each lamp to the T-Bar.
5. Keep the removed lamps and the associated hardware
together and store in a safe place, making sure that
the lamps are properly protected to prevent breakage.
IDLE CONTROL
0 0
0
0
0
HOURS
ON
OFF
WHISPERWATT
7KWAC
Model DA-7000SS
7000 WATT
DIESELPOWEREDAC GENERATOR
STARTER SWITCH
RUNHEAT
START
STOP
HOUR METER
AC VOLTMETER
AC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
120/240V
25A 25A
120V
20A 25A
MLT
LIGHTTOWER
TO BALLAST
COMPARTMENT
4-PIN POWER
CABLE
DISCONNECT
J1
J2
J3
J4
UNPLUGTHE
CABLES FROMTHE
RECEPTACLES