OPERATION
Lowering the Mast
1.Turn the mast extension winch counterclockwise, and observe that the mast begins to lower.
2.Continue turning the winch counterclockwise until the mast has been fully retracted (slack in the cable).
Stowing the Mast to Horizontal Position
TURNING ON THE LAMPS
The main circuit breaker (25 amps) and 4 lamp circuit breakers (10 amps each) are located on the upper control panel (Figure 18). Each lamp has a
1.Place the main circuit breaker (Figure 18) on the control panel to the ON position.
Refer to Figure 17 for the location of components:
1. | Remove the mast lock/release pin to allow the mast |
| section to be lowered to the horizontal position. Pull |
| out the mast lock handle to unlatch. |
2. | Turn the vertical mast winch counterclockwise and |
| observe that mast begins to approach the horizontal |
| position. The mast lock handle can now be released. |
| 240 VAC/30A | 120 VAC/15A |
| MAIN | GFCI |
| BREAKER | BREAKER |
SenDEC |
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| 0.0 |
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HOURS | 1/10 |
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HOURS |
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MAIN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
GFCI
RECEPTACLE
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
240 VAC/30A
MAIN
BREAKER
120VAC/15A
GFCI
BREAKER
3. Continue turning the vertical mast winch in the |
counterclockwise direction. As the mast approaches |
the mast cradle support, pull the retaining pin and |
then the cradle lock/release pin to allow the mast to |
LIGHT CONTROL/BREAKER |
OLD STYLE
LAMP |
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CIRCUIT |
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BREAKERS | LIGHT CONTROL/BREAKER |
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NEW STYLE
rest in the cradle. |
4. Once the mast is resting in the mast cradle support, |
insert the cradle lock/release pin and secure with |
retaining pin to keep mast in place. |
Rotating the Mast
To change the direction that the lamps are facing, the mast can be rotated.
Refer to Figure 17 for the location of components.
1.With the mast in the deployed position (vertical), unscrew the mast rotation locking knob to release the mast for rotation.
2.Grip the mast rotation handles and rotate the mast until the lamps are facing the desired direction.
3.When the lamps are facing the desired direction, tighten the mast rotation lock knob to lock the mast in place.
Figure 18. Control Panel Circuit Breakers
2.Set lamp circuit breaker #1 on the control panel to the ON position.
3.Wait a few minutes for the ballast to activate. Observe that lamp #1 is ON.
4.Repeat steps 2 and 3 for lamps 2 through 4.
5.If all the lamp circuit breakers are in the ON position (up), then all of the lights should be on.
6.If any of the lamps are not on, refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual.
7.Close all cabinet doors.
NOTICE
NEVER operate the light tower with the engine compartment doors open. Operation with the doors open may cause insufficient cooling to the unit, and damage may result.
LT12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (01/20/09) — PAGE 29
