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Deploying the Mast (Vertical Position)
DANGER
DO NOT stand behind the trailer while the mast is being raised or lowered. Serious injury could result if the mast falls down.
1.To release the mast from the mast cradle (stow position), remove the cotter pin (Figure 22) from the cradle lock/release pin.
2.Next, remove (pull) the mast lock/release pin. This will allow the mast to be raised to the vertical position.
3.To place the mast in the vertical position, turn the vertical mast winch hand lever clockwise until the mast is pointing upwards, fully vertical.
4.Once the mast is in the fully vertical position, push down the mast release lock lever to prevent the mast from falling.
Extending the Mast
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 feet (9 meters). Contact with overhead power lines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage, serious injury or death!
Once the tower mast has been locked into its fully vertical position, the mast can now be extended. The tower allows the mast to be extended upwards in excess of 30 feet.
1.Turn the mast extension winch clockwise and observe that the mast begins to extend upwards.
2.Continue turning the winch in the clockwise direction until the desired height has been reached.
3.Release the winch handle. This winch is of the self- locking type. The tension on the cable will keep the mast in place.
Rotating the Mast
To change the direction that the lights are facing, the mast can be rotated.
1.With the mast in the deployed position (fully vertical), unscrew the mast rotation locking knob (Figure 22) to release the mast for rotation.
2.Grab hold of the forklift pocket (Figure 22) near the mast extension winch and rotate the mast until the lights are facing in the desired direction.
3.When the lights are facing in the desired direction, tighten the mast rotation lock knob to lock the mast in place.
LT6D LIGHT TOWER • operation manual — rev. #0 (07/16/13) — page 33
