Stow LT-12D manual

OPERA TION MANUAL P/N: 49103 Re vision #1 (08/15/08) NIGHTHA WK SERIES MODELS L T -12D, L T -12P DEDICA TED LIGHT TOWER (DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI DIESEL ENGINE) (PERKINS DIESEL ENGINE) THIS MANU AL MUST A CCOMP ANY THE EQ UIPMENT A T ALL TIMES. T o find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www .multiquip.com[...]

P A GE 2 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT TO WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Diesel engine exhaust and some of PR OPOSITION 65 W ARNING / REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, y ou should immediately inf or m the National Hi[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 3 T ABLE OF CONTENTS STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHA WK WK WK WK WK L L L L L T T T T T -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER Proposition 65 .....................[...]

P A GE 4 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT TO WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. F ailure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. FOR Y OUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF O THERS! This Owner[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 5 Other impor tant messages are provided throughout this manual to help pre vent damage to y our light tower , other proper ty , or the surrounding en vironment. NOTE AL W A YS place the po wer source, circuit breakers or ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, when the genera[...]

P A GE 6 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT TO WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION ■ AL W A YS refuel in a well-ventilated area, a wa y from spar ks and open flames. ■ AL W A YS use e xtreme caution when working with flammable liquids. When refueling, stop the engine and allow it [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 7 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION The 5 D ANGER items listed below are considered High D ANGER areas and should be adhered to . F ailing to understand these areas could result in Bodily Harm, Electrical Shock , Electrocution , and even Death! P[...]

P A GE 8 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT TO WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Machine Safety Decals This dedicated light tower is equipped with a n umber of safety decals . These decals are pro vided for oper ator safety and maint enance inf or mation. The illustration belo w and on the next page sho ws these decals as they appear on the [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 9 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION AND SAFETY DECALS Figure 1. Operation and Safety Decals (Continued)[...]

P A GE 10 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — SPECIFICA TIONS (LIGHT T O WER) S N O I T A C I F I C E P S . 1 E L B A T l e d o M r e w o T t h g i L D 2 1 - T LP 2 1 - T L l e d o M e n i g n E / F 8 0 0 1 m 3 F z t u e D 3 0 0 1 W D L i n i d r a b m o L e n i g n E l e [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 11 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — SPECIFICA TIONS (ENGINES) s n o i t a c i f i c e p S e n i g n E . 2 e l b a T l e d o M s n i k r e P l e s e i D 0 1 - 3 0 1 e n i g n E e p y T e n i g n E e n i g n E l e s e i D r e t i l 1 , r e d n i l y c - 3 , e k o r t s - 4 [...]

P A GE 12 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — DIMENSIONS Figure 2. Dimensions S N O I S N E M I D . 3 E L B A T r e t t e L e c n e r e f e Rn o i t p i r c s e D) . m m ( . n i n o i s n e m i D A) n o i t i s o P d e w o t S t s a M ( h t g n e L) . m c 1 3 4 ( . n i 0 7[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 13 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — GENERAL INFORMA TION The Stow L T -12 Series Light T o wer is a dedicated general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting conditions. The light tow er can be raised v er tically in e xcess of 31.5 feet (9.6 m[...]

P A GE 14 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — COMPONENTS Figure 3 and 4 shows the location of the controls and components f or the L T -12 Ser ies Light T ower . The functions of each control is described below: 1. Mast Rotation Locking Knob – Unscrew this knob to releas[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 15 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — COMPONENTS 18. Engine Exhaust Pipe – Directs engine exhaust to the rear of the light tow er . NEVER b lock this e xhaust pipe with obstr uc- tions. AL W A Y S place the gener ator in an area free of obstructions. Figure 4. Major Compo[...]

P A GE 16 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — CONTROL P ANEL Figure 5. Control Panel Components and Indicators[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 17 1 . Internal Cabinet Light Switch – This s witch controls the internal cabinet light for the light tower control panel. When the cabinet door is raised, the light will automatically come on. When the cabinet door closes, the switch is depressed and the light turns of[...]

P A GE 18 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — FLOOD LIGHT FOO TCANDLE PLO T Figure 6. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (Area Coverage)[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 19 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — T O WING GUIDELINES T o reduce the possibility of an accident while transpor ting the light tower on public roads, always make sure that the trailer and the towing vehicle are in good operating condition and both units are mechanically [...]

P A GE 20 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Figure 7. Safety Chains/ T railer Coupler Hook-up L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — T O WING GUIDELINES[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 21 Tires/Wheels/Lug Nuts Tires and wheels are a v er y impor tant and critical components of the trailer . When specifying or replacing the tr ailer wheels it is impor tant the wheels, tires , and axle are properly matched. L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TRAILER SAFETY [...]

P A GE 22 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Lug Nut T orque Requirements It is e xtremely impor tant to apply and maintain proper wheel mounting torque on the trailer . Be sure to use only the fasteners matched to the cone angle of the wheel. Proper procedure for attachment of the wheels is as follows: [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 23 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TRAILER WIRING DIA GRAM Figure 10. T ypical T railer Wiring Dia gram[...]

P A GE 24 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — INSPECTION Before Starting 1 . Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual. 2 . Clean the light tower , removing dir t and dust, par ticular ly the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner . 3 . Check the air filter[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 25 3. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank as shown in Figure 12. L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — INSPECTION Figure 13. Battery When servicing of the battery is required perform the following: z A face shield and rubber gloves should be worn while handling and servicin[...]

P A GE 26 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Coolant (Ethylane Gl ycol [Green] / W ater — 50/50 mix) Use only drinkable tap water . If hard water or water with man y impurities is used, the inside of the engine and radiator may become coated with deposits and cooling efficiency will be reduced. An anti[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 27 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — INSPECTION The engine's exhaust contains harmful emissions. AL W A YS v entilate the exhaust when operating inside tunnels, excavations or buildings. Direct exhaust away from nearby personnel. Before starting the engine perform the[...]

P A GE 28 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — ST ARTUP PR OCEDURES Starting the Engine The Night-Hawk L T -12 Ser ies Light T ow er is av ailable with two types of engines (P er kins or Lombardini/Deutz ). The engine star t- ing procedure contained within this manual will [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 29 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — SHUTDO WN PR OCEDURES Normal Shut-down 1 . If a load is attached to the generating set of the light to wer , remove the load . 2 . Set CB-1 thru CB-4 on the control panel to the OFF position. 3 . Place the MAIN circuit breaker (Figure 5[...]

P A GE 30 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — MAST OPERA TION Raising Mast (T op and Center T ower Sections) Once the tower mast has been loc ked into its v er tical position, the top and center tow er sections can now be raised. These tw o tower sections allow the flood l[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 31 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION T urning On the Flood Lights The Main Circuit Breaker (25 amps), and 4 floodlight circuit breakers (10 amps each) are located on the upper control panel (Figure 20). Please note that there is one 10 amp circuit breaker for ea[...]

P A GE 32 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Use T able 9 shown belo w as a general checklist to be perf or med on a daily basis. For more detailed maintenance refer to the P erkins or Lombardini/Deutz engine ser vice manuals. L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — MAINTENANCE E C N A N E T N I A M / N O I T C[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 33 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — MAINTENANCE Check Cab le Wear The wire rope (cable) that raises and extends the mast is a very impor tant par t of the light tow er . There is one cab le/hand winch system, located on the tounge of the trailer , that raises and e xtends[...]

P A GE 34 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) General Inspection Prior to each use, the generating set should be cleaned and inspected for deficiencies. Check for loose, missing or damaged nuts, bolts or other fasteners. Also check for fuel or oil leaks. Air Cleaner Every 50 hours : Check dust indicators [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 35 Allow engine to cool when flushing out radiator . Flushing the radiator while hot! will damage radiator . In addition the possibility of hot! coolant exists which can cause severe burns. Flushing Out Radiator and Changing Coolant 1 . Stop the engine and allow to cool. [...]

P A GE 36 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) Light T ower Storage: For storage of the generator for over 30 days, the following is required: z Fill the fuel tank completely . T reat with fuel stabilizer if necessar y . z Completely drain oil from the crankcase and refill if necessary with fresh oil. z Cl[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 37 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TR OUBLESHOO TING (GENERA T OR) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please tak e a remedial action follo wing the diagnosis based on the Generator [...]

P A GE 38 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TROUBLESHOO TING (ENGINE) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please tak e a remedial action follo wing the diagnosis based on the Engine [...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 39 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TROUBLESHOO TING (ENGINE) ) D E U N I T N O C ( G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T E N I G N E . 1 1 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S t o n s i n o i t u l o v e r e n i g n E . h t o o m s ? y t r i d r [...]

P A GE 40 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TROUBLESHOO TING (LAMPS) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, use T able 12 sho wn below and the T roubleshooting Guide as a basic guidelin[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 41 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TROUBLESHOO TING (LAMPS) ) D E U N I T N O C ( S P M A L G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T . 2 1 E L B A T M O T P M Y S M E L B O R P E L B I S S O P N O I T U L O S e k i r t s t n s e o d C R A ( y l w o l s s t r a t s p m a L ) n o d e[...]

P A GE 42 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — TROUBLESHOO TING (LAMPS) TR OUBLESHOO TING GUIDE Use the following procedure and wiring diagram on the opposite page to determine which of the four floodlights is not functioning: Connections: 1. Mak e sure that floodlight #1 p[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 43 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — SCHEMA TIC DIA GRAM LIGHT T O WER SCHEMA TIC DIA GRAM NO TE Capacitors C1 thru C4 are 480 V A C , 24 μ f. In addition a 47K Ω Ω Ω Ω Ω (1/2 watt) resistor is installed across the capacitor terminals(may be internal or externally in[...]

P A GE 44 — L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #1 (08/15/08) L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — DEUTZ ENGINE WIRING[...]

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 45 L T -12 SERIES LIGHT T O WER — PERKINS ENGINE WIRING[...]

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