Allmand NL GR-Series Liquid-Cooled 3kW Ops Le manuel du propriétaire

Part No.: 118656

Revision: D

Operator Manual

NIGHT-LITE™ GR-Series Liquid-Cooled 3kW

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Manuel d'utilisation

3 kW refroidie par liquide NIGHT-LITE™ série GR

Manual del operario

Serie NIGHT-LITE™ GR enfriada por líquido de 3 kW

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Breathing diesel engine exhaust exposes you

to chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

• Always start and operate the engine in a well-

ventilated area.

• If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the

outside.

• Do not modify or tamper with the exhaust

system.

• Do not idle the engine except as necessary.

For more information go to

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/diesel.

Recording the equipment information will help when placing

an order for replacement parts and/or decals.

Manual Contents:

Record Important Information

Introduction ....................................................................... 2

Products Covered by This Manual ................................... 2

Safety ................................................................................. 2

Features and Controls ...................................................... 9

Preparing the Light Tower Trailer for Use .................... 10

Transporting the Light Tower Trailer ........................... 11

Operation ......................................................................... 16

Maintenance .................................................................... 23

Specications .................................................................. 27

Troubleshooting .............................................................. 28

Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 29

Tire Safety Information .................................................... 29

Addendum - Unit Options ................................................ 36

Company Equipment No:

Unit Model No:

Unit VIN:

Engine Model No: Serial No:

Generator Model No: Serial No:

Accessories:

WARNING

Introduction

About This Manual

TAKE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY

This instruction manual provides necessary instructions for

the Allmand® Night-Lite™ GR-Series Liquid-Cooled 3kW

Light Tower.

The information found in this manual is in eect at the time

of printing. Briggs & Stratton may change contents without

notice and without incurring obligation.

The images throughout this manual are representative, and

may dier from your model.

Any reference in this manual to left or right shall be

determined by looking at the trailer from the rear.

If uncertain about any of the information in the manual,

contact the Allmand service department at

1-800-562-1373, or contact us through the Allmand website,

www.allmand.com.

Products Covered by This

Manual

The following products are covered by this manual:

Night-Lite™ GR-Series Liquid-Cooled 3kW

Safety

For your safety, the safety of others, and to protect the

performance of equipment, follow the precautions listed

throughout the manual before operation, during operation

and during periodic maintenance procedures.

Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

Safety Denitions

NOTICE

Information considered important but not hazard related.

The following section contains general safety precautions

and guidelines that must be obeyed to reduce risk to

personal safety. Special safety precautions are listed in

specic procedures. Read and understand all of the safety

precautions before operating or performing repairs or

maintenance.

Safety Precautions

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English 3

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Always check overhead wires and obstructions before

raising or lowering the light tower.

• Always obey the rules or instructions for your work

site and state, province and national electric code for

maintaining a safe distance from overhead wires.

• High voltage is present when engine is running.

Never attempt to service electrical components while

engine is running.

• Do not operate the light tower if the insulation on

the electrical cord or other electrical wiring is cut or

worn or if bare wires are exposed. Repair or replace

damaged wiring before starting the engine.

WARNING

Unsafe Operation Hazard

• Never permit anyone to install or operate the

equipment without proper training.

• Read and understand this Operator’s Manual, the

Engine Operator’s Manual, and any other component

manuals before operating or servicing the light tower

to make sure that safe operating practices and

maintenance procedures are followed.

• Safety signs and decals are additional reminders for

safe operating and maintenance techniques.

WARNING

Fall Hazard

• Never carry riders on the equipment.

WARNING

Modication Hazard

• Never modify the equipment without written consent

of the manufacturer. Any modication could aect the

safe operation of the equipment.

WARNING

Exposure Hazard

• Always wear personal protective equipment, including

appropriate clothing, gloves, work shoes, and eye

and hearing protection, as required by the task at

hand.

WARNING

Rollover Hazard

• Do not raise, lower or use light tower unless all

outriggers and jacks are positioned on rm ground.

• Never move or reposition the light tower while the

light tower is extended in the vertical position.

WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

Batteries give o explosive gases during recharging.

Sparks could cause explosions, resulting in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Batteries contain acid, which is extremely caustic. Con-

tact with battery contents could cause severe chemical

burns.

WARNING

Shock Hazard

Batteries present a risk of electric shock and high short

circuit current.

• Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable be-

fore servicing equipment.

• DO NOT dispose of battery in a re. Recycle battery.

• DO NOT allow any open ame, spark, heat, or lit cig-

arette during and for several minutes after charging a

battery.

• DO NOT open or mutilate battery.

• DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Always slowly warm

the battery to room temperature before charging.

• Wear protective gloves, rubber apron, rubber boots

and rubber gloves.

• Remove watches, rings, or other metal objects.

• Use tools having insulated handles.

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WARNING

Fire and Explosion Hazard

• Diesel fuel is ammable and explosive under certain

conditions.

• Never use a shop rag to catch fuel.

• Wipe up all spills immediately.

• Never refuel with the engine running.

• Store any containers containing fuel in a well

ventilated area, away from any combustibles or

sources of ignition.

WARNING

Alcohol and Drug Hazard

• Never operate the light tower while under the

inuence of alcohol or drugs, or when ill.

WARNING

Entanglement / Sever Hazard

• Always stop the engine before beginning service.

• If the engine must be serviced while it is operating,

remove all jewelry, tie back long hair and keep hands,

other body parts and clothing away from moving/

rotating parts.

• Verify that all guards and covers are attached

properly to the equipment before starting the engine.

Do not start the engine if any guards or covers are

not properly installed on the equipment.

• Attach a “Do Not Operate” tag near the key switch

while performing maintenance on the equipment.

WARNING

Flying Object Hazard

• Always wear eye protection when cleaning the

equipment with compressed air or high pressure

water. Dust, ying debris, compressed air,

pressurized water or steam may injure your eyes.

WARNING

Coolant Hazard

• Wear eye protection and rubber gloves when

handling engine coolant. If contact with the eyes or

skin should occur, ush eyes and wash immediately

with clean water.

WARNING

Burn Hazard

• Opening cap on hot radiator could result in death

or serious injury. Allow radiator to cool down before

opening cap.

WARNING

Burn Hazard

• Light xtures and some of the engine surfaces

become very hot during operation and shortly after

shutdown.

• Keep hands and other body parts away from hot

surfaces.

• Handle hot components, such as light xtures, with

heat resistant gloves.

NOTICE

• Any part which is found defective as a result of

inspection or any part whose measured value does

not satisfy the standard or limit MUST be replaced.

• Always tighten components to the specied torque.

Loose parts can cause equipment damage or cause it

to operate improperly.

• Follow the guidelines of the Environmental Protection

Agency (EPA), Environment Canada (EC) or other

governmental agencies for the proper disposal of

hazardous materials such as engine oil, diesel fuel

and engine coolant.

• Only use replacement parts specied. Other

replacement parts may eect warranty coverage.

• Clean all accumulated dirt and debris away from the

body of the equipment and its components before

you inspect the equipment or perform preventative

maintenance procedures or repairs. Operating

equipment with accumulated dirt and debris will

cause premature wear of equipment components.

• Never dispose of hazardous materials by dumping

them into a sewer, on the ground, or into groundwater

or waterways.

• Retrieve any tools or parts that may have dropped

inside of the equipment to avoid improper equipment

operation.

• If any alert indicator illuminates during equipment

operation, stop the engine immediately. Determine

the cause and repair the problem before continuing to

operate the equipment.

It is a violation of California Public Resource Code,

Section 4442, to use or operate the engine on any forest-

covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless

the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester, as

dened in section 4442, maintained in eective working

order. Other states or federal jurisdictions may have

similar laws; reference Federal Regulation 36 CFR Part

261.52.

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Safety Decals

Before operating your unit, read and understand the

following safety decals. The cautions, warnings, and

instructions are for your safety. To avoid personal injury or

damage to the unit, understand and obey all the decals.

Keep the decals from becoming dirty or torn, and replace

them if they are lost or damaged. Also, if a part needs to

be replaced that has a decal attached to it, make sure to

order the new part and decal at the same time.

If any safety or instructional decals become worn or

damaged, and cannot be read, order replacement decals

from your dealer.

Domestic Models

DANGER - Entering electrical

compartment while equipment is

in operation will result in death or

serious injury. Unplug equipment

before entering electrical

compartment.

Part No. 118074

118074

Machine Grounding Information /

Ground Lug

Part No. 122470

Neutral bonded to frame.

Machine to be grounded in accordance

with requirements as outlined by

local inspection authorities.

Neutre mis à al masse à la carcasse

du moteur.

L'apparel doit etre misa la terre

conformement aux exgences des

services d'inspection locaux.

122470

WARNING - Opening cap on hot

radiator could result in death or

serious injury. Allow radiator to

cool down before opening cap.

Part No. 118651

Opening cap on hot radiator

could result in death or

serious injury.

Allow radiator to cool down

before opening cap.

L’ouverture du bouchon sur

un radiateur chaud pourrait

causer la mort ou des

blessures graves.

Laisser le radiateur refroidir

avant de dévisser le

bouchon.

118651

WARNING - Contact with hot

exhaust gases and parts could

cause death or serious injury.

Avoid hot exhaust gases. Keep

hands and combustible materials

away from hot parts.

Part No. 118162

118162

WARNING - Failure to follow

warnings, instructions and

operator’s manual could result

in death or serious injury. Read

and follow operator’s manual

before operating or servicing this

equipment.

Part No. 122468-1

L’omission de respecter les

avertissements, les instructions

et le manuel de l’utilisateur

pourrait entraîner des blessures

graves ou la mort.

Failure to follow warnings,

instructions, and operator’s

manual could result in

death or serious injury.

Read and follow operator’s

manual before operating or

servicing this equipment.

Lire et suivre le manuel

d’utilisation avant de faire

fonctionner ou de faire

l’entretien de cet équipement.

WARNING - Engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide, a

poisonous gas that could cause

death or serious injury. Run

equipment far from windows,

doors and vents. Do not run

equipment indoors or in partially

enclosed spaces.

Part No. 122468-2

Engine exhaust contains

carbon monoxide, a

poisonous gas that could

cause death or serious

injury.

Run equipment far from

windows, doors and vents.

Do not run equipment

indoors or in partially

enclosed spaces.

Le moteur contient du monoxyde

de carbone, un gaz toxique

pouvant provoquer la mort ou

de graves blessures.

Faites tourner à l’extérieur, loin

des fenêtres, des portes et des

évents. Ne faites pas fonctionner

à l’intérieur ni dans un espace

partiellement fermé.

Domestic Models

WARNING - Contact with rotating

parts could result in death or

serious injury. Keep away from

rotating parts.

Part No. 122468-3

Contact with rotating parts

could result in death or

serious injury.

Keep away from rotating

parts.

Se tenir à l’écart des pièces

en mouvement.

Le contact avec des pièces en

mouvement pourrait résulter en

de graves blessures voire la

mort.

DANGER - Contacting power lines

when raising light tower will result

in death or serious injury. Keep

light tower far away from power

lines.

Part No. 122468-4

Contacting power lines

when raising light tower

will result in death or

serious injury.

Keep light tower far

away from power lines.

Le contact avec une ligne

électrique lorsque la tour

d’éclairage est levée

entraînera des blessures

graves ou la mort.

Tenir la tour d’éclairage

éloignée des lignes

électriques.

WARNING - Exposure to corrosive

materials could cause result in

death or serious injury. Wear

protective gloves when handling

battery.

Part No. 122468-5

Exposure to corrosive

material could result in

death or serious injury.

Wear protective gloves

when handling battery.

Toute exposition à des

produits corrosifs pourrait

causer la mort ou des

blessures graves.

Porter des gants de

protection en manipulant la

batterie.

WARNING - Smoking materials,

open ames, or other forms of

ignition near the battery could

cause explosion resulting in death

or serious injury. Keep smoking

materials, open ames, or other

forms of ignition away from the

battery.

Part No. 122468-6

Smoking materials, open

flames, or other forms of

ignition near the battery

could cause explosion

resulting in death or

serious injury.

Keep smoking materials,

open flames, and other

forms of ignition away

from the battery.

Les articles de fumeur, les

flammes nues ou d’autres

formes d’allumage près de la

batterie pourraient causer

une explosion, causant la

mort ou des blessures

graves.

Tenir les articles de fumeur,

les flammes nues ou les

autres formes d’allumage à

l’écart de la batterie.

WARNING - Raising light tower

without positioning outriggers

and lowering jacks could cause

machine rollover resulting in

death or serious injury. Position

outriggers and lower jacks on a

stable surface before raising light

tower.

Part No. 122468-7

Il faut positionner les longerons et

abaisser les vérins sur une surface

stable avant de lever la tour

d’éclairage

.

Raising light tower prior to

positioning outriggers and

lowering jacks could cause

machine rollover resulting

in death or serious injury.

Position outriggers and

lower jacks on a stable

surface before raising light

tower.

Le fait de soulever la tour d’éclairage

avant de positionner correctement les

longerons et sans baisser les vérins

pourrait entraîner le basculement de

la machine et provoquer des

blessures graves ou la mort.

WARNING - Unexpected start of

engine could result in death or

serious injury. Read and follow

electronic controller operator’s

manual before operating or

servicing this equipment.

Part No. 122468-8

Unexpected start of engine

could result in death or

serious injury.

Read and follow electronic

controller operator’s

manual before operating or

servicing this equipment.

Le démarrage inattendu du

moteur pourrait provoquer la

mort ou des blessures graves.

Lire et suivre le manuel

d’utilisation du contrôleur

électronique avant d’utiliser ou

de réparer cet équipement.

WARNING - Breathing diesel

engine exhaust exposes you to

chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive

harm.

• Always start and operate the

engine in a well-ventilated

area.

• If in an enclosed area, vent

the exhaust to the outside.

• Do not modify or tamper with

the exhaust system.

• Do not idle the engine except

as necessary.

www.P65warnings.ca.gov/diesel

Part No. 122468-9

• Always start and operate the engine in

a well-ventilated area.

• If in an enclosed area, vent the

exhaust to the outside.

• Do not modify or tamper with the

exhaust system.

• Do not idle the engine except as

necessary.

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/diesel.

• Toujours démarrer et faire fonctionner le moteur

dans un endroit bien ventilé.

• Si le moteur est utilisé dans un espace fermé,

ventiler les gaz d’échappement à l’extérieur.

• Ne pas modifier ni altérer le système

d’échappement.

• Ne pas mettre le moteur au ralenti sauf en cas

de nécessité.

Breathing diesel engine

exhaust exposes you to

chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer

and birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

L’inspiration de gaz d’échappement

du moteur vous exposeà des produits

chimiques connus selon l’État de

Californie pour causer le cancer, des

anomalies congénitales ou d’autres

effets nuisibles à la reproduction.

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/diesel.

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Domestic Models

WARNING - Standing under

light tower mast and xtures

during lowering operation could

result in death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

Part No. 122468-10

Standing under light tower

mast and fixtures during

lowering operation could

result in death or serious

injury.

Keep bystanders away from

light tower during lowering

and raising operations.

Le fait de se tenir debout sous

une tour d’éclairage et de ses

accessoires alors qu’elle est

abaissée pourrait causer la mort

ou des blessures graves.

Tenir les spectateurs à l’écart de

la tour d’éclairage pendant qu’on

la soulève ou l’abaisse.

WARNING - Opening cap on hot

radiator could result in death or

serious injury. Allow radiator to

cool down before opening cap.

Part No. 122468-11

L’ouverture du bouchon sur un

radiateur chaud pourrait causer la

mort ou des blessures graves.

Laisser le radiateur refroidir avant

de dévisser le bouchon.

Opening cap on hot radiator

could result in death or

serious injury.

Allow radiator to cool down

before opening cap.

WARNING - Contact with hot

exhaust gases and parts could

cause death or serious injury.

Avoid hot exhaust gases. Keep

hands and combustible materials

away from hot parts.

Part No. 122468-12

Contact with hot exhaust

gases and parts could

cause serious injury.

Avoid hot exhaust gases.

Keep hands and

combustible materials

away from hot parts.

Tout contact avec les pièces et

les gaz d’échappement chauds

pourrait causer la mort ou des

blessures graves.

Éviter les gaz d’échappement

chauds. Tenir les mains et les

produits inflammables à l’écart

des pièces chaudes.

WARNING - Operation of this

equipment may create sparks

that can start res around dry

vegetation. A spark arrestor may

be required. The operator should

contact local re agencies for

laws or regulations relating to re

prevention requirements.

Part No. 122468-13

Le fonctionnement de cet appareil peut

provoquer des étincelles qui peuvent enflammer

de la végétation sèche environnante. Un

pare-étincelles peut être requis. L’opérateur

doit communiquer avec le service d’incendie

local pour connaître les lois ou les règlements

régissant la prévention des incendies.

Operation of this equipment may

create sparks that can start fires

around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor

may be required. The operator should

contact local fire agencies for laws

or regulations relating to fire

prevention requirements.

DANGER - Contacting power lines

when raising light tower will result

in death or serious injury. Keep

light tower far away from power

lines.

WARNING - Raising light tower

without positioning outriggers

and lowering jacks could cause

machine rollover resulting in

death or serious injury. Position

outriggers and lower jacks on a

stable surface before raising light

tower.

WARNING - Standing under

light tower mast and xtures

during lowering operation could

result in death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

WARNING - Handling light xtures

when they are hot could result in

death or serious injury. Keep clear

of light xtures when illuminated

or hot.

WARNING - Looking at illuminated

light xtures could result in serious

injury. Do not look directly at

illuminated light xtures.

CAUTION - Snow and ice could

cause uncontrolled condition in

winch that could result in minor to

moderate injury. Make sure pawl

engages gear. Apply silicone to

ratchet pawl and spacer.

Part No. 122479

Manual Winch Tower

Snow and ice could cause

an uncontrolled condition in

winch that could result in

minor to moderate injury.

Make sure pawl engages

gear. Apply silicone to

ratchet pawl and spacer.

CAUTION ATTENTION

La neige et la glace pourraient

causer une condition

incontrôlée du treuil qui

pourrait entraîner une

blessure mineure à moyenne.

S’assurer que le cliquet

embraye dans l’engrenage.

Appliquer du silicone sur le

cliquet et la butée

d’espacement.

122479

Ne jamais regarder

directement des luminaires

allumés.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

Looking at illuminated

light fixtures could result

in serious injury.

Do not look directly at

illuminated light fixtures.

Regarderdes luminaires

allumés pourrait provoquer

de graves blessures.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

Standing under light tower

mast and fixtures during

lowering operation could

result in death or serious

injury.

Keep bystanders away

from light tower during

lowering and raising

operations.

Raising light tower prior to

positioning outriggers and

lowering jacks could cause

machine rollover resulting

in death or serious injury.

Le fait de soulever la tour

d’éclairage avant de positionner

correctement les longerons et

sans baisser les vérins pourrait

entraîner le basculement de la

machine et provoquer des

blessures graves ou la mort.

Position outriggers and

lower jacks on a stable

surface before raising light

tower.

Il faut positionner les

longerons et abaisser les

vérins sur une surface stable

avant de lever la tour

d’éclairage.

Le fait de se tenir debout sous

une tour d’éclairage et de ses

accessoires alors qu’elle est

abaissée pourrait causer la

mort ou des blessures graves.

Tenir les spectateurs à l’écart

de la tour d’éclairage pendant

qu’on la soulève ou l’abaisse.

DANGER DANGER

Contacting power lines

whenraising light tower will

result in death or serious

injury.

Keep light tower far away

from power lines.

Tenir la tour d’éclairage

éloignée des lignes

électriques.

Le contact avec une ligne

électrique lorsque la tour

d’éclairage est levée

entraînera des blessures

graves ou la mort.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

La manipulation des

luminaires alors qu’ils sont

chauds pourrait causer la mort

ou des blessures graves.

Rester à l’écart des luminaires

lorsqu’ils sont allumés ou

chauds.

Handling light fixtures when

they are hot could result in

death or serious injury.

Keep clear of light

fixtures when illuminated

or hot.

Domestic Models

WARNING - Standing under

light tower mast and xtures

during lowering operation could

result in death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

WARNING - Handling light xtures

when they are hot could result in

death or serious injury. Keep clear

of light xtures when illuminated

or hot.

WARNING - Looking at illuminated

light xtures could result in serious

injury. Do not look directly at

illuminated light xtures.

Part No. 122478

Electric Winch Tower

122478

Ne jamais regarder

directement des luminaires

allumés.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

Looking at illuminated

light fixtures could result

in serious injury.

Do not look directly at

illuminated light fixtures.

Regarderdes luminaires

allumés pourrait provoquer

de graves blessures.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

Standing under light tower

mast and fixtures during

lowering operation could

result in death or serious

injury.

Keep bystanders away

from light tower during

lowering and raising

operations.

Le fait de se tenir debout sous

une tour d’éclairage et de ses

accessoires alors qu’elle est

abaissée pourrait causer la

mort ou des blessures graves.

Tenir les spectateurs à l’écart

de la tour d’éclairage pendant

qu’on la soulève ou l’abaisse.

AVERTISSEMENT

WARNING

La manipulation des

luminaires alors qu’ils sont

chauds pourrait causer la mort

ou des blessures graves.

Rester à l’écart des luminaires

lorsqu’ils sont allumés ou

chauds.

Handling light fixtures when

they are hot could result in

death or serious injury.

Keep clear of light

fixtures when illuminated

or hot.

WARNING - Failure to follow

warnings, instructions and

operator’s manual could result

in death or serious injury. Read

and follow operator’s manual

before operating or servicing this

equipment.

WARNING - Failure to lower tower

into a secured position before

towing could result in death or

serious injury. Lower tower to a

secured position before towing.

WARNING - Excessive towing

speed could result in death or

serious injury. Do not exceed

65mph (105km/h) when towing

trailer.

Part No. 122463

Failure to lower tower into a secured

position before towing could result in

death or serious injury.

Lower tower to a secured position

before towing.

Ne pas abaisser la tour d’éclairage en

position sécurisée au préalable peut

provoquer la mort ou des blessures

graves.

Abaisser la tour en position

sécurisée avant le remorquage.

Excessive towing speed could result

in death or serious injury.

Do not exceed 65mph (105km/h)

when towing trailer.

Une vitesse de remorquage excessive

pourrait entraîner la mort ou de

graves blessures.

Ne pas dépasser 105 km/h (65 mi/h)

lors du remorquage.

Read and follow operator’s manual

before operating or servicing this

equipment.

L’omission de respecter les

avertissements, les instructions et le

manuel de l’utilisateur pourrait entraîner

des blessures graves ou la mort.

Lire et suivre le manuel d’utilisation

avant de faire fonctionner ou de faire

l’entretien de cet équipement.

Failure to follow warnings, instructions,

and operator’s manual could result in

death or serious injury.

122463

CSA File Number

Part No. 110361

110361

CSA File Number: 204930

For electrical equipment only.

Pour matériel électrique seulement.

Electrical Info

Part No. 118653

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118653

60/1800

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International Models

DANGER - Entering electrical

compartment while equipment is

in operation will result in death or

serious injury. Unplug equipment

before entering electrical

compartment.

Part No. 118440

118440

Ground Lug

Part No. 107969

107969

WARNING - Contact with rotating

parts could result in death or

serious injury. Keep away from

rotating parts.

Part No. 118658 118658

WARNING - Opening cap on hot

radiator could result in death or

serious injury. Allow radiator to

cool down before opening cap.

Part No. 122091

122091

WARNING - Contact with hot

exhaust gases and parts could

cause death or serious injury.

Avoid hot exhaust gases. Keep

hands and combustible materials

away from hot parts.

Part No. 107529

107529

WARNING - Standing under light

tower mast and xtures during

lowering operation could result in

death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

WARNING - Handling light xtures

when they are hot could result in

death or serious injury. Keep clear

of light xtures when illuminated

or hot.

WARNING - Looking at illuminated

light xtures could result in serious

injury. Do not look directly at

illuminated light xtures.

Part No. 118444

118444

Electrical Info

Part No. 118659

120°F/49°C

Hz/RPM

V

A

kW

PHASE

INS. C

L

ASS

PF

H

220

11

2.5

1

1.0

MAX AMB

118659

50/1500

International Models

WARNING - Failure to follow

warnings, instructions and

operator’s manual could result

in death or serious injury. Read

and follow operator’s manual

before operating or servicing this

equipment.

WARNING - Engine exhaust

contains carbon monoxide, a

poisonous gas that could cause

death or serious injury. Run

equipment far from windows,

doors and vents. Do not run

equipment indoors or in partially

enclosed spaces.

WARNING - Unexpected start of

engine could result in death or

serious injury. Read and follow

electronic controller operator’s

manual before operating or

servicing this equipment.

WARNING - Smoking materials,

open ames, or other forms of

ignition near the battery could

cause explosion resulting in death

or serious injury. Keep smoking

materials, open ames, or other

forms of ignition away from the

battery.

WARNING - Exposure to corrosive

materials could cause result in

death or serious injury. Wear

protective gloves when handling

battery.

WARNING - Contact with hot

exhaust gases and parts could

cause death or serious injury.

Avoid hot exhaust gases. Keep

hands and combustible materials

away from hot parts.

Part No. 118442

AUTO

118442

DANGER - Contacting power lines

when raising light tower will result

in death or serious injury. Keep

light tower far away from power

lines.

WARNING - Raising light tower

without positioning outriggers

and lowering jacks could cause

machine rollover resulting in

death or serious injury. Position

outriggers and lower jacks on a

stable surface before raising light

tower.

Part No. 107984

107984

CAUTION - Snow and ice could

cause uncontrolled condition in

winch that could result in minor to

moderate injury. Make sure pawl

engages gear. Apply silicone to

ratchet pawl and spacer.

Part No. 107532

107532

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WARNING - Excessive towing

speed could result in death or

serious injury. Do not exceed

65mph (105km/h) when towing

trailer.

Part No. 118110

118110

65 mph (105 km/h) max

WARNING - Failure to lower tower

into a secured position before

towing could result in death or

serious injury. Lower tower to a

secured position before towing.

Part No. 118443

118443

All Models

Tire Information

Part No. 111585 TIRE INFORMATION

SEE OWNER’S

MANUAL FOR

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

The weight of cargo should never exceed 0 kg or 0 lbs.

TIRE

FRONT

REAR

SPARE

SIZE

ST 175/80R13B

NONE

241kPa, 35PSI

COLD TIRE PRESSURE

111585

Emergency Stop

Part No. 105567

105567

Light Tower Transport Alignment

Part No. 107459

107459

Forklift Pocket

Part No. 107254

107254

Oil Drain

Part No. 107973

107973

Operating Instructions

Part No. 122477

1

2

±2.8°

1

2

3

1B

3

2A 3A 4A

1 2 3 4 5 6

1

2B 3B

1

1A

2B1B

2

1B

3

2

1

122477

1A

All Models

Lift Weight

Part No. 122480

122480

Trailer Serial Number (VIN)

Part No. 120430

Product Operations QR Code

Part No. 123242

123242

Operation Icons

The following table contains operation icons that may be

found on the unit, along with the meaning of each icon.

Icon Meaning Icon Meaning

Power On Work Light

Power O Light Tower

Raise

Engine Stop Light Tower

Lower

Engine Run Engine Oil Drain

Engine Start Circuit Breaker

Engine Preheat Disconnecting

Circuit Breaker

Hourmeter Earth Ground

Electronic

Controller

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Features and Controls

The Allmand® Night-Lite™ GR-Series light tower trailer

is intended for use as a stationary lighting device to

illuminate large areas.

Identify the features and controls of the machine by

comparing Figures 1 through 3 with the tables following.

See Operation for detailed information on each feature /

control.

1

F

G

E

CD

B A

H

J

I

Ref Description

A Tongue Jack

B Safety Chain (2)

C Trailer Coupler

DTrailer Tongue

ELight Tower

F Light Tower Winch Handle (2)

G Light Fixture (4)

H Fuel Cap

I Light Tower Mast Rotation Locking Knob

J Forklift Pocket / Tie-Down Point (2 each side)

2

K

L

N

Q

M

O

P

Ref Description

K Lifting Ring

L Engine Compartment Cover

M Outrigger / Stabilizer Jack (2)

N Emergency Stop

O Radiator Cap Access Door

PAuxiliary AC Outlet

Q Light Tower Mast Rotation Handle

3

R

TU

S

V

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Ref Description

R Engine

S Generator

T Engine / Light / AC Outlet Control Panel

U Battery

V Manual Storage Container

Preparing the Light Tower

Trailer for Use

WARNING

Operating or towing a machine with worn, damaged

or missing parts could result in death or serious injury.

Replace worn, damaged or missing parts immediately. Do

not operate or tow this machine until all worn, damaged

or missing parts have been replaced, and the machine

operates correctly.

WARNING

Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinated tires

could result in death or serious injury. Replace worn or

damaged tires immediately. Keep tires inated to correct

cold tire ination pressure.

NOTICE

The use of authorized replacement Allmand parts is

recommended. The warranty does not cover damage or

performance problems caused by the use of parts that

are not authorized replacement parts.

If the light tower trailer has been stored or not operated

for a period of time, follow these steps to prepare the

Night-Lite™ GR-Series light tower trailer for use.

1. Make sure that a copy of the Operator’s Manual

is with the light tower trailer in the manual storage

container.

2. Make sure that all safety decals are legible and in

place on the light tower trailer. See Safety Decals in

the Operator Safety section.

3. Do a check of the light tower trailer for correct

operation:

A. Make sure that the trailer tongue is locked in

either the park or towing position. See Trailer

Tongue.

B. Use an appropriate means to safely support

the trailer tongue. Make sure that the tongue

jack operates correctly, and that the jack can

be locked in the transport position as well as

the trailer support position. See Operating the

Tongue Jack.

C. Make sure that the outriggers operate correctly,

and that each one is locked in the transport

position. See Operating the Outriggers in the

Operation section.

D. Make sure that the winch and cable system

operates correctly, and that the cable is not

frayed or damaged.

E. Make sure that the trailer coupler operates

correctly, and that the trailer coupler is tightly

fastened to the light tower trailer tongue. See

Using The Trailer Coupler.

F. Make sure that the safety chains are tightly

fastened to the light tower trailer tongue,

and that the safety chains and hooks are not

damaged. Replace damaged safety chains and

hooks.

G. Examine the condition and ination pressure of

the tires. See Specications.

4. Do a check of the engine oil level and add as

necessary. See Maintenance.

5. Check the engine cooling system and replenish as

necessary. Make sure that the coolant overow bottle

is at least half full of coolant. See Maintenance.

6. Examine the air lter for damage and replace as

necessary. Examine the engine air intake system and

make sure that all connections are air tight.

7. Make sure that the battery is fully charged. The light

tower trailer is equipped from the factory with a 12

volt battery. Use a 12 volt battery charger to bring

the battery back to full charge. See Maintaining the

Battery in the Maintenance section.

8. If the trailer was stored with the battery disconnected,

connect the battery.

9. Make sure that there is sucient fuel in the fuel

tank. See Engine Operation - Pre-Start Checks

in the Operation section for detailed information on

checking and adding fuel.

10. Make sure that the engine starts and runs correctly.

See Engine Operation in the Operation section.

11. Make sure that each of the light xtures operate.

See Operating the Tower Lights in the Operation

section.

12. Do a test of the GFCI (if equipped) using the “Test”

button. See Auxiliary AC Outlets in the Operation

section.

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Transporting the Light Tower

Trailer

Towing the Light Tower Trailer

Preparing the Light Tower Trailer for Towing

WARNING

Towing a trailer with an underrated tow vehicle or an

underrated or undersized hitch could result in death or

serious injury. Always use a tow vehicle that has a rated

towing capacity that exceeds the Gross Vehicle Weight

Rating (GVWR) of the trailer, and is equipped with the

appropriate size tow hitch rated for the GVWR of the

trailer.

WARNING

Operating or towing a machine with worn, damaged

or missing parts could result in death or serious injury.

Always replace worn, damaged or missing parts promptly.

Do not operate or tow this machine until all worn,

damaged or missing parts have been replaced, and

proper operation of the machine has been veried.

WARNING

Towing a trailer with worn, damaged or underinated tires

could result in death or serious injury. Replace worn or

damaged tires immediately. Keep tires inated to correct

cold tire ination pressure.

1. Shut down the engine.

Note: Lights will automatically shut down prior to

engine shutdown.

2. Fully lower the light tower.

3. Turn the light tower to the transport position, and

tighten the locking knob.

4. Adjust the light xtures to the transport position.

5. Retract the outriggers and stabilizer jacks and lock in

the transport position.

6. Close the engine compartment cover and make sure

that it is latched.

7. Lock the trailer tongue in the towing position. See

Trailer Tongue.

8. Make sure that the tow vehicle and trailer hitch

are rated to tow the unit. See Light Tower Trailer

Weight.

Note: Refer to the tow vehicle and trailer hitch

manuals for rated towing capacities.

9. Connect the trailer to the tow vehicle hitch. Examine

the trailer coupler for damage, and make sure that it

is tightly fastened to the tongue. See Connecting the

Light Tower Trailer to the Tow Vehicle.

10. Make sure that the safety chains are tightly fastened

to the trailer tongue, and examine the safety chains

and hooks for damage. Replace as needed.

11. Make sure that the tow vehicle lighting connector will

connect with the trailer lighting connector. Examine

the trailer lighting connector and wires for damage.

Repair or replace as needed.

12. Examine the condition and ination pressure of

the tires. See Checking the Tire Pressure in the

Maintenance section.

13. Remove the wheel chocks from the front and rear of

each wheel.

Trailer Tongue

The light tower trailer tongue can be lifted for storage or

trailer-transporting.

WARNING

Do not try to lift the trailer tongue when the light tower

trailer is connected to a tow vehicle. Death or serious

injury could result.

WARNING

Do not try to lift the trailer tongue unless the front of the

unit is held by the tongue jack. Death or serious injury

could result.

To lift the trailer tongue (park position)

WARNING

Failure to lock the trailer tongue in the park position

could cause the trailer tongue to fall, resulting in death or

serious injury. Always lock the trailer tongue in the park

position.

1. Make sure that the front of the unit is held by the

tongue jack. See Operating the Tongue Jack.

2. Remove the pins (A & B, Figure 4) locking the trailer

tongue (C) in the towing position (D).

3. Lift the trailer tongue to the park position (E, Figure

4). Install pin (B) into the park position locking hole

(F). Return pin (A) into its original hole. Lock each pin

with its retainer hook.

To lift the trailer tongue (park position)

WARNING

Failure to lock the trailer tongue in the towing position

could cause the front of the light tower trailer to fall,

resulting in death or serious injury. Always lock the trailer

tongue in the towing position.

1. Make sure that the front of the unit is held by the

tongue jack. See Operating the Tongue Jack.

2. Remove the pin locking the trailer tongue in the park

position (F, Figure 4). Also remove pin (A).

3. Lower the trailer tongue to the towing position (D,

Figure 4). Install pins (A) and (B). Lock each pin with

its retainer hook.

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4

C

D

F

BAE

Connecting the Light Tower Trailer to the

Tow Vehicle

WARNING

Retracting the tongue jack without supporting the trailer

tongue could result in death or serious injury. Make sure

that the trailer tongue is safely supported by appropriate

means before you retract the tongue jack.

1. Put wheel chocks (not supplied) against the front and

back of each wheel on both sides of the light tower

trailer.

2. Make sure that the trailer tongue is lowered and

locked in the towing position. See Trailer Tongue.

3. Use the tongue jack to lift the trailer coupler above

the tow vehicle’s hitch ball. See Operating the

Tongue Jack.

4. Move the tow vehicle so that the hitch ball is under

the trailer coupler.

5. Lower the trailer coupler onto the hitch ball with the

tongue jack.

6. Lock the trailer coupler. See Using the Trailer

Coupler.

7. Attach the safety chains (A, Figure 5) to the tow

vehicle’s hitch frame. Cross the chains under the

tongue as shown. Leave enough slack in the chains

to allow for turns, but not so much that the chains will

hit the road surface.

8. Connect the trailer lighting connector (B, Figure 5)

to the tow vehicle lighting connector. Make sure that

the trailer lighting harness has sucient length to not

disconnect when turning, but not so much length that

the harness will hit the road surface. Once connected,

check the stop, turn signal, tail, side marker and

license plate lights for correct operation.

9. Fully lift the tongue jack foot, then retract the tongue

jack into the transport position. See Operating the

Tongue Jack.

10. Remove the wheel chocks from both sides of the light

tower trailer wheels.

5

A

B

Operating the Tongue Jack

The unit is equipped with a tongue jack to support the

front of the light tower trailer and to level the trailer front-

to-rear.

To deploy the tongue jack

WARNING

Failure to secure the tongue jack in the operating position

with the jack locking pin could cause the front of the light

tower trailer to collapse, resulting in death or serious

injury. Always be sure to secure the tongue jack in the

operating position with the jack locking pin.

1. Remove the jack locking pin (A, Figure 6), rotate the

tongue jack into the operating position (B), and install

the jack locking pin fully through the top and bottom

holes in the jack and tongue.

2. Unfold the crank handle (C, Figure 6).

To lower the tongue jack foot (raise the front of the

trailer)

• Turn the jack handle clockwise (D, Figure 6) to lower

the jack foot (E) and raise the front of the light tower

trailer.

To raise the tongue jack foot (lower the front of the

trailer)

• Turn the jack handle counter-clockwise (F, Figure 6)

to raise the jack foot (G) and lower the front of the

light tower trailer.

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To retract the tongue jack

WARNING

Retracting the tongue jack without supporting the trailer

tongue could result in death or serious injury. Always be

sure the trailer tongue is safely supported by appropriate

means prior to retracting the tongue jack.

1. Be sure the trailer tongue is secured in the towing

position. See Trailer Tongue.

2. Use an appropriate means to support the trailer

tongue.

3. Fully raise the tongue jack foot.

4. Fold the crank handle (H, Figure 6).

5. Remove the jack locking pin (A, Figure 6), rotate the

jack into the transport position (I), and install the jack

locking pin fully through the top and bottom holes in

the jack and trailer tongue.

6

C

DF

B

A

E

I

G

B

Using the Trailer Coupler / Lunette Eye

The trailer comes standard with a trailer coupler for a ball

hitch. There is also an optional lunette eye for a pintle

hitch or a reversible trailer hitch bar, with a trailer coupler

for a ball hitch, and a lunette eye for a pintle hitch.

To use the trailer coupler (standard)

• See Trailer Coupler.

To use the lunette eye (optional)

• See Lunette Eye.

To change between the trailer coupler and lunette eye

(optional reversible trailer hitch bar)

WARNING

Failure to use new, correctly tightened nylock nuts to

attach the hitch bar to the trailer tongue could result

in death or serious injury. Always use new, properly

tightened nylock nuts when attaching the hitch bar to the

trailer tongue.

1. Remove the hardware (A, Figure 7) attaching the

trailer hitch bar to the trailer tongue. Discard the

nylock nuts.

2. Turn the trailer hitch bar so either the trailer coupler

(B, Figure 7) or lunette eye (C, Figure 7) is facing

forward. Install the hardware removed in Step 1 into

the set of holes in the trailer tongue, using new nylock

nuts. Tighten to 110 lb-ft (149 Nm).

7

C

A

B

Trailer Coupler

To connect the trailer to the tow vehicle

1. Lift up and pull back on the locking latch (A, Figure 8)

of the trailer coupler.

2. Lower the trailer coupler onto the vehicle ball hitch.

Make sure that the hitch ball (B, Figure 8) is fully

engaged in the coupler socket (C,Figure 8).

3. Push the locking latch forward and down. (It is self-

locking.) Install a padlock through the latch hole (D,

Figure 8) for added security.

4. Make sure that the coupler is fully installed on the ball

hitch.

To disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle

1. Remove the padlock (if installed) from the trailer

coupler latch (D, Figure 8).

2. Lift the trailer coupler (A, Figure 8) latch up and back.

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A

D

C

B

Lunette Eye

To connect the trailer to the tow vehicle

1. Remove the locking pin (A, Figure 9, if equipped)

from the pintle hitch (B, Figure 9).

2. Pull up on the latch (C, Figure 9), to open the pintle

hitch.

3. Lower the lunette eye (D, Figure 9) into the pintle

hook (E, Figure 9).

4. Close the pintle hitch. Make sure that the latch locks

the pintle hitch in place.

5. Install the locking pin (if equipped).

To disconnect the trailer from the tow vehicle

1. Remove the locking pin (if equipped) from the pintle

hitch.

2. Pull up on the latch to open the pintle hitch.

3. Remove the lunette eye from the pintle hook.

9

C

D

A

B

E

Light Tower Trailer Weight

WARNING

Towing the light tower trailer when it is loaded beyond

the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) could result in

death or serious injury. Always maintain a gross vehicle

weight less than the GVWR stated on the serial plate and

in the Specications section of this manual.

The light tower trailer is an SAE Class 2 trailer, with a

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) as stated on the

serial plate and in the Specications section of this

manual. Do not exceed the GVWR by attempting to carry

additional tools or equipment. Do not carry riders. See

Safety.

Towing the Light Tower Trailer

WARNING

Excessive speed when towing the trailer could result in

death or serious injury. Always maintain a safe towing

speed for road conditions. Never exceed 65 MPH (105

km/h) when towing the trailer.

WARNING

Rollover Hazard

Do not make sharp turns at high speeds when towing the

light tower trailer. This could cause the light tower trailer

to roll over, resulting in death, serious injury, or equipment

damage.

The rated maximum highway towing speed for the light

tower trailer is 65 MPH (105 km/h). Be sure to check your

state or province laws regarding maximum legal towing

speeds for trailers.

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When towing the trailer o-highway or on rougher terrain,

the maximum towing speed is 20 MPH (32 km/h). Slower

speeds may be required for very rough terrain.

Tow the light tower trailer with the engine and lights shut

down.

Do not carry riders.

Disconnecting the Light Tower Trailer from

the Tow Vehicle

WARNING

Crush Hazard

Attempting to move the light tower trailer by manually

pushing or pulling it could present a crush hazard

resulting in death or serious injury. Always move the

trailer with the tow vehicle, put chocks against the wheels,

and lower the tongue jack before uncoupling the trailer

from the tow vehicle.

1. Find a rm, level and stable surface at the work site.

See Work Site Considerations in the Operation

section.

2. Move the light tower trailer into the desired position

with the tow vehicle.

3. Put chocks against the wheels on both sides of the

trailer.

4. Disconnect the trailer lighting connector from the tow

vehicle lighting connector.

5. Move the tongue jack into the operating position. See

Operating the Tongue Jack.

6. Lower the tongue jack foot to support the front of the

light tower trailer. See Operating the Tongue Jack.

7. Disconnect the trailer coupler from the tow vehicle.

See Using the Trailer Coupler.

8. Use the tongue jack to raise the trailer coupler above

the tow vehicle’s hitch ball.

9. Disconnect the safety chains from the tow vehicle’s

hitch frame.

10. Move the tow vehicle clear of the light tower trailer.

11. If desired, move the trailer tongue up to the park

position. See Trailer Tongue.

Transporting on a Trailer

The forklift pockets on either side of the unit can be used

as tie-down points. See Lifting the Light Tower Trailer

for forklift pocket locations.

Always fasten the light tower trailer to the transporting

trailer with chains or straps. Do not apply more than 600

pounds (272 kg) force on the chains or straps.

The truck operator is responsible for making sure the unit

is safely loaded and fastened to his transporting trailer.

Note: When transporting on a trailer, turn the light xtures

to the rear of the unit. See Figure 10.

10

Lifting the Light Tower Trailer

WARNING

Lifting the light tower trailer with a lifting device that is

underrated or damaged could result in death or serious

injury. Always make sure that the lifting device is rated to

lift the weight of the light tower trailer. Make sure that the

lifting device is in good condition before lifting.

WARNING

Standing or walking under equipment when it is lifted

could result in death or serious injury. When lifting the

light tower trailer, always keep clear of the area around

and under the light tower trailer, and do not let others in

the area.

General Lifting Guidelines

• Before lifting, lower the light tower and shut down

the engine. See steps in Preparing the Light Tower

Trailer for Towing.

• Make sure that the lifting device you are using is in

good condition and rated to exceed the Gross Vehicle

Weight Rating (GVWR) of the light tower trailer. See

Light Tower Trailer Weight.

• Use aid when using a forklift, crane or hoist, and

when unloading.

• Use only the lifting eye to lift the unit with a hoist or

crane.

• Use only shackles or a locking-type hook when lifting.

• Do not stand or walk under the unit when it is lifted.

Keep others away.

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Lifting Eye

The light tower trailer has one lifting eye, located at the

top center of the unit (A, Figure 11). Use only this lifting

eye to lift the light tower trailer.

Use a lifting device with a lift rating that exceeds the

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the light tower

trailer. See Light Tower Trailer Weight.

The lifting eye is rated for 1750 pounds (794 kg), and is

designed to hold the weight of the light tower trailer only.

Do not add any more weight to the unit when lifting.

Do not keep the light tower trailer lifted for long periods of

time.

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A

Lifting the Light Tower Trailer with a Forklift

The light tower trailer has two forklift pockets (A, Figure

12) on either side of the unit.

Use a forklift with a rated lifting capacity greater than the

weight of the light tower trailer. See Light Tower Trailer

Weight.

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A

Operation

Work Site Safety Considerations

It is the operator’s responsibility to make sure that the

light tower trailer is properly and safely positioned at the

work site. Follow state, province and federal rules, as well

as rules or instructions for the work site.

Overhead Clearance

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Raising the light tower in the presence of electrical

power lines will result in death or serious injury.

Always check overhead wires and obstructions before

raising or lowering the light tower.

• Always follow the rules or regulations for your

worksite, and state, province and national electric

code for maintaining a safe distance from overhead

wires.

The work site must be clear of overhead obstructions

such as power lines, trees, etc. Keep in mind the

maximum height of the light tower when fully raised. See

Specications.

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Ground Surface

WARNING

Rollover Hazard

Positioning the light tower trailer on soft, unstable or

unlevel ground could cause trailer rollover, resulting in

death or serious injury. Always position the trailer on a

rm, level and stable surface and deploy the outriggers

before raising the light tower.

• Do not set up the light tower trailer on an incline of

more than 2.8° (5% grade) front-to-back and side-to-

side.

• Do not set up the light tower trailer on unlevel or

unstable ground. Set up on smooth, at and solid

ground surfaces only.

Wind

WARNING

Rollover Hazard

Operating with the light tower raised in winds exceeding

60 mph (97 km/h) could cause trailer tip-over resulting in

death or serious injury. Do not operate with the light tower

raised in winds exceeding 60 mph (97 km/h).

When the light tower is in the operating position it is

located in the middle of a three-point outrigger system

for optimum balance and stability. This system was

engineered to allow the light tower to remain operational

in sustained winds of 60 mph (97 km/h) with the light

tower extended to full height and the outriggers in position

on a rm, level surface.

Leveling and Stabilizing the Light

Tower Trailer

WARNING

Rollover Hazard

Setting up the light tower trailer on soft, unstable or

unlevel ground could cause trailer rollover, resulting in

death or serious injury. Always set the trailer on a rm,

level and stable surface and deploy the outriggers before

raising the light tower.

1. Set the light tower trailer on a solid, level work site.

See Work Site Safety Considerations.

2. Put wheels chocks against the front and rear of each

wheel (A, Figure 13).

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A

3. Make the light tower trailer level using the tongue

jack. See Operating the Tongue Jack in the

Transporting section.

4. Deploy the outriggers. See Operating the

Outriggers.

5. Make the light tower trailer level front to back and

side to side using the jacks.

Operating the Outriggers

The unit has left and right outriggers at the rear of the

machine.

WARNING

Rollover Hazard

• Failure to deploy the outriggers before raising the

light tower could cause the light tower trailer to tip

over, resulting in death or serious injury. Always

deploy the outriggers before raising the light tower.

• Failure to lock the stabilizer jack in the operating

position could cause the back of the light tower trailer

to fall, resulting in death or serious injury. Always

be sure to lock the stabilizer jack in the operating

position with the jack locking pin.

• Stabilizer jacks must be supported by a at, level

solid ground surface.

To deploy the outriggers:

1. Pull the outrigger locking pin (A, Figure 14).

2. Move the outrigger (B, Figure 14) out until the pin

locks the outrigger in the operating position.

3. Remove the stabilizer jack locking pin (C, Figure 14),

turn the jack into the operating position (D, Figure

14), and install the stabilizer jack locking pin fully

through the top and bottom holes in the jack and

outrigger.

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4. Unfold the handle (E, Figure 15) of the stabilizer jack,

then turn clockwise (F, Figure 15) to lower the jack

foot (G, Figure 15) until rmly planted on the work site

surface.

5. Repeat for the opposite outrigger and stabilizer jack.

To retract the outriggers:

1. Fully lift the stabilizer jack foot by turning the jack

handle counterclockwise.

2. Fold the handle.

3. Remove the stabilizer jack locking pin, turn the jack

into the transport position, and install the stabilizer

jack locking pin fully through the top and bottom holes

in the jack and outrigger.

4. Pull the outrigger locking pin, and move the outrigger

in until the pin locks the outrigger in the transport

position.

5. Do the same for the other stabilizer jack and

outrigger.

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C

D

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G

F

E

Fueling the Unit

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Adding fuel to the light tower trailer with the engine

running could cause a re resulting in death or serious

injury. Always make sure that the engine is shut down

before adding fuel to the fuel tank.

The light tower trailer has a single fuel tank with a

capacity of 63 gallons (238 L).

1. Remove the fuel cap (A, Figure 16) and add

fuel to the tank. See Specications for fuel

recommendations. The Deep Sea control module

shows the amount of fuel in the tank.

2. Install the fuel cap after adding fuel.

NOTICE

Using engine fuels other that those recommended by the

engine manufacturer could cause damage to your engine

or its emission control system resulting in voiding the

engine manufacturer’s warranty. Always read and follow

the engine manufacturer’s fuel recommendations.

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A

Preparing to Operate the Unit

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Rapid release of hot coolant under pressure could result

in death or serious injury. Use extreme caution when

opening the radiator cap, and always wear eye protection

and heat resistant gloves.

1. Make sure that the light tower trailer is level front to

back and side to side. See Leveling and Stabilizing

the Light Tower Trailer.

2. Open the engine compartment cover.

3. Remove the dipstick from the engine and examine

the engine oil level. The engine oil level should

be between the “Full” and “Add” marks on the

dipstick. Add oil if necessary. See Engine Oil in the

Maintenance section.

4. Check the engine coolant recovery bottle. Keep

engine coolant in the recovery bottle between 1/3

and 2/3 full. Open the radiator cap access door (see

Features and Controls), remove the radiator cap,

and check the coolant level. Replenish as necessary.

See Engine Coolant in the Maintenance section for

detailed information on engine coolant.

5. Close the engine compartment cover.

6. Examine the fuel level in the fuel tank. Add fuel if

necessary. See Fueling the Unit.

Operating the Engine

WARNING

Automatic Engine Start Hazard

Unexpected start of engine could result in death or

serious injury. Read and follow electronic controller

operator’s manual before operating or servicing this

equipment.

Your machine has a Deep Sea control module. Before

operating the engine, read the Deep Sea control module

operator’s manual.

To start the engine:

1. Open the engine compartment cover.

2. Turn the Deep Sea control module On / O switch (A,

Figure 17) to the ‘On’ position.

3. To manually start the engine *:

• Push the ‘Start’ button on the Deep Sea control

module (B, Figure 17) two times (2x).

• After the intake heater has warmed the intake,

the engine will start.

4. After the engine has started, the lights will turn on

automatically. All light circuit breakers need to be in

the ‘On’ position.

To shut down the engine:

1. Push the ‘Stop’ button on the Deep Sea control

module (C, Figure 17). The lights will turn o

automatically before the engine shuts down.

2. Close the engine compartment cover.

*Note: For complete information on the Deep Sea control

module, read the Deep Sea control module operator’s

manual.

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A

B

Automatic Engine Shutdown System

The engine has an automatic engine shutdown system

to prevent engine damage if there is a low oil or high

temperature condition.

If the engine has automatically shut down, locate

the source of the failure and repair before restarting

the engine. See Engine Troubleshooting in the

Troubleshooting section.

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Using the Block Heater

The light tower trailer can be equipped with an optional

400W, 3.3A, 120V, 60Hz electric, frost plug style block

heater. Use a grounded (3 prong) extension cord to

connect to the plug of the block heater to an appropriate

electric power source.

On the Kubota engine, the block heater is located in the

backside of the cylinder head.

Light Tower Operation

Adjusting the Lights

Adjusting The Light Fixtures

Note: The light xtures must be adjusted before raising

the light tower.

1. Shut down the engine. See Operating the Engine.

2. Adjust each xture to the desired position. To adjust

left and right, move the xture yoke (A, Figure 18).

To adjust up and down, loosen the locking clasp (B),

adjust the xture, then tighten the locking clasp.

3. When lighting operations are complete, adjust the

light xtures to the transport position, with the xtures

facing straight back toward the rear of the light tower

trailer. See Transporting the Light Tower Trailer.

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A

Rotating The Light Tower

WARNING

Failure to tighten the light tower locking knob may cause

the light xtures to swing inadvertently, especially in

windy conditions or during transport, and could result in

death or serious injury. Always tighten the tower locking

knob securely after turning the light tower.

CAUTION

Rotating the light tower will cause the light xtures to

swing, and could result in minor to moderate injury. Be

careful to rotate the tower slowly, and be aware of the

light xtures while rotating the tower.

1. Shut down the engine. See Operating the Engine.

2. Loosen the light tower rotation locking knob (A,

Figure 19).

3. Use the handles (B, Figure 19) to rotate the light

tower in the desired direction.

4. Tighten the light tower locking knob.

5. When lighting operations are complete, rotate the

light tower to the transport position, with the xtures

facing straight back toward the rear of the light tower

trailer. Tighten the light tower rotation locking knob.

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B

A

Raising and Lowering the Light Tower

The unit may be equipped with a standard manual winch

or an optional electric winch to raise and lower the light

tower.

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

Raising the light tower in the presence of electrical

power lines will result in death or serious injury. Always

check overhead wires and obstructions before raising or

lowering the light tower.

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