Allmand Night-Lite E Series Manuel utilisateur

Operator’s Manual

Night-Lite™ E-Series

Portable Light Tower

(with Manual Winch)

Part No.: 117633

Revision: A

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Manual del operador

Serie E Night-Lite™

Torre de iluminación portátil

(con cabrestante manual)

Operator’s Manual

Série E Night-Lite™

Tour d’éclairage portable

(avec manivelle manuelle)

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Record Important

Information

Recording the equipment information

will help when placing an order for

replacement parts and/or decals.

Unit Model No:___________________

Unit Serial No:___________________

Manual Contents:

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

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

Features and Controls ....................8

Preparing The Por table Light Tower

For Use .............................................9

Transporting ..................................... 9

Operation .......................................11

Maintenance ..................................17

Specifications ................................ 18

Troubleshooting ............................19

FCC and IC Compliance

Statement ....................................... 19

Introduction

About This Manual

TAKE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL

THOROUGHLY

This instruction manual provides nec-

essary instructions for the Allmand

®

Night-Lite™ E-Series portable light

tower.

The information found in this manual is

in effect at the time of printing. Allmand

Bros Inc. may change contents without

notice and without incurring obligation.

Any reference in this manual to left or

right shall be determined by looking at

the unit from the control box end.

If uncertain about any of the information

in the manual, contact Allmand service

department at 1-800-562-1373, or con-

tact us through the Allmand website,

www.allmand.com.

Save these original instructions for

future reference.

Products Covered by This

Manual

The following products are covered by

this manual:

Night-Lite™ E-Series (with Manual

Winch)

Safety

Safety Definitions

For your safety, the safety of others,

and to protect the performance of

equipment, follow the precautions listed

throughout the manual before opera-

tion, during operation and during peri-

odic 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.

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CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE

Information considered important but

not hazard related.

Safety Precautions

The following section contains general

safety precautions and guidelines that

must be followed to reduce risk to per-

sonal safety. Special safety precautions

are listed in specific procedures. Read

and understand all of the safety precau-

tions before operating or performing

repairs or maintenance.

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Always check overhead wires and

obstructions before raising or lower-

ing the light tower.

• Always follow the rules or instruc-

tions for your work site and state,

province and national electric code

for maintaining a safe distance from

overhead wires.

• Do not operate the portable light

tower if the insulation on the electri-

cal cord or other electrical wiring

is cut or worn or if bare wires are

exposed. Repair or replace dam-

aged wiring before operating the

unit.

WARNING

Unsafe Operation Hazard

• Never permit anyone to install or

operate the equipment without prop-

er training.

• Read and understand this

Operator’s Manual before operating

or servicing the portable light tower

to ensure that safe operating prac-

tices and maintenance procedures

are followed.

• Safety signs and decals are addi-

tional reminders for safe operating

and maintenance techniques.

WARNING

Fall Hazard

• Never carry riders on the equipment.

WARNING

Modification Hazard

• Never modify the equipment without

written consent of the manufacturer.

Any modification can effect 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

Tipover Hazard

• Do not raise, lower or use the light

tower unless all outriggers and jacks

are positioned on firm ground.

• Never move or reposition the por-

table light tower while the light tower

mast is extended in the vertical posi-

tion.

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WARNING

Alcohol And Drug Hazard

• Never operate the portable light

tower while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs, or when ill.

WARNING

Flying Object Hazard

• Always wear eye protection when

cleaning the equipment with com-

pressed air or high pressure water.

Dust, flying debris, compressed air,

pressurized water or steam may

injure your eyes.

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

specified torque. Loose parts can

cause equipment damage or cause it

to operate improperly.

• The use of authorized replacement

Allmand parts is encouraged. The

warranty does not cover damage or

performance problems caused by the

use of parts that are not authorized

replacement parts.

• Clean all accumulated dirt and debris

away from the body of the equip-

ment 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.

• Retrieve any tools or parts that may

have dropped inside of the equipment

to avoid improper equipment opera-

tion.

Safety Decals

Before operating your unit, read and

understand the following safety decals.

The cautions, warnings, and instruc-

tions are for your safety. To avoid

personal injury or damage to the unit,

understand and follow 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.

WARNING

If any safety or instructional decals

become worn or damaged, and can-

not be read, order replacement decals

from your dealer.

Figure 1

A

H

D

E

F

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K

C

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A DANGER - Unplug equipment before

entering electrical compartment.

Part No. 118074

B WARNING - Keep bystanders away

from light tower during lowering and

raising operations.

Part No. 118076-1

B WARNING - Do not look directly at

illuminated light fixtures.

Part No. 118076-2

C Light Tower Transport Alignment

Part No. 107459

D Electrical Specs

Part No. 118134

118134

60Hz

120V

8.5A

E Power Outlet

Part No. 112154

112154

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F CSA / Suitable for wet locations.

Part No. 118080

118080

CSA File Number: 204930

CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B)

C US

Suitable for wet locations.

Convient aux emplacements mouillés.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Ce dispositif se conforme à la section 15 du règlement de la FCC. Le

fonctionnement est assujetti aux conditions suivantes: (1) Ce

dispositif ne doit pas générer d’interférences nuisibles, et (2) ce

dispositif doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles qui

porraient entraîner un fonctionnement non désiré.

G DANGER - Unplug equipment before

entering electrical compartment.

Part No. 118077-1

G WARNING - Read and follow opera-

tor’s manual before operating or ser-

vicing this equipment.

Part No. 118077-2

H Setup Instructions

Part No. 112171

50mph (80km/h) max

112171

I DANGER - Keep light tower far away

from power lines.

Part No. 118075-1

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I WARNING - Position outriggers and

lower jacks on a stable surface before

raising light tower.

Part No. 118075-2

J CAUTION - Make sure pawl engages

gear. Apply silicone to ratchet pawl

and spacer.

Part No. 118078

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.

118078

K WARNING - Prop 65

Part No. 118161

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Figure 2

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D

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B

A

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G

Ref Description

A LED Fixture (4 qty)

B Light Tower Mast

C Bumper Assembly

D Outrigger & Jack (4 qty)

E Forklift Pocket (8 qty)

F Caster (4 qty, 2 locking)

G Control Box

H Light Tower Mast Rotation Lock

Knob

I Tower Winch

Features and Controls

The Allmand

®

Night-Lite™ E-Series is

intended for use as a stationary lighting

device to illuminate large areas.

Identify the features and controls of

the machine by comparing Figures 2

and 3 with the tables following. See

Operation for detailed information on

each feature / control.

Icon Meaning

On (Power)

Off (Power)

Tower Light

Timer / Manual Mode

Photocell Mode

Main Circuit Breaker

Operation Icons

The following table contains operation

icons that may be found on the unit,

along with the meaning of each icon.

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Figure 3

M

J

K

N

O

P

Q

L

Ref Description

J Photocell

K Level

L Control Panel Door / Latch

M Tower Light Switches (4 qty)

N Light Operation Mode Switch

O Main Circuit Breaker

P Timer Module

Q 120-Volt Power Inlet

Preparing The Portable

Light Tower For Use

If the unit has been stored or idle for

a period of time, follow these steps to

prepare the portable light tower for use.

WARNING

Operating a machine with worn, dam-

aged or missing parts can result in

death or serious injury. Always replace

worn, damaged or missing parts

promptly. Do not operate this machine

until all worn, damaged or missing

parts have been replaced, and proper

operation of the machine has been

verified.

NOTICE

The use of authorized replacement

Allmand parts is encouraged. The war-

ranty does not cover damage or perfor-

mance problems caused by the use of

parts that are not authorized replace-

ment parts.

1. Check that a copy of the Operator’s

Manual is with the portable light tower

(on the inside of the control panel

door).

2. Check that all safety decals are leg-

ible and in place on the portable light

tower. See Safety Decals in the

Operator Safety section.

3. Check that the outriggers and jacks

operate properly, and that each one

is secured in the transport position.

See Leveling and Stabilizing the

Light Tower in the Operation sec-

tion.

4. Check that each of the light fixtures

illuminates properly. See Operating

The Tower Lights in the Operation

section.

5. Check that the light tower mast raises

and lowers properly. See Raising

and Lowering the Light Tower

Mast.

Transporting

Transport Position

Before transporting, make sure that the

portable light tower is in the transport

position (Figure 4):

1. Lower the light tower mast complete-

ly. See Raising and Lowering the

Light Tower Mast.

2. Place the outrigger jacks in the

stowed position. See Stowing

Outriggers and Jacks. Make sure

that the jacks are rotated so that the

jack foot is toward the center of the

unit.

3. Align the light tower mast tab with the

indicator decal on the right side of the

unit. Tighten the light tower mast lock

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knob securely. See Rotating the

Light Tower Mast.

4. Pull the light arm pin, and rotate the

light arm until the light fixtures are as

shown in Figure 4. Make sure that

the locking pin engages one of the

holes arfter adjusting. Repeat for the

other light arm. See Adjusting the

Light Fixtures.

Figure 4

Lifting The Light Tower

WARNING

Attempting to lift the portable light

tower with a lifting device that is

underrated or damaged could result in

death or serious injury. Always make

sure the lifting device is rated to lift

the weight of the portable light tower.

Make sure the lifting device is not

damaged and is in operable condition

before beginning the lift.

WARNING

Standing or walking under elevated

equipment could result in death or

serious injury. When elevating or lifting

the portable light tower, always keep

clear of the area around and under the

light tower, and do not allow others in

the area.

General Lifting Guidelines

• Before lifting, turn off the lights, lower

the light tower mast and disconnect

the power cord.

• Always be sure the lifting device

you are using is in good condi-

tion and rated to exceed the weight

of the portable light tower. See

Specifications.

• Always acquire assistance when

using a forklift and when unloading.

• Do not stand or walk under the unit

when lifted. Keep others away.

Lifting The Portable Light Tower

With A Forklift

The portable light tower is equipped

with two sets of forklift pockets: one on

either side of the unit (A, Figure 5), and

one on the front and back of the unit

(B).

Use a forklift with a rated lifting capacity

greater than the weight of the portable

light tower trailer. See Specifications.

Figure 5

B

A

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Transporting On A Trailer

• The forklift pockets on the unit base

can be used as tie-down points.

• Set the two locking casters to the lock

position.

• Always secure the portable light tower

with appropriate chains or straps.

• The truck operator is responsible

for securing the load properly to his

transporting trailer.

Moving the Light Tower by

Hand

• Set the two locking casters to the

unlock position.

• Always push the unit. Never pull the

unit.

• Do not move the unit by hand on

inclines. See Lifting the Light

Tower.

• Do not move the unit by hand on soft

or broken ground.

Operation

Before performing any operation proce-

dures, read Safety.

Work Site Safety Considerations

It is the operator’s responsibility to

ensure that the portable light tower is

properly and safely positioned at the

work site. Follow state, province and

federal rules, as well as rules or instruc-

tions for the work site.

Height

50mph (80km/h) max

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Raising the light tower mast in the

presence of electrical power lines

will result in death or serious injury.

Always check for overhead wires

and obstructions before raising or

lowering the light tower mast.

• Always follow the rules or regula-

tions 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 over-

head obstructions such as power lines,

trees, etc. Keep in mind the maximum

height of the light tower mast when fully

raised. See Specifications.

Ground Surface

50mph (80km/h) max

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

Positioning the portable light tower on

soft, unstable or unlevel ground could

cause the unit to tip over, resulting in

death or serious injury. Always posi-

tion the unit on a firm, level and stable

surface and deploy the outriggers

before raising the light tower.

• Do not set up the portable light tower

on an incline of more than 2.8° (5%

grade) front-to-back and side-to-side.

• Do not position or set up the portable

light tower on unlevel or unstable

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ground. Set up on smooth, flat and

firm ground surfaces only.

Wind

50mph (80km/h) max

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

Operating with the light tower mast

raised in winds exceeding 50 mph (80

km/h) could cause the unit to tip over,

resulting in death or serious injury. Do

not operate with the light tower mast

raised in winds exceeding 50 mph (80

km/h).

When the portable light tower is in the

operating position it is located in the

middle of a four-point outrigger system

for optimum balance and stability. This

system was engineered to allow the

light tower to remain operational in sus-

tained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) with

the light tower mast extended to full

height and the outriggers in position on

a firm, level surface.

Leveling and Stabilizing the

Portable Light Tower

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

Positioning the portable light tower on

soft, unstable or unlevel ground could

cause the unit to tip over, resulting in

death or serious injury. Always posi-

tion the unit on a firm, level and stable

surface and deploy the outriggers

before raising the portable light tower.

1. Position the portable light tower on

an adequate work site. See Work

Site Safety Considerations. Use

the level as a guide to locate a level

surface: When the bubble (B, Figure

6) is in the top center of the level (A),

the unit is level.

Figure 6

B

A

NOTE: For most consistent operation,

avoid locating the unit in a shadowed

area, and orient the unit so the control

box faces north.

2. Set the two locking casters to the lock

position.

3. Deploy all four outriggers. See

Deploying the Outriggers and

Jacks.

Deploying the Outriggers and

Jacks

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

Failure to deploy the outriggers before

raising the light tower mast could

cause the light tower to tip over, result-

ing in death or serious injury. Always

deploy the outriggers before raising

the light tower.

To deploy the outriggers and jacks:

1. Remove the hair pin cotter (A, Figure

7) and outrigger locking pin (B).

2. Lower the outrigger (C, Figure 7) into

the operating position as shown, and

lock in the operating position with

the outrigger locking pin. Secure the

outrigger locking pin with the hair pin

cotter.

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3. Remove the stabilizer jack locking

pin (D, Figure 7). Rotate the jack into

the operating position (E). Install the

stabilizer jack locking pin fully through

the top and bottom holes in the jack

and outrigger.

4. Unfold the handle (F, Figure 7) of the

stabilizer jack. Turn the handle coun-

ter-clockwise to lower the jack foot

(G) firmly onto the work site surface.

Figure 7

C

B

A

D

F

G

E

5. Repeat for the remaining outriggers

and stabilizer jacks.

6. Level the portable light tower front to

back and side to side with the jacks,

using the level as a guide.

To stow the jacks and outriggers:

1. Make sure that the lights are shut

down and the light tower mast is

completely lowered.

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

Failure to lower the light tower mast

before stowing the outriggers could

cause the light tower to tip over, result-

ing in death or serious injury. Always

lower the light tower mast before stow-

ing the outriggers.

2 Fully raise the stabilizer jack foot by

turning the jack handle clockwise.

3. Fold the handle.

4. Remove the stabilizer jack locking

pin, rotate the jack into the transport

position, and install the stabilizer jack

locking pin fully through the top and

bottom holes in the jack and outrig-

ger.

5. Remove the hair pin cotter and outrig-

ger locking pin. Raise the outrigger

into the transport position, and lock in

the transport position with the outrig-

ger locking pin. Secure with the hair

pin cotter.

6. Repeat for the remaining stabilizer

jacks and outriggers.

Preparing To Operate The Unit

Follow these steps to prepare the por-

table light tower for operation:

1. Level the portable light tower. See

Leveling And Stabilizing The

Portable Light Tower.

2. Connect a heavy-duty, exterior-use

power cord (A, Figure 8) from the

power inlet on the side of the unit (B)

to a 120-volt AC power source. See

Specifications.

NOTE: Route the cord through the

access hole in the base (C).

Figure 8

A

B

C

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Portable Light Tower

Operation

Adjusting The Lights

WARNING

Burn Hazard

• Adjusting the lights while illuminated

could result in death or serious inju-

ry. Always adjust the lights with the

unit shut down.

Adjusting The Light Fixtures

NOTE: The light fixtures must be adjust-

ed before raising the light tower.

1. Shut down the unit. See Operating

The Tower Lights. Wait 10 minutes

for the lights to cool.

2. Grasp and swivel the fixture yoke (A,

Figure 9) to adjust each fixture side to

side.

3. Loosen the light fixture locking knob

(B, Figure 9) to adjust each fixture

up or down. Tighten the locking knob

after adjusting.

4. When lighting operations are com-

plete, adjust the light fixtures to the

transport position. See Transport

Position.

Figure 9

A

B

Rotating The Light Tower Mast

CAUTION

Rotating the light tower mast will cause

the light fixtures to swing, and could

result in minor to moderate injury. Be

careful to rotate the tower slowly, and

be aware of the light fixtures while

rotating the tower.

1. Shut down the lights. See Operating

The Tower Lights. Wait 10 minutes

for the lights to cool.

2. Loosen the light tower mast lock knob

(A, Figure 10).

3. Use the handles (B, Figure 10) to

rotate the light tower mast in the

desired direction.

4. Tighten the light tower mast lock

knob.

WARNING

Failure to tighten the light tower mast

lock knob could cause the light fixtures

to swing inadvertently, especially in

windy conditions or during transport,

and could result in death or serious

injury. Always tighten the light tower

mast locking knob securely after rotat-

ing the light tower mast.

5. When lighting operations are com-

plete, rotate the light tower mast to

the transport position: Align the light

tower mast tab (C, Figure 10) with the

front center of the light tower base.

Tighten the light tower mast lock

knob securely. See also Transport

Position.

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Figure 10

A

B

C

Raising and Lowering The Light

Tower Mast

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Raising the light tower mast in the

presence of electrical power lines

will result in death or serious injury.

Always check overhead wires and

obstructions before raising or lower-

ing the light tower mast.

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

• Before raising, lowering or operating

the tower lights, the unit must be set

up, properly leveled and stabilized.

See Pre-Operation Setup.

WARNING

Crush Hazard

• Standing under the light tower mast

while raising or lowering could result

in death or serious injury. Make sure

that there are no persons near the

portable light tower when raising or

lowering the light tower mast.

Raising the Light Tower Mast

1. Before raising the light tower mast,

adjust the tower lights to the desired

work position. See Adjusting The

Lights.

2. Turn the tower winch (A, Figure 11)

until the tower is fully raised.

3. Remove the hair pin cotter (A, Figure

12) and tower mast locking pin (B)

from the stowing hole shown in Figure

12. Insert the tower locking pin in the

locking hole (C), and secure with the

hair pin cotter.

Figure 11

A

Figure 12

B

A

C

Lowering the Light Tower Mast

1. Shut down the lights. See Operating

The Tower Lights.

2. Remove the hair pin cotter and tower

locking pin from the hole in the tower.

Place the tower locking pin in the

stowing hole and secure with the hair

pin cotter. See Figure 12.

3. Turn the tower winch (A, Figure 11)

until the tower is fully lowered.

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Operating The Tower Lights

WARNING

Looking at illuminated light fixtures

could result in serious injury. Never

look directly at illuminated light fixtures.

Turning The Lights On

1. Unlatch and open the control panel

door.

2. Turn the main circuit breaker (A,

Figure 13) to the ON position.

3. Select the preferred mode of opera-

tion: Timer / Manual or Photocell.

See Light Operation Mode.

4. Turn the Tower / Light switch (B,

Figure 13) to the LIGHT position.

5. Turn the individual light switches

(C, Figure 13) (1 - 4) to ON (if set to

OFF).

NOTE: If the mode of operation is set

to Photocell or Timer, the lights will

not come on until dark (photocell) or

until the time selected (timer).

Turning The Lights Off

• If in Manual Mode, turn manual mode

off. See Light Operation Mode.

• If in Photocell or Timer mode, the

lights will turn off automatically in

ambient light (photocell) or at the time

selected (timer).

Figure 13

C

A

B

Light Operation Mode

The tower lights can be controlled man-

ually, by photocell, or by timer.

Manual Operation

1. Turn the Photocell / Timer switch (B,

Figure 13) to the TIMER position.

2. Press the OVR button (G, Figure

14) on the timer module to turn on

Manual mode. Press again to turn off.

Photocell Operation

Turn the Photocell / Timer switch (B,

Figure 13) to the PHOTOCELL position.

The lights will automatically come on in

the absence of ambient light.

NOTE: For most consistent operation,

avoid locating the unit in a shadowed

area, and orient the unit so the control

box faces north.

Timer Operation

Turn the Photocell / Timer switch (B,

Figure 13) to the TIMER position.

To set the timer:

1. Reset the timer module (first time

use):

a. With a blunt object press and

release the Reset button (I, Figure

14). The timer screen (C) will flash.

b. Press the Clock (A, Figure 14) and

Hour (E) buttons simultaneously.

The time will reset to 12:00am.

2. Set the clock:

a. If currently in Daylight Savings

Time, press the +1h button (H,

Figure 14). (If not, bypass this step.)

b. Press and hold the Clock button

(A, Figure 14) while simultaneously

pressing the Day (D), Hour (E) and/

or Minute (F) buttons until the cor-

rect day and time appears.

3. Set the Timer

a. Timer On:

• Press the Timer button (B, Figure

14) once. ON will appear to the

left of the display.

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• Press the Day button (D, Figure

14) repeatedly to turn on or off

each day the timer will turn on.

• Press the Hour (E, Figure 14)

and Minute (F) buttons until the

desired time for the timer to turn

on appears.

b. Timer Off:

• Press the Timer button (B, Figure

14) again. OFF will appear to the

left of the display.

• Press the Day button (D, Figure

14) repeatedly to turn on or off

each day the timer will turn off.

• Press the Hour (E, Figure 14)

and Minute (F) buttons until the

desired time for the timer to turn

off appears.

c. The timer can be set for seven dif-

ferent events. Repeat Steps 3a and

3b as needed. The number of the

timer event is displayed next to the

timer ON / OFF display.

Figure 14

A

B

C

I

D

GH

E

F

Uni t Shutdown

Once lighting operations are complete

at the work site, perform unit shutdown:

1. Shut down the lights. See Operating

The Tower Lights.

2. Wait 10 minutes for the lights to cool.

3. Lower the light tower mast. See

Raising And Lowering The Light

Tower Mast.

4. Retract the outriggers. See Leveling

And Stabilizing The Portable Light

Tower.

5. Rotate the light tower mast to the

transport position. See Adjusting

The Lights.

6. Adjust the light fixtures to the trans-

port position. See Adjusting The

Lights.

7. Store the remote tower control.

8. Close and latch the control panel

door.

9. Disconnect the power cord from the

120-volt power source and the power

outlet on the side of the unit.

10. Set the two locking casters to the

unlock position.

The unit is now ready for transport. See

Transporting.

WARNING

• Do not set the two locking casters to

the unlock position until the portable

light tower is ready to be transport-

ed. Doing so could result in death or

serious injury.

Maintenance

Before performing any maintenance

procedures, read Safety.

Where equipment is operated under

severe conditions (very dusty, extreme

heat or cold, etc.), affected items

should be serviced more frequently.

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WARNING

Operating a machine with worn, dam-

aged or missing parts can result in

death or serious injury. Always replace

worn, damaged or missing parts

promptly. Do not operate this machine

until all worn, damaged or missing

parts have been replaced, and proper

operation of the machine has been

verified.

General Maintenance

1. Inspect the light tower mast, cables,

light fixtures, frame, and all compo-

nents for wear, damage or corrosion.

Repair or replace as needed.

2. Check to be sure all hardware is

securely tightened.

3. Inspect the wheels for wear or dam-

age. Replace as needed.

4. Inspect the outrigger bars, stabilizer

jacks and locking pins for proper

operation, and for wear, damage or

corrosion. Replace as needed.

Cleaning

WARNING

Burn Hazard

• Shut down the lights and allow

ample time for components to cool

before cleaning the unit. Failure to

do so could result in serious burns.

NOTICE

Use caution when using compressed

air or water / steam pressure washers.

Do not pressure–clean electrical com-

ponents, as this may cause damage.

• Clean the portable light tower to

remove all dust, dirt or other foreign

material.

• Clean the light fixture assemblies with

a damp cloth or sponge.

• Clean all electrical wiring and com-

ponents by hand using non-corrosive

cleaner.

• Open the control panel door and

clean the control panel.

Model And Serial Number

Model and serial number information is

required for product support and repair

parts. The serial number plate for the

portable light tower is located on the

unit base.

Specifications

Overall Dimensions

Length (Transport

position)

45 in (114,3 cm)

Width (Transport

position)

32 in (81,3 cm)

Height (Transport

position)

87.5 in (222 cm)

Ground Clearance 6 in (15,2 cm)

Height (Tower

Extended)

265 in (674 cm)

Width (Outriggers

deployed)

64 in (162,6 cm)

Length (Outriggers

deployed)

70 in (177,8 cm)

Unit Weight 670 lbs (304 kg)

Wind Speed 50 mph (80 km/h)

Frequency (Hz) 60

Volts 120

Amps 8.5

Minimum Heavy Duty Cord Sizes

0-50 ft (0-15 m) 14 ga (2,10mm

2

)

51-100 ft (15-30 m) 12 ga (3,31mm

2

)

101-200 ft (30-60 m) 10 ga (5,26mm

2

)

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Troubleshooting

Before performing any troubleshooting

procedures, read Safety.

Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Possible Cause

Lights not

working

No power. Make sure

power cord is connected

between unit and 120-

volt supply.

Main breaker off. Turn on

main breaker.

No light (one

or more

lights)

Light switch(es) off. Turn

on light switch(es).

Photocell /

Timer and

Manual

control not

working

Light Operation Mode

not set correctly. See

Light Operation Mode.

Photocell

stays on or

does not

function

properly

Too little ambient light.

Make sure that noth-

ing is blocking pho-

tocell. See Photocell

Operation. Or switch to

Timer or Manual control.

Low voltage. Power

cord gauge too small or

length too long.

Photocell

stays off or

does not

function

properly

Too much ambient light.

Move away from light,

or switch to Timer or

Manual control.

Unit not

working

Unit malfunction. Contact

authorized dealer.

FCC and IC Compliance

Statement

FCC Part 15 Information To User

Pursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC

Rules, you are cautioned that changes

or modifications to the product not

expressly approved by Briggs &

Stratton could void your authority to

operate the product.

This device complies with part 15 of the

FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following

two conditions: (1) This device may not

cause harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any interference

received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable pro-

tection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses and can radi-

ate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with

the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particu-

lar installation. If this equipment does

cause harmful interference to radio

or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to

try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an out-

let on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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• Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

IC Information to User

This device complies with Industry

Canada’s license-exempt RSSs.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

1. This device may not cause interfer-

ence; and

2. This device must accept any interfer-

ence, including interference that may

cause undesired operation of the

device.

The system complies with the Canadian

standard CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).

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