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SAFETY NOTES
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
This manual contains DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be
followed to prevent the possibility of improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death.
The following formatting options will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARN-
INGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES.
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, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in property or equipment damage.
Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular
text body of this manual.
OPERATING SAFETY
Before using the solar trailer be sure you read and understand all of the instructions! This equipment
was designed for specific applications; DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any application other than
which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel can be dangerous!
Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments
and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equipment
before being allowed to operate or set up the solar trailer. The following points should be practiced at all
times:
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The area immediately surrounding the
solar trailer should be dry, clean, and free of debris.
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Position and operate the solar trailer on a firm, level surface.
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NEVER
operate a unit in need of repair.
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Lower tower when not in use, or if high winds or electrical storms are expected in the area.
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Make certain solar trailer is well grounded and securely fastened to a good earthen ground.
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When the mast is raising, make sure area above trailer is open and clear of overhead wires and
obstructions.
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Keep area beside trailer clear of people while raising and lowering mast!
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Trailer must be leveled and outriggers extended before raising tower. Outriggers must remain ex-
tended while tower is up.
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If for any reason any part of mast hangs up or winch cable develops worn while raising or lowering
tower, STOP immediately and replace it.
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NEVER
remove safety pin or pull mast locking pin while tower is up!
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NEVER
use tower if insulation on electrical cord is cut or worn through.
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If used in dense crowds, please set up guards 5 meters away from the unit.
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NEVER
take power directly from the batteries.
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If not being used for a long time, please turn off the breaker for the batteries.
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