Allmand ECLIPSE 2220/SE Series, Operator And Parts Manual

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The trailer consists of a formed 10 GA steel deck with crossmembers and an integral battery
compartment with lockable steel cover. Four steel uprights welded to the deck support the sign
panel for operation and transportation. A positive mechanical lock secures the sign in both
operating and towing positions. The tongue is constructed of 3" tubing and has a heavy-duty
combination 3" diameter pintle ring and 2" ball coupler. A folding screw jack is mounted to the
tongue immediately behind the pintle eye. Four adjustable corner stands (one at each corner of
the trailer) stabilize the trailer when in operation. They are constructed of 1-3/4" Telespar tubing
complete with footpads, locking pins, and clips. The trailer rides on a 1500 lb. tube-type leaf
spring axle with 5-lug hubs and 13" 4-ply rated tires and wheels. Raising and lowering of the sign
panel is accomplished by a ratchet-type hand crank winch and pulley system with safety brake
clutch and a single 3/16" braided steel cable that will raise and lower the sign panel evenly. Flush
mounted stop, turn, and taillights with a 4-contact male end connector on the cable insures
towing safety. Color coding of the wiring is in accordance with SAE practice, (SAE J560A and
SAE J895). The trailer is finished in high-visibility Safety Or-
ange paint.
SAFETY AND PRECAUTIONS
A safe environment around the ALLMAND ECLIPSE 2220/SE
SERIES SOLAR ASSIST AROWBOARD is encouraged. The
following recommendations should be noted since the
ALLMAND ECLIPSE 2220/SE SERIES is typically used in
construction areas with greater traffic congestion, thereby
increasing the risk of accidents or injuries.
The sign panel should always be in travel position (lowered)
and secured using the attached lock pins when towing the
ALLMAND ECLIPSE 2220/SE SERIES at highway
speeds. Make sure that the hitch is properly engaged with
the towing vehicle and that the safety chains are properly
fastened and all jacks and/or jackstands are raised and
secured before towing. Also be certain that the taillights are
connected and working properly before towing the unit.
DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES
A low-voltage disconnect (LVD) system protects the batteries from damage if solar conditions fail
to adequately maintain a sufficient charge. This system features a red warning lamp which signals
low battery voltage and imminent shutdown of the system. This lamp is mounted on the rear of the
sign panel and is easily visible from the jobsite or roadway. If battery voltage becomes danger-
ously low, the sign panel display will revert to a 4-corner warning mode.
At this time mainte-
nance personnel will need to either recharge the batteries or replace them with fully
charged units if necessary.