Command Light K.L450A Manual Download Page 11

USER GUIDE 

11 

Tools Required 

 

Lifting device (crane, forklift, block and tackle, etc.) 
Sling for lifting 
Drill 

21

/

64

17

/

64

 drill bits 

Hole punch for metal with 

7

/

8

 and 1

5

/

16

 diameter capacity 

Phillips head screwdriver, #2 

Command Light

 flat blade screwdriver (included with light) 

7

/

16

 and 

1

/

2

 combination wrenches and/or ratchet and 

7

/

16

 and 

1

/

2

 sockets 

8” adjustable wrench 
Tongue and Groove Pliers 
Wire stripper or razor blade knife 
Solder-less wire connector crimp tool 
Silicone based gasket sealer, RTV™ recommended 

 

Installation Notes 

 

The 

KNIGHT

2

 weighs approximately 150 pounds. Use mechanical assistance to lift the 

light into installation position such as a forklift or crane. 
 
Use the provided fender washers under the mounting surface to distribute the weight load 
evenly. 
 
When routing the connecting electrical wires take care to avoid sharp bends, hot 
components or other hazards to the wire. 
 
The 

KNIGHT

2

 is not designed to be operated in a raised position while the vehicle is in 

motion. The 

KNIGHT

2

 

includes warning circuit wiring to enable a warning device. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for K.L450A

Page 1: ...K n i g h t S e r i e s...

Page 2: ...satile flood lighting package available We take great pride in the quality of our work and hope that you will find many years of satisfaction from the use of this equipment Should you have any problem...

Page 3: ...USER GUIDE 3...

Page 4: ...quired 11 Installation Notes 11 Location Requirements 12 Mounting 13 Holster Mounting 13 Electrical Wiring 14 120 VAC 14 240 VAC 14 220 VAC European 15 Holster Wiring 15 Warning Device Installation 16...

Page 5: ...pped in good working order and condition We therefore extend to the original purchasers the following Limited Warranty for the period of five years from the original date of purchase 1 This warranty d...

Page 6: ...onents come with their own manufacturer warranty Contact us and we can help get it Breakage or Damage During Shipment The transportation company is fully responsible for all shipping damage and will r...

Page 7: ...ht position while people are located within its operating envelope There are numerous pinch points that can cause serious bodily injury X Do not use a high pressure washer or subject the light to high...

Page 8: ...options available for the KNIGHT2 The emergency vehicle provides power for the 12 VDC elevated warning device circuitry The umbilical corded control unit is powered via 12 VDC eliminating hazardous v...

Page 9: ...ride system that precludes rotation of the upper stage until the lower stage has elevated approximately 16 from the nested position When the lower stage is below 16 the following conditions exist Uppe...

Page 10: ...etracting 5 After lower stage has fully retracted upper stage begins retracting Upon upper stage retracting fully Emergency Stop light turns off Installation The KNIGHT2 must be installed by a designa...

Page 11: ...older less wire connector crimp tool Silicone based gasket sealer RTV recommended Installation Notes The KNIGHT2 weighs approximately 150 pounds Use mechanical assistance to lift the light into instal...

Page 12: ...elope of a typical light tower Make certain sufficient clearances are incorporated in your installation to allow for variations vehicle body flex environmental conditions future servicing needs etc If...

Page 13: ...pacers Before placing the full weight of the unit on the spacers align spacers with the holes in the end frame castings Drill 21 64 holes in the mounting surface using the end casting holes as a templ...

Page 14: ...box or generator to the KNIGHT2 A 40 Amp breaker is recommended on standard AC models Make the control connections in the KNIGHT2 relay box The standard model KL450 series KNIGHT2 comes pre wired to...

Page 15: ...levated warning device will be used in conjunction with the light tower If a warning device will be used use the wiring diagram on the next page otherwise use the wiring diagram in the back of the use...

Page 16: ...ematic will be used for V Mux or any other multiplex system if it is only being used for elevated warning A V Mux wiring schematic and circuit board troubleshooting guide are included Detaching Attach...

Page 17: ...mid plate 2 Verify that the centering cam attached to the spindle is activating the center switch 3 Loosen the single screw holding the pointed centering cam in place 4 Slide the centering cam so its...

Page 18: ...manual rotation causes the rotation belt to slip this is alright if minimized Excessive slippage on the belt may cause enough damage for the need of belt replacement Retract the lower stage Slowly ap...

Page 19: ...ecting blocks located near the bottom bank of lights The actuator wires are Green Black and Green White Using a small flat blade screw driver remove the 4 e clips securing the lower pin of the upper a...

Page 20: ...nit being operated on a slope 15 Lower lamp tree to horizontal Using a pike pole hold unit level while lowering to nest position Autopark button must be held in to park unit Faulty or stuck nest switc...

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Page 22: ...tor Requirement 350 Watt 120 VAC 18 amps 2 5 kW minimum 500 Watt 120 VAC 25 amps 3 kW minimum 750 Watt 120 VAC 38 amps 4 5 kW minimum Lift actuators and rotation motor will cause higher current draw d...

Page 23: ...USER GUIDE 23 Specifications...

Page 24: ...KNIGHT2 24 Parts Lists Exploded Views...

Page 25: ...USER GUIDE 25 Exploded View Lower Stage...

Page 26: ...KNIGHT2 26...

Page 27: ...USER GUIDE 27 Exploded View Midplate...

Page 28: ...KNIGHT2 28...

Page 29: ...USER GUIDE 29 Exploded View Lamp Tree...

Page 30: ...KNIGHT2 30...

Page 31: ...USER GUIDE 31 Wiring Schematics...

Page 32: ...KNIGHT2 32 Holster Box...

Page 33: ...USER GUIDE 33...

Page 34: ...KNIGHT2 34...

Page 35: ...USER GUIDE 35 Midplate...

Page 36: ...KNIGHT2 36 Lamp Tree Standard...

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