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USER GUIDE

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Troubleshooting

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Unit will not extend

No power to the unit

Check power input connections.

Incorrect installation

Refer to installation instructions.

Upper stage will not rotate

Lower stage not raised above 
safety limit (16” above base)

Raise lower stage higher.

Rotation motor failure.

Consult with factory.

Lights will not illuminate.

Lower stage not raised above 
safety limit (16” above base)

Raise lower stage higher.

Circuit breaker tripped.

Check circuit breaker at power 
supply.

Lamp filament broken.

Replace lamp.

Rotation coasts after switch is 
released

Rotation belt is loose.

Adjust belt to provide no more 
than ¼” slack

Unit will not nest

Upper stage not centered.

Raise lower stage higher than 
16”. Center upper stage (green 
light illuminated)

Unit 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 switch.

Check nest switch ground and 
operation. Rubber boot may have 
shrunk and is holding in switch.

Water in electronics.

Remove moisture from ground 
points and electronics. Do not 
use a pressure washer to clean 
unit.

Upper Actuator & Rotation start 
at the same time

Down limit switch stuck or 
damaged.

Aluminum plunger which acti-
vates down limit switch should 
move freely. Verify proper switch 
operation.

Wires on back light catching

Check for 90 degree sealing con-
nector on lamp tree.

Contact factory for replacement 
part.

No lights or rotation

Check safety limit sensor, bad, 
etc.

Contact factory for replacement 
part.

Autopark is off Center

Center switch out of  
alignment.

Refer to instructions on page 16.

Popping noise during Back  
Light Rotation

Switch boots stuck, faulty rota-
tion relay.

Replace switch boots. Contact 
factory for replacements parts.

Summary of Contents for KL408A

Page 1: ...Effective September 2020 This guide supersedes all previous versions MODEL COVERED KL408A 3842 Redman Drive Fort Collins CO 80524 1 800 797 7974 www CommandLight com KNIGHT SERIES...

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: ...n Notes 12 Location Requirements 13 Mounting 14 Holster Mounting 14 Electrical Wiring 15 12 VDC 15 Holster Wiring 15 Warning Device Installation 16 Maintenance 17 Cleaning 17 Center Switch Adjustment...

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: ...e then send parts if needed and have a technician dispatched if needed with a written work authorization number and a base amount of hours allotted to do repair 4 We remain available for service suppo...

Page 7: ...ed by you filing the claim directly Every consignee is on the ground floor in contact with the local agent who inspects the damaged goods and thus each claim can be given individual attention Since ou...

Page 8: ...t position while people are located within its operating envelope There are numerous pinch points that can cause serious bodily injury Do not use a high pressure washer or subject the light to high vo...

Page 9: ...ad power lines There are several standard lighting options available for the KNIGHT2 Model Description Minimum Power Requirements KL408A 6 x LED 1 kW Generator 110 or 240 VAC The emergency vehicle pro...

Page 10: ...ide 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 Upper...

Page 11: ...k Sequence Press green button on the controller once It does not need to be held in position The Autopark sequence begins 1 Emergency Stop light is illuminated 2 Lamps are extinguished 3 Upper stage b...

Page 12: ...ifting 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 15 16 diameter capacity Phillips head screwdriver 2 Command Light fla...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...acers 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 templa...

Page 15: ...s for 240 VAC operation Holster Wiring Determine if an elevated 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...

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: ...i e Lights will turn on then raise lamp tree to a 45 degree angle 2 Visually verify the centering cam on the rotation spindle is contacting the roller of the center switch arm 3 Ensure that when the...

Page 18: ...motor screws 5 Loosen but do not remove screws that retain rotation motor 6 Make sure both pulleys are parallel and in alignment with each other To adjust any misalignment loosen the 2 set screws secu...

Page 19: ...e too quickly or with too much pressure can break the rotation motor shaft Be certain that you rotate in the proper direction the upper stage can rotate a full 360 Generally you need to rotate the lam...

Page 20: ...the extension end of the actuator Avoid using a hardened steel punch which could peen the end of the shaft thus damaging the bore within the aluminum pivot blocks Note that the light weighs in excess...

Page 21: ...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 switch Check nest switch ground an...

Page 22: ...KNIGHT2 22...

Page 23: ...ower Requirements Average Generator Requirement 75 Watt LED 120 VAC 4 amps 1 kW minimum Lift actuators and rotation motor will cause higher current draw during use Motor Duty Cycle All motors thermall...

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Page 25: ...USER GUIDE 25 Parts List Base...

Page 26: ...KNIGHT2 26 Exploded View Base...

Page 27: ...USER GUIDE 27 Parts List Mid Plate...

Page 28: ...KNIGHT2 28 Exploded View Mid Plate...

Page 29: ...USER GUIDE 29 Parts List Lamp Tree...

Page 30: ...KNIGHT2 30 Exploded View Lamp Tree...

Page 31: ...USER GUIDE 31 Parts List Backlight...

Page 32: ...KNIGHT2 32 Exploded View Backlight...

Page 33: ...USER GUIDE 33 Parts List Relay Box...

Page 34: ...KNIGHT2 34 Exploded View Relay Box...

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

Page 36: ...KNIGHT2 36 Wiring Schematics...

Page 37: ...USER GUIDE 37 Holster Box...

Page 38: ...KNIGHT2 38 Holster Box...

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