Generac Power Systems LINKTower PLT240, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual for PLT240 Light Tower iii
Section 1: Introduction and Safety
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Fire Hazards .........................................................2
Electrical Hazards ................................................2
Operating Safety ..................................................2
Positioning the Unit .....................................................2
Starting the Unit ...........................................................3
Raising and Lowering the Mast ...................................3
Service Safety ......................................................3
Safety and Operating Decals ..............................3
Section 2: General Information
Specifications ......................................................5
Unit Serial Number Locations ............................6
Unit Dimensions ..................................................7
Component Locations .........................................8
Control Panel .......................................................9
Control Panel Components and Functions ..................9
Internal Storage .................................................10
Lifting and Transporting ...................................10
Lifting the Unit ...........................................................10
Transporting the Unit .................................................10
Tying the Unit Down ..........................................11
Section 3:Operation
Operation Configuration ...................................13
LED Lights Only ........................................................13
LED Lights and Auxiliary Power ................................13
Light Tower Setup .............................................13
Raising the Mast ................................................14
Prestart Checklist ..............................................15
Turn Unit ON ......................................................15
Turn Unit OFF .....................................................15
Lowering the Mast .............................................15
Long-Term Storage ............................................16
Section 4:Maintenance
Daily Walk-Around Inspection ......................... 17
General Maintenance ........................................ 17
Preparing for Service .................................................17
Cleaning the Unit .......................................................17
Inspecting the Unit .....................................................17
Basic Maintenance Schedule ........................... 17
Winch Use, Operation and Maintenance ......... 18
Prior to Use ...............................................................18
Operation ...................................................................18
Maintenance ..............................................................18
Winch Mechanical Brake ...........................................18
Jack Maintenance .............................................. 18
Wheel Maintenance ........................................... 18
Section 5:Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting the Lights .............................. 19
Section 6:Wiring Diagrams
AC Wiring ........................................................... 21
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