Generac Power Systems LINKTower PLT240, Owner'S Manual

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Introduction and Safety
Owner’s Manual for PLT240 Light Tower 3
Starting the Unit
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DO NOT start a unit in need of repair.
Raising and Lowering the Mast
IMPORTANT NOTE: Unit wind rating is 45 mph.
•
ALWAYS extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. DO NOT retract the
outriggers while the mast is up.
•
Keep area around the unit clear of people while
raising and lowering the mast.
•
ALWAYS lower the mast when not in use.
Service Safety
This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of causing
serious injury or death. Only a qualified and licensed
electrician should troubleshoot or repair problems
occurring in this equipment.
•
Before servicing the unit, verify the main breaker
switch and circuit breakers are in the OFF (O)
position, and the shore power cord is disconnected.
DO NOT perform even routine maintenance unless
all electrical components are shut down.
•
ALWAYS use extreme care when servicing this unit
in damp conditions. Do not service the unit if your
skin or clothing is wet. Do not allow water to collect
around the base of the unit.
•
DO NOT wash the unit with high pressure hoses,
power washers, or steam cleaners. Water may
collect in the unit, causing damage to electrical parts.
•
Replace all missing and hard to read decals. Decals
provide important operating instructions and warn of
dangers and hazards.
•
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
cables. Never let cables slip through bare hands.
•
Only use mild soap and water to clean the lens covers.
Other chemicals may damage the lens covers.
Safety and Operating Decals
See Table 1-1 and Figure 1-1 . This unit features numerous
safety and operating decals. These decals provide
important operating instructions and warn of dangers and
hazards. The following diagrams illustrate decal locations
and descriptions.
Replace any missing or hard-to-read decals and use care
when washing or cleaning the unit. Decal part numbers
can be found in the parts manual at
www.generacmobileproducts.com.
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
(000263a)
WARNING
Electrocution. Do not set up or operate
this unit if severe weather is expected.
Lightning strikes can kill or cause severe injury
even if you are not touching the unit.
(000296)
WARNING
(000345)
Personal Injury. Do not set-up or operate unit
in high winds. Doing so could result in death,
serious injury, property, or unit damage.
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
(000265)
WARNING
Personal injury. Use caution when winding
winch cable. Failure to do so could result
in serious injury.
(000391)
Table 1-1. Decal Descriptions
ID Description
1 Warning—Entanglement Hazard
2 Lifting Point
3 Notice—Correctly Wind Winch
4 Warning—Crushing Hazard
5
Danger—Electrical Storms, High Wind and Overhead
Wires
6 Notice—Interconnect (located on flat beneath right
side receptacles)
7 Quick Start Guide
8
Warning—Hazardous Voltage: Disconnect Before
Servicing
9 Lock Stabilizing Feet
10 Forklift Pocket: Not a Step
11 Notice—Adjust Four Stabilizers
12 Warning—Electric Shock Hazard