Generac Power Systems LINKTower PLT240, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
14 Owner’s Manual for PLT240 Light Tower
6. See Figure 3-1 . Pull the locking pins (A) on the
four outriggers (B) and pull each outrigger out until
the spring loaded locking pin snaps back into
place.
Figure 3-1. Set Up Outriggers and Jacks
7. Rotate each jack handle clockwise to start leveling
the unit. Adjust all four jacks by rotating their
handles clockwise until the wheels and caster are
not touching the ground.
8. Before raising the mast, it may be necessary to
adjust the LED fixtures. The LED fixtures may be
adjusted up, down, left or right by simply aiming
them in the desired direction.
Raising the Mast
IMPORTANT NOTE: The mast is intended for use
ONLY to support the LED fixtures. Do not use the
mast as a hoist or for any other purpose.
1. Set up and level the unit. See Light Tower Setup .
Figure 3-2. Pulley Locations
2. See Figure 3-2 . Check the mast cables for
excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are
properly centered in each pulley (A). Check the
electrical cord for damage.
3. Stand, facing the winch, at the location indicated
with the black “X” in Figure 3-2 .
4. Use the winch (B) to slowly extend the mast, making
sure that the coiled electrical cord is extending at
the top sections of the mast. STOP extending the
mast when the colored mark (C) on the second mast
section is visible as seen in Detail C.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Dealer immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
003544
B
A
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. Keep the outriggers extended
while the mast is up. Failure to do so could cause the unit
to tip and fall and could result in death or serious injury.
(000266)
002994
DETAIL C
STOP
x
B
C
A
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)