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Owner’s Manual

Light Tower

MLTS

008615

Summary of Contents for MLTS

Page 1: ...SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For technical assistance contact www generacmobileproducts com Technical Service 1 800 926 9768 Owner s Manual Light Tower MLTS 008615 ...

Page 2: ...for safe operation is performed promptly and to have the equipment checked periodically by a GMASD Normal maintenance service and replacement of parts are the responsibility of the owner or operator and as such are not considered defects in materials or workmanship within the terms of the warranty Individual operating habits and usage may contribute to the need for additional maintenance or servic...

Page 3: ...ns 15 Component Locations 16 Control Panel 18 Section 3 Operation Light Tower Setup 19 Raising Mast Manual Winch 20 Raising Mast Electric Winch If Equipped 21 Prestart Checklist 22 Starting the Unit 22 Operating the Lights 23 Engine Derating 23 Customer Convenience Receptacles If Equipped 23 Load Limit and Overload 23 Shutting Down the Unit 23 Removing Loads from Receptacles If Equipped 23 Shuttin...

Page 4: ...on 31 Maintenance 31 Electric Winch If Equipped Use Operation and Maintenance 31 Winch Mechanical Brake 31 Trailer Wheel Bearings 32 Jack Maintenance 32 Section 5 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting the Lights 34 Section 6 Wiring Diagrams Mast Junction Box Wiring and Light Connec tions 35 AC Analog 1 of 2 36 AC Analog 2 of 2 37 DC Analog 38 ...

Page 5: ...od or oper ating technique that the manufacturer does not specifically recommend verify that it is safe for others and does not render the equipment unsafe Throughout this publication and on tags and decals affixed to the unit DANGER WARNING CAUTION and NOTE blocks are used to alert personnel to special instructions about a particular operation that may be hazardous if performed incorrectly or car...

Page 6: ...Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury 000105 DANGER Explosion and Fire Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive Add fuel in a well ventilated area Keep fire and spark away Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury 000147 WARNING Risk of Fire Unit must be positioned in a manner that prevents combustible material accumulation underneath Failure to do so ...

Page 7: ...188 DANGER Electrocution Do not wear jewelry while working on this equipment Doing so will result in death or serious injury 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 000188 DANGER Electrocution Do not wear jewelry while working on this equipment Doing so will result in death or serious injury 000137a ...

Page 8: ...ng Ambient air temperature is above 120 F 49 C Operating Safety Positioning the Unit The area immediately surrounding the unit should be dry clean and free of debris Position and operate the unit on a firm level surface If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud follow any local state and National Electrical Code NEC guidelines when connecting Starting the Unit 000192 DANGER Explosion and...

Page 9: ...s Towing Safety Towing a trailer requires care Both the trailer and vehicle must be in good condition and securely fastened to each other to reduce the possibility of an accident Some states require that large trailers be registered and licensed Contact your local Department of Transportation office to check on license requirements for your particular unit Hitch and Coupling Verify the hitch and c...

Page 10: ... speed is 10 mph 16 km h or less depending on terrain When towing maintain extra space between vehi cles and avoid soft shoulders curbs and sudden lane changes Reporting Trailer Safety Defects If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifyi...

Page 11: ...l not shown 2 Setup and Take Down Instructions Manual 17 Neutral Bonded to Frame 3 Danger Overhead Power Lines 18 Not A Step 4 Warning Electrical Storms and High Wind 19 Warning High Temperature Do Not Remove Guard 5 Owner s Manual Location 20 Mast Junction Box Wiring inside 6 Electric Shock Hazard 21 Warning Do Not Retract Outriggers With Tower Up 7 Warning Hot Surface 22 Stowed Position 8 Warnin...

Page 12: ...8 Owner s Manual for Mobile Light Tower Introduction and Safety Figure 1 1 Decal Locations 1 of 3 1 Inch 25 mm 10000035325 0 5 0 5 1 Inch 25 mm 10000035402 008626 1 2 ...

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Page 15: ... Engine qt L 4 1 3 9 4 1 3 9 Oil Incl Filter qt L 3 5 3 4 3 5 3 4 Maximum Run Time Lights Only hr 190 190 Generator Make Model Marathon Electric 201CSA5430 Marathon Electric 201CSA5411 Power Output kW kVA 1 4 1 4 2 4 2 4 Output Voltage V 120 1Ø 120 1Ø Output Amperes A 11 6 20 Frequency Hz 60 60 AC Distribution Circuit Breaker Size A 15 20 Lighting Lighting Type Light emitting diode LED Light emitt...

Page 16: ...e Products LLC DATE 00 0000 GVWR PNBV 000KG 0000LBS COLD INF PRESS PRESS DE V I N N I V 00000000000000000 TYPE TRAILER MODEL XXX000 GAWR PNBE TIRE PNEU RIM JANTE GONF A FROID KPA PSI LPC SGL DUAL EACH AXLE THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE U S FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS FMVSS AND CANADIAN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY REGULATIONS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF MAN...

Page 17: ...move jack from tongue weldment Hold jack vertically and extend until weldment on jack is aligned with tongue weldment 4 See Figure 2 3 Install jack and secure with clevis D Figure 2 3 Jack Installed 5 See Figure 2 2 Remove pins B and C 6 See Figure 2 4 Using both hands slowly lower trailer tongue into tow position NOTE Varying levels of effort may be required depending on terrain Figure 2 4 Lower ...

Page 18: ...levels of effort may be required depending on terrain Figure 2 7 Pivot Trailer Tongue Into Storage Position 5 See Figure 2 8 Install pins B and C at locations shown to secure trailer tongue in storage position Figure 2 8 Install Pins and Rotate Jack 6 Remove clevis and remove jack A from tongue weldment 7 Completely retract jack 8 Rotate jack 90 counterclockwise place jack on tongue weldment and i...

Page 19: ...Owner s Manual for Mobile Light Tower 15 General Information Unit Dimensions Figure 2 9 Unit Dimensions A B C D E 118 in 3 m 101 in 2 6 m 23 ft 7 m 10 ft 3 05 m 57 in 1 45 m A B C E D 009807 ...

Page 20: ...ation Component Locations Figure 2 10 Component Locations Front and Left Side A Grounding stud E Tongue jack B Outrigger and Jack 2 locations F Mast rotation knob C Fuel fill G Winch D Tie down point 4 locations H Light 4 locations 008645 B F C D E D G H A ...

Page 21: ... 17 General Information Figure 2 11 Component Locations Rear and Right Side J Central lift point M Tandem tow mount optional not shown K Engine radiator access hood N Hood latch L Forklift pocket P Key start controller J K L L M N P 008646 ...

Page 22: ...trols export power if equipped C Light fixtures ON OFF switch One switch controls power to all light fixtures D Not used E Standard units Not used Units with electric winch Mast UP DOWN switch F Not used G Not used H 120 V duplex receptacle I Engine hour meter Displays how many hours engine has run J Engine ignition switch K Main circuit breaker A D E I J C F G B K H ...

Page 23: ...ounding stud B is located on the rear frame of the trailer near the left side outrigger For ground ing requirements follow local state or National Electrical Code NEC guidelines 5 See Details C D Pull the locking pins C on the outriggers D and pull each outrigger out until the spring loaded locking pin snaps back into place Pull the locking pin on each outrigger jack F and rotate each jack 180 so ...

Page 24: ...ing at the top sections of the mast Stop extending the mast when the colored mark D on the second mast section is visible as seen in Detail D Figure 3 2 Pulley Locations Manual Winch IMPORTANT NOTE Contact a GMASD immediately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops slack DANGER Electrocution DO NOT use the unit if electrical cord is cut or worn through Doing so will result in death or ser...

Page 25: ... A limit switch on the main mast section will disconnect power to the electric winch to prevent overextending the mast IMPORTANT NOTE Contact a GMASD immediately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops slack 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 000266 Tipping hazard Extend the out...

Page 26: ...and condition Inspect the engine fan belt guard Inspect the engine exhaust system for loose or rusted components Verify all covers are in place and secure Starting the Unit NOTE If the engine was run out of fuel or the fuel tank was drained it may be necessary to purge the fuel lines Refer to the engine operator s manual supplied with the unit 1 See Figure 2 12 Verify main circuit breaker and circ...

Page 27: ...receptacle for powering accessories or tools Figure 3 8 Customer Convenience Receptacle The receptacle and a corresponding circuit breaker are located on the control panel See Figure 2 12 The receptacle is powered available for use when the engine is running and the main circuit breaker is ON I Load Limit and Overload Lights on Load limit 1 100 W Lights off Load limit 2 400 W Drawing more than the...

Page 28: ...until the white arrows are aligned and the metal stop tabs are touching c Tighten the mast rotation knob Lowering the Mast Electric Winch If Equipped NOTE On key switch models key must be in RUN to operate electric winch 1 Press and hold the upper winch control switch downward to collapse the mast to its lowest position Verify the electrical cord does not get caught in or pinched by the mast while...

Page 29: ...sing an internal valve and obstructing intake air Shutdown is triggered automatically by an output from the controller or manually by pulling the T handle B The reset knob C rotates 90 to block airflow If the knob is parallel to the pipe centerline as shown the valve is open If the knob is perpendicular to the pipe centerline the valve is closed and airflow is blocked Test the PAS Test the PAS at ...

Page 30: ...ing to the unit in front B Inspect for proper operation of the directional and brake lights Connect the towing chains to the tie down locations C Avoid sharp turns when towing Do not cross any obstacles more than 12 in 30 5 cm deep Tandem tow speeds a Paved highway 45 mph 72 km h b Graded gravel 25 mph 40 km h c Cross country 10 mph 16 km h Telemetry If Equipped The digital telemetry option enable...

Page 31: ... d Thirdpass tightento90 120ft lbs 122 162Nm NOTE After the first road use torque the lug nuts in sequence 8 Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 45 mph 72 km h Recommended off road towing speed is not to exceed 10 mph 16 km h or less depending on the terrain Lifting the Unit Proceed as follows to prepare the unit for lifting 1 Verify the equipment being used to lift the unit is in good...

Page 32: ...When securing the unit for transportation verify the equipment being used to fasten the unit is in good condition and has sufficient strength to hold the unit in place during transport See Figure 3 17 Use the tie down points C as shown Figure 3 17 Tie Down Points C 002538 ...

Page 33: ...e of unauthorized use Cleaning the Unit Always clean the unit after each use to remove dust grease mud or spilled fuel or oil Use soft clean rags to wipe the cabinet exterior and control panel Low pressure compressed air less than 40 psi 276 kPa can also be used to remove dust and debris from the cabinet interior This unit contains sensitive electronic components that can be damaged by high pressu...

Page 34: ... change intervals on the MLTS equipped with the Mitsubishi L2E Tier 4 engine be extended to 1 000 hours after initial break in The engine comes from the factory with a larger sump that holds 3 6 qts 3 4 L of engine oil After the initial 50 hour break in and oil change the sump coupled with the larger oil filter allows the engine to operate up to 1 000 hours between routine oil changes Hot humid or...

Page 35: ...dically inspect all connections to verify they are tight and free of corrosion Inspect the cable for visible damage every time the winch is operated Examples of damage are cuts knots crushed or frayed portions and broken strands Replace cable immediately if damaged Failure to replace a damaged cable could result in breakage Regularly inspect the brake for slippage or drift This is detected visuall...

Page 36: ... until fresh grease is visible around the nozzle of the grease gun 4 Wipe any excess grease from the axle hub with a clean cloth and replace the rubber plug The minimum recommended lubrication is every 12 months or 12 000 miles 19 312 km More frequent lubrication may be required under extremely dusty or damp operating conditions Every six months or depending on usage check for play in each bearing...

Page 37: ...ion High coolant temperature shutdown Low coolant level Add coolant if needed Allow engine to cool then check coolant level in radiator Restart engine and check coolant temperature Stop engine immediately if coolant temperature is 210 F 99 C or more Blockage in radiator Inspect radiator shroud and ducting for blockage and remove any foreign matter Leakage in coolant hoses engine block or water pum...

Page 38: ...ns inside the mast junction box and each mast light housing socket Damaged or loose electrical cord Inspect the mast electrical cord for damage and check the cord connections inside the control box Faulty fuel filter With engine running and lights off measure voltage and frequency at the GFCI receptacle Voltage should indicate 120VAC 5 and frequency should indicate 60 7 Hz 5 If frequency and volta...

Page 39: ...Owner s Manual for Mobile Light Tower 35 Section 6 Wiring Diagrams Mast Junction Box Wiring and Light Connections 008713 1 3 2 4 ...

Page 40: ...36 Owner s Manual for Mobile Light Tower Wiring Diagrams AC Analog 1 of 2 ...

Page 41: ...Owner s Manual for Mobile Light Tower 37 Wiring Diagrams AC Analog 2 of 2 ...

Page 42: ...38 Owner s Manual for Mobile Light Tower Wiring Diagrams DC Analog ...

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