PAGE 8 — LT6KV LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (07/08/16)
SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
NEVER
lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
ALWAYS
ensure light tower is on level ground before use
so that it cannot slide or shift around, endangering workers.
Always keep immediate area free of bystanders.
ALWAYS
make sure trailer is leveled with all outriggers
extended before raising tower. Outriggers must remain
extended while tower is up.
ALWAYS
keep area behind trailer clear of people while
raising and lowering mast.
NEVER
remove safety latch or pull mast locking latch
while tower is in a raised position!
CHECK
the mast and winch cables for wear. If any
problem occurs when lowering or raising the tower,
STOP
immediately! Contact a trained technician for assistance.
NEVER
pivot or retract mast while unit is operating.
NEVER
use the light tower mast as a crane.
DO NOT
lift anything with the mast.
NEVER
attach anything to the light tower mast.
ALWAYS
lower the light tower when not in use, or if high
winds or electrical storms are expected.
NOTICE
ALWAYS
keep the immediate area surrounding the light
tower clean, neat, and free of debris.
ALWAYS
keep the machine in proper running condition.
Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts
immediately.
ALWAYS
store equipment properly when it is not being
used. Equipment should be stored in a clean, dry location
out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel.
To prevent the light tower from overturning,
NEVER
use
in winds that exceed 65 mph (105 kmph).
LAMP SAFETY
WARNING
NEVER
attempt to replace lamp with the power on.
Always shut down the engine and turn off circuit breakers
when changing the lamp.
ALWAYS
allow a suffi cient amount of time for the lamp to
cool
before touching or changing. The possibility exists of
severe burns.
CAUTION
NEVER
use force when installing the lamp. Excessive
force could cause the lamp to break, causing bodily harm.
NOTICE
NEVER
leave any grease or oil residue on lamp surface
when replacing or removing lamp. This can create hot
spots, reducing the service life of the lamp.
ALWAYS
make sure lamp surface is clean and dry.
ALWAYS
replace with MQ recommended type lamp.
ALWAYS
have a
trained technician
install and remove
a fl oodlight, or replace any damaged fi xture wiring.
ENGINE SAFETY
DANGER
The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can
cause death if inhaled.
The engine of this equipment
requires an adequate free
fl ow of cooling air.
NEVER
operate this equipment in
any enclosed or narrow area
where free fl ow of the air is
restricted. If the air fl ow is
restricted it will cause injury to people and property and
serious damage to the equipment or engine.
DANGEROUS
GAS FUMES