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OPERATION MANUAL

P/N: 49103

Revision #1 (08/15/08)

NIGHTHAWK SERIES

MODELS LT-12D, LT-12P

DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER

(DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI DIESEL ENGINE)

(PERKINS DIESEL ENGINE)

THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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Summary of Contents for LT-12D

Page 1: ...GHTHAWK SERIES MODELS LT 12D LT 12P DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER DEUTZ LOMBARDINI DIESEL ENGINE PERKINS DIESEL ENGINE THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANYTHE EQUIPMENT AT ALLTIMES To find the latest revision of this p...

Page 2: ...at 1 800 421 1244 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However...

Page 3: ...Safety Decals 8 9 Specifications LightTower 10 Specifications Engines 11 Dimensions 12 General Information 13 Components 14 15 Control Panel 16 17 Floodlight Footcandle Plots 18 Towing Guidelines 19...

Page 4: ...TE LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide This gas is colorless and odorless and can cause death if inhaled NEVER operate this equi...

Page 5: ...ernorsettings Personalinjury anddamagetotheengineorequipmentcan result if operating speed ranges above maximum allowable ALWAYS wear approved eye and hearing protection LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER SAFETY...

Page 6: ...lighttower generatorrequiresanadequate free flow of cooling air NEVER operate the generator in any enclosedornarrowareawherefree flow of the air is restricted If the air flowisrestricteditwillcauseser...

Page 7: ...nd other obstructions The tower extends in excess of30ft 9meters Contact with overhead powerlines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage Serious Injury or Death NEVER touch bulbs while...

Page 8: ...ls Thesedecalsareprovidedforoperatorsafetyandmaintenance information The illustration below and on the next page shows these decals as they appear on the machine Should any of these decals become unre...

Page 9: ...LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 PAGE 9 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Figure 1 Operation and Safety Decals Continued...

Page 10: ...n o i t a c i f i c e p S r o t a r e n e G t u p t u O e l c a t p e c e R I C F G y l n o S U A 5 1 C A V 0 2 1 t u p t u O e l c a t p e c e R k c o L t s i w T y l n o S U A 5 2 C A V 0 4 2 s p m...

Page 11: ...o C d e l o o c r e t a W y t i c a p a C t n a l o o C s r e t i L 8 3 s t n i P S U 0 8 d o h t e M g n i t r a t S t r a t S c i r t c e l E e p y T y r e t t a B 2 1 p u o r G y r D t h g i e W l...

Page 12: ...d e w o t S t s a M h t g n e L m c 1 3 4 n i 0 7 1 B n o i t i s o P d e y o l p e D t s a M h t g n e L m c 6 5 2 n i 1 0 1 C n o i t i s o P d e y o l p e D t s a M t h g i e H x a M m 6 9 t f 5 1...

Page 13: ...breakers for each floodlight For ease of service or transport each floodlight is equipped with a quick disconnect connector that allows the lamp fixture to be removed quickly This feature is extremel...

Page 14: ...110 000 lumens capacity Light coverage is typically be tween5to7acres Figure3 MajorComponents ControlPanelSide 9 Tower Lock Release Pin Pull this pin to release tower mastfromcradlesupport 10 Jack Sta...

Page 15: ...rethat theselightsareoperationalandareworkingcorrectly NEVER tow the light tower if these lights are inoperative The exhaust pipe will become extremely hot when the engine is in use NEVER touch the ex...

Page 16: ...PAGE 16 LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER CONTROL PANEL Figure 5 Control Panel Components and Indicators...

Page 17: ...Oil Pressure Alarm Light This alarm light flashes when the oil pressure has fallen to low for normal engine operation Service as needed LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER CONTROL PANEL 10 Pre Heat Indicator Lig...

Page 18: ...PAGE 18 LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER FLOOD LIGHT FOOTCANDLE PLOT Figure 6 Floodlight Footcandle Plot Area Coverage...

Page 19: ...ailer Vehicle Connection 1 Check the vehicle hitch ball and trailer coupler for signs of wear or damage Replace any parts that are worn or damaged before towing 2 Useonlythe2 inchballdiameterasindicat...

Page 20: ...PAGE 20 LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 Figure 7 Safety Chains Trailer Coupler Hook up LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER TOWING GUIDELINES...

Page 21: ...alling force fitted parts Failure to comply may result in serious injury Figure 8 Major Suspension Components Suspension The leaf suspension springs and associated components Figure 8 should be visual...

Page 22: ...retorquealllugnutsinsequence Check all wheel lug nuts periodically NOTE S T N E M E R I U Q E R E U Q R O T N O I S N E P S U S 4 E L B A T m e t I s b L t F e u q r o T 8 3 T L O B U 0 3 N I M 5 3 X...

Page 23: ...LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 PAGE 23 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER TRAILERWIRING DIAGRAM Figure 10 Typical TrailerWiring Diagram...

Page 24: ...Service Classification CF 4 z ACEA Specification E3 z ACEA Specification E2 Other types of motor oils may be substituted if they meet the following requirements Figure 11 Dipstick 5 When checking the...

Page 25: ...y Tap water can reduce the operating life of the battery NOTE Battery Check The operator MUST wear the appropriate protective equipment and clothing while handling the battery Failure towearprotective...

Page 26: ...adiator fins with compressed air Cleaning inside the machine is dangerous so clean only with the engine turned off and the negative battery terminal disconnected Air Cleaner Periodic cleaning replacem...

Page 27: ...sections have been raised to the desired height 6 Bottom tower mast is locked in place 7 Light tower trailer support stands have been positioned properly and the trailer is level 8 Flood lights have b...

Page 28: ...Before placing the light tower into actual operation let it run for 3 5 minutes Listen of any abnormal sounds or smells that would be associated with a defective light tower If any abnormal conditions...

Page 29: ...nds and observe that flood all floodlights areOFF 5 Let the engine idle for a few minutes with no load 6 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position Store key in a safe location 7 Lowerlighttowermastand...

Page 30: ...e cradle 4 Once the lower mast is resting in the cradle of the tower support stand align the hole on the mast with the hole on the cradle and insert locking pin Raising Mast Lower Mast Section Follow...

Page 31: ...et doors Figure 17 Control Panel Circuit Breakers NEVERoperatethelighttowerwith the engine compartment doors open Operation with the doors open may cause insufficient cool ing to the unit and damage m...

Page 32: ...o f k c e h C X s t r a P f o g n i n e s o o L r o f k c e h C X r e t l i F d n a l i O e n i g n E e c a l p e R 1 X y r e t t a B e c i v r e S X e d i s t u O d n a e d i s n I t i n U n a e l C...

Page 33: ...There are two pulleys in the mast raise lower cable system They should be removed and replaced if worn or damaged as they can cause premature cable failure if they are in poor condition 5 Reassembleth...

Page 34: ...accumulate in the bottom of the tank Occasionally remove the drain cock and drain the contents During cold weather the greater the empty volume inside the tank the easier it is for water to condense...

Page 35: ...dling and continue to flush the system until clean water comes out Adjust the flow of the water flowing in and draining out to ensure the radiator is always full during the flushing operation 11 When...

Page 36: ...contactyourPerkinsorLombardini Deutzdistributortohave engine overhauled LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER MAINTENANCE Replacing Fuel Filter 1 Set the container under the filter cartridge to catch fuel 2 Using...

Page 37: ...s o o l s n o i t c e n n o c g n i r i w s I r i a p e r d n a g n i r i w k c e h C e v i t c e f e d r o t a l u g e r e g a t l o v s I y r a s s e c e n f i e c a l p e R t u p t u O e g a t l o...

Page 38: ...d e i f i c e p s e h t e s U r e b m u n e n a t e c w o l h t i w l e u F l e u f d e i f i c e p s e h t e s U n o i t c e j n i e s o o l o t e u d k a e l l e u F t u n g n i n i a t e r e p i p...

Page 39: ...l d e i f i c e p s e h t o t e c u d e R r o n r o w r e n i l d n a g n i r n o t s i P k c u t s e c a l p e r r o r i a p e R g n i m i t n o i t c e j n i t c e r r o c n I t s u j d A n o i s s...

Page 40: ...r o y l l a c i t a r r e m r o f r e p l l i w s p m a l D I H r e p o r P e h t h t i w e e r g a t s u m a t a d e t a l p e m a n t s a l l a b e h T t s a l l a b r e p o r p m i e r u l i a f p...

Page 41: ...s u a c y a m s p m a l w e n h t i w t n e m e c a l p e r t o p S e g a s p m a l s a s e z i m i n i m t n e m e c a l e r p u o r G s r o l o c p m a l n i s e c n e r e f f i d e l b a e c i t o...

Page 42: ...n be assumed that the generator is working correctly and the correct voltage 120 VAC are being supplied to the ballast Starting 1 Start the generator and verify that there are no abnormal sounds 2 Tur...

Page 43: ...08 15 08 PAGE 43 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM LIGHT TOWER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM NOTE CapacitorsC1thruC4are480VAC 24 f In addition a 47K 1 2 watt resistor is installed across the capacitor te...

Page 44: ...PAGE 44 LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER DEUTZ ENGINEWIRING...

Page 45: ...LT 12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER OPERATION MANUAL REV 1 08 15 08 PAGE 45 LT 12 SERIES LIGHTTOWER PERKINS ENGINEWIRING...

Page 46: ...Multiquip Inc reserves the right to discontinue or change specifications design or the information published in this publication at any time without notice and without incurring any obligations HERE S...

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