Terex RL4 LED, Operator'S Manual

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Operator's Manual First Edition • First Printing
Work Area Safety
10 RL4LED™ Vertical Mast Part No. 1286390GT
Work Area Safety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Before operating the machine, contact the electric
power line owner to disconnect, move, or insulate
power lines.
Obey all local and governmental regulations
regarding required clearance from electrical power
lines. At a minimum, the required clearance
contained in the chart below must be followed.
Line Voltage Required Clearance
0 to 50KV 10 ft 3.05 m
>50 to 200KV 15 ft 4.60 m
>200 to 350KV 20 ft 6.10 m
>350 to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m
>500 to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m
>750 to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m
over 1000KV see below
For power lines over 1000kV, the minimum
clearance distance must be established by the
utility owner or operator or by a registered
professional engineer who is a qualified person
with respect to electrical power transmission and
distribution.
Allow for mast movement, electrical line sway or
sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energized power lines.
Personnel must not touch
or operate the machine
until energized power lines
are shut off.
Do not connect wires directly to the generator.
Connect auxiliary equipment only to the power
outlets provided.
Do not perform service or replace the LED modules
with the engine/generator running or batteries
connected.
This machine should be grounded in accordance
with all local electrical codes. Consult the local
electrical codes or authority having jurisdiction in
the area where the machine will be used for
specific requirements.
There is a permanent conductor between the
generator (static winding) and the frame.