page 34 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
OperatiOn
removing balloon proTeCTive Cover
1. Expose the balloon by unsnapping the buttons and
unzipping the protective cover as shown in Figure 28.
Figure 28. Removing Protective Cover
2. Next, fold the protective cover into itself and zip. See
Figure 28.
inFlaTing balloon and Turning on lamps
lT12 only
1. On LT12 series light towers, reconnect negative battery
cable (black).
2. Slightly raise the light tower mast to allow clearance
for the balloon to inflate.
3. Start the light tower engine as referenced in the LT12
light tower operation manual.
4. Once, the engine has started, place the GFCI and main
circuit breaker switches (Figure 29) on the LT12 control
panel in the ON position. The balloon should begin to
inflate.
CauTion
do noT
use excessive force when
zipping or unzipping the balloon. The
possibility exists of the zipper tearing,
which would make the balloon unusable.
BALLOON
FULLY
EXPOSED
UNZIP
PROTECTIVE
COVER
SNAPS
FOLD PROTECTIVE
COVER INTO ITSELF
NOTICE
Ensure the fan power cable is routed safely as it travels
from the junction box, down the mast to the selected
GFCI receptacle.
Figure 29. Main, GFCI Circuit Breakers (ON/LT12)
5. Next, turn on lamp circuit breakers as referenced in the
lamp lighting options section of this manual.
6. Secure any unused lamp cables.
7. Raise the light tower mast (Figure 30) to the desired
upright height.
Figure 30. Balloon Deployed
(Typical Application)
LIGHT CONTROL/BREAKER
120 VAC/15A
GFCI
BREAKER
240 VAC/30A
MAIN
BREAKER
CB4
CB3
CB2
CB1
LT12
LIGHT TOWER
MAIN
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON
GFCI
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
ON
LAMP
4
LAMP
3
LAMP
1
LAMP
2
LAMP
4
FACING OUTWARD
LAMP
2
FACING
OUTWARD
BALLOON
NOT USED
NOT USED
