
gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 35
OperatiOn
inFlaTing balloon and Turning on lamps
mlT only
1. On MLT series light towers, reconnect the 4-pin power
cable (Figure 31) to the 120 VAC twist-lock receptacle
on the front panel of the generator.
Figure 31. MLT Ballast 4-pin
Power Cable
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 MLT
operation manual.
4. Once, the engine has started, place the GFCI and main
circuit breaker switches (Figure 32) on the MLT front
control panel in the
on
position. The balloon should
begin to inflate.
Figure 32. Main, GFCI Circuit Breakers (ON/MLT)
IDLE CONTROL
0
0
0
0
0
HOURS
ON
OFF
WHISPERW
ATT
7KW AC
Model DA-700
0SS
7000 WATT
DIESEL POW
ERED AC GEN
ERATOR
STARTER SWITCH
RUN
HEAT
START
STOP
HOUR METER
AC VOLTMET
ER
AC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
120/240V
25A
25A
120V
20A
25A
TO BALLAST
COMPARTMENT
4-PIN POWER
CABLE
MLT LIGHT TOWER
IDLE CONTROL
0
0
0
0
0
HOURS
ON
OFF
WHISPERW
ATT
7KW AC
Model DA-7000S
S
7000 WATT
DIESEL POW
ERED AC GEN
ERATOR
STARTER SWITCH
RUN
HEAT
START
STOP
HOUR METER
AC VOLTMET
ER
AC CIRCUIT
BREAKER
120/240V
25A
25A
120V
20A
25A
TO BALLAST
COMPARTMENT
4-PIN POWER
CABLE
MAIN CIRCUIT
BREAKER
(
)
ON
GFCI CIRCUIT
BREAKER
(
)
ON
MLT LIGHT TOWER
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.
deFlaTing and sToring balloon
1. Turn lamps
oFF
and allow to cool for at least five
minutes.
2. Once the lamps have cooled, place the GFCI and main
breaker switches in the
oFF
position.
3. Unplug power cord from the GFCI receptacle on the
generator.
4. When the balloon is completely deflated, unzip the
protective cover and fold the balloon inside the cover.
5. Carefully zip up the cover and snap the buttons to fully
close the protective cover.
6. Remove all cables from T-Bar, and remove balloon
power cable from junction box.
7. Pull cotter pin from locking pin and remove lamp
assembly from light tower mast.
8. Store lamp assembly in a safe place where it will not
get damaged.
NOTICE
alWays
make sure lamps are turned off and allowed
to cool before deflating balloon to avoid any damage
to the balloon.
never
transport GB2000 lamp fixture
while attached to mast.