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PAGE 4 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08)

Safety precautions should be followed
at all times when operating this
equipment. Failure to read and
understand the Safety Messages and
Operating Instructions could result in
injury to yourself and others.

FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS!

This Owner's Manual has been
developed to provide complete
instructions for the safe and
efficient operation of the

LT-12 Series Light Tower.

Before using this Light Tower, ensure that the operating
individual has read and understands all instructions in this
manual.

SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS

The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you
about potential hazards that could injure you or others.  The
Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure
to the operator, and are preceded by one of three words:

DANGER

WARNING

, or 

CAUTION

.

HAZARD SYMBOLS

Potential hazards associated with the 

LT-12 Series Light

Tower

 operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols

which appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced
in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols.

NOTE

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — 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 equipment in a confined area or
enclosed structure that does not provide
ample free flow air.

Diesel fuel 

is extremely flammable, and

its vapors can cause an explosion if ignited.

DO

 

NOT

 start the engine near spilled fuel

or combustible fluids.

DO NOT

 fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or

hot.  

DO NOT

 overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if

it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from
the ignition system. Store fuel in approved containers, in
well-ventilated areas and away from sparks and flames.

Engine components can generate extreme
heat. To prevent burns, 

DO NOT

 touch

these areas while the engine is running or
immediately after operations.  Never
operate the engine with heat shields or heat
guards removed.

WARNING - Lethan Exhaust Gasses

You 

WILL

 be 

KILLED 

or 

SERIOUSLY

 injured if you 

DO

NOT

 follow directions.

You 

CAN

 be 

KILLED

 or 

SERIOUSLY

 injured if you 

DO

NOT

 follow directions.

You 

CAN

 be 

INJURED

 if you 

DO NOT

 follow directions.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING - Explosive Fuel

WARNING - Burn Hazards

ALWAYS

 wear approved 

respiratory

protection when required.

CAUTION - Respiratory Hazard

Содержание LT-12D

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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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