Product Manual A

SAFETY NOTES

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety

messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. This manual contains DANGERS,

WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES which must be followed to prevent the possibility of

improper service, damage to the equipment, personal injury or death. The following formatting options

will apply when calling the readers attention to the DANGERS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and

NOTES.

DANGER

INDICATES A HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED, WILL RESULT IN

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious

injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in property or equipment

damage.

Note: Notes contain additional information important to a procedure and will be found within the regular text body

of this manual.

OPERATING SAFETY

Before using the light tower be sure you read and understand all of the instructions provided with the unit.

This equipment was designed for specific applications; DO NOT modify or use this equipment for any

application other than which it was designed for. Equipment operated improperly or by untrained personnel

can be dangerous.

Read the operating instructions and familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all instruments

and controls. Inexperienced operators should receive instruction from someone familiar with the equipment

before being allowed to operate or set up the light tower. The following points should be practiced at all times:

• The area immediately surrounding the light tower should be dry, clean, and free of debris.

• Position and operate the light tower on a firm, level surface.

• NEVER start a unit in need of repair.

• ALWAYS lower the mast when not in use, or if high winds or electrical storms are expected in the area.

• Make certain light tower is well grounded and securely fastened to a good earthen ground. Follow

any local, state or United States National Electric Code (NEC) guidelines.

• The mast extends up to 24 ft (7.6 m). ALWAYS make sure the area above the unit is open and clear

of overhead wires and obstructions.

• Keep area near the mast clear of people while raising and lowering the mast.

• Keep all body parts, clothing and other loose items clear of the winch, cables and pulleys during

operation.

• Bulbs become extremely hot during use. Allow them to cool 10-15 minutes before handling.

• NEVER raise or lower the mast while lights are in operation.

• ALWAYS extend the outriggers and level the unit before raising the mast. DO NOT retract the outriggers

while the mast is up.