Product Manual

Owner’s Manual for CTF10 Light Tower 17
Operation
Section 3: Operation
Operation Configuration
Guidelines
(000145)
DANGER
Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident,
immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive
implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply
first aid and get medical help. Failure to do so will
result in death or serious injury.
(000152)
DANGER
Electrocution. Verify electrical system is
properly grounded before applying power.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious
injury.
(000104)
DANGER
Electrocution. Water contact with a power
source, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Asphyxiation. Do not connect any engine-
powered equipment or fired air heaters to the
convenience receptacle(s), even with proper
ventilation. Carbon monoxide, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
(000353)
DANGER
NOTE: For grounding requirements, follow local, state,
oil and gas or petrochemical plant grounding, MSHA,
OSHA, CSA, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, ABS Marine and
Maritime guidelines as applicable.
Before setting up the unit, determine if the unit will
operate as a standalone light tower or if export power will
be required.
• If the unit will operate as a standalone light tower,
connect the unit to a 120VAC-15A supply or
120VAC-20A supply using either input power plug.
• If export power is required or a second unit will be
connected via the 120 V GFCI receptacle, connect
the unit to a 120VAC-20A supply using the NEMA
L5-20 plug.
NOTE: Shore power cords are not included with this unit
and must be supplied by the end user. See Table 3-1 for
recommended cable size and length.
Table 3-1. Recommended Shore Power Cable Size and
Length
Suggested Power Cables and Lengths
100 ft (30.5 m) 10/3—(L5-20P – L5-20R)
50 ft (15.2 m) 12/3—(5-15P – 5-15R)
Maximum Distance - One Unit
400 ft (121.9 m) 10/3—(L5-20P – L5-20R)
300 ft (91.4 m) 12/3—(5-15P – 5-15R)
Maximum Distance - Two Unit
300 ft (91.4 m) 10/3—(L5-20P –L5-20R) to first unit (first unit
must be powered by 20A circuit)
200 ft (60.9 m) cable size 12/3 (5-15P – 5-15R) to second unit
Light Tower Setup
(000260a)
High Voltage. Verify area above unit is clear
of overhead wires and obstructions. Contact
with high-voltage power lines will result in
death or serious injury.
DANGER
(000250)
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not operate unit on
uneven surfaces, or areas of excessive moisture, dirt, dust
or corrosive vapors. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, property and equipment damage.
(000680)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Verify the ground is stable and will provide
sure support for the stabilizers. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury, equipment, or property
damage.
1. For maximum light coverage, position unit at
ground level or in a location higher than the area
being illuminated.
2. Place unit on firm ground that is relatively flat with a
less than 5° grade.