Product Manual

Introduction and Safety
Owner’s Manual for CTF10 Light Tower 3
Operating Safety
Positioning the Unit
(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
• The area immediately surrounding the unit should
be dry, clean, and free of debris.
• Position and operate the unit on a firm, level
surface.
• If the unit is equipped with a frame grounding stud,
follow the National Electrical Code (NEC), state,
and local regulations when connecting.
Starting the Unit
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
(000263a)
CAUTION
(000291)
Equipment damage. Do not attempt to start or operate
a unit in need of repair or scheduled maintenance.
Doing so could result in serious injury, death, or
equipment failure or damage.
WARNING
Raising and Lowering the Mast
WARNING
Electrocution. Do not set up or operate
this unit if severe weather is expected.
Lightning strikes can kill or cause severe injury
even if you are not touching the unit.
(000296)
(000594)
> 50 mph
Do not set up the unit if high winds
are expected. High winds can cause the
unit to tip or fall, causing severe injury
or machine damage.
WARNING
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
(000265)
• Keep area around the unit clear of people while
raising and lowering the mast.
• ALWAYS lower the mast when not in use.
• The tower extends up to 32 ft (9.9 m). Verify the
area above trailer is open and clear of overhead
wires and obstructions.
• If for any reason any part of the mast hangs up or
the winch cable develops slack while raising or
lowering the tower, STOP immediately! Contact a
Generac Mobile Products Authorized Service
Dealer.
Service Safety
This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of causing
serious injury or death. Only a qualified and licensed
electrician should troubleshoot or repair problems
occurring in this equipment.
• Before servicing the unit, verify the main breaker
switch and circuit breakers are in the OFF
position, and the shore power cord is
disconnected. DO NOT perform even routine
maintenance unless all electrical components are
shut down .
• ALWAYS use extreme caution when servicing this
unit in damp conditions. Do not service the unit if your
skin or clothing is wet. Do not allow water to collect
around the base of the unit.
• DO NOT wash the unit with high pressure hoses,
power washers, or steam cleaners. Water may
collect in the unit, causing damage to electrical parts.
• Replace all missing and hard to read decals. Decals
provide important operating instructions and warn of
dangers and hazards.
• Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
cables. Never let cables slip through bare hands.
• Only use mild soap and water to clean the lens covers.
Other chemicals may damage the lens covers.
• Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks and
other types of lifting devices are attached securely
and have enough weight-bearing capacity to lift or
hold the equipment safely. Always remain aware of
the position of other people around you when lifting
the equipment.