Specifications
PAGE 16 — MODULAR LIGHT TOWER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/26/06)
MODULAR LIGHT TOWER — COMPONENTS
Figure 3 shows the location of the controls and components
for the Modular Light Tower. The functions of each control is
described below:
1. Mast Rotation Locking Knob – Unscrew this knob to
release mast for rotation.
2. Vertical Mast Extension Winch – Use this winch to
extend the mast to the desire height. Maximum height is
approximately 30 feet (9 meters).
3. Mast Rotation Handle – Grip this handle to rotate mast
to desired position. To lock mast tighten mast rotation
locking knob.
4. Lifting Bail – When lifting of the light tower by crane is
required, use this lifting bail. Note: this lifting bail is
balanced for a
fully configured
light tower; removal of
any light tower components will un-balance the lifting
bail.
5. Forklift Pockets – When lifting of the light tower is
required, use these fork lift pockets to lift the light tower.
Remember to insert the forks of the fork lift a minimum
of 24 inches into the mast fork lift pockets.
6. T-Bar – Allows the floodlights to be adjusted vertically
or horizontally.
7. Flood Light – 1000 watt "Metal Halide" type bulb with a
110,000 lumens capacity. Light coverage is typically
between 5 to 7 acres.
8. Tower Release Pin – Slide this pin to release tower mast
from cradle support stand.
9. Mast Cradle Support Stand – When towing of the light
tower is required, secure the tower mast into the cradle
support stand. Make sure tower release pin has been
inserted and mast is locked.
Figure 3. Components
10. Jack Stands – There are two trailer jack stands, which
are located at the front and rear of the trailer. Use these
2 jack stands to level and support the light tower.
11. Chock Blocks – Place these blocks (not included as part
of the light tower package) under each trailer wheel to
prevent rolling.
12. Outrigger Jacks – Use these 2 outrigger jacks to level
and support the light tower.
13. Ballast Compartment – This compartment contains the
ballasts electronics for each floodlight.
14. Safety Chain – Always attach safety chain to the towing
vehicle. Never tow the light tower with the safety chain
unattached.
15. Ball Hitch Coupler – Attach this coupler to the towing
vehicle. Use only the specified ball diameter as indicated
on your coupler. Use of any other ball diameter will create
an extremely dangerous condition which can result in
separation of the coupler and ball or ball failure.
16. Vertical Mast Winch – Use this winch to raise the mast
the to the vertical position. Once mast is in the full
vertical position be sure to insert locking pin.
17. Circuit Breaker and Floodlight Switch Panel – This
panel contains two single-pole 20 amp circuit breakers
to protect the unit from overload and a ON/OFF circuit
breaker (2) for each pair of floodlights.
18. Mast Locking Pin – Remove this pin while placing the
tower mast in the vertical position. Insert locking pin
when tower mast has reached full vertical position.