Specifications

MODULAR LIGHT TOWER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #3 (06/26/06) — PAGE 35
MODULAR LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION
Operation
Proceed with this section only if the following have been
completed:
z Outriggers have been fully extended to prevent the trailer
from tipping.
z All tower mast sections have been raised to the desired
height.
z Bottom tower mast is locked in place.
z Light tower trailer support stands have been positioned
properly and the trailer is level.
z Flood lights have been adjusted to desired position.
z Chocked blocks have been positioned under each wheel
to prevent trailer from rolling.
z Engine section of the light tower has been running for at
least 3-5 minutes without any abnormal noises.
z Flood lights DO NOT interfere with any overhead
obstructions.
z Flood light power cables have been plugged into the
appropriate receptacles (J1-J4) on the T-Bar assembly.
z Light tower trailer frame has been grounded correctly.
If ALL of the above conditions have been met, proceed and
turn on the flood lights as follows:
Turning On Flood Lights
1. Plug the connector end of the attached power cable into
the 120 VAC twist-lock output receptacle on the
generator/welder (Figure 14). This cable provides 120
VAC power to the ballast box located near the trailer
tongue.
2. Set the main circuit breaker on the welder/generator to
the ON position. In addition it may be necessary to turn
on another breaker if the receptacle is protected. Refer
to the Operation Manual for your specified generator or
welder.
3. Set circuit breaker CB-1 (page 41) on the
ballast box to
the ON position.
4. Wait a few minutes for the ballast to activate. Observe
that flood lights #1 and #2 are ON.
5. Set circuit breaker CB-2 on the
ballast box to the ON
position.
6. Wait a few minutes for the ballast to activate. Observe
that flood lights #3 and #4 are ON.
7. If any of the flood lights are not ON refer to the
troubleshooting section of this manual.
Turning Off Flood Lights
1. Set circuit breakers CB-1 and CB-2 on the ballast box
to the OFF position. Observe that all four flood lights
are OFF.
2. Allow flood lights to cool (15 minutes) if service or
removal of bulb is required.
3. Set main circuit breaker on generator or welder to the
OFF position.
4. Shut-down generator or welder as specified in Operation
Manual.
5. Lower light tower mast as outlined in the Pre-Setup
section of this manual.
Figure 14. Power cable Connection