OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL GloBug 4-Spot MODEL GB43SC LIGHTING SYSTEM (FOR USE WITH MQ SERIES GENERATORS) Revision #3 (12/15/08) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT LIGHTING SYSTEM Proposition 65 Warning ............................................. 3 Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4 Parts Ordering Procedures ....................................... 5 Safety Message Alert Symbols .............................. 6-7 Rules For Safe Operation .................................... 8-11 Specifications .......................................................... 12 Dimensions .............................
www.multiquip.com Effective: January 1st, 2006 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip.com. Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! ■ View Parts Diagrams ■ Order Parts ■ Print Specification Information To obtain an MQ Account, contact your District Sales Manager for more information.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. This Owner's Manual has been developed to provide complete instructions for the safe and efficient operation of the MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS CAUTION - Rotating Parts CAUTION - Equipment Damage Messages NEVER operate equipment with covers, or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Other important messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent damage to your lighting system, other property, or the surrounding environment.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to Serious Injury or even Death. This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. The following safety guidelines should always be used when operating the GLOBUG 4-SPOT.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS make sure that the GloBug is secure on firm level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around, endangering workers. Also keep the immediate area free of bystanders. ■ ALWAYS keep area behind GloBug clear of people while raising and lowering mast. LIFTING/TRANSPORTING THE GLOBUG ■ ALWAYS use the lifting hanger, when lifting of the GloBug is required. ■ To prevent the GloBug from overturning, NEVER use in winds that exceed 22 mph(10m/s).
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ When transporting the GloBug 4-Spot, lower the mast fully. Tighten the lamp adjustment lever and make sure that the lighting unit assembly is fixed to the mast before transporting. This will prevent the light assembly from falling down or being damaged during transport. LAMP SAFETY AND CARE ■ NEVER leave any grease or oil residue on lamp surface when replacing or removing lamp. This can create hot spots, reducing the service life of the lamp.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DANGER - GloBug Electric Shock Hazards ALWAYS keep electrical cords in good condition. Worn, bare or frayed wiring can cause electrical WET HANDS shock, thus causing Bodily Harm or even Death.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications GloBug 4-Spot Model GB43SC Input Voltage 120 VAC Frequency Max. Current Wind Stability with Generator Weight (less generator) 60 Hz Single-Phase 18 Amps 65 mph (80.46 kph) 364 lbs. (165 kg) Lamp Lamp Type Lumens (4) 400 Watt Metal Halide 136,000 Mast Number of Stages 3 Maximum Height 13.8 ft. (4.2 meters) Generator See Specified Generator Manual PAGE 12 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — DIMENSIONS G F E D C A H I B Figure 2. Dimensions TABLE 2. DIMENSIONS Reference Letter Description Dimension ft. (mm.) Reference Letter Description Dimension ft. (mm.) A Wheel Base 2.62 ft. (800 mm.) F Height (Mast Stowed Position) 5.58 ft. (1,700 mm.) B Width (Outriggers Deployed) 5.25 ft. (1,600 mm.) G Height (Steering Handle) 2.88 ft. (878 mm.) C Width (Lighting Units) 3.02 ft. (920 mm.) H Lenght (Front to Rear Wheel) 3.41 ft. (1,040 mm.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip GLOBUG 4-SPOT is a general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting conditions. The GloBug can be powered by a variety of Multiquip's series generators. Power requirements for running the GloBug are 120 VAC, 60 Hz @ 18 amps. Please read carefully the specified generator manual that will accompany your GLOBUG 4-SPOT. This manual will explain how to operate and maintain the generator.
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 11 10 12 14 13 15 16 20 17 18 19 21 Figure 6. Major Components PAGE 16 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — COMPONENTS Figure 6 shows the location of the controls and components for the GLOBUG 4-SPOT. The functions of each control is described below: 1. Reflex Mirror – Enhances lighting from the bulbs. 2. Lighting Unit – Consists of 4 lamps in their sockets. 3. Lamp Stand – holds the four lamps of the lighting unit together. 4 Lamp – 400 watt metal-halide type lamp. Replace with only MQ recommended type lamp. Always allow a sufficient amount of time for the lamp to cool down before changing. 5.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SETUP CAUTION - Read Manual Please read this entire manual carefully before attempting to operate the GloBug. Failure to read this manual could cause damage to the GloBug and serious injury to the operator. 3. Lift up on each outrigger (2) from its stow position, rotate backwards and place it in the deployed position, as shown in Figure 9.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SETUP 2. Adjust the reflex mirror and the socket together so that Raising the Lamp Stand the cables of the two upper light ing units are positioned 1. Support the lighting units with one hand and pull up the downward sand the cables of the two lower lighting units fold lever with the other hand. The lever wil spring up. are positioned upwards. See Figure 11. FOLD LEVER SOCKET CABLE REFLEX MIRROR Figure 13. Raising Lamp Stand Figure 11. Positioning the Socket 3.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SETUP Turning All Lights In One Direction 1. Loosen the adjust lever. Turn the lighting units in the desired direction (Figure 15). CAUTION - MAST PINCH POINT When raising or lowering the mast, keep hands and fingers clear of the various mast sections, this will prevent hands and fingers from getting pinched. ADJUST LEVER Figure 15. Adjusting Direction of Lighting Units Turning Lights Individually 1. Hold the arm of the lamp and turn it to the desired direction (Figure 16.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES 3. Start the generator as referenced in the "Start-up Section" of the supplied generator manual. When raising mast, ALWAYS be on the lookout for overhead obstructions such as high voltage power lines. The possibility exists of electrocution, even death, if the GloBug comes in contact with high voltage power lines. 4. Leave the engine idling for about 3 minutes to warm it up. 5. Place the generator lamp switch (Figure 19) to the ON position. 6.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — STORAGE Preparation of Lighting Unit For Storage 1. Using the mast winch (Figure 18), lower the mast fully. Turn winch handle counterclockwise to lower mast. 2. Set the lighting units facing the front (Figure 22). 4. Push down the lighting unit (Figure 24). Some force is required when pushing down because of the installed springs. PUSH DOWN LIGHTING UNIT LIGHTING UNIT FACING FRONT Figure 23. Pushing Down Lighting Unit Figure 22. Lighting Unit Facing Front 5.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — STORAGE 7. To unlock outriggers, push downward on the counter- Storage weight lever indicated by arrow (Figure 25). Grab hold of 1. Wipe dirt or foreign matter that may have accumulated outrigger, pull upward, push down and place in stow on the GloBug 4-Spot during operation. Use a mild position (Figure 26.. detergent to clean the unit. DO NOT spray the engine with water. 2. Avoid storing the GloBug 4-Spot in areas that can be exposed to rain, harsh elements, and high humidity. 3.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAINTENANCE (WIRING DIAGRAM) BALLAST 15 1 CAPACITOR AC120V LIGHTING UNIT2 LIGHTING UNIT1 RED YEL/BLK YEL YEL 2 RED ④ RED BALLAST YEL/BLKYELYEL ③ CAPACITOR RED 17 16 14 WHT BLK BLK 11 WHT 6 10 11 10 13 BROWN BLK GRAY BROWN GRAY RED LIGHTING UNIT3 4 LIGHTING UNIT4 RED BLK WHT WHT BLUE 2 RED WHT BRUE GRAY BLK YEL BROW N ORANGE RED GRAY ORANGE BROW N BRUE WHT YEL BLK WHT 5 YEL 7 3 8 ORANGE ORANGE YEL 2 YEL YEL/BLK YEL YEL 12 YEL
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAINTENANCE L1 L4 M1 L3 M2 L6 L5 E1 M3 M4 L7 L2 L8 M5 C6 M6 C7 C1 C9 C2 C8 C3 C10 C4 C5 PAGE 26 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAINTENANCE For a prolonged life cycle an extended quality follow the recommended GloBug 4-Spot service guidelines as referenced in Table 3. TABLE 3. PERIODIC CHECK AND MAINTENANCE FIGURE PART CHECK ITEM SOLUTION L1 Lamp Base Lamp base loose? Screw in securely. ❖ L2 Pin Contact Pin contact loose or disconnected? Tighten or connect securely. ■ L3 Nut Nut not too loose or not too tight? Tighten correctly.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — TROUBLESHOOTING (LAMPS) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a just as it is and consult or company's service department. breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Lamp Troubleshooting (Table 4) information shown below. TABLE 4. LAMP TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Lamp does not light.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — TROUBLESHOOTING (MAST) Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a just as it is and consult or company's service department. breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Mast Troubleshooting (Table 5) information shown below. TABLE 5. MAST TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Mast cannot be raised.
EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there are any questions. The contents and part numbers listed in the parts section are subject to change without notice. Multiquip does not guarantee the availibility of the parts listed. Sample Parts List: NO. 1 2 2 3 4 Numbers Used - Item quantity can be indicated by a number, a blank entry, or A/R.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SPARE PARTS GLOBUG 4-SPOT 1 TO 3 UNITS Qty. P/N Description 3 ......... E000031700 .... BULB 1 ......... A300069800 .... BALLAST ASSY 1 ......... E000032000 .... CAPACITOR 1 ......... 1311100161 ..... MIRROR/LENS GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAMEPLATE AND DECALS 4 DANGER ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD When replacing lamp and to prevent electrical shock, ALWAYS shutdown the generator before replacing lamp. Remember to let lamp cool before removing. Use only recommended type lamp as listed in parts manual. DCL416 WARNING BURN HAZARD To prevent burns, NEVER touch lamp while lamp is on. Lamp surface gets extremely hot! ALWAYS allow sufficient time for lamp to cool down before touching.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NAMEPLATE AND DECALS NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 3 DCL412 DECAL; WARNING, LIFT HANGER 1 4 DCL416 DECAL; DANGER, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZ. 1 5 DCL417 DECAL; WARNING, BURN HAZARD (LAMP) 1 6 DCL402 DECAL; CAUTION, REMOVE POWER CORD 1 7 DCL428A DECAL; MQ LOGO 1 8 DCL401 DECAL; WINCH UP/DOWN 1 9 DCL407 DECAL; CAUTION, TIRE PRESSURE 1 10 DCL400 DECAL; DANGER, ELECTRICAL SHOCK (TIRES) 1 11 DCL409 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION 1 12 DCL406A DECAL; WARNING, ADJ.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — BASE PLATE ASSY. BASE PLATE ASSY. 3 2 1 8 5 4 5 4 7 6 6 7 PAGE 34 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — BASE PLATE ASSY. BASE NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PLATE ASSY. PART NO. A100030203 A100030101 0010510025 A400041101 0010512025 0040112000 0030112000 E000032100 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS BOX (BALLAST) CP ....................................................... 1........... REPLACES P/N A100030201 COVER (BALLAST) ........................................................ 1........... REPLACES P/N A100030100 BOLT AND WASHER (M10 X 25) 4 STOPPER ...............................................................
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — ELECTRICAL ASSY. ELECTRICAL ASSY NO. PART NO. 1 E000031700 2 E000048100 3# 1311100161 4# 1311300161 5# 1311200162 6 0031116000 7 0040116000 8 1042000230 9 1502180110 10 1407021030 11 A300069501 12 A300069601 13 A300069700 14 A300069900 15# E000012300 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS LAMP 4 LIGHTING UNIT ASSY ................................................... 4...........
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — BALLAST ASSY. BALLAST ASSY 1 2 3 6 8 7 9 5 12 10 11 16 14 16 15 13 12 PAGE 38 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — BALLAST ASSY. BALLAST ASSY NO. PART NO. 1 A300069800 2 0013505015 3 A300060801 5 0030105000 6 0020305065 7 0020304012 8 A400078900 9 E000032000 10 E000031800 11 0010505015 12 0030104000 13 E000031600 14 A400081900 15 A400082000 16 0020304020 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS BALLAST ASSY 4 BOLT AND WASHER (M5X 15) ...................................... 8........... REPLACES P/N 0010506025 HOLDER (BALLAST) ...................................................... 4...........
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAIN MAST ASSY. MAIN MAST ASSY. 4 10 11 12 13 5 14 9 2 3 6 2 7 7 1 8 1 7 7 6 7 7 SERIAL NOS. G5000029 AND ABOVE PAGE 40 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAIN MAST ASSY. MAIN NO. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 MAST ASSY. PART NO. A100028102 A100028105 0010510025 1011000701 1642001430 0040112041 A200029800 A200036500 0020304012 0020304012 2002500430 0010112040 0030112000 1052001710 0040212000 0040112000 1711080130 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS FIRST MAST .......................................... 1 ..........S/N G5000028 AND BELOW FIRST MAST .......................................... 1 ..........
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — T-HANDLE ASSY. T-HANDLE ASSY. 2 1 1 3 4 6 4 5 7 PAGE 42 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — T-HANDLE ASSY. T-HANDLE ASSY. NO. PART NO. 1 1102700130 2 A200023001 3 0040730000 4 1503300130 5 A100018905 6 A300087403 7 0010508015 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS HANDLE GRIP 2 HANDLE 1 SNAP RING (30) 1 SLEEVE BEARING (30Dx34Dx20) 2 BASE PLATE .................................................1 ........... REPLACES P/N A100018903 SIDE GUARD ..................................................2 ........... S/N G5000029 AND ABOVE BOLT AND WASHER.......................................4 ...........
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — STEERING ASSY. STEERING ASSY. 3 2 1 3 1 2 25 27 13 6 3 8 11 10 6 7 4 5 9 14 13 16 18 10 15 9 4 9 12 26 9 11 10 19 4 3 20 21 22 3 23 19 18 17 12 24 3 4 3 3 PAGE 44 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — STEERING ASSY. STEERING ASSY. NO. PART NO. 1 0010510025 2 A400033402 3 0040720000 4 E000014500 5 A200022803 6 E000031200 7 A200022903 8 A400055101 9 1504120130 10 0040108000 11 0030208000 12 A300090600 13 0040112000 14 0010512025 15 0040112041 16 1521120130 17 0010112075 18 2071214010 19 1503180130 20 2071213211 21 2001200312 22 0030108000 23 1041000131 24 0010308030 25 A400055501 26 A400055401 27 0030808000 PART NAME QTY.
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OUTRIGGER ASSY. OUTRIGGER ASSY. NO. PART NO. 1 0010116090 2 A100011600 3 0010510025 4 1501160111 5 A200015302 6 A200015202 7 * 1641000330 8 0040110000 9 1501100430 10 0030210000 11 0040116000 12 0040216000 13 0030116000 14 2031321113 15 A100011500 16 2031320213 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS BOLT (M16x90) 2 BRACKET (OUT,R) R 1 BOLT & WASHER (M10x25) 10 SPACER (OUT,R) 2 OUTRIGGER R ............................................ 1 ............. INCLUDES ITEM W/ * OUTRIGGER L ...........................
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAST ADAPTER ASSY. MAST ADAPTER ASSY. PAGE 48 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAST ADAPTER ASSY. MAST ADAPTER ASSY. NO. PART NO. 1 0020304012 2 2202350110 3 1643000110 4 1045000130 5 1652000130 6 1043001230 7 1043001330 8 0010308020 9 0030108000 10 2072310112 11 1603000130 12 2072400510 PART NAME SCREW & WASHER (M4 X 12) LAMP STAND CP FREE BUSH SPRING (LEVER) CAP SPRING (LAMP STAND) L SPRING (LAMP STAND) R BOLT (M8 X 20) NUT (M8) ADJUST LEVER (LAMP STAND) CLAMP CONNECTOR COVER QTY. 4 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 4 1 1 1 REMARKS GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — MAST SECTION ASSY. MAST SECTION ASSY. NO. PART NO. 1 A200027200 2 2002262010 3 A200027301 4 0020204006 5 0020204010 6 1031040211 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS SECOND MAST 1 BRACKET (PULLEY) ................................1 ........... MAST SECTION 2 THIRD MAST ............................................1 ........... REPLACES P/N A200027300 SCREW (M4x6) 6 SCREW (M4x10) 6 WIRE ROPE (4Dx6300L) 1 GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV.
Effective: February 22, 2006 PAYMENT TERMS TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE — PARTS 5. Parts must be in new and resalable condition, in the original Multiquip package (if any), and with Multiquip part numbers clearly marked. 6. The following items are not returnable: Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days. FREIGHT POLICY All parts orders will be shipped collect or prepaid with the charges added to the invoice. All shipments are F.O.B. point of origin.
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL HERE'S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING UNITED STATES Multiquip Corporate Office 18910 Wilmington Ave. Tel. (800) 421-1244 Carson, CA 90746 Fax (800) 537-3927 Contact: mq@multiquip.com Mayco Parts 800-306-2926 Fax: 800-672-7877 310-537-3700 Fax: 310-637-3284 Service Department 800-421-1244 Fax: 310-537-4259 310-537-3700 MQ Parts Department 800-427-1244 310-537-3700 MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM MQ Cipsa Carr. Fed. Mexico-Puebla KM 126.
