Allmand 683, 695, 883, 895, 895XL User Manual

MAXI-LITE

HYDRAULIC TOWER

683, 695, 883, 895, and 895XL

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ALLMAND BROS. INC

P.O. BOX 888

HOLDREGE, NE 68949

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MAXI-LITE SERIES

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INSPECTION CHECK LIST

FOR PREPARING THE MAXI LITE FOR DELIVERY OR RENTAL

The MAXI LITE requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide the perfor-
mance and safety it has been designed for. Never deliver or put a machine into service with
known defects or missing instructions or decals. Always instruct the customer in the proper
operation and safety procedures as described in the operator’s manual. Always provide the
manual with the equipment for proper and safe operation.

CHECK LIST:

 Visually inspect the equipment to ensure that all instructions and decals are in place and

legible.

 Inspect the tower latch and knob assembly which locks the tower in the vertical position for

proper operation.

 Check the hitch assembly and safety tow chains.
 Check the outriggers and jacks to make sure they operate properly.
 Inspect the light assemblies for damage and test for proper operation.
 Inspect the electrical wiring for signs of damage.
 Check the ground rod cable and the ground lug. Make sure they are clean, undamaged,

and functional.

 Inspect the tires to ensure good condition and proper inflation.
 Check oil, fuel, coolant levels, and hydraulic fluid levels.
 Check to make sure the operator’s manual is with the equipment.
 Inspect the machine physically for damage and repair if necessary.

NOTE: See appropriate section of manual for scheduled maintenance intervals.

After completing the inspection check list, operate the tower through a complete
operation cycle, following the operating instructions in the operator’s manual.

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WARNING

NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT

PROPER TRAINING!

ALWAYS READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INSPECTION CHECK LIST ..................................................................................................... 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................... 3

INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................... 4

SAFETY SYMBOL INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 4

SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS ...................................................................................... 5-7

HYDRAULIC MAST OPERATION ......................................................................................... 8-9

MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERING SYSTEM ..................................................................... 10

SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................................11-15

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS ................................................................................... 16-23

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................................... 24

KUBOTA D905, D1105 AND PERKINS 103-10

TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................... 25

ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ........................................................................... 26

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INTRODUCTION

 This manual provides the information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand

Bros., Inc., MAXI-LITE light tower.

 The MAXI-LITE standard tower configuration is operated by a two cylinder hydraulic sys-

tem used to erect, extend, and lower the tower.

 Specific operating instructions and specifications are contained in this publication to

familiarize the operator and maintenance personnel with the correct and safe procedures
necessary to maintain and operate the equipment.

Take time to read this book thoroughly. If you are uncertain about any of the information
presented in the manual, contact the factory or your dealer for clarification before operation.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of the SAFETY INFORMATION SYMBOL shown below is to attract your special
attention to safety related information contained in the text.

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DANGER

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WARNING

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CAUTION

FAILURE TO UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH SAFETY RELATED INFORMATIONAL
INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY TO OPERATOR OR OTHERS. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND ANY PART OF THIS INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR DEALER FOR
CLARIFICATION PRIOR TO OPERATING EQUIPMENT.

NOTE

The word NOTE is used to bring your attention to supplementary information in relation to

various aspects of proper operation and maintenance.

NOTE: Keep this manual accessible during operation to provide convenient reference.

NOTE: Any reference in this manual to LEFT or RIGHT shall be determined by looking at

the trailer from the rear.

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SAFETY WARNING

SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS

ALWAYS REPLACE ANY SAFETY AND INSTRUC-

TION DECALS THAT BECOME DAMAGED, PAINTED,

OR OTHERWISE ILLEGIBLE.

PART NO. D-151
Location: Inside left hand door
panel of Lister Petter engine units.

PART NO. D-249
Location: Inside left hand door
panel of Kubota engine units.

Refer to these representations of the safety
warning decals used on the MAXI-LITE to
insure correct ordering if replacing be­comes necessary.

PART NO. D-264
Location: Inside left hand door panel.

PART NO. D-325
Location: Inside left hand door panel.
(Hydraulic tower model only.)

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SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS

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SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS

PART NO. D-160
Location: On pintle hitch

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HYDRAULIC MAST OPERATION

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

The Allmand MAXI-LITE tower assembly
consists of a three section telescoping
mast that can be raised and extended by
operating two toggle switches mounted on
the D.C. Control Panel. The lift cylinder
toggle switch operates a solenoid on a
hydraulic pump that pressurizes a cylinder
to raise the mast from the horizontal towing
position to the vertical position. The extend
cylinder toggle switch operates a solenoid
on the same hydraulic pump that pressur­izes a cylinder that extends the telescoping
sections.

The three section mast assembly can be
rotated from the ground by loosening a knob
and rotating the entire assembly 360° to aim
the lights as necessary.

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SAFETY WARNING

 ALWAYS CHECK FOR OVERHEAD

OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE RAISING
AND LOWERING MAST. ALLOW 35'
CLEARANCE. AVOID ALL OVERHEAD
ELECTRICAL WIRES

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TO ERECT MAST AND RAISE
LIGHTS

1. Extend both side outrigger jacks, rear jack
and tongue jack to stabilize and level the
trailer.

NOTE: Jacks should be placed only on
firm footing.

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SAFETY WARNING

 WHEN EXTENDING REAR JACK, WATCH

TO ENSURE YOU ARE CLEAR OF THE
OVERHANGING ENDS OF THE MAST.

THE SUPPLEMENTAL GROUND ROD IS A

SAFETY DEVICE THAT MAY REDUCE
THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY
FROM STRAY ELECTRICAL CURRENT

Therefore, Allmand recommends using
the ground rod. However, it is the user’s
responsibility to determine the require­ments and/or applicability of local, state,
or national electrical code which governs
the use of the ground rod.

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 TO PREVENT INSTABILITY AND HELP

ENSURE SAFE OPERATION, ALWAYS
PROVIDE PROPER GROUND SUP­PORT BEFORE RAISING MAST.

 BEFORE RAISING MAST, VISUALLY

INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE
OR WEAR. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF
WITH THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION
OF ALL OPERATING PARTS BY STUDY­ING THIS MANUAL. OBSERVE ALL
CAUTION DECALS LOCATED ON
EQUIPMENT.

NOTE: The latch locks the mast in the
vertical position and disengages the
sections allowing the tower assembly
to be rotated to position the lights.

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2. Attach the ground rod to the grounding lug,
and drive the ground rod fully for adequate
electrical ground, as required by local,
state, or national code.

3. Release the pin that secures the mast to
the rear mast support.

4. Operate the LIFT CYLINDER toggle switch
UP to raise the mast from horizontal to
vertical.

5. Turn black knob counterclockwise and
engage latch in strike plate. Retighten black
knob.

6. Operate the EXTEND CYLINDER toggle
switch UP to raise the lights vertically.

7. To rotate the lights, loosen the black knob
on mast and turn the tower assembly with
the handles provided. Retighten knob.