Allmand ML 7.5, ML 8 User Manual

MAXI-LITE V-SERIES

ML 7.5/ML 8

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ALLMAND BROS. INC

P.O. BOX 888

HOLDREGE, NE 68949

PHONE: [phone]

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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 V-SERIES requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide
the performance 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, undam-

aged, and functional.

Inspect the tires to ensure good condition and proper ination
Check oil, fuel, coolant levels, and hydraulic uid levels.

Check to make sure the operator’s manual is with the equipment.
Inspect the machine physically for damage and repair if necessary.
Inspect the light bar and latch in transport position.

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.

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 LIFT MAST OPERATION ............................................................................... 8-10

TOWING AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................11-12

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION .................................................................................................13

SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 14-16

CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS ..................................................................................... 17-24

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES

TROUBLESHOOTING

ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ACCESSORIES

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INTRODUCTION

This manual provides the information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand

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

The MAXI-LITE V-SERIES standard tower is operated with a 12 VDC hydraulic pump

and hydraulic cylinder.

Specic operating instructions and specications are contained in this publication to fa-

miliarize 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 clarication before operation.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

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

DANGER

WARNING

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 INSTRUC­TION DECALS THAT BECOME DAMAGED, PAINT­ED, OR OTHERWISE ILLEGIBLE.

PART NO. 090307
Location: Inside left hand
door panel of Caterpillar 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. 090249
Location: Inside left hand
door panel of Kubota engine
units.

PART NO. 101925
Location: Inside left hand door panel.

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SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS

PART NO. 090158
Location: AC control panel

PART NO. 090165
Location: Inside left hand
door panel

PART NO. 090166
Location: Inside left hand
door panel

PART NO. 090084
Location: AC control panel

PART NO. 090163
Location: On left side
wheel well

PART NO. 090162
Location: On left front
enclosure panel

PART NO. 090133
Location: On left side panel below
ground lug

PART NO. 090034
Location: On left inner fender

adjacent to fuel tank ller neck

PART NO. 090159

PART NO. 090226
Location: Left front
panel.

Location: On right hand
wheel well

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PART NO. 090002
Location: On light bar
assembly

SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS

PART NO. 090005
Location: Inside left door panel

PART NO. 090160
Location: On trailer drawbar near
revsible hitch assembly.

PART NO. 100247
Location: Inside left door panel.

PART NO. 090179

Location: On fuel tank near ller neck.

PART NO. 101404
Location: On either side of mast assembly
immediately above roof panel .

PART NO. 101057

Location: On fuel tank near ller neck.

PART NO. 090306
Location: On AC
control panel

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PART NO. 090465
Location: Inside left door panel.

HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION

DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION

The Allmand MAXI-LITE V Series hydraulic
lift tower assembly consists of a seven sec­tion telescoping mast which can be extended
by operating a single hydraulic cylinder.
The light bar assembly can be rotated into
position by releasing the light bar park pin.
To release the park pin, pull the ring and turn
it 90 degrees so that the pin remains in the
retracted position. The light bar is designed
to rotate with enough resistance so that the
bar will stay in the desired position once the
operator has directed the lights on the work
zone. if the light bar rotates too easily or does
not stay in position, remove the cap plug from
the center of the light bar cover and tighten
the nut to achieve the desired resistance and
replace the cap plug.

SAFETY WARNING!

TO SET UP TOWER 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

rm footing.

SAFETY WARNING!



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.

.

 ALWAYS CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OB-

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

 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

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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. Start engine.(NOTE: Tower may be raised
and lowered as needed without engine run­ning.)

4. While the tower is still in the down position,
position the light bar and lamps so they are
aimed at the work zone and tilted at the ap­proximate angle to get maximum coverage
once the tower is raised.

5. Stand clear of the tower when raising and
lowering the lights.

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