Allmand PAL4000 User Manual

REVISED MARCH 2011

PAL 4000 GP

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ALLMAND BROTHERS INC.

P.O. BOX 888

HOLDREGE, NE 68949

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

About this Manual………..………………………………………………4

Safety

Safety Definitions…………………………………………………………5

Safety Precautions……………………………………………………..5-9

Safety Labels ……………………………………………………………..9

Check list…………………………………………………………………10

General Service Information

Equipment Identification…………………………………………………11

Clearances………………………………………………………………..12

Models and Serial Numbers…………………………………………….13

Tower Lights………………………………………………………………14

Operation

Light Fixture Adjustment…………………………………………………14

Light Fixture Stowage…………………………………………………….14

Pre Operation Set up……………………………………………………..15

Raising & lowering Mast………………………………………………….15

Maintenance

Troubleshooting Chart……………………………………………………16

Maintenance Record……………………………………………………...17

Warranty

Schematics

Parts Book

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Allmand PAL 4000 GP light tower and welcome to the
Allmand family of equipment owners.

The Allmand PAL 4000 GP light tower offers many advantages to make operation safer, more con­venient and more cost-effective. The PAL 4000 GP light towers will provide you with high-quality
performance and durability which translates into more productivity on the job site.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

Take time to read this manual thoroughly.

This Operator’s Manual provides information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand Bros.
Inc. PAL 4000 GP light tower.

NOTICE: Keep this manual accessible during operation to provide convenient reference. Store this
manual in a safe place for future reference.

If you are uncertain about any of the information in the manual, contact Allmand or your Allmand
dealer for clarification before operation.

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.

The graphics and text in this manual generally describe the Allmand PAL 4000 GP light tower.
Allmand light tower differ by model and optionally installed equipment. Your Allmand light tower may
not exactly match the graphics and /or text descriptions in this manual.

NOTICE: The information found in this manual was in effect at the time of printing. Allmand Bros.
may change contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

NOTICE: 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

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SAFETY

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SAFETY

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SAFETY

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SAFETY

SAFETY LABELS

WARNING! Unsafe Operational Hazard. Always replace any safety and instruc-

tion decals that become damaged, painted or otherwise illegible.

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SAFETY

PREPARING THE PAL 4000 GP

The PAL 4000 GP light tower requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide the
performance and safety it has been designed for. Never deliver or put machine into service with
known defects or missing instructions or decals. Always instruct the customer in proper operation
and safety procedures as described in this 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 light assemblies for damage and test for proper operation.

 Inspect the electrical wiring for signs of damage. Danger! Electrocution Hazard.

Do not operate the light tower if the insulation on the electrical cord or other

electrical wiring is cut or worn, or if bare wires are exposed. Repair or re

place damaged wiring before starting the engine.

 Check to make sure the Light Tower Operator’s Manual is with the equipment.

 Check to make sure the quick reference operation card is with the equipment and properly teth-

ered.

 Inspect the machine physically for damage and repair if necessary.

After completing the pre-operation check list, operate the tower through a complete opera­tion cycle, following the operating instructions in the PAL 4000 GP Operator’s Manual.

Warning! Unsafe operation Hazard. Never permit anyone to install or operate the equipment

without proper training.

ALWAYS READ AND UNDERSTAND THE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST.

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GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION

EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION

TOWER CORD

SHO LAMP

WINCH

BALLAST BOX

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