Stow LT-12D User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

NIGHTHAWK SERIES

MODELS LT-12D, LT-12P

DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER

(DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI DIESEL ENGINE)

(PERKINS DIESEL ENGINE)

Revision #1 (08/15/08)

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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING / REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

Diesel engine exhaust and some of

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Multiquip. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), go to http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov; or write to:

Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590

You can also obtain information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safecar.gov.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Proposition 65 ................................................................. 2

Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 3

Table of Contents ............................................................. 3

Safety Message Alert Symbols ................................... 4-5

Rules For Safe Operation ............................................. 6-7

Operation and Safety Decals ........................................ 8-9

Specifications (Light Tower) ........................................... 10

Specifications (Engines) ................................................ 11

Dimensions .................................................................... 12

General Information ....................................................... 13

Components .............................................................. 14-15

Control Panel ............................................................. 16-17

Floodlight Footcandle Plots ........................................... 18

Towing Guidelines ......................................................19-20

Trailer Safety Guidelines ............................................ 21-22

Trailer Wiring Diagram .................................................... 23

Inspection .................................................................. 24-27

Startup Procedure ......................................................... 28

Shutdown Procedure ..................................................... 29

Mast Operation .............................................................. 30

Operation ....................................................................... 31

Maintenance ..............................................................32-36

Troubleshooting (Generator) ........................................... 37

Troubleshooting (Engine) ........................................... 38-39

Troubleshooting (Lamps) ............................................40-42

Schematic Diagram ....................................................... 43

Deutz Engine Wiring ...................................................... 44

Perkins Engine Wiring .................................................... 45

WKWK

NOTE

For Deutz/Lombardini Parts information, please see our LT-12 Deutz F3M1008F Diesel Engine Parts Manual.

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — 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

NOTE

developed to provide complete instructions for the safe and efficient operation of the

LT-12 Series Light Tower.

Before using this Light Tower, ensure that the operating individual has read and understands all instructions in this manual.

SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS

The three (3) Safety Messages shown below will inform you about potential hazards that could injure you or others. The Safety Messages specifically address the level of exposure to the operator, and are preceded by one of three words:

DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.

DANGER

Potential hazards associated with the

Tower

operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols.

HAZARD SYMBOLS

WARNING - Lethan Exhaust Gasses

Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. NEVER operate this equipment in a confined area or enclosed structure that does not provide ample free flow air.

WARNING - Explosive Fuel

Diesel fuel is extremely flammable, and

its vapors can cause an explosion if ignited. DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible fluids.

DO NOT fill the fuel tank while the engine is running or hot. DO NOT overfill tank, since spilled fuel could ignite if it comes into contact with hot engine parts or sparks from the ignition system. Store fuel in approved containers, in well-ventilated areas and away from sparks and flames.

LT-12 Series Light

You WILL be NOT follow directions.

WARNING

You CAN be NOT follow directions.

CAUTION

You CAN be

KILLED

INJURED

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SERIOUSLY

if you DO NOT follow directions.

injured if you DO

WARNING - Burn Hazards

Engine components can generate extreme heat. To prevent burns, DO NOT touch these areas while the engine is running or immediately after operations. Never operate the engine with heat shields or heat guards removed.

CAUTION - Respiratory Hazard

ALWAYS wear approved

protection when required.

respiratory

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS

CAUTION - Rotating Parts

NEVER operate equipment with covers,

or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury.

CAUTION - Accidental Starting

ALWAYS place the power source, circuit

breakers or ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, when the generator is not in use, unless connected to transfer switch.

CAUTION - Sight and Hearing Hazards

ALWAYS wear approved eye and

hearing protection.

CAUTION - Equipment Damage Messages

Other important messages are provided throughout this manual to help prevent damage to your light tower, other property, or the surrounding environment.

This light tower, other

NOTE

property, or the surrounding environment could be damaged if you instructions.

do not

CAUTION - Over-Speed Conditions

NEVER tamper with the factory settings of

the engine governor settings. Personal injury and damage to the engine or equipment can result if operating speed ranges above maximum allowable.

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — 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 LT-12 Lighttower.

Safety

■

DO NOT operate or service this equipment before reading this entire manual.

■

This equipment should not be operated by persons under 18 years of age.

■

NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job.

The engine of this light tower/generator requires an adequate free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the generator in any

■

ALWAYS refuel in a well-ventilated area, away from sparks and open flames.

■

ALWAYS use extreme caution when working with flammable liquids. When refueling, stop the engine and allow it to cool. DO NOT machine. Fire or explosion could result from fuel vapors, or if fuel is spilled on a hot engine.

enclosed or narrow area where free flow of the air is restricted. If the air flow is restricted it will cause serious damage to the generator engine and may cause injury to people. Remember the engine of the light tower/generator gives off DEADLY carbon monoxide gas.

smoke around or near the

■

NEVER operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or taking medicine.

■

NEVER operate the saw under the influence or drugs or alcohol.

■

NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not recommended by Stow for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

■

Manufacturer does not assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. Unauthorized equipment modification will void all warranties.

■

Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and safety decals when they become difficult read.

■

ALWAYS check all the bolts on the light tower for tightness.

■

NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing engine or generator.

■

High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool before adding fuel or performing service and maintenance functions. Contact with cause serious burns.

hot

components can

■

NEVER operate the light tower/generator in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An explosion or fire could result causing severe

Topping-off to filler port is dangerous, as it tends to spill fuel.

ALWAYS make sure that the light tower/generator is secure on level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around, endangering workers. Also keep the immediate area free of bystanders.

ALWAYS use a floodlight, or replace any damaged fixture wiring.

NEVER leave any grease or oil residue on glass surface when replacing or removing bulbs. This can create hot spots, reducing the service life of the bulb or causing outer jacket to burst.

ALWAYS make sure trailer is leveled with all outriggers extended before raising tower. Outriggers must remain extended while tower is up.

ALWAYS keep area behind trailer clear of people while raising and lowering mast.

NEVER remove safety pin or pull mast locking pin while tower is in an raised position!

CHECK the mast and winch cables for wear. If any problem occurs when lower or raising the tower STOP immediately! Contact a trained technician for assistance.

NEVER pivot or retract mast while unit is operating.

trained technician

bodily harm or even death.

to install and remove a

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

DANGER - High Danger Areas

The

5 DANGER

High DANGER

understand these areas could result in

Electrical

Shock, Electrocution

items listed below are considered

areas and should be adhered to. Failing to

Bodily Harm,

, and even

Death! Please

pay close attention when operating the light tower.

DANGER - Grounding the LT-12 for Operation

The LT-12 Light tower is equipped with a

ground terminal

ALWAYS complete the

path

from the light tower to an external

for your protection.

grounding

grounding source.

ALWAYS make certain the light tower is well grounded and securely fastened to a good earth ground (ground rod). The possibility exists of

even Death

Electrical Shock, Electrocution, and

if the light tower is not grounded.

DANGER - Electric Shock Hazards

NEVER operate the LT-12 Light tower

or handle any electrical equipment while standing in water, while bare foot, while hands are wet, or in the rain. A dangerous could occur causing

electrical shock

Severe Bodily Harm or even Death.

ALWAYS keep electrical cords in good condition. Worn,

bare or frayed wiring can cause electrical shock, thus causing

Bodily Harm or even Death

WET

HANDS

NEVER grab or touch a live power cord with wet hands, the possibility exists of

Electrocution, and even Death!

■

Electrical Shock,

POWER

CORD

(POWER ON)

NEVER use the light tower mast as a crane. DO NOT lift anything with the mast.

■

NEVER attach anything to the light tower mast.

DANGER - Overhead Obstruction Danger

ALWAYS make sure the area

above Light tower is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. The tower extends in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters). Contact with overhead powerlines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage,

Serious Injury or Death

■

NEVER touch bulbs while in use. Bulbs become extremely

hot when in use! Allow bulbs and fixture to cool at least 1015 minutes before handling.

■

ALWAYS retract the mast before lowering the tower to transport position.

Maintenance Safety

■

NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running light tower/generator.

■

ALWAYS allow the light tower/generator a proper amount of time to cool before servicing.

■

Keep the light tower/generator in proper running condition.

■

Fix damage to the light tower/generator immediately and always replace broken parts.

Emergencies

■

ALWAYS know the location of the nearest

■

ALWAYS know the location of the nearest

first aid kit

■

In emergencies or numbers of the nearest

department

fire extinguisher

always

keep a phone on the job site

know the location of the nearest phone

. Also know the phone

ambulance, doctor

. This information will be invaluable in the case

and

fire

of an emergency.

■

ALWAYS keep the immediate area surrounding the light tower clean, neat, and free of debris.

■

ALWAYS lower the tower when not in use, or if high winds or electrical storms are expected in the area.

■

NEVER pivot or retract mast while unit is operating.

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS

Machine Safety Decals

This dedicated light tower is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the next page shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer.

Figure 1. Operation and Safety Decals

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS

Figure 1. Operation and Safety Decals (Continued)

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SPECIFICATIONS (LIGHT TOWER)

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINES)

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — DIMENSIONS

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — GENERAL INFORMATION

The Stow LT-12 Series Light Tower is a dedicated general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting conditions.

The light tower can be raised vertically in excess of 31.5 feet (9.6 meters) by means of a manual winch. The tower tensioning system is designed to provide the necessary tension to safely control the pivot of the tower. Outriggers and rear support stand must be deployed prior to raising the mast.

DANGER - Overhead Obstruction Danger

ALWAYS make sure the area

Injury or Death

Serious

For ease of service or transport, each floodlight is equipped with a quick-disconnect connector that allows the lamp fixture to be removed quickly. This feature is extremely useful during transport of the light tower over rough terrain. It is always best to remove the floodlights and pack them safely so they will not get damaged.

As an added feature, the LT-12 is available with two auxiliary output receptacles. The upper most receptacle(twist-lock), located at the front of the light tower, can provide 240 VAC at 25 amps. The bottom receptacle is a GFCI receptacle which can supply 120 VAC at 15 amps. These receptacles that can be used for light power tools or other similar applications.

NOTE

Some LT-12 Light towers are equipped with a Lombardini Diesel Engine. All procedures & references to Deutz engines in this manual may be applied to Lombardini engines unless specifically noted otherwise.

The lighting system of Stow's LT-12 Series Light Tower is comprised of 4 "Metal Halide" 1000 watt lamps. Each lamp has an output of 110,000 lumens yielding a total of 440,000 lumens for all four floodlights. Typical lighting coverage is between 5 to 7 acres.

Each floodlight requires a ballast for starting. Located on the control panel of the generator is a weather resistant ballast box that the contains the ballast for each floodlight. The control panel contains four ON/OFF circuit breakers for each floodlight.

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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — COMPONENTS

Figure 3. Major Components (Control Panel Side)

Figure 3 and 4 shows the location of the controls and components for the LT-12 Series Light Tower. The functions of each control is described below:

1. Mast Rotation Locking Knob – Unscrew this knob to release mast for rotation.

2. Vertical Mast Extension Winch – Use this winch to extend the mast to the desire height. Maximum height is approximately 31.5 feet (9.6 meters).

3. Mast Rotation Handle – Grip this handle to rotate mast to desired position. To lock mast tighten mast rotation locking knob.

4. Lifting Bail – When lifting of the light tower by crane is required, use this lifting bail. Note: this lifting bail is balanced for a

fully configured

components will un-balance the lifting bail.

5. Forklift Pockets – When lifting of the light tower is required, use these fork lift pockets to lift the light tower. Remember to insert the forks of the fork lift a minimum of 24 inches into the mast fork lift pockets.

6. Mast Cradle Support – When towing of the light tower is required, place the tower mast into the cradle support. Make sure tower release pin has been inserted and mast is locked.

light tower; removal of any light tower

9. Tower Lock/Release Pin – Pull this pin to release tower mast from cradle support.

10. Jack Stands – There are two trailer jack stands, which are located at the front and rear of the trailer. Use these 2 jack stands to level and support the light tower.

11. Chock Blocks – Place these blocks (not included as part of the light tower package) under each trailer wheel to prevent rolling.

12. Outrigger Jacks – Use these 2 outrigger jacks to level and support the light tower.

13. Control Panel/ Ballast Compartment – This panel contains the ON/OFF circuit breakers for each flood light. In addition, located behind the control panel are the ballasts and electrical components for each floodlight.

14. Safety Chain – Always attach safety chain to the towing vehicle. Never tow the light tower with the safety chain unattached.

15. Ball Hitch Coupler – Attach this coupler to the towing vehicle. Use only the specified ball diameter as indicated on your coupler. Use of any other ball diameter will create an extremely dangerous condition which can result in separation of the coupler and ball or ball failure.

7. T-Bar – Allows the floodlights to be mounted vertically or horizontally.

8. Flood Light – 1000 watt "Metal Halide" type bulb with a 110,000 lumens capacity. Light coverage is typically between 5 to 7 acres.

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16. Vertical Mast Winch – Use this winch to raise the mast the

17. Mast Locking/Release Pin – Pull this pin to start placing the

to the vertical position. Once mast is in the full vertical position the locking pin engages automatically.

tower mast in the vertical position. engages when tower mast has reached full vertical position.

Locking pin automatically

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