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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
GloBug SERIES
GB3LED
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Revision #0 (3/18/14)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Component Drawings GB3LED LIGHTING SYSTEM Table Of Contents .................................................... 2 Nameplate And Decals ..................................... 28-29 Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 3 Electrical Assy. .................................................. 30-31 Safety Information ................................................ 4-7 Tripod Assy. ...................................................... 32-33 Specifications
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. Print Specifi cation Information Use the inte
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. SAFETY MESSAGE
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SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE CAUTION This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualifi ed personnel 18 years of age and older. NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective safety decals when they become diffi cult read. devices required by the job or city and state regulations. Manu
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SAFETY INFORMATION LIGHTING SYSTEM SAFETY NOTICE WARNING NEVER leave any grease or oil residue on lamp surface when replacing or removing lamp. This can create hot NEVER disconnect any emergency or safety devices. spots, reducing the service life of the lamp. These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury, ALWAYS make sure lamp surface is clean and dry. bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of ALWAYS replace with
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SAFETY INFORMATION BALLOON SAFETY ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING DANGER To prevent serious burns, NEVER touch Lighting system is equipped with a ground pin on the or unzip the balloon envelope when the power plug. For your protection, ALWAYS complete the lamp is on. grounding path. NEVER insert the AC power plug into a 2-prong receptacle to operate lighting system. CAUTION When applying power to the lighting system, ALWAYS ALWAYS keep the balloon away from sharp objects and connect t
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications Globug Lighting System Model GB3LED Input Voltage 100 VAC Frequency 50 Hz/ 60 Hz Max. Current 3.3 Amps (100 V @300 W) Lamp Fixture 18.74 lb (8.5 kg) Mast 4.85 lb (2.2 kg) Tripod 12.13 lb (5.5 kg) Weight Balloon Cover 1.32 lb (0.6 kg) Cable 1.54 lb (0.7 kg) Total 38.58 lb (17.5 kg) Appropriate Generator 350 W and above Lamp Lamp Type LED Dimming Control 3 stages: 300W / 200W / 100W 38000 ±7% @300 W Total Luminous Flux (lm) 28000 ±7% @200W 16000 ±7% @100W Ope
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DIMENSIONS F G H B I J A E D C Figure 1. Dimensions (GB3LED) Table 2. Dimensions Reference Reference Dimension in. (mm.) Dimension in. (mm.) Letter Letter Upper Position - 44.7 in. (1,135 mm.) A F 33.5 in. (850 mm.) Lower Position - 52.4 in. (1,330 mm.) Upper Position - 52.2 in. (1,325 mm.) B G 21.1 in. (535 mm.) Lower Position - 62.0 in. (1,575 mm) C 7.5 in. (190 mm.) H 23.6 in. (600 mm.) D 49.6 in. (1,260 mm.) I 73.2 - 109.1 in. (1860 - 2770 mm.) E 51.2 in. (1,300 mm.) J 88.4 - 124.2 in. (
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ILLUMINATION RANGE tripod 1st Stage Two stage mast 20 15 10 5 2.5 1 0.5 20ft tripod 2nd Stage 20 15 Two stage mast 10 5 2.5 1 0.5 20ft Figure 2. Illumination Range (Foot Candles) PAGE 10 —GB3LED LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/18/14)
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip GloBug GB3LED is a general purpose, TRANSPORT portable, glare-free lighting systems Typical applications for The GB3LED lighting system can be transported (Figure 3) these types of lighting systems include construction sites, quite easily in two carrying cases. emergency road crews and backyard parties. For ease of service or transport, the lamp assembly is LIGHTING equipped with a quick-disconnect connector that allows This GloBug lighting system is compr
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COMPONENTS COVER CARRYING CASE 3 2 10 4 5 1 8 6 9 7 Figure 4. Major Components PAGE 12 —GB3LED LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/18/14)
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COMPONENTS Figure 4 shows the location of the components for the 7. Tripod — Unbuckle velcro strap securing tripod legs GloBug lighting system. The function of each component (3), push down on any tripod leg until all tripod legs is described below: are fully deployed. To place tripod legs in the stowed position, pull upward on velcro strap while pushing 1. AC Power Cable — Connect this cable to a 120 VAC, down on tripod pole. Pull all legs upward and secure 60 Hz power source. with velcro
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SETUP TRIPOD DEPLOYMENT 1. Place the tripod on a firm level surface so that it will not slide or turn over. Make sure there is enough space around the unit for the tripod legs to be deployed. 2. Remove tripod from its carrying case. The tripod legs are secured by a black velcro strap (Figure 5). Squeeze both tabs on each side of buckle to unlock strap and DEPLOYMENT allow tripod legs (Figure 6) to be deployed. SQUEEZE VELCRO STRAP TRIPOD LEGS BUCKLE Figure 6. Tripod Deployment 3. Next, pull
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SETUP 3. Next, fold the protective cover (Figure 10) into itself BALLOON ASSEMBLY PLACEMENT and zip. 1. Place balloon assembly (Figure 8) onto mast and tighten Upper T-handle. PROTECTIVE COVER ZIPPER UPPER T-HANDLE MAST PROTECTIVE COVER LOWER T-HANDLE Figure 10. Folding Protective Cover 4. Attach the S-type hook (Figure 11) on the AC power cable onto the washer-eylet located on the bottom plate Figure 8. Light Asembly Placement of the light assembly. 2. Unsnap the three buttons on the bottom
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SETUP 5. To improve stability and to prevent tipping of the light RAISING THE MAST unit, place sand bags or similar type weight over the Before raising the mast, make sure the upper T-handle bolt tripod legs or weight hook as shown in Figure 12. lock (Figure 12) is securely tightened. This will prevent the balloon/lamp assembly from falling off. In addition make sure that the lamp power cable is connected to the mating end of the 15 ft (4.5 meters) power source cable. DANGER ALWAYS make
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OPERATION 2. Zip up the bottom of the balloon completely after use APPLYING POWER of the dimmer switch. 1. Connect the AC power cable to the 120 VAC receptacle SILENT MODE on the generator used. See Figure 13. 120VAC Noise coming from the unit during operation can be RECEPTACLE 20A eliminated. TYPICAL GENERATOR POWER 1. Press and hold the dimmer switch (Figure 14) for 2 FRONTPANEL CABLE seconds. The blue LED in the center of the switch will 120V flash when in silent mode. 2. To switch back
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OPERATION 4. Unhook lamp AC power cable from washer eyelet STORAGE (Figure 11). Fully zip protective cover and fold velcro 1. Loosen the lower T-handle by turning handle tab in place (Figure 18). counterclockwise (Figure 16). Push down on mast PROTECTIVE until mast is fully inserted into mast housing. Tighten COVER T-handle fully. AC-POWER CABLE VELCRO TAB Figure 18. Zipping the Protective Cover LOWER T-HANDLE 5. Loosen upper T-handle by turning counterclockwise Figure 16. Lowering the Ma
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OPERATION 7. To retract tripod legs (Figure 20) and place in the 9. Place tripod (Figure 22) inside protective carrying case. stow position, lift up on mast while pulling up on the velcro strap. Continue pulling upward on the mast until the tripod legs are fully retracted and are in the stow PROTECTIVE position. CARRYING CASE LATCH MAST UPPER TRIPOD LOWER Figure 22. Carrying Case Figure 20. Retracting Tripod Legs 8. Once tripod legs are in the stow position, place velcro strap (Figure 21) ar
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MAINTENANCE 3. Slide the new balloon (Figure 25) envelope over the REPLACING THE LAMP top of the lamp guard assembly. NOTICE BALLOON LAMP Contact Multiquip Technical Support Department for ENVELOPE GUARD assistance in replacing LED lamps. REPLACING BALLOON ENVELOPE 1. Unzip the zipper (Figure 38) at the top and bottom of the balloon envelope (cover). BOTTOM ZIPPER Figure 25. Installing New Balloon Envelope 4. Zip up the zipper (Figure 26) at the top and bottom of the balloon envelope (cover
