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Safety infOrMti a On LIgHT TOWeR saFeTY NOTICE DangeR aLWaYs keep the immediate area surrounding the light tower clean, neat, and free of debris. neveR operate the equipment in an explosive aLWaYs keep the machine in proper running condition. atmosphere or near combustible materials. An Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts explosion or fi re could result causing severe immediately. bodily harm or even death. aLWaYs store equipment properly when it is not being W
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Safety iO nf rMti a On Avoid sudden stops and starts. This can cause skidding, TOWIng saFeTY or jack-knifi ng. Smooth, gradual starts and stops will CauTIOn improve towing. Check with your local county or state safety Avoid sharp turns to prevent rolling. towing regulations, in addition to meeting Trailer should be adjusted to a level position at all times Department of Transportation (DOT) when towing. Safety Towing Regulations, before towing your light tower. Raise and lock
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Safety infOrMti a On If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are TRanspORTIng saFeTY inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting. CauTIOn Never allow any person or animal to stand underneath the Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not equipment while lifting. damaged and screws are not loosened or lost. DO nOT lift equipment to unnecessary heights. aLWaYs make sure crane or lifting device has been Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck pr
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Safety infOrMti a On eLeCTRICaL saFeTY DangeR . neveR operate light tower or handle any electrical equipment while standing in water, while barefoot, while hands are wet or in the rain. A dangerous electrical shock could occur, causing severe bodily harm or even death. aLWaYs make sure the area above the light tower is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. The tower extends in excess of 30 feet (9 meters). Contact with overhead power lines or other
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SpeCifiCti a OnS Table 1. MLT20 series specifications Light Tower specifications With Fuel - 4,450 lb. (2,018 kg.) Weight (with genset/trailer) Without Fuel - 3,740 lb. (1,696 kg.) MLT20DCA Four 1,000-Watt Metal Halide Lamps MLT20DCA6 Six 1,000-Watt Metal Halide Lumens 660,000 Light Color Bright White Trailer specifications Trailer Model TRLR75XF Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) 7,000 lb (3,175 kg.) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (ea.) 3,500 lb (1,587 kg) Tire Size ST205/75D15 LR-C Tire Loa
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DiMenSiOnS DEPLOYED POSITION C ST OWED POSITION D E F B G A Figure 1. Dimensions Table 2. Dimensions Reference Letter Description Dimension A Length (Mast Stowed Position) 170 in. (431 cm.) B Length (Mast Deployed Position) 101 in. (256 cm.) C Max. Height (Mast Deployed Position) 31.5 ft. (9.6 m) D Height (Mast Stowed Position) 74 in. (187 cm.) E Ground Clearance (From Axle) 8 in. (20 cm.) F Width (Tow Ready) 51 in. (129 cm.) G Width (Outriggers Deployed) 109 in. (276 cm.) page 12 — MLT20 seRIe
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general infOrMti a On The Multiquip MLT20 Series Light Tower is a dedicated sTaBILITY general purpose light tower engineered to provide The light tower can be raised vertically in excess of 31.5 dependable lighting for a wide range of applications. This feet (9.6 meters) by means of a manual winch. The tower includes lighting for construction sites, industrial locations, tensioning system is designed to provide the necessary special events, and emergency conditions. tension to safely contr
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COMO p nentS 2 16 3 9 8 4 1 6 5 5 7 17 13 19 15 10 18 12 14 1 1 18 Figure 2. Major Components (Control Panel Side) Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the location of the controls and 6. Mast Cradle support — When towing of the light components for the MLT20 Series light tower. The function tower is required, place the tower mast into the cradle of each control is described below. support. Make sure cradle lock/release pin has been inserted and mast is locked. 1. Mast Rotation Locking Knob — Unscrew t
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COMO p nentS 22 21 21 20 23 REAR VIEW FRONT VIEW Figure 3. Major Components (Front/Rear) 13. Tongue Jackstand — Use this jackstand to support 19. Circuit Breakers — Turn the lamps on and off. the tongue when attaching the light tower to a towing 20. License Light — This light illuminates the license plate. vehicle. Whenever towing of the light tower is required, make 14. safety Chain — Always attach safety chain to the sure this light is operational. towing vehicle. Never tow the light tower
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inSpeCtiOn BeFORe sT aRTIng DangeR 1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of aLWaYs make sure the area above manual. light tower is open and clear of 2. Clean the light tower, removing dirt and dust, particularly overhead power lines and other the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner. obstructions. The tower extends in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters). 3. Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, Contact with overhead power lines replace air filter with
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inSpeCtiOn b. Locate the key slot A on each female connector as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Female and Male Connector c. On the corresponding male connector, locate the key tab B as shown in Figure 5. d. Align the key tab B on the male connector with the key slot A on the female connector and press together until seated. e. Secure the connector by screwing the knurled locking nut of the male connector to the threaded portion of the female connector to ensure good contact between the two
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OperatiOn sTaRTIng THe engIne NOTICE Refer to the accompanying DCA20SPXU2 generator operation and parts manual (Part Number 49840) for information on how to start the engine. PULL PIN TO RELEASE OUTRIGGER MasT OpeRa TIOn DangeR PULL OUTRIGGER aLWaYs make sure the area above TO EXTEND light tower is open and clear of OUTRIGGER overhead power lines and other ROTATE JACKSTAND obstructions. The tower extends TO PLACE IN SUPPORT in excess of 30 feet (9 meters). POSITION JACKSTAND Contact wi
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OperatiOn Figure 7. Raising the Mast MLT20 seRIes LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRa TIOn ManuaL — Rev. #0 (01/18/13) — page 19 MAST CRADLE SUPPORT CRADLE LOCK/RELEASE LEVER MAST ROTATION HANDLE (2) MAST LOCK HANDLE MAST ROTATION LOCKING KNOB MAST LOCK/RELEASE PIN
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OperatiOn 1. With the mast in the deployed position (vertical), Raising the Mast unscrew the mast rotation locking knob to release the Once the tower mast has been locked into its vertical mast for rotation. position, the mast can now be raised. The tower allows the 2. Grip the mast rotation handles and rotate the mast until lamps to be extended upwards in excess of 30 feet. the lamps are facing the desired direction. Refer to Figure 7 for location of components. 3. When the lamps are facin
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OperatiOn Manual
MODelS
Mt l 20DCa
Mt l 20DCa6
DeDiCte a D light tOwer
Revision #0 (01/18/13)
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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prOOS p itiOn 65 warning Diesel engine exhaust and some of page 2 — MLT20 seRIes LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRa TIOn ManuaL — Rev. #0 (01/18/13)
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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 indi
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t able Of COntentS Mt l 20 Series ight l t ower Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Reporting Safety Defects ......................................... 3 Table Of Contents .................................................... 4 Safety Information .............................................. 5-10 Specifications ........................................................ 11 Dimensions ............................................................ 12 General Information
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Safety iO nf rMti a On Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the saFeTY sYMBOLs entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all Potential hazards associated with the operation of this times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which understand the safety messages and operating instructions may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with could result in injury to yourself and others. safety mes
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Safety iO nf rMti a On 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. Ma
