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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
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GloBug
MODELS GB12BW/BS/BP
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Revision #2 (11/03/08)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS WINGS MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM Nameplate and Decals Assembly ...................... 34-35 Table Of Contents ..................................................... 2 Mast/Tripod Assembly (GB12BW)...................... 36-37 Parts Ordering Procedures .....................................
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st Effective: January 1 , 2006 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! Username 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 Specification Information Use the internet an
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Potential hazards associated with any of the GloBug FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Lighting Systems operation will be referenced with Hazard Safety precautions should be followed Symbols which appear throughout this manual, and will be at all times when operating this referenced in conjunction with Safety Message Alert equipment. Failure to read and Symbols. understand the Safety Messages and Operating Instructions could res
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS make sure that the GB12BW (tripod) lighting WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL system is placed on secure firm level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around, endangering workers. Also Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to keep the immediate area free of bystanders. Serious Injury or even Death. This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This ■ ALWAYS keep area behind lighting syste
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION BALLOON SAFETY AND CARE ■ When transporting the tripod lighting system, always place tripod in the stow position, then place tripod into ■ To prevent serious burns, NEVER touch or unzip the its carrying case. balloon envelope when the lamp is on. ■ ALWAYS remove the balloon/lamp assembly from the ■ To prevent the balloon from deformation, NEVER use any mast when transporting any of the GloBug lighting GloBug lighting system in strong winds
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Maintenance Safety DANGER - Electric Shock Hazards ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on any ALWAYS keep electrical cords in good condition. Worn, running GloBug lighting system. bare or frayed wiring can cause electrical WET ■ ALWAYS allow the GloBug lighting system a proper amount HANDS shock, thus causing Bodily Harm or of time to cool before servicing. even Death. ■ Keep all GloBug lighting systems in proper working conditi
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications GloBug Lighting System MP odel GB12BW/BS/B IC nput Voltage 120 VA B) allast Electronic Ballast (50Hz/60Hz Fe requency 60 Hz Single-Phas Ms ax. Current 4.5 Amp Lamp Le amp Type 400 Watt Metal Halid L0 umens 34,00 L) ight Coverage (360°) 90 ft. (27.4 meters S. urface Temperature (Longitudinal) 476.6°F (247°C) Max S. urface Temperature (Transversal) 417.2°F (214°C) Max Fan Motor Bz alloon Fan Motor 115 VAC, 60 H Ms ax. Current .2
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — DIMENSIONS (GB12BW) H I J B K L A E D G C F Figure 1. Dimensions (GB12BW) TABLE 2. DIMENSIONS Reference Reference Dimension in. (mm.) Dimension in. (mm.) Letter Letter A)5G 2-54 in. (1,305 ~ 1,365 mm. 32 in. (815 mm.) B)6H 0-62 in. (1,503 ~ 1,572 mm. 33 in. (850 mm.) C)8I .0 in. (190 mm. 20 in. (500 mm.) D)5J 0 in. (2,640 mm. 23 in. (560 mm.) E)5K 2 in. (1,300 mm. 73-108 in. (1,837 ~ 2,720 mm.) F)3L 6 in. (901 mm. 85-120 in. (2,143 ~ 3,026 mm.) GLOBUG LIGHTING SYS
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — DIMENSIONS (GB12BS) B C D A E Figure 2. Dimensions (GB12BS) TABLE 3. DIMENSIONS Reference Reference Dimension in. (mm.) Dimension in. (mm.) Letter Letter 83.26 -102.95 in. A D) 35.00 in. (900 mm. (2,115 - 2,615 mm.) B)5E 2.16 in. (1,325 mm. 35.00 in. (900 mm.) C) 33.00 in. (850 mm. PAGE 10 — GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/03/08)
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — DIMENSIONS (GB12BP) B A Figure 3. Dimensions (GB12BP) TABLE 4. DIMENSIONS Reference Dimension in. (mm.) Letter A) 23.00 in. (560 mm. B) 33.00 in. (850 mm. GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/03/08) — PAGE 11
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — FOOTCANDLE PLOT 360 degree coverage .5 1 2 5 10 Values listed as footcandles Scale: Grid = 50 ft. (15.25 meters) Figure 4. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (BAL 85-Drum Shaped) PAGE 12 — GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/03/08)
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(B) GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip GloBug GB12W, GB12BS and GB12BP are general purpose portable glare-free lighting systems. Typical applications for these types of lighting systems include construction sites, emergency road crews and backyard parties. Balloon Envelopes The GloBug lighting system can be configured with a variety of balloon envelopes (canopy). Please contact the MQ sales department for the balloon of your choice. The GloBug GB12BW, GB12BS and GB1
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — COMPONENTS COVER CARRYING CASE 4 3 GB12BP 9 12 10 11 GB12BW 5 2 6 GB12BS 13 16 1 7 15 8 14 Figure 7. Major Components PAGE 14 — GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #2 (11/03/08)
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GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — COMPONENTS 9. Lamp Guard – This guard (cage) protects the lamp from Figure 7 shows the location of the components for the GloBug being hit by objects. lighting system. The function of each component is described below: 10. Lamp – 400 watt metal-halide type lamp. Replace only with MQ recommended type lamp. Always allow a 1. AC Power Cable – Connect this cable to a 120 VAC, 60 sufficient amount of time for the lamp to cool down Hz power source. before changing. 2. L
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GLOBUG GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — SETUP (GB12BW) CAUTION - READ MANUAL Please read this entire manual carefully before attempting to operate any of the GloBug Lighting Systems referenced in this manual. Failure to read this manual could cause damage to the equipment and serious bodily injury to the operator. DEPLOYMENT Tripod Deployment (GB12BW) 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
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GLOBUG GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — SETUP (GB12BW) 3. Next, fold the protective cover (Figure 13) into itself and Balloon Assembly Placement (GB12BW) zip. 1. Place balloon assembly (Figure 11) onto mast and tighten Upper T -handle. PROTECTIVE ZIPPER COVER UPPER PROTECTIVE T-HANDLE COVER MAST Figure 13. Folding Protective Cover LOWER T-HANDLE 4. Connect the AC power cable (Figure 14) to the lamp power cable. Figure 11. Light Assembly Placement 2. Expose the balloon by pulling down on the vel
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GLOBUG GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — SETUP (GB12BW) 5. Attach the S-type hook (Figure 15) on the AC power 2. To improve stability and to prevent tipping of the light cable onto the washer-eylet located on the bottom plate unit, place sand bags or similar type weight over the of the light assembly. tripod legs or weight hook as shown in Figure 16. BOTTOM PLATE UPPER T-HANDLE WASHER EYELET MAST S-TYPE RAISE LOWER HOOK T-HANDLE WEIGHT HOOK Figure 15. Securing Power Cord SAND BAGS Raising the M
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GLOBUG GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION (GB12BW) Applying Power (GB12BW) 3. Disconnect lamp power connector (Figure 18) from the AC power cable. 1. If using a portable generator, start the generator as referenced in the "Start-up Section" of the supplied generator manual. 2. Once the generator has started, plug the AC power cord from the lamp into a GFCI receptacle on the generator. 3. If using power source (Figure 17) other than a portable generator, plug the AC power cord from the
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GLOBUG GB12BW/BS/BP LIGHTING SYSTEM — STORAGE (GB12BW) LATCH ZIPPER MAST UPPER LOWER PROTECTIVE COVER Figure 20. Unzipping the Protective Cover 3. Un-hook lamp AC power cable from washer eyelet (Figure 15). Place the AC power cable inside the Figure 23. Retracting Tripod Legs protective cover (Figure 21). Fully zip protective cover 7. Once tripod legs are in the stow position, place velcro and fold velcro tab in place. strap (24) around all three tripod legs. Secure tripod legs PROTECTIVE by i
