Multiquip Light Tower Mount Type Balloon Light GB2000 - Manual (Page 11)

gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 11
safety infOrMatiOn
eleCTriCal saFeTy
danger
 The electrical voltage required to operate the generator
can cause severe injury or even death through physical
contact with live circuits. Turn generator and all circuit
breakers oFF before performing maintenance on the
generator.
 never insert any objects into the output
receptacles during operation. This is
extremely dangerous. The possibility exists
of electrical shock, electrocution or
death.
 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 obstructions
could result in equipment
damage, electrical shock,
electrocution and even
death.
 Similar to boom equipment , light tower may become
energized with high voltage. do noT operate the light
tower within a radial distance of 17 feet (5.1 meters)
from high voltage power lines. If light tower becomes
energized with high voltage, contact with the equipment
could result in electrocution.
 never operate GB2000 in winds in excess of 40 mph
( 64 km/h).
 Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution
and/or property damage. never connect the generator
to a building’s electrical system without a transfer switch
or other approved device. All installations should be
performed by a licensed electrician in
accordance with all applicable laws and
electrical codes. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or burn,
causing serious injury or even death.
power Cord/Cable safety
danger
 never let power cords or cables lay in water.
 never use damaged or worn cables or cords when
connecting equipment to generator. Inspect for cuts in
the insulation.
 never grab or touch a live power
cord or cable with wet hands. The
possibility exists of electrical shock,
electrocution or death.
 Make sure power cables are securely connected.
Incorrect connections may cause electrical shock and
damage to the light tower.
NOTICE
 alWays make certain that proper power or extension
cord has been selected for the job.
 Ensure fan power cable is safely routed and secured
as it travels from the junction box down the mast to the
GFCI receptacle.
grounding safety
danger
 The light tower is equipped with a ground terminal for
your protection. alWays complete the grounding path
from the light tower to an extrnal grounding source.
 alWays make sure that electrical circuits are properly
grounded to a suitable earth ground (ground rod) per
the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes
before operating generator. severe injury or death by
electrocution can result from operating an ungrounded
generator.
 never use gas piping as an electrical ground.