Stow Nighthawk Dedicated Light Tower LT-12D - Manual (Page 25)

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 25
3. Remove the fuel cap from the fuel tank as shown in Figure 12.
LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — INSPECTION
Figure 13. Battery
When servicing of the battery is required perform the following:
z A face shield and rubber gloves should be worn while
handling and servicing battery's electrolyte.
z Disconnect battery terminal clamps, and remove the battery
from the generator cabinet when servicing is required.
z DO NOT overfill the battery.
Electrolyte is an acid and must be handled with
caution. Servicing instructions from the electrolyte
manufacturer must ALWAYS be followed to ensure
safety. Serious injury can result from careless
handling and noncompliance to safety handling
instructions.
Overfilling the battery may cause the electrolyte to overflow
resulting in corrosion to nearby components. Immediately wash
off any spilled electrolyte (battery acid).
Additionally, when connecting the positive (+)
cable to the battery's positive (+) terminal post,
DO NOT allow contact of the wrench or any
metallic part to come in contact with the battery's
negative (-) terminal post. This may result in an
electrical short circuit or an explosion.
Use only distilled water in the
battery. Tap water can reduce the
operating life of the battery.
NOTE
Battery Check
The operator MUST wear the appropriate
protective equipment and clothing while
handling the battery.
Failure to wear protective equipment or clothing
could result in SERIOUS INJURY.
Fuel Check
Diesel fuel and its vapors are dangerous
to your health and the surrounding
environment. Avoid skin contact and/or
inhaling fumes. DO NOT smoke while
refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the light
tower if the engine is
hot! or running .
1. To check the engine fuel level, make sure the light tower is
placed on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2. Lift the light tower access door (Figure 12) opposite the
control panel. Set the door support latch in place to keep the
door open (up).
Figure 12. Adding Fuel
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel Safety
ALWAYS fill the fuel tank with clean, fresh #2 diesel fuel. DO
NOT fill the fuel tank beyond its capacity. DO NOT
TOP-OFF.
4. Pay attention to the fuel tank capacity when replenishing fuel.
The fuel tank cap must be closed tightly after filling. Handle
fuel in a safety container. If the container does not have a
spout, use a funnel. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately.
5. Wipe up any spilled fuel immediately!
CAUTION - Diesel Fuel Safety
WARNING - Battery Safety
WARNING - Battery Service Safety
Battery - The 12-volt DC battery
(Figure 13) is shipped dry, and will require
a proper electrolyte level for operation.