Stow Nighthawk Dedicated Light Tower LT-12D - Manual (Page 7)

LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 7
LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
The 5 DANGER items listed below are considered
High DANGER areas and should be adhered to. Failing to
understand these areas could result in Bodily Harm,
Electrical Shock , Electrocution , and even Death! Please
pay close attention when operating the light tower.
The LT-12 Light tower is equipped with
a
ground terminal for your protection.
ALWAYS complete the grounding
path from the light tower to an external
grounding source.
ALWAYS make certain the light tower is well grounded and
securely fastened to a good earth ground (ground rod). The
possibility exists of
Electrical Shock, Electrocution, and
even Death if the light tower is not grounded.
NEVER operate the LT-12 Light tower
or handle any electrical equipment
while standing in water, while bare
foot, while hands are wet, or in the
rain. A dangerous
electrical shock
could occur causing Severe Bodily Harm or even Death.
ALWAYS keep electrical cords in good condition. Worn,
bare or frayed wiring can cause electrical shock, thus
causing
Bodily Harm or even Death .
NEVER grab or touch a live power
cord with wet hands, the possibility
exists of
Electrical Shock,
Electrocution, and even Death!
POWER
CORD
(POWER ON)
WET
HANDS
ALWAYS make sure the area
above Light tower is open
and clear of overhead power
lines and other obstructions.
The tower extends in excess
of 30 ft. (9 meters). Contact
with overhead powerlines or
other obstructions could result
in equipment damage,
Serious Injury or Death !
■ NEVER touch bulbs while in use. Bulbs become extremely
hot when in use! Allow bulbs and fixture to cool at least 10-
15 minutes before handling.
■ ALWAYS retract the mast before lowering the tower to
transport position.
Maintenance Safety
■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running
light tower/generator.
■ ALWAYS allow the light tower/generator a proper amount of
time to cool before servicing.
■ Keep the light tower/generator in proper running condition.
■ Fix damage to the light tower/generator immediately and
always replace broken parts.
Emergencies
■ ALWAYS know the location of the
nearest fire extinguisher .
■ ALWAYS know the location of the nearest
first aid kit .
■ In emergencies
always know the location of the nearest phone
or keep a phone on the job site . Also know the phone
numbers of the nearest ambulance , doctor and fire
department . This information will be invaluable in the case
of an emergency.
■ NEVER use the light tower mast as a crane. DO NOT lift
anything with the mast.
■ NEVER attach anything to the light tower mast.
■ ALWAYS keep the immediate area surrounding the light
tower clean, neat, and free of debris.
■ ALWAYS lower the tower when not in use, or if high winds or
electrical storms are expected in the area.
■ NEVER pivot or retract mast while unit is operating.
DANGER - High Danger Areas
DANGER - Grounding the LT-12 for Operation
DANGER - Electric Shock Hazards
DANGER - Overhead Obstruction Danger