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LT12D50SA LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/16/09) — PAGE 9

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
w i t h o ve r h e a d p o w e r
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 from high voltage
power lines. If light tower becomes energized with high
voltage, contact with the equipment could result in
electrocution.

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.

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.

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