Multiquip LT6K - Manual (Page 10)

page 10 — LT6K LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRaTIOn manuaL — Rev. #1 (08/28/14)
safety information
TRanspORTIng saFeTY
CauTIOn
„ Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not
damaged and screws are not loosened or lost.
„ ALWAYS make sure crane or lifting device has been
properly secured to lifting hook of the equipment.
„ neveR lift the equipment while engine is running.
„ Make sure the tower is in the stowed position before
lifting.
„ ALWAYS Make sure rear mast lock is secure before
lifting.
„ Use adequate lifting cable (wire or rope) of suffi cient
strength.
„ Use one point suspension hook and lift straight upwards.
STOWED
POSITION
LIFTING BALE
LIGHT TOWER
FORKLIFT
POCKETS
(2)
„ If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are
inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting.
„ neveR allow any person or animal to stand underneath
the equipment while lifting.
„ dO nOT lift equipment to unnecessary heights.
Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck
NOTICE
„ Before loading light tower to fl atbed truck, disconnect all
four fl oodlight connectors and tie-wrap the cables against
the T-bar to prevent damage to the cables and connectors.
„ When loading onto fl atbed truck, make sure that front
jackstand of light tower is retracted and in the horizontal
position so that the foot does not make contact with the
deck fl oor.
„ Make sure that the two side (left and right) and two rear
jackstands are in the vertical postion, slightly extended,
so that each foot makes contact with the deck fl oor.
„ Straps and chains should be routed through the transport
tie-down points located beneath each corner of the
cabinet to allow even application of forece to the front
and rear of the machine.
„ dO nOT secure the unit by running a strap or chain over
the tongue of the light tower. This may cause severe
damage to the unit.
CABLE
TIE
CABLE (X4)
CONNECTORS
DISCONNECTED
TONGUE
FRONT
JACKSTAND
RETRACTED
TRANSPORT TIE-DOWN
POINT (4)
SIDE
JACK
STAND
(2)
REAR JACK
STAND (2)