Allmand Nite-Lite Pro Vertical Tower V Series - Manual (Page 15)

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3. While the tower is still in the down position,
position the light bar and lamps so they are
aimed at the work zone and tilted at the
approximate angle to get maximum cover-
age once the tower is raised.
4. Stand clear of the tower when raising and
lowering the lights.
5.
To turn on lights, flip the breaker switches
to the up position. (SEE FIG. 1)
6. Operate the hand crank to raise tower to
the desired height.
7. If lights need to be adjusted for better light-
ing of the work zone after raising the tower,
lower the tower and make desired adjust-
ments to the light bar and light fixtures.
Raise the tower into position. Repeat this
step if necessary.
TO LOWER TOWER AND LIGHTS
1. Turn off lights.
2. Operate the hand crank to lower the lights to
the lowest vertical position.
3. Stop engine.
4. Rotate the light bar into the transport park posi-
tion (in line with trailer) and engage the park pin
by twisting on the park pin ring until the plunger
is released and the pin engages the hole in the
light bar.
5. Reposition the lamp fixtures for transport by
pulling them down into the lowest position and
face the fixtures toward the center of the trailer.
6. Remove ground rod from earth. Disconnect wire
from ground lug and secure in trailer
7. Raise jacks and rear stand, retract outriggers
and secure for towing
NOTE: Ensure the detent pins are
properly engaged in the outriggers
before towing.
NOTE: Visually inspect the flood light
mounting yokes for loose hardware.
This could prevent a broken fixture
during towing.
MANUAL WINCH VERTICAL MAST OPERATION
 ALWAYS CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OB-
STRUCTIONS BEFORE RAISING AND
LOWERING MAST. ALLOW 35' CLEAR-
ANCE. AVOID ALL OVERHEAD ELEC-
TRICAL WIRES
.
 TO PREVENT INSTABILITY AND HELP
ENSURE SAFE OPERATION, ALWAYS
PROVIDE PROPER GROUND SUP-
PORT BEFORE RAISING MAST.
 BEFORE RAISING MAST, VISUALLY IN-
SPECT EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE OR
WEAR. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH
THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF
ALL OPERATING PARTS BY STUDYING
THIS MANUAL. OBSERVE ALL CAU-
TION DECALS LOCATED ON EQUIP-
MENT
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
2. Attach the ground rod to the grounding lug,
and drive the ground rod fully for adequate
electrical ground, as required by local,
state, or national code.
SAFETY WARNING
TO ERECT MAST AND RAISE
LIGHTS
1. Extend both side outrigger jacks and
tongue jack to stabilize and level the trailer
.
NOTE: Jacks should be placed only on
firm footing.
THE SUPPLEMENTAL GROUND ROD IS
A SAFETY DEVICE THAT MAY REDUCE
THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY
FROM STRAY ELECTRICAL CURRENT
.
Therefore, Allmand recommends us-
ing the ground rod. However, it is the
user’s responsibility to determine the re-
quirements and/or applicability of local,
state, or national electrical code which
governs the use of the ground rod.
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
 Weight 1800 LBS (820 kg)
 Length 9’ 5” (2.90 m)
 Height lowered 7’ (2.13 m)
 Height extended 25' (7.62 m)
 Width
(outriggers retracted) 4 ‘6” (1.372 m)
 Width (outriggers extended) 7’ 9” (2.36 m)
 Wheels and tires P155/R13
SAFETY WARNING