Multiquip LT12P - Manual (Page 11)

LT12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (01/20/09) — PAGE 11
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 ove r h e a d p ow 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.