Multiquip LT6K - Manual (Page 35)

LT6K LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRaTIOn manuaL — Rev. #1 (08/28/14) — page 35
operation
appLYIng an exTeRnaL LOad
This light tower is equipped with two auxiliary output
receptacles which are located on the control panel. One is
a 120/240 VAC twist lock receptacle the other is a 120VAC
GFCI receptacle.
120/240 vaC Twist-Lock Receptacle
This receptacle (Figure 20) is a dual voltage receptacle that
can provide 240 VAC @25 amps or 120 VAC @25 amps X2.
Figure 20. 120/240 Twist-Lock Receptacle
120 vaC gFCI Receptacle
This receptacle (Figure 21) can provide 120 VAC @15
amps. It is protected by a 15 amp breaker.
TesTIng THe 120 vaC gFCI ReCepTaCLe
Pressing the reset button resets the GFCI receptacle after
being tripped. Pressing the test button (See Figure 21) in
the center of the receptacle will check the GFCI function.
This receptacle should be tested at least once a month.
Figure 21. GFCI Test Button
dangeR
neveR grab or touch a live power cord
with wet hands. The possibility exists
of electrical shock, electrocution, and
even death!
X
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240 VAC
@ 25 AMPS
120 VAC
@ 25 AMPS
LINE 2
LINE 1
NEUTRAL
120 VAC
@ 25 AMPS
nORmaL sHuTdOWn
1. If a load is connected to the light tower, remove the load.
2. Place CB2 and CB3, light circuit breakers on the
control panel in the OFF position.
3. Wait a few seconds and observe that all four lights
are OFF.
4. Place CB4, GFCI circuit breaker on the control panel
in the OFF position.
5. Place CB1, main circuit breaker on the control panel
in the OFF position.
6. Let the engine idle for a few minutes with no load.
7. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position. Store key in
a safe location.
8. Lower light tower mast and place in stow position as
outlined in this manual.
9. Place outriggers in tow position, and remove chock
blocks.
10. Store light tower in a clean, dry location out of the reach
of children and unauthorized personnel.
emeRgenCY sHuTdOWn
1. Turn the ignition key to the OFF position and turn all
circuit breakers to the OFF position.
LOWeRIng THe masT (exTensIOn)
1. Turn the mast extension winch counterclockwise, and
observe that the extension of the mast begins to lower.
2. Continue turning the winch counterclockwise until the
extension section of the mast has been fully retracted
(slack in the cable).
sTOWIng THe masT (HORIzOnTaL pOsITIOn)
1. Grab hold of the mast lock release lever and pull
upwards. This will release the mast so that it can be
placed in the horizontal (stow) position.
2. Turn the vertical mast winch counterclockwise and
observe that mast begins to approach the horizontal
position.
3. Continue rotating the vertical mast winch in the
counterclockwise direction until the mast is seated in
the mast cradle.
4. Once the mast is fully seated in the mast cradle, insert
the cradle lock/release pin and secure with cotter pin
to keep in place.