Multiquip LT6D - Manual (Page 34)

page 34 — LT6D LIgHT TOWeR • OpeRaTIOn manuaL — Rev. #0 (07/16/13)
operation
TuRnIng On THe LIgHTs
1. Place the main circuit breaker, CB1 (Figure 18) on the
control panel to the On position.
Figure 18. Main Circuit Breaker (CB1)
2. Place circuit breaker, CB2 (Figure 19) on the control
panel to the On position. This will turn on the top 2
lights.
3. Next, place circuit breaker, CB3 (Figure 19) on the
control panel to the On position. This will turn on the
bottom 2 lights.
Figure 19. Lamp Circuit Breakers (CB2/CB3)
4. Wait a few minutes for the ballasts to activate. Observe
that all lights are On.
5. If all the light circuit breakers (CB2 and CB3) are in the
On position (up), then all of the lights should be on.
6. If any of the lights are not on, refer to the troubleshooting
section of this manual.
7. Close all cabinet doors.
OFF OFF
CB1
CB2 CB3
NOTICE
neveR operate the light tower with the engine
compartment doors open. Operation with the doors
open may cause insufficient cooling to the unit, and
damage may result.
sTaRTIng THe engIne
1. Open the access panel door on the fuel side of the
light tower. Set the door latch in place to hold the door
open (up).
2. Insert the ignition key into the ignition key switch
(Figure 17). Turn the ignition key clockwise one click
to the On position. The preheat indicator lamp will
light. Wait for this indicator lamp to go OFF. When the
indicator lamp goes OFF, the glow plugs have been
preheated and the engine can now be started.
Figure 17. Ignition Switch
3. Continue turning the ignition key all the way clockwise
When the engine has started, release the key.
4. Before placing the light tower into actual operation, let
the engine run for 3-5 minutes. Check any abnormal
sounds or smells that would be associated with a
defective light tower. If any abnormal conditions occur,
shut down the engine and correct the problem.
CauTIOn
neveR start the engine with any circuit breakers in
the On position. Disconnect all loads before starting.
WaRnIng
neveR place hands near the V-belt or fan
blades while the engine is running.
WaRnIng
The engine's exhaust contains harmful
emissions. ALWAYS ventilate the exhaust
when operating inside tunnels, excavations
or buildings. Direct exhaust away from
nearby personnel.
IGNITION
SWITCH
PREHEAT
LED INDICATOR