Allmand Brothers ML6-8 LD - Manual (Page 10)

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STRONG ARM ELECTRIC WINCH MAST OPERATION
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
The Allmand MAXI-LITE tower assembly
consists of a three section telescoping mast
which can be raised and extended by operat-
ing a single electric winch mounted inside the
enclosure. A single three position toggle switch
mounted on the control panel is used to raise
and lower the mast. The winch and cable are
protected by an integral clutch and a circuit
breaker. The clutch is designed to slip when
the mast reaches full extension. The circuit
breaker is a safeguard for the clutch. If the
clutch is misadjusted or inoperative the circuit
breaker should trip to protect the system from
overload. The electric winch operates off the
120 volt circuit breaker along with 120 volt
receptacle thus requiring that the 120 volt
circuit breaker switch must be on to oper-
ate the winch.
The three section mast assembly can be
rotated from the ground by loosening a knob
and rotating the entire assembly 360° to aim
the lights as necessary.
ƒ ALWAYS CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OB-
STRUCTIONS BEFORE RAISING AND
LOWERING MAST. ALLOW 35' CLEAR-
ANCE. AVOID ALL OVERHEAD ELECTRI-
CAL WIRES
.
ƒ TO PREVENT INSTABILITY AND HELP
ENSURE SAFE OPERATION, ALWAYS
PROVIDE PROPER GROUND SUPPORT
BEFORE RAISING MAST.
BEFORE RAISING MAST, VISUALLY INSPECT EQUIP-
MENT FOR DAMAGE OR WEAR. FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF
ALL OPERATING PARTS BY STUDYING THIS
MANUAL. OBSERVE ALL CAUTION DECALS LO-
CATED ON EQUIPMENT
NOTE: The latch locks the mast in the
vertical position and disengages the
sections allowing the tower assembly to
be rotated to position the lights
SAFETY WARNING!
!
TO ERECT MAST AND RAISE
LIGHTS
1. Extend both side outrigger jacks, rear jack
and tongue jack to stabilize and level the
trailer.
NOTE: Jacks should be placed only on
firm footing.
ƒ WHEN EXTENDING REAR JACK, WATCH
TO ENSURE YOU ARE CLEAR OF THE
OVERHANGING ENDS OF THE MAST
BEFORE YOU STAND UP
.
ƒ THE SUPPLEMENTAL GROUND ROD IS A
SAFETY DEVICE THAT MAY REDUCE
THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY
FROM STRAY ELECTRICAL CURRENT
.
Therefore, Allmand recommends using
the ground rod. However, it is the user’s
responsibility to determine the require-
ments and/or applicability of local, state,
or national electrical code which governs
the use of the ground rod.
! SAFETY WARNING
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.
3. Release the pin that secures the mast to
the rear mast support.
4. Operate the hand crank on the side of the
trailer to raise the mast from horizontal to
vertical.
5. Turn black knob counterclockwise and engage
latch in strike plate. Retighten black knob.
6. Operate the hand crank winch on the tower
clockwise to raise the lights vertically.
7. To rotate the lights, release the black knob and
turn the tower assembly with the handles
provided.
8. To turn on lights, flip the breaker switches to the
up position. (SEE FIG. 1)