Allmand Nite-Lite Pro Vertical Tower V Series - Manual (Page 8)

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ELECTRIC WINCH VERTICAL MAST OPERATION
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION
The Allmand NIGHT-LITE tower assembly
consists of a seven section telescoping mast
which can be extended by operating a single
electric winch mounted inside the enclosure.
The winch and cable are protected by an in-
tegral 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 operate the winch.
The light bar assembly can be rotated into
position by releasing the light bar park pin.
To release the park pin, pull the ring and turn
it 90 degrees so that the pin remains in the
retracted position. The light bar is designed
to rotate with enough resistance so that the
bar will stay in the desired position once the
operator has directed the lights on the work
zone. if the light bar rotates too easily or does
not stay in position, remove the cap plug from
the center of the light bar cover and tighten
the nut to achieve the desired resistance and
replace the cap plug.
 ALWAYS CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OB-
STRUCTIONS BEFORE RAISING AND
LOWERING MAST. ALLOW 35' CLEAR-
ANCE. AVOID ALL OVERHEAD ELECTRI-
CAL WIRES
.
 TO PREVENT INSTABILITY AND HELP
ENSURE SAFE OPERATION, ALWAYS
PROVIDE PROPER GROUND SUPPORT
BEFORE RAISING MAST.
TO SET UP TOWER 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.
BEFORE RAISING MAST, VISU-
ALLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR
DAMAGE OR WEAR. FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION
AND FUNCTION OF ALL OPERAT-
ING PARTS BY STUDYING THIS
MANUAL. OBSERVE ALL CAU-
TION DECALS LOCATED ON
EQUIPMENT
SAFETY WARNING
!
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.
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. Start engine and switch electric winch switch
to ON.
4. 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 ap-
proximate angle to get maximum coverage
once the tower is raised.
5. Stand clear of the tower when raising and
lowering the lights.
SAFETY WARNING
!