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OPERATION MANUAL
NIGHTHAWK SERIES
MODELS LT12D, LT12P
DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER
(DEUTZ F3M1008F DIESEL ENGINE)
(LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 DIESEL ENGINE)
(PERKINS 103-10 DIESEL ENGINE)
Revision #12 (01/20/09)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of PAGE 2 — LT12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (01/20/09)
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffi c Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it fi nds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in indi
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LT12 Series Light Tower Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Reporting Safety Defects ......................................... 3 Table Of Contents .................................................... 4 Safety Information .............................................. 5-12 Lamp Footcandle Plot ............................................ 13 Specifi cations ................................................... 14-15 Dimensions .......................
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the Potential hazards associated with the operation of this entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with understand the safety messages and operating instructions safety messages. could result in injury to yourself and others. SAFETY MESSAGES Th
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SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY LIGHT TOWER SAFETY CAUTION DANGER NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective NEVER use light tower in rain, snow, or clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, areas of high humidity that could generate hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective electrical storms. devices required by the job or city and state regulations. The engine of this equipment requires an adequate free fl ow of cooling air. NEVER operat
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SAFETY INFORMATION NEVER remove safety pin or pull mast locking pin while LAMP SAFETY tower is in a raised position! WARNING CHECK the mast and winch cables for wear. If any NEVER attempt to replace lamp with the power on. problem occurs when lower or raising the tower, Always shut down the engine or turn off circuit breakers STOP immediately! Contact a trained technician for when changing the lamp. assistance. ALWAYS allow a suffi cient amount of time for the lamp to NEVER pivot
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SAFETY INFORMATION Wet stacking is a common problem with diesel engines ENGINE SAFETY which are operated for extended periods with light or WARNING no load applied. When a diesel engine operates without suffi cient load (less than 40% of the rated output), it will DO NOT place hands or fingers inside engine not operate at its optimum temperature. This will allow compartment when engine is running. unburned fuel to accumulate in the exhaust system, NEVER operate the engine with heat
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SAFETY INFORMATION ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER FUEL SAFETY tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc. DANGER Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible trailer. Trailer tires should be infl ated to 50 psi cold. fl uids. Diesel fuel is extremely fl ammable and its vapors Also check the tire tread wear on both vehicles. can cause an explosion if ignited. ALWAYS make sure th
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SAFETY INFORMATION If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are TRANSPORTING SAFETY inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting. CAUTION Never allow any person or animal to stand underneath the Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not equipment while lifting. damaged and screws are not loosened or lost. DO NOT lift equipment to unnecessary heights. ALWAYS make sure crane or lifting device has been Loading and Tie-Down on Flatbed Truck proper
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SAFETY INFORMATION Backfeed to a utility system can ELECTRICAL SAFETY cause electrocution and/or property DANGER damage. NEVER connect the generator to a building’s electrical The electrical voltage required to operate the generator system without a transfer switch or can cause severe injury or even death through physical other approved device. All installations contact with live circuits. Turn generator and all circuit should be performed by a licensed electrician in breakers OF
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SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY DANGER NOTICE DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the Dispose of hazardous waste properly. Examples of battery will explode. potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters. DO NOT expose the battery to open fl ames, sparks, cigarettes, etc. The battery contains DO NOT use food or plastic containers to dispose of combustible gases and liquids. If these hazardous waste. gases and liquids come
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LAMP FOOTCANDLE PLOT Figure 1. Lamp Footcandle Plot LT12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #12 (01/20/09) — PAGE 13
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. LT12 Series Specifi cations Light Tower Model LT12D LT12P Deutz F3M1008F/ Perkins 103-10 Engine Model Lombardini LDW 1003 Diesel Engine Diesel Engine Weight (Dry) 1,550 lbs. (700 kg.) Support Points 5 Wind Stability with Genset. 65 mph (80.46 kph) Lamps 4 1,000-Watt Metal Halide Lumens 440,000 Light Coverage 5 to 7 acres Light Termination 4 x 3-pin QD plug Generator Specifi cations GFCI Receptacle Output 120 VAC @ 15 A (US only) Twist-Lock Receptacle Output 240 VAC @ 25 A
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 2. Engine Specifi cations Engine Type Aspirated 4-stroke, 3-cylinder, 1 liter Diesel Engine Bore X Stroke 2.95 in. X 2.83 in. (75 mm x 72 mm) Displacement 58.21 cu. in. (954 cc) Max Output Standby 12 H.P. at 1,800 R.P.M. Max Output Prime 10.5 H.P. at 1,800 R.P.M. Fuel Tank Capacity Approx. 30 U.S. Gallons (113 Liters) Run Time With 4 Lights 64 Hours Standard Idle Speed 1,800 R.P.M. Perkins 103-10 Diesel Engine Fuel Type N0. 2 Diesel Fuel Lube Oil Capacity 4 U.S. Pints (3.78
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DIMENSIONS DEPLOYED POSITION C STOWED POSITION D E F B G A REAR RIGHT SIDE Figure 2. Dimensions Table 3. Dimensions Reference Letter Description Dimension A Length (Mast Stowed Position) 170 in. (431 cm.) B Length (Mast Deployed Position) 101 in. (256 cm.) C Max. Height (Mast Deployed Position) 31.5 ft. (9.6 m) D Height (Mast Stowed Position) 74 in. (187 cm.) E Ground Clearance (From Axle) 8 in. (20 cm.) F Width (Tow Ready) 51 in. (129 cm.) G Width (Outriggers Deployed) 109 in. (276 cm.) PAGE 1
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip LT12 Series Light Tower is a dedicated PANEL LIGHT general purpose light tower engineered to provide A panel light automatically illuminates the control panel and dependable lighting for a wide range of applications. This all functions when the engine access door is opened. This includes lighting for construction sites, industrial locations, feature is convenient for night deployment. special events, and emergency conditions. CONVENIENCE RECEPTACLES METAL H
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COMPONENTS 4 2 5 7 1 9 3 17 6 16 13 8 15 10 14 18 12 18 11 Figure 3. Major Components (Control Panel Side) Figures 3 and 4 show the location of the controls and 7. T-Bar — Allows the lamps to be mounted vertically or components for the LT12 series light tower. The function horizontally. of each control is described below. 8. Lamps — Four 1000-watt metal-halide bulbs with 1. Mast Rotation Locking Knob — Unscrew this knob a 110,000 lumens capacity each. Light coverage is to release mast for rot
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COMPONENTS 24 19 23 25 20 21 REAR FRONT 22 VIEW VIEW Figure 4. Major Components (Front/Rear) 14. Safety Chain — Always attach safety chain to the 20. Brake Lights — Before towing the light tower, make towing vehicle. Never tow the light tower with the safety sure that these lights are operational and are working chain unattached. correctly. Never tow the light tower if these lights are inoperative. 15. Ball Hitch Coupler — Attach this coupler to the towing vehicle. Use only the specifi ed bal
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T R A T S N O F F CONTROL PANEL 4 5 5 4 1 1 240 VAC/30A 120 VAC/15A 240 VAC/30A 120 VAC/15A MAIN GFCI MAIN GFCI BREAKER BREAKER BREAKER BREAKER SenDEC SenDEC 0.0 0.0 3 3 1/10 1/10 HOURS 1/10 HOURS 1/10 HOURS HOURS 2 2 6 6 LIGHT CONTROL/BREAKER 8 ** EMERGENCY SHUT DOWNS Flashing LED Indicates Cause of Shut Down A WATER TEMP ok 12 OIL PRESSURE AIR FILTER 7 PRE-HEAT 9 7 INDICATOR 9 When Light Goes Out When Flashing LOMBARDINI Indicate Start Indicates Low Battery Charge 10 8 10 13 11 11 PERKINS ENGI
