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OPERATION MANUAL
NIGHTHAWK SERIES
MODEL LT12D50SA
DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER
(LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 DIESEL ENGINE)
Revision #0 (03/16/09)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LT12D50SA Light Tower Table Of Contents .................................................... 2 Safety Information .............................................. 3-10 Lamp Footcandle Plot ............................................ 11 Specifi cations ................................................... 12-13 Dimensions ............................................................ 14 General Information ............................................... 15 Components .................
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the SAFETY SYMBOLS entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all Potential hazards associated with the operation of this times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which understand the safety messages and operating instructions may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with could result in injury to yourself and others. safety messages.
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SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE CAUTION This equipment should only be operated by trained and qualifi ed personnel 18 years of age and older. NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, Whenever necessary, replace nameplate, operation and hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective safety decals when they become diffi cult read. devices required by the job or city and state regulations. Manufactur
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SAFETY INFORMATION LIGHT TOWER SAFETY NOTICE DANGER ALWAYS keep the immediate area surrounding the light tower clean, neat, and free of debris. NEVER use light tower in rain, snow, or areas of high humidity that could generate ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition. electrical storms. Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts NEVER operate the equipment in an explosive immediately. atmosphere or near combustible materials. An ALWAYS store equipment properly
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY NOTICE DANGER NEVER run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon frequently to prevent engine malfunction. monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can cause death if inhaled. NEVER tamper with the factory settings of the engine or engine governor. Damage The engine of this equipment to the engine or equipment can resu
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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 cause electrocution ELECTRICAL SAFETY and/or property damage. NEVER connect the generator DANGER to a building’s electrical system without a transfer switch or other approved device. All installations The electrical voltage required to operate the generator should be performed by a licensed can cause severe injury or even death through physical electrician in accordance with all contact with live circuits. Turn generator and all c
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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. battery will explode. Examples of 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 com
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LAMP FOOTCANDLE PLOT Figure 1. Lamp Footcandle Plot LT12D50SA LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/16/09) — PAGE 11
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. LT12D50SA Specifi cations Light Tower Model LT12D50SA Lombardini LDW 1003 Engine Model Diesel Engine Weight (Dry) 1,550 lbs. (700 kg.) Support Points 5 Wind Stability with Genset 65 mph (80.46 kph) Lamps Four 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 Twist-Lock Circuit Breaker (Amps) 30 A Continuous Output (Watts) 6,000 W Noise Level @ 23 ft. (7 m) 73 dB Trailer Specifi cations Jackstand
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 2. Engine Specifi cations Engine Type 3-cylinder, Diesel Engine Displacement 62.73 cu. in. (1028 cc) Max Output Standby 11 H.P. at 1,500 R.P.M. Fuel Tank Capacity Approx. 30 U.S. Gallons (113 Liters) Run Time With 4 Lights 64 Hours Standard Idle Speed 1,500 R.P.M. Lombardini LDW 1003 Fuel Type N0. 2 Diesel Fuel Diesel Engine Oil Sump Capacity 2.64 U.S. Quarts (2.5 Liters) Cooling System Liquid-cooled Coolant Capacity 5.18 U.S. Quarts (4.9 Liters) Starting Method Electric
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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 LT12D50SA 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 RECEPTACLE PLATES MET
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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 LT12D50SA 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 rotat
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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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CONTROL PANEL 5 4 1 240 VAC/30A 120 VAC/15A MAIN GFCI BREAKER BREAKER 2 12 6 LIGHT CONTROL/BREAKER 8 10 LOMBARDINI 13 9 7 3 11 = NOT USED Figure 5. Controls and Indicators PAGE 18 — LT12D50SA LIGHT TOWER • OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (03/16/09)
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CONTROL PANEL Figure 5 shows the location of the controls and indicators on 10. PreHeat Indicator — Lights when the ignition key is the control panel for the different engines used with the LT12 turned to the ON position indicating that the glow plugs light tower. Service the equipment as needed depending are warming up. When the light goes off, the engine is on the alarm indicated. Below is a brief explanation of each ready for starting.. control or indicator. 11. Ignition Key Switch — Inse
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INSPECTION on the dipstick. Verify that the oil level is maintained BEFORE STARTING between the two notches as shown in Figure 6. Always 1. Read all safety instructions at the beginning of fi ll with recommended type oil as listed in Table 4. See manual. Table 2 for engine oil capacity. 2. Clean the light tower, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner. 3. Check the air fi lter for dirt and dust. If air fi lter is dirty, replace air fi lter with a new
