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OPERATION MANUAL
NIGHTHAWK SERIES
MODELS LT-12D, LT-12P
DEDICATED LIGHT TOWER
(DEUTZ/LOMBARDINI DIESEL ENGINE)
(PERKINS DIESEL ENGINE)
Revision #1 (08/15/08)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING / REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS Diesel engine exhaust and some of 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 Traffic 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 finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may or
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TABLE OF CONTENTS STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHAWK WK WK STOW NIGHTHA STOW NIGHTHAWK WK L L LT T T-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER L LT T-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER -12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER Proposition 65 ................................................................. 2 Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 3 Table of Contents............................................................. 3 Safety Message Alert Symbols ....
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Potential hazards associated with the LT-12 Series Light FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! Tower operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols Safety precautions should be followed which appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced at all times when operating this in conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols. equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and HAZARD SYMBOLS Operating Instructions could
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS CAUTION - Rotating Parts CAUTION - Equipment Damage Messages NEVER operate equipment with covers, Other important messages are provided throughout this or guards removed. Keep fingers, hands, manual to help prevent damage to your light tower, other hair and clothing away from all moving property, or the surrounding environment. parts to prevent injury. This light tower, other CAUTION - Accidental Starting property, or the surrounding NOTE
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ The engine of this light tower/generator requires an adequate WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL free flow of cooling air. NEVER operate the generator in any enclosed or narrow area where free Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to flow of the air is restricted. If the air Serious Injury or even Death. This equipment is to be flow is restricted it will cause serious operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This damage t
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DANGER - High Danger Areas DANGER - Overhead Obstruction Danger The 5 DANGER items listed below are considered ALWAYS make sure the area High DANGER areas and should be adhered to. Failing to above Light tower is open understand these areas could result in Bodily Harm, and clear of overhead power Electrical Shock, Electrocution, and even Death! Please lines and other obstructions. pay close attention when operating the light tower. The tower e
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Machine Safety Decals This dedicated light tower is equipped with a number of safety decals. These decals are provided for operator safety and maintenance information. The illustration below and on the next page shows these decals as they appear on the machine. Should any of these decals become unreadable, replacements can be obtained from your dealer. Figure 1. Operation and Safety Decals PAGE 8 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MAN
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION AND SAFETY DECALS Figure 1. Operation and Safety Decals (Continued) LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08) — PAGE 9
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SPECIFICATIONS (LIGHT TOWER) TABLE 1. SPECIFICATIONS Light Tower Model LP T-12D LT-12 Deutz F3m1008F/ Perkins 103-10 Engine Model Lombardini LDW 1003 Diesel Engine Diesel Engine Weight (Dry) 1,550 lbs. (700 kg.) D3 imensions See Table S5 upport Points Wind Stability with Genset. 65 mph (80.46 kph) Floodlights 4-1,000 Watt Metal Halide L0 umens 440,00 Light Coverage 5 to 7 acres Light Termination 4 x 3-pin QD plug Generator Specifications GFCI Receptacle Output 120 VAC
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — SPECIFICATIONS (ENGINES) Table 2. Engine Specifications 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) Rs un Time With 4 Lights 64 Hour Perkins Model S. tandard Idle Speed 1,800 R.P.M 103-10 Diesel Fl uel Type N0. 2 Diesel Fu
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — DIMENSIONS Figure 2. Dimensions TABLE 3. DIMENSIONS Rn eference LetterD) escriptio Dimension in. (mm. A)L) ength (Mast Stowed Position 170 in. (431 cm. B)L) ength (Mast Deployed Position 101 in. (256 cm. C)M) ax. Height (Mast Deployed Position 31.5 ft. (9.6 m D)H) eight (Mast Stowed Position 74 in. (187 cm. E)G) round Clearance (From Axle 8 in. (20 cm. F)W) idth (Tow Ready 51 in. (129 cm. G)W) idth (Outriggers Deployed 109 in. (276 cm. PAGE 12 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TO
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — GENERAL INFORMATION The Stow LT-12 Series Light Tower is a dedicated general For ease of service or transport, each floodlight is equipped purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote with a quick-disconnect connector that allows the lamp fixture to lighting conditions. be removed quickly. This feature is extremely useful during transport of the light tower over rough terrain. It is always best to The light tower can be raised vertically in excess of 31
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — COMPONENTS Figure 3. Major Components (Control Panel Side) Figure 3 and 4 shows the location of the controls and components 9. Tower Lock/Release Pin – Pull this pin to release tower for the LT-12 Series Light Tower. The functions of each control is mast from cradle support. described below: 10. Jack Stands – There are two trailer jack stands, which are 1. Mast Rotation Locking Knob – Unscrew this knob to located at the front and rear of the trailer. Use these 2 jac
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — COMPONENTS Figure 4. Major Components (Front/Rear) 18. Engine Exhaust Pipe – Directs engine exhaust to the rear 21. Tires – This light tower uses a ST175-13C size tire. Replace of the light tower. NEVER block this exhaust pipe with obstruc- with only recommended tire size. NEVER tow light tower with tions. ALWAYS place the generator in an area free of bad or worn tires. obstructions. 22. Documentation Box – Contains information regarding the light tower. CAUTION - B
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — CONTROL PANEL Figure 5. Control Panel Components and Indicators PAGE 16 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08)
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — CONTROL PANEL Figure 5 shows the location of the basic control panel components 10. Pre-Heat Indicator Light/Battery Charge Light – for the LT-12 Light Tower. Listed below is a brief explanation of Indicates when the glow plugs have been heated up for each control or component. starting the engine. If the light is flashing, a low battery charge is detected. 1. Internal Cabinet Light Switch – This switch controls the 11. Ignition Key Switch – Insert key into ignition s
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — FLOOD LIGHT FOOTCANDLE PLOT Figure 6. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (Area Coverage) PAGE 18 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08)
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — TOWING GUIDELINES Towing Safety Precautions ■ Inflate tires to correct pressure, inspect tires for cuts, and excessive wear. See Table 3 (Tire Wear Troubleshooting). CAUTION - Local Towing Regulations ■ Check wheel mounting lug nuts with a torque wrench. Torque wheel lug nuts as described in the "Lug Nut Torque Check with your county or state safety towing regulations Requirements", Table 5. department before towing your light tower. ■ Check tightness of hanger bolt, s
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LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — TOWING GUIDELINES Figure 7. Safety Chains/ Trailer Coupler Hook-up PAGE 20 — LT-12 SERIES LIGHT TOWER — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #1 (08/15/08)
