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OperatiOn and p arts Manual
GlObuG
MOdel Gb2000
liGht tOwer MOunt type
ballOOn liGht
Revision #3 (08/30/12)
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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prOpOsitiOn 65 warninG Diesel engine exhaust and some of page 2 —gb2000 balloon lighT• opera Tion and par Ts manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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t able Of COntents Component drawings Gb2000 ballOOn liGht Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Electrical Assembly .......................................... 42-45 Table Of Contents .................................................... 3 Type 1 Bracket and Junction Box Assembly Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 4 (S/N G1900118 and Below) .............................. 46-47 Safety Information .........................................
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parts OrderinG prOCedures Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Effective: st January 1 , 2006 best deal! order via internet (dealers only) : If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. Print Specifi cation Information Use the int
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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 message
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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. Manufa
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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 operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An alWays keep the machine in proper running condition. explosion or fi re could result causing severe Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts bodily harm or even death. immediately. Warning alWays store equipment properly when it is not be
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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
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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
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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 Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not while parked. damaged and screws are not loosened or lost. Place support blocks underneath the trailer’s bumper alWays make sure crane or lifting device has been to prevent tipping while parked. properly secu
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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 should be The electrical voltage required to operate the generator performed by a licensed electrician in can cause severe injury or even death through physical accordance with all applicable laws and contact with live circuits. Turn
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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 c
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speCifiCatiOns Table 1. specifications Model GB2000 Type 1000 W Metal Halide (X2) Number of Bulbs 2 Lamp Current 8.2 A Voltage 238 268 V Lumens 220,000 lm Current 0.87 A Fan Voltage 115 V 12.2 x 12.2 x 39 in Storage (310 x 310 x 990 mm) Dimensions 36 x 36 x 39 in Working (900 x 900 x 990 mm) Total Weight 31 lb (14 kg) Appropriate Generator 3.2 kW and above gb2000 balloon lighT• opera Tion and par Ts manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 13
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diMensiOns A C A C D D B B E G H F Type 1 Adapter Type 2 Universal Adapter Figure 1. Dimensions Table 2. dimensions reference dimension reference dimension letter in. (mm) letter in. (mm) A 13.25 (337) E 3.12 (79.3) B 40.0 (1,016) F 9.75 (248) C 35.5 (902) G 8.25 (210) D 34.5 (876) H 4.62 (117) page 14 —gb2000 balloon lighT• opera Tion and par Ts manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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fOOtCandle plOt 30 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.25 1 grid = 40 ft. Illuminance (Footcandle) 30 20 10 5 2 1 0.5 0.25 Diameter (Feet) 9 30 52 65 91 117 156 232 Figure 2. Footcandle Plot gb2000 balloon lighT• opera Tion and par Ts manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 15
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General infOrMatiOn The GB2000 lamp fixture is a difused balloon light that is designed to be mounted and operated on most convential mobile light tower masts. Its design and features permit clean, difused light to be cast uniformly over 232 feet (70.7 meters). The shadow-less lighting dramatically reduces glare in the work area. This type of lighting improves safety and enhances the illuminated area. the GB2000 is ideal for highway work, construction job sites, security support, and spe
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nOtes gb2000 balloon lighT• opera Tion and par Ts manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 17
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type 1 COMpOnents (s/n G1900118 and belOw) 1. l amp Fixture — Made of heat resistant polyester balloon, with a diameter of 35.5 inches (902 mm) and two 1000 watt metal halide lamps. 2. locking pin — Locks the lamp fixture in place when attached to the pole on the bracket. 3. bracket plate — Attaches to the Tbar and mast interface of the light tower to allow the GB2000 to be installed. NOTICE 1 This bracket only fits on Multiquip light towers. 4. Junction box — Holds the electrical connecti
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type 2 COMpOnents (s/n G1900119 and abOve) 1. l amp Fixture — Made of heat resistant polyester 1 balloon, with a diameter of 35.5 inches (902 mm) and two 1000 watt metal halide lamps. 2. locking pin — Locks the lamp fixture in place when attached to the pole on the bracket. 3. balloon power Cable — Provides AC power to the lamps, fan and baloon inflation circuit. 4. a dapter plate — Attaches to the T-Bar and mast interface of the light tower to allow the GB2000 to be installed. NOTICE Typ
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J4J3 J1 J2 120V 120/240V 7000 WATT DIESEL POWERED AC GENERATOR 20A 25A 25A 25A 00000 HOURS STARTER SWITCH WHISPERWATT ON RUN HEAT STOP OFF ID NTRO AC VOLTMETER START AC CIRCUIT BREAKER HOUR ETER 7KW AC Model DA-7000SS LE CO L M type 1 setup (s/n G1900118 and belOw) 2. For MLT series light towers disconnect the 4-pin power prepara Tion cable (Figure 7) from the 125 VAC twist-lock receptacle 1. Place the light tower in an area free of dirt and debris on the front panel of the generator. with en
