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OperatiOn and p ts Manual ar
GloBug series
MOdels:
GB12BW
SERIAL NO. G2700001 AND ABOVE
GB12Bs
SERIAL NO. G2800001 AND ABOVE
GB12Bp
SERIAL NO. G2900001 AND ABOVE
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notes page 2 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIgHTINg sYsTeM • opera TIoN aNd par Ts MaNuaL — rev. #0 (06/24/13)
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gb12bw/bs/bp LIgHTINg sYsTeM • opera TIoN aNd par Ts MaNuaL — rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 3
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t able of Contents Component Drawings Gb12bW/bs/bP lighting Nameplate And Decals (GB12BW) .................. 36-37 system Nameplate And Decals (GB12BS) ................... 38-39 Table Of Contents .................................................... 4 Nameplate And Decals (GB12BP) ................... 40-41 Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 5 Mast/Tripod Assy. .............................................. 42-43 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. n View Parts Diagrams To obtain an MQ Account, contact your n Order Parts District Sales Manager for more information. n Print Specifi cation Information Use the int
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safety information Do not operate or service the equipment before reading Potential hazards associated with the operation of this the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which at all times when operating this equipment. may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with Failure to read and understand the safety safety messages. messages and operating instructions 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. Manu
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safety information LIgHTINg sYsTeM saFeTY NOTICE warNINg Never leave any grease or oil residue on lamp surface when replacing or removing lamp. This can create hot Never disconnect any emergency or safety devices. spots, reducing the service life of the lamp. These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury, ALWAYS make sure lamp surface is clean and dry. bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of ALWAYS replace with
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safety information baLLooN saFeTY eLeCTrICaL saFeTY warNINg daNger To prevent serious burns, Never touch Lighting system is equipped with a ground pin on the or unzip the balloon envelope when the power plug. For your protection, ALWAYS complete the lamp is on. grounding path. Never insert the AC power plug into a 2-prong receptacle to operate lighting system. CauTIoN When applying power to the lighting system, ALWAYS ALWAYS keep the balloon away from sharp objects and connect t
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sPeCifiCations Table 1. specifications globug Lighting system Model GB12BW/BS/BP Input Voltage 90-130,170-240 VAC Ballast Electronic Ballast (50Hz/60Hz) Frequency 50 Hz/ 60 Hz Single-Phase Max. Current 3.8 Amps Lamp Lamp Type 400 Watt Metal Halide Lumens 34,200 Light Coverage (360°) 90 ft. (27.4 meters) Surface Temperature (Longitudinal) 476.6°F (247°C) Max. Surface Temperature (Transversal) 417.2°F (214°C) Max. Fan Motor Balloon Fan Motor 24 VDC Max. Current 1.2 A Pressure 0.324 kPA (0.047 psi)
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Dimensions (Gb12bW) F G H B I J A E D C Figure 1. Dimensions (GB12BW) Table 2. dimensions reference reference dimension in. (mm.) dimension in. (mm.) Letter Letter Upper Position - 44.7 in. (1,135 mm.) A F 33.5 in. (850 mm.) Lower Position - 52.4 in. (1,330 mm.) Upper Position - 52.2 in. (1,325 mm.) B G 22 in. (560 mm.) Lower Position - 62.0 in. (1,575 mm) C 7.5 in. (190 mm.) H 23.6 in. (600 mm.) D 49.5 in. (1,258 mm.) I 79.2 - 111 in. (1910 - 2820 mm.) E 51.2 in. (1,300 mm.) J 90.4 - 126.2
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Dimensions (Gb12bs) B E F OFFSETPOLE C H G I D A STRAIGHTPOLE J BALLOON ASSEMBLY Figure 2. Dimensions (GB12BS) Table 3. dimensions reference Letter dimension in. (mm.) reference Letter dimension in. (mm.) A 43.7 (1110) F 16.7 (425) B 33.4 (850) G 39.3 (1000) C 21 (535) H 8.7 (220) D 74.6 (1895) I 7.8 (200) E 26.8 (683) J 23.6 (600) page 12 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIgHTINg sYsTeM • opera TIoN aNd par Ts MaNuaL — rev. #0 (06/24/13)
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Dimensions (Gb12bP) B A Figure 3. Dimensions (GB12BP) Table 4. dimensions reference dimension in. (mm.) Letter A 23.6 in. (600 mm.) B 33.0 in. (850 mm.) gb12bw/bs/bp LIgHTINg sYsTeM • opera TIoN aNd par Ts MaNuaL — rev. #0 (06/24/13) — page 13
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footCanDle Plot .5 1 2 5 10 Values listed as footcandles Scale: Grid=50 ft. (15.25 meters) Figure 4. Floodlight Candle Plot (BAL 85-Drum Shaped) 300-Degree Coverage page 14 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIgHTINg sYsTeM • opera TIoN aNd par Ts MaNuaL — rev. #0 (06/24/13)
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General information The Multiquip GloBug GB12W, GB12BS and GB12BP lamp, protective guard, balloon protective covering and all are general purpose, portable, glare-free lighting systems. other components that make up the lamp assembly. Typical applications for these types of lighting systems include construction sites, emergency road crews and backyard parties. baLLooN eNveLopes The GloBug lighting system can be configured with a variety of balloon envelopes (canopy). Please contact the MQ s
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ComPonents COVER CARRYING CASE 3 2 GB12BP 8 11 9 10 GB12BW 4 5 GB12BS 1 12 13 14 6 15 16 7 1 Figure 7. Major Components page 16 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIgHTINg sYsTeM • opera TIoN aNd par Ts MaNuaL — rev. #0 (06/24/13)
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ComPonents Figure 7 shows the location of the components for the 9. Lamp — 400 watt metal-halide type lamp. Replace GloBug lighting system. The function of each component only with MQ recommended type lamp. Always allow is described below: a sufficient amount of time for the lamp to cool down before changing. 1. aC power Cable — Connect this cable to a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source. 10. Fan Motor (blower) — This electric motor is responsible for inflating the balloon. It will supply a 2. bal
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setuP (Gb12bW) TrIpod depLo YMeNT (gb12bw) 1. Place the tripod on a firm level surface so that it will not slide or turn over. Make sure there is enough space around the unit for the tripod legs to be deployed. 2. Remove tripod from its carrying case. The tripod legs are secured by a black velcro strap (Figure 8). Squeeze both tabs on each side of buckle to unlock strap and DEPLOYMENT allow tripod legs (Figure 9) to be deployed. SQUEEZE VELCRO STRAP TRIPOD LEGS Figure 9. Tripod Deployment B
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setuP (Gb12bW) 3. Next, fold the protective cover (Figure 13) into itself baLLooN asseMbLY pLa CeMeNT (gb12bw) and zip. 1. Place balloon assembly (Figure 11) onto mast and tighten Upper T-handle. PROTECTIVE COVER ZIPPER UPPER T-HANDLE MAST PROTECTIVE COVER LOWER T-HANDLE Figure 13. Folding Protective Cover 4. Attach the S-type hook (Figure 14) on the AC power cable onto the washer-eylet located on the bottom plate Figure 11. Light Asembly Placement of the light assembly. 2. Expose the balloo
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setuP (Gb12bW) 2. To improve stability and to prevent tipping of the light raIsINg THe MasT (gb12bw) unit, place sand bags or similar type weight over the 1. Before raising the mast, make sure the upper T-handle tripod legs or weight hook as shown in Figure 15. bolt lock (Figure 15) is securely tightened. This will prevent the balloon/lamp assembly from falling off. In addition make sure that the lamp power cable is connected to the mating end of the 15 ft (4.5 meters) power source cable.
