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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
GloBug 4-Spot
MODEL GB43SC
LIGHTING SYSTEM
(FOR USE WITH MQ SERIES GENERATORS)
Revision #3 (12/15/08)
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (12/15/08)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT LIGHTING MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT LIGHTING MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT LIGHTING COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS WINGS MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT LIGHTING MQ GLOBUG 4-SPOT LIGHTING COMPONENT DRA COMPONENT DRAWINGS WINGS SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM SYSTEM Nameplate and Decals.......................................32-33 Proposition 65 Warning ............................................. 3 Baseplate Assy. ..................................................34-35 Table Of Co
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st Effective: January 1 , 2006 PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES Ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: Best Deal! Order via Internet (Dealers Only): If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! Username 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 Specification Information Use the internet an
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SAFETY MESSAGE ALERT SYMBOLS Potential hazards associated with the GLOBUG 4-SPOT FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS! operation will be referenced with Hazard Symbols which Safety precautions should be followed appear throughout this manual, and will be referenced in at all times when operating this conjunction with Safety Message Alert Symbols. equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Messages and HAZARD SYMBOLS Operating Instructions could result in injury to
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — 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 lighting system, hair and clothing away from all moving other property, or the surrounding environment. parts to prevent injury. CAUTION - Accidental Starting This lighting system, other ALWAYS place the power source, circui
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ NEVER touch the hot exhaust manifold, WARNING - READ THIS MANUAL muffler or cylinder. Allow these parts to cool before servicing engine or mixer. Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to Serious Injury or even Death. This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only. The following safety guidelines should always be used ■ High Temperatures – Allow the engine to cool befo
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ ALWAYS make sure that the GloBug is secure on firm level LIFTING/TRANSPORTING THE GLOBUG ground so that it cannot slide or shift around, endangering ■ ALWAYS use the lifting hanger, when lifting of the GloBug workers. Also keep the immediate area free of bystanders. is required. ■ ALWAYS keep area behind GloBug clear of people while raising and lowering mast. ■ To prevent the GloBug from overturning, NEVER use in winds that exceed 22 mph(10m/s). ■ To
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION ■ When transporting the GloBug 4-Spot, lower the mast DANGER - GloBug High Danger Areas fully. Tighten the lamp adjustment lever and make sure The DANGER items listed below and on the next page are that the lighting unit assembly is fixed to the mast before considered High DANGER areas and should be adhered transporting. This will prevent the light assembly from to. Failing to understand these areas could result in Bodily falling down or being damaged du
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Maintenance Safety DANGER - GloBug Electric Shock Hazards ■ NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a running ALWAYS keep electrical cords in good condition. Worn, GloBug. bare or frayed wiring can cause electrical WET ■ ALWAYS allow the GloBug a proper amount of time to cool HANDS shock, thus causing Bodily Harm or before servicing. even Death. ■ Keep the GloBug in proper running condition. NEVER grab or touch a live power cord with wet hands, t
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications GloBug 4-Spot MC odel GB43S IC nput Voltage 120 VA Fe requency 60 Hz Single-Phas Ms ax. Current 18 Amp W) ind Stability with Generator 65 mph (80.46 kph W) eight (less generator) 364 lbs. (165 kg Lamp Le amp Type (4) 400 Watt Metal Halid L0 umens 136,00 Mast N3 umber of Stages M) aximum Height 13.8 ft. (4.2 meters Generator See Specified Generator Manual PAGE 12 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (12/15/08)
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — DIMENSIONS C A H I B Figure 2. Dimensions TABLE 2. DIMENSIONS Reference Dimension ft. Reference Dimension ft. Description Description Letter (mm.) Letter (mm.) AeW) heel Bas 2F .62 ft. (800 mm.H) eight (Mast Stowed Position) 5.58 ft. (1,700 mm. B)W) idth (Outriggers Deployed5G .25 ft. (1,600 mm.H) eight (Steering Handle) 2.88 ft. (878 mm. C)W) idth (Lighting Units3H .02 ft. (920 mm.L) enght (Front to Rear Wheel) 3.41 ft. (1,040 mm. D)D) iameter (Lighting Unit1I .18 ft. (360 mm
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip GLOBUG 4-SPOT is a general purpose DANGER - GloBug Overhead Obstructions floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting conditions. The GloBug can be powered by a variety of ALWAYS make sure the Multiquip's series generators. Power requirements for running area above GloBug is the GloBug are 120 VAC, 60 Hz @ 18 amps. open and clear of overhead power lines Please read carefully the specified and other obstructions. generator manual t
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 11 10 12 14 13 15 16 20 18 17 19 21 Figure 6. Major Components PAGE 16 — GLOBUG 4-SPOT — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (12/15/08)
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — COMPONENTS Figure 6 shows the location of the controls and components 14. Locking Clamps – To secure the generator to the for the GLOBUG 4-SPOT. The functions of each control is GloBug cart platform, place clamps (4) around the pipe described below: frame of the generator. Tighten securely to prevent movement. 1. Reflex Mirror – Enhances lighting from the bulbs. 15. Outriggers – ALWAYS deploy the outriggers when 2. Lighting Unit – Consists of 4 lamps in their sockets. rais
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OUTRIGGERS DEPLOYED GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SETUP 3. Lift up on each outrigger (2) from its stow position, rotate CAUTION - Read Manual backwards and place it in the deployed position, as shown in Figure 9. The outriggers will automatically lock in place Please read this entire manual carefully once they touch the ground, before attempting to operate the GloBug. Failure to read this manual could cause damage to the GloBug and serious injury STOW to the operator. POSITION GloBug Setup 1. Using the T-ha
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SETUP 2. Adjust the reflex mirror and the socket together so that Raising the Lamp Stand the cables of the two upper light ing units are positioned 1. Support the lighting units with one hand and pull up the downward sand the cables of the two lower lighting units fold lever with the other hand. The lever wil spring up. are positioned upwards. See Figure 11. FOLD LEVER SOCKET CABLE REFLEX MIRROR Figure 13. Raising Lamp Stand 2. Push up the lighting unit and push down the fold
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GLOBUG 4-SPOT — SETUP Turning All Lights In One Direction CAUTION - MAST PINCH POINT 1. Loosen the adjust lever. Turn the lighting units in the When raising or lowering the mast, keep hands and fingers desired direction (Figure 15). clear of the various mast sections, this will prevent hands and fingers from getting pinched. ADJUST LEVER Adjusting Height of the Lights 1. Turn the handle of the mast winch clockwise to raise Figure 15. Adjusting Direction of Lighting Units the lighting unit an
