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Revision #1 (03/25/14)
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THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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proposition 65 warning page 2 — gBC/gBCe lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (03/25/14)
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t able of Contents Component Drawings gbC/gbCe Nameplates And Decals ................................... 32-33 lighting system Balloon And Lamp Assy ................................... 34-35 Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Mast Assy ......................................................... 36-37 Table Of Contents .................................................... 3 Base Assy ......................................................... 38-39 Parts Ordering Pro
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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 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 lamp saFety Warning Warning never disconnect any emergency or safety devices. never attempt to replace lamp with the power on. These devices are intended for operator safety. Always unplug the power cord from the generator or Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury, power source when changing the lamp. bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of ALWAYS allow a suffi cient amount of time for the lamp to cool these devic
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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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SAFETY INFORMATION LOADING AND UNLOADING Cart Type - No Lifi ting Hook If lighting system is not equipped with a transport lifting Cart Type - With Lifi ting Hook hook and the mast is removable, refer to the following If lighting system is equipped with a transport lifting hook, safety information. refer to the following safety information. Before lifting, make sure that the mast and lamp are CAUTION removed as described in the manual. Before lifting, make sure that lighting system parts
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speCifiCations t able 1. specifications Model GBC/GBCE Input Voltage 120 VAC Max. Current 9.3 A @ 120 V Frequency 50-60 Hz Single-Phase Lamp Type 1,000 Watt Metal Halide Total Luminous Flux 107,000 lm Standard Balloon Diameter 47.2 in (1200 mm) Light Coverage (360°) 90 ft (27.4 meters) Lamp Surface Temperature (Longitudinal) 476.6° F (247° C) max Lamp Surface Temperature (Transversal) 417.2° F (214° C) max 47.2 x 47.2 x 28.3 in. Balloon Dimensions (L x W x H) (1200 x 1200 x 720 mm) Balloon Mat
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A Dimensions G D C E F Figure 1. GBC/GBCE Dimensions t able 2. dimensions reference letter description dimension inches (mm) A Cart Width 27.6 (700) B Cart Length 40.5 (1,029) GBC -127.3 (3,233) C Total Max. Height (with Standard Balloon) GBCE - 180.7 (4,590) D Standard Balloon Height 28.3 (718.8) E Mast Height (without Balloon) 99 (2,515) F Cart Height 12 (305) G Standard Balloon Diameter 47.2 (1,200) gBC/gBCe lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (03/25/14) — page 11 B
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footCanDle plot .25 .5 1 2 5 10 VALUESLISTEDASFOOTCANDLES SCALE:1GRID=50FT.(15.24METERS) Figure 2. Illumination Range page 12 — gBC/gBCe lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (03/25/14)
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general information The Multiquip GBC/GBCE Lighting System is a general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting needs. It is universally adaptable to all AC power supplies and accepts 50/60 Hz, 100-240 V. The GBC/GBCE uses a single 1,000 watt lamp with pure white light for maximum illumination with a light coverage of up to 150 feet. The standard balloon (GBP) that comes with the GBC/GBCE provides 360° glarefree illumination. The balloon is self-inflating and e
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Components 19 1 2 25 20 18 3 24 4 17 23 16 5 22 15 21 14 6 7 8 26 13 12 10 9 11 GBCEONLY Figure 3. GBC/GBCE Components page 14 — gBC/gBCe lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (03/25/14)
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Components Figure 3 shows the location of the controls and components 13. Brake pedal — Step on this pedal and pull back for the GBC/GBCE Lighting System. The functions of each T-handle to apply the brakes. To release the brakes, control is described below: press down and hold brake pedal again then release. 1. Balloon Cover — Stores balloon when GBC/GBCE 14. t -handle — Moves the GBC/GBCE in either forward is not in use. Allow a sufficient amount of time for the or reverse direction by pul
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setup 1. Set the GBC/GBCE cart on a firm level surface where 5. Insert the balloon assembly into the mast. Tighten the there is enough space around the cart for the outriggers T-bolt securely. See Figure 7. to be deployed. 2. Insert the T-handle into the handle holder on the cart. Tighten with the wing bolt. See Figure 4. BALLOON PROTECTIVE COVER T-HANDLE T-BOLT MAST Figure 7. Installing the Balloon 6. Unsnap the three buttons on the bottom of the balloon cover and unzip the cover. See Figure
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setup 9. Connect the power cable to the lamp cable connector. See Figure 10. LAMPCABLE CONNECTOR POWERCABLE CONNECTOR Figure 10. Connecting the Power Cable 10. Secure the power cable by hooking it to the eyelet on the bottom of the balloon as shown in Figure 11. CABLEHOOK Figure 11. Securing Cable with Hook 11. Release the buckle on the belt holding the balloon together. See Figure 12. BUCKLE Figure 12. Releasing Buckle gBC/gBCe lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev. #1 (03/25/14
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operation applying parKing BraKe deploying outrigger 1. Step on the brake pedal while pulling on the T-handle 1. Pull up the counterweight that holds the outrigger until the brake pedal is all the way down. See Figure in place and pull the outrigger all the way out. See 13. Figure 15. COUNTERWEIGHT OUTRIGGER BRAKE Figure 13. Applying Brake Figure 15. Deploying Outrigger releasing parKing BraKe 2. Pull the outrigger down until it touches the ground. Pull 1. Step on the brake pedal, hold then r
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operation sto Wing outrigger raising the mast 1. Pull up the counterweight to unlock the outrigger and danger pull up outrigger. See Figure 17. PULLUP ALWAYS make sure the area above COUNTERWEIGHT the lighting system is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. Contact with overhead power lines or other obstructions could PULLUP OUTRIGGER result in equipment damage, electrical shock, electrocution and even death. Caution When raising or lowering the mast, keep han
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operation lo Wering the mast NOTICE 1. Loosen the T-bolt holding the second mast and push If the power cable is accidentally unplugged from mast all the way down. Tighten T-bolt securely. See the power source, wait three to five minutes before Figure 21. reconnecting the power. This will allow time for the fan to reset and ensure balloon will inflate properly when SECOND MAST power is reconnected. shutdo Wn 1. Turn off the power switch of the generator. 2. Disconnect the AC power cable fr
