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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
GloBug
MODEL GB113BC
LIGHTING SYSTEM
(FOR USE WITH MQ SERIES GENERATORS)
Revision #4 (01/06/09)
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PROPOSITION 65 WARNING PAGE 2 — GB113BC GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/16/12)
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NOTES GB113BC GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/16/12) — PAGE 3
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TABLE OF CONTENTS MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING COMPONENT DRAWINGS SYSTEM Nameplate and Decals Assembly .....................36-37 Proposition 65 Warning ............................................. 2 T-Handle Assembly ............................................38-39 Table Of Contents ..................................................... 4 Steering Assembly .............................................40-41 Parts Ordering Procedures ....................................... 5 Outrigger Assembly ..........
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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 ■ Order Parts To obtain an MQ Account, contact your District Sales Manager for more information. ■ Print Specification Information Use the inte
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SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading GENERAL SAFETY the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed CAUTION at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety NEVER operate this equipment without proper protective messages and operating instructions could clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, result in injury to yourself and others. hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective
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SAFETY INFORMATION LIGHTING SYSTEM SAFETY NOTICE DANGER NEVER leave any grease or oil residue on lamp surface when replacing or removing lamp. This can create hot NEVER use lighting system in rain, snow or spots, reducing the service life of the lamp. areas of high humidity that could generate electrical storms. ALWAYS make sure lamp surface is clean and dry. WARNING ALWAYS replace with MQ recommended type lamp. See parts section of this manual. NEVER disconnect any emergency or s
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SAFETY INFORMATION GENERATOR SAFETY Power Cord/Cable Safety If using a generator to power lighting system, DANGER refer to applicable generator manual safety NEVER let power cords or cables lay in water. information section. NEVER use damaged or worn cables or cords. Inspect ELECTRICAL SAFETY for cuts in the insulation DANGER NEVER grab or touch a live power cord or cable with wet hands. The Lighting system is equipped with a ground pin on the possibility exists of electrical shock,
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SAFETY INFORMATION LOADING AND UNLOADING TRANSPORTING SAFETY If lighting system is equipped with a transport lifting hook, NOTICE refer to the following safety information. When transporting the lighting system, if applicable, CAUTION always place in stow position and place mast in its carrying case. Before lifting, make sure that lighting system parts are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost. ALWAYS remove balloon/lamp assembly from the mast when transporting lighting syste
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications GloBug MC odel GB113B IC nput Voltage 120 VA Fe requency 60 Hz Single-Phas Ms ax. Current 9.6 Amp W) ind Stability with Generator 65 mph (80.46 kph W) eight (less generator) 276 lbs. (125 kg Lamp Le amp Type (1)1000 Watt Metal Halidad L0 umens 112,00 L) ight Coverage (360°) 150 ft. (45.72 meters S. urface Temperature (Longitudinal) 476.6°F (247°C) Max S. urface Temperature (Transversal) 417.2°F (214°C) Max Fan Motor Bz alloon Fan Motor 115 VAC, 60 H Ms ax.
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DIMENSIONS D A B E C TOP VIEW STOW POSITION I REAR VIEW F SIDE VIEW G J H Figure 1. Dimensions TABLE 2. DIMENSIONS Reference Reference D) escription Dimension ft. (mm. D) escription Dimension ft. (mm. Letter Letter AeW) heel Bas 2F .62 ft. (800 mm.M) ax. Height (Mast Deployed Position) 14.58 ft. (4,445 mm. B)H) eight (Mast Stowed Position5G .7 ft. (1,740 mm. L) ength (Front to Rear Wheel) 3.41 ft. (1,040 mm. CtH) andle Heigh 2H .88 ft. (878 mm.L) ength (Front Wheel to Outrigger) 5.08 ft. (1,550
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FLOODLIGHT FOOTCANDLE PLOT Based on 360°glare-free coverage. .25 .5 1 2 5 10 SCALE: 1 GRID = 50 FT. (15.24 METERS) VALUES LISTED AS FOOTCANDLES Figure 2. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (Bal120- Oval Shaped) PAGE 12 — GB113BC GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/16/12)
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FLOODLIGHT FOOTCANDLE PLOT Based on 360°glare-free coverage. .25 .5 1 2 5 10 SCALE: 1 GRID = 50 FT. (15.24 METERS) VALUES LISTED AS FOOTCANDLES Figure 3. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (BAL120R-Reflector-Shaped Balloon) GB113BC GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/16/12) — PAGE 13
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FLOODLIGHT FOOTCANDLE PLOT Based on 360°glare-free coverage. .25 .5 1 2 5 10 SCALE: 1 GRID = 50 FT. (15.24 METERS) VALUES LISTED AS FOOTCANDLES Figure 4. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (BAL-115D-Drum Shaped Balloon) PAGE 14 — GB113BC GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/16/12)
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GENERAL INFORMATION The lighting system can be raised vertically in excess of 14.58 The Multiquip GloBug Lighting System is a general purpose feet (4.44 meters) by means of a manual winch. The tower floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting tensioning system is designed to provide the necessary tension conditions. The GloBug can be powered by a variety of to safely control the pivot of the tower. Outriggers must always be Multiquip's series generators. Power requirements for r
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COMPONENTS Figure 5. Major Components PAGE 16 — GB113BC GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM — OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (01/16/12)
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COMPONENTS Figure 5 shows the location of the controls and components 12. ON/OFF Switch – Place this switch in the ON position for the GloBug Lighting System. The functions of each control to turn on the lamp. To turn off the lamp place in the down is described below: position (OFF). Please wait for approximately 10 minutes before attempting to turn the lamp back on. 1. Steering Handle – The GloBug can be moved in either a forward or reverse direction by pulling back or pushing 13. Power Cable
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OUTRIGGERS DEPLOYED 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 8. 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 to the operator. STOW POSITION GloBug Setup 1. Using the T-handle (Figure 6) p
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SETUP 5. To position the balloon, simply loosen the adjustment lever by turning it counter- clockwise and either push down or up on the lever. Pushing down on the lever will cause the balloon to rise. Pushing up on the lever will allow the balloon to be lowered. See insert A in Figure 10. For circular positioning, swing the lever to the desired position. See insert B in Figure 11. 6. Before raising the mast, make sure the mast set screw (Figure 11) is securely tightened (use an 5mm-allen wrench
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SETUP/OPERATION 4. Notice that the balloon envelope will begin to deploy as DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE POWER LINES soon as power is applied by an active generator. This function is not controlled by the power ON/OFF switch. When raising mast, ALWAYS be on the lookout for overhead obstructions 5. Wait until the balloon is fully deployed before attempting such as high voltage power lines. The to turn on the lamp. The possibility exists of the balloon possibility exists of electrocution, getting burned
