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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
GLOBUG SERIES
MODEL GB114BS/BP
LIGHTING SYSTEM
Revision #3 (01/06/09)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS COMPONENT DRAWINGS MQ GLOBUG LIGHTING Nameplate and Decals ..................................... 32-33 SYSTEM Ballast Assembly S/N G30001 & Below ........... 34-35 Table of Contents ..................................................... 2 Ballast Assembly S/N G30002 & Above ........... 36-37 Parts Ordering Procedures ...................................... 3 Fan Blower/Lamp Base Assembly .................... 38-39 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 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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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 protectiv
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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
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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 sho
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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 syst
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SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifi cations GloBug Lighting System Model GB114BS/GB114BP Input Voltage 120 VAC Ballast Magnetic Ballast 60 Hz Frequency 60 Hz Single-Phase Max. Current 9.5 Amps Lamp Lamp Type 1000 Watt Metal Halide Lumens 112,000 Light Coverage (360°) 150 ft. (45.72 meters) Surface Temperature (Longitudinal) 476.6°F (247°C) Max. Surface Temperature (Transversal) 417.2°F (214°C) Max. Fan Motor Balloon Fan Motor 115 VAC, 60 Hz Max. Current .360 Amps Pressure 31.26 PSI (215.6 kPA) Ballo
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DIMENSIONS (GB114BS) Figure 1. Dimensions (GB114BS) Table 2. Dimensions Dimension Reference Letter Dimension in. (mm.) Reference Letter in. (mm.) 88.0 -108.0 in. 35.00 in. A D (2,230 - 2,730 mm.) (900 mm.) 35.00 in. B 59 in. (1,500 mm.) E (900 mm.) C 47.16 in. (1,200 mm.) GB114BS/BP GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/06/09) — PAGE 9
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DIMENSIONS (GB114BP) B A Figure 2. Dimensions (GB114BP) Table 3. Dimensions Reference Dimension in. (mm.) Letter A 28.00 in. (712 mm.) B 47.16 in. (1,200 mm.) PAGE 10 — GB114BS/BP GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/06/09)
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FOOTCANDLE PLOT 360° Coverage .5 1 2 5 10 Values listed as footcandles Scale: Grid = 50 ft. (15.25 meters) Figure 3. Floodlight Footcandle Plot (BAL-115 Drum Shaped) GB114BS/BP GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/06/09) — PAGE 11
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Multiquip GloBug GB114BS, and GB114BP are GB114BP general purpose portable glare-free lighting systems. When only a complete lamp assembly is required please Typical applications for these types of lighting systems order Model GB114BP. This model number includes the include construction sites, emergency road crews and lamp, protective guard, balloon protective covering and all backyard parties. other components that make up the lamp assemby. BALLOON ENVELOPES TRA
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NOTES GB114BS/BP GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/06/09) — PAGE 13
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COMPONENTS Figure 5. Major Components PAGE 14 — GB114BS/BP GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #3 (01/06/09)
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COMPONENTS Figure 5 shows the location of the components for the 6. T-Handle Bolt Lock — Always tighten this lock to hold GloBug lighting system. The function of each component the lamp/balloon securely in place. is described below: 7. Balloon — This balloon is made of heat-resistant 1. Lamp Guard — This guard (cage) protects the lamp nylon, with a diameter of 47 inches (1200 mm). from being hit by objects. 8. Offset Pole — Supports lamp assembly when attached 2. Lamp — 1000 watt metal-halide
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SETUP 9. Using 17 mm wrench, tighten both bolts (M) on the NOTICE offset adapter clamp (K) securely. The pole clamp assembly used in this setup procedure 10. Place lamp assembly (N) onto offset pole (B). Tighten is a dual type clamp. One side of the clamp is for the T-handle bolt (O) securely. attachment of the main pole of the lighting system. The other side of the clamp is used for the attachment of a support pole that is usually connected to a piece of N LAMP equipment such as a pav
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SETUP REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE COVERING CONNECTING POWER CABLE 1. Expose the balloon by pulling down on the velcro tab 1. Connect 16.4 ft. (5 meters) lamp power cable (Figure 8) and unzip the protective cover as shown in Figure 7. to the balloon power cable. PROTECTIVE STEP 1 COVER UNZIP PROTECTIVE COVER BALLOON POWER LAMP BALOON CABLE ASSEMBLY STEP 2 FOLD PROTECTIVE VELCRO COVER INTO ITSELF TAB BALLOON FULLY EXPOSED BALLAST LAMP POWER CABLE Figure 8. Connecting Lamp Power Cable 2. Attach both
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OPERATION RAISING THE EXTENSION POLE APPLYING POWER 1. Before raising the extension pole, make sure the 1. Make sure the power ON/OFF switch (Figure 10) T-handle bolt lock (Figure 6-O) is securely tightened. located near the bottom of the ballast is in the OFF This will prevent the balloon/lamp assembly from falling position. off. In addition make sure that the lamp power cable is connected to the mating end of the power source cable. ON/OFF 2. Raise extension pole (Figure 6-L) to desired he
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OPERATION/SHUTDOWN SHUTDOWN NOTICE 1. Place the ON/OFF switch on the ballast to the OFF ALWAYS Make sure ballast is securely mounted to position. The balloon should begin to defl ate and the a surface where it will not move, slip or fall. This will lamp turns off. prevent severe damage to the ballast. 2. If using a portable generator, shut-down the generator 3. Place the ON/OFF switch (Figure 12) on the ballast in as referenced in the "Shutdown Section" of the supplied the ON position.
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STORAGE 2. Remove both S-type hooks (Figure 9) on the lamp NOTICE power cable from the cable support holes on the offset Allow a suffi cient amount of time (15-20 minutes) for the pole. lamp to cool down . The possibility exists of the balloon 3. Unzip the zipper on the protective cover (Figure 14), getting burned (touching the lamp). and pull down cover over balloon/lamp assembly. ZIPPER LOWERING THE EXTENSION POLE 1. Using the supplied 19 mm wrench, loosen extension clamp bolt (Figure
