Raising The Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped) - Generac Power Systems MLT6SMD Owner's Manual

3. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob (B) at the bottom of the mast. Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction, and
then tighten the mast rotation knob to secure the
mast in position.
4. Use the winch (C) to slowly extend the mast. Verify
the coiled electrical cord is extending at the top
sections of the mast. STOP extending the mast
when the colored mark (D) on the second mast
section is visible as seen in Detail D.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Do not extend the mast beyond the
colored mark on the second mast section. The unit
can become unstable and tip or fall, causing injury.
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMP ASD immedi-
ately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable devel-
ops slack.
Raising the Mast—Electric Winch
(If Equipped)
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. Keep the outriggers extended while
the mast is up. Failure to do so could cause the unit to tip
and fall and could result in death or serious injury.
1. Set up and level the unit. See
2. See Figure 3-3. Inspect the mast cables for
excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are
properly centered in each pulley (A). Inspect the
electrical cord for damage.
Owner's Manual for MLT6SMD Light Tower
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(000265)
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Light Tower Setup.
A
D
Figure 3-3. Switch & Pulley Locations - Electric
3. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob at the bottom of the mast (D). Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction and
then tighten the mast rotation knob to secure the
mast in position.
4. Press and hold the winch control switch (Detail B)
upward to telescope the mast to the desired height.
Verify that the coiled electrical cord is extending at
the top sections of the mast. STOP extending the
mast when the colored mark (C) on the second mast
section is visible as seen in Detail C.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A limit switch on the main mast
section will disconnect power to the upper electric
winch to prevent overextending the mast.
Operation
DETAIL B
STOP
DETAIL C
C
B
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