Raising And Lowering The Mast; Service Safety - Generac Power Systems MLT4200IF4 Owner's Manual

Raising and Lowering the Mast

WARNING
Electrocution. Do not set up or operate
this unit if severe weather is expected.
Lightning strikes can kill or cause severe injury
even if you are not touching the unit.
WARNING
Do not set up the unit if high winds
> 60 mph > 60 mph
are expected. High winds can cause the
unit to tip or fall, causing severe injury
or machine damage.
WARNING
Personal injury or equipment damage. Do not raise
or lower the mast while the unit is operating.
Doing so can break the lenses and cause the
lamps to shatter.
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.
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.
WARNING
Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot
while in use. Allow 10–15 minutes for cooling
before handling or lowering mast. Touching a
hot lens or fixture can cause severe burns.
•
Keep area around the unit clear of people while
raising and lowering the mast.
•
ALWAYS lower the mast when not in use.
•
The tower extends up to 30 ft (9.14 m). Verify area
above trailer is open and clear of overhead wires
and obstructions.
•
If for any reason any part of mast hangs up or
winch cable develops slack while raising or
lowering tower, STOP immediately! Contact a
Generac Mobile Products Authorized Service
Dealer.
•
NEVER remove safety pin or pull mast locking pin
while tower is up.
Owner's Manual for MLT4200IF4 Light Tower

Service Safety

This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of causing
serious injury or death. Only a qualified and licensed
electrician should troubleshoot or repair problems
occurring in this equipment.
(000296) •
Before servicing the unit, verify the Control Power
switch and circuit breakers are in the OFF (O)
position, and the negative (-) terminal on the battery
is disconnected. DO NOT perform even routine
service (oil/filter changes, cleaning, etc.) unless all
electrical components are shut down.
•
ALWAYS use extreme caution when servicing this
(000297)
unit in damp conditions. Do not service the unit if your
skin or clothing is wet. Do not allow water to collect
around the base of the unit.
•
DO NOT wash the unit with high pressure hoses,
power washers, or steam cleaners. Water may
collect in the unit, causing damage to electrical parts.
•
Replace all missing and hard to read decals. Decals
(000279)
provide important operating instructions and warn of
dangers and hazards.
•
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch
cables. Never let cables slip through bare hands.
•
Only use mild soap and water to clean the lens covers.
Other chemicals may damage the lens covers.
(000265)
•
Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks and
other types of lifting devices are attached securely
and have enough weight-bearing capacity to lift or
hold the equipment safely. Always remain aware of
the position of other people around you when lifting
the equipment.
(000266)
(000278)
Safety Rules & General Information
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