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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL GLOBUG MODEL GB4000 LIGHT TOWER MOUNT TYPE BALLOON LIGHT SERIAL NO. G3100044 AND ABOVE Revision #1 (02/25/14) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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NOTES PAGE 2 -GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT• OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL - REV.#1 (02/25/14)
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® Certificate TUVRheinland License Holder: Manufacturing Plant: LIGHT BOY CO., LTD. F-Tec Corp 2-6-14 Kurigi, Asao 2-6-14 Kurigi, Asao KAWASAKI KANAGAWA 215-0033 KAWASAKI KANAGAWA 215-0033 JAPAN JAPAN Test Rport no.: USA-SS 17036833 001 Client Reference: Satomi Kugimiya Tested to: CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 9.0-96 ( R2011} Certified Product: Portable HID luminaire, Globug Series License Fee - Units...
TABLE OF CONTENTS GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT Component Drawings T able of Contents ........... 4 Nameplate And Decals ......32-33 Parts Ordering Procedures ....... 5 Electrical Assy..........34--37 Safety Information ............. 6-13 Bracket And J-Box Assy ..........38-39 Specifi ations ............14 T erms And Conditions Of Sale —Parts .....
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SAFETY INFORMATION Donot operateor servicetheequipment beforereadingthe SAFETY SYMBOLS entiremanual.Safety precautions shouldbefollowedat all Potential hazards associated with the operation of this times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which understandthesafetymessagesandoperatinginstructions may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with could result in injury to yourself and others.
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SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY NOTICE This equipment should only be operated by trained and CAUTION qualified personnel 18 years of age and older. NEVERoperatethisequipment without proper protective Whenever necessary, replacenameplate, operationand clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective safety decals when they become difficult read.
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SAFETY INFORMATION LIGHTTOWERSAFETY NOTICE ALW A YS keep the immediate area surrounding the light DANGER tower clean, neat, and free of debris. NEVERoperatetheequipmentinanexplosive ALW A YS keep the machine in proper running condition. atmosphereornearcombustiblematerials.An explosion or fire could result causing severe ...
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY NOTICE NEVERrun engine without an air filter or with a dirty air DANGER filter.Severeenginedamagemayoccur.Serviceair filter Theenginefuel exhaust gasescontainpoisonouscarbon frequently to prevent engine malfunction. monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless, and can NEVER tamper with the factory settings cause death if inhaled.
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SAFETY INFORMATION AL W A YSinspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER FUEL SAFETY towa trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc. DANGER Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and DONOTstart theenginenear spilledfuel orcombustible trailer.
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SAFETY INFORMATION If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are TRANSPORTING SAFETY inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting. CAUTION Placechockblocksunderneathwheel toprevent rolling Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not while parked.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution ELECTRICAL SAFETY and/or propertydamage.NEVERconnect thegenerator DANGER toabuilding’selectrical systemwithout atransfer switch or other approved device. All installations should be The electrical voltage required to operate the generator performedbyalicensedelectricianin can cause severe injury or even death through physical accordancewithall applicablelawsand contact with live circuits.
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SAFETY INFORMATION BA TTERY SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY NOTICE DANGER DONOT drop the battery.There is a possibility that the Dispose of hazardous waste properly. battery will explode. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel filters. ...
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications Model GB4000 T ype 1000 WMetal Halide (X4) Number of Bulbs Lamp Current 37.2 A (9.3 A x 4) Voltage 120 V Lumens 428,000 (10,700 x 4) lm Current 1.2 A Voltage 24 VDC 15.7 x 15.7 x 45.6 in Storage (400 x 400 x 1160 mm) Dimensions...
GENERAL INFORMATION The GB4000 lamp fi ture is a difused balloon light that is designedtobemountedandoperatedonmost conventional mobile light tower masts. Its design and features permit clean, difusedlight tobecast uniformly over 232feet (70.7 meters). The shadow-less lighting dramatically reduces glare in the work area.
COMPONENTS 1. Lamp Fixture — Made of heat resistant polyester balloon and four 1000-watt metal halide lamps. 2. Locking Pin —Locks the lamp fi ture in place when attached to the pole on the bracket. 3. Balloon Power Cable — Provides AC power to the lamps, fan and balloon inflation circuit.
SETUP PREPARA TION POWERDISCONNECTION 1. Place the light tower in an area free of dirt and debris 1. For LT12Dlight towers, disconnect thenegativecable with enough clearance as not to interfere with any (black) from battery. See Figure 5. overhead obstructions. Make sure it is on secure level DISCONNECT ground with chock blocks underneath each wheel to NEGATIVE...
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SETUP LAMPADAPTERPLA TEMOUNTINGINSTALLA TION 5. Next, insert a bolt (4) and flat washer (4) thru the mountingholesontheadapter plateasshowninFigure 1. Remove the adapter plate kit hardware from its 7. Again, pay close attention on which set of holes to container. insert the bolts thru. Bolt number 2 must be oriented so that it passes between receptacles J1 and J2 on 2.
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SETUP VIEW FROM BACK SIDE BUBBLE LEVEL LOCK WASHER (4) HEX NUT (4) SPACER LOW END FLUSH W/ T-BAR BOTT OM FLAT WASHER (8) SUPPOR T BOLT BRACKET (2) T-BAR BOLT (4) LAMP ADAPT ER PLATE T-BAR BACK SIDE BOLT UNDERNEATH LAMP ADAPT ER PLATE...
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SETUP JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING LAMP MOUNTING 1. Securethejunctionbox (Figure8) totheadapter plate 1. Place the GB4000 lamp fi ture onto the lamp adapter using the supplied bolts (2), lock washer (2), and flat plate pole as shown in Figure 9. washer (2). Tighten mounting bolts securely. 2.
LAMP CABLE CONNECTIONS On the T -Bar (Figure 10) there are four power receptacles J1, J2, J3 and J4. These receptacles provide AC power to the existing rectangular lamps. When the GB4000 lamp assembly is employed, these receptacles are used to connect the GB4000.
OPERATION REMOVINGBALLOON PROTECTIVE COVER 4. Once, the engine has started, place the main circuit breaker switch (Figure 12) on the LT12 control panel CAUTION in the ON position. DO NOT use excessive force when LT12 zipping or unzipping the balloon. The LIGHT TOWER possibility exists of the zipper tearing, 240 VAC/30A...
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OPERATION INFLA TING BALLOON ANDTURNING ON LAMPS 5. Next, turnonlampcircuit breakersTheballoonshould begin to inflate and the lamps will light. (MLT ONL Y) 6. Secure any unused lamp cables. 1. OnMLTseries light towers, reconnect the4-pinpower cable (Figure 13) tothe 120VACtwist-lock receptacle 7.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING LAMP 3. Press the tabs on the lamp holder and push up lamp holder toreleaseit fromlamp.Dothesametothelower DANGER lamp if necessary. See Figure 17. Never attempt to replace lamp in a wet place. The possibility exists of electric shock. W ARNING Alwaysallowsuffi ient timefor thelampto LAMP HOLDER...
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MAINTENANCE 3. Slide in the new replacement balloon over the top of NOTICE the lamp guard assembly. See Figure 22. Do not useexcessive forcewhen screwing the lampto prevent lamp frombreaking. 6. Secure lamp holder on top of the lamp. 7. Reinstall lamp guard. INSTALL NEW BALLOON 8.
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MAINTENANCE Table 3. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Plug in correctly. Is plug disconnected? Is generator power switched off? T urn on switch. Is lamp loose? Screwlamp securely into socket. Lamp does not light. Is power connector disconnected or Connect disconnected connector. loose? Is model of lamp incompatible? Use genuine MQlamp.
Ablankentrygenerallyindicatesthat theitemisnot sold “Not SoldSeparately”—Indicatesthat anitemcannot separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will bepurchasedas aseparateitemandis either part of an be clarified in the “Remarks” Column. assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available for sale through Multiquip.
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT 1 to 3 units Qty. Description 2....E000127300..LAMP 2....A100097802..BALLOON COVER CP 3....A400038301..FILTER NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the following parts lists. GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT• OPERA TION AND PARTS MANUAL —REV . #1 (02/25/14) —PA GE...
NAMEPLATE AND DECALS B UR N HAZAR D G B 4000 To prevent burns, NE VE R touch lamp while lamp is on. Lamp surface gets extremely 120V 60Hz 4000 W hot! ALWAY S allow sufficient time for lamp to c o o l d o wn Metal halide lamp 1000W×...