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OperatiOn and parts Manual GlObuG MOdel Gb2000 liGht tOwer MOunt type ballOOn liGht Revision #3 (08/30/12) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
Wiring Diagram ............39 Explanation Of Code In Remarks Column..... 40 Suggested Spare Parts ......... 41 NOTICE Specifications and part numbers are subject to change without notice. gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 3...
Ì NOTICE All orders are treated as Standard Orders and will ship the same day if received prior to 3PM PST. We aCCepT all maJor CrediT Cards! page 4 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
Could result in deaTh or serious inJury. CauTion Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, Could result in minor or moderaTe inJury. NOTICE Addresses practices not related to personal injury. gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 5...
do noT use the equipment for any purpose other than numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor and fi re its intended purposes or applications. department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency. page 6 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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alWays lower the light tower when not in use, or if high winds or electrical storms are expected. gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 7...
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United States Forest Service for this before servicing equipment. purpose. In order to comply with local laws regarding spark arresters, consult the engine distributor or the local Health and Safety Administrator. page 8 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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alWays shutdown engine before transporting. Make sure the hitch and coupling of the towing vehicle are rated equal to, or greater than the trailer “gross vehicle weight rating.” gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 9...
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do noT secure the unit by running a strap or chain over the tongue of the light tower. This may cause severe damage to the unit. page 10 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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never operate GB2000 in winds in excess of 40 mph generator. (64 km/h). never use gas piping as an electrical ground. gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 11...
alWays disconnect the negaTive battery terminal before performing service on the generator. alWays keep battery cables in good working condition. Repair or replace all worn cables. page 12 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
(310 x 310 x 990 mm) Dimensions 36 x 36 x 39 in Working (900 x 900 x 990 mm) Total Weight 31 lb (14 kg) Appropriate Generator 3.2 kW and above gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 13...
The unit easily disconnects from the light tower mast and can be easily stored in its protective canvas cover case. page 16 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
5. power Cable — Connects the lamp fixture from the junction box to the GFCI receptacle of the generator to provide power to inflate the balloon. Figure 3. GB2000 Components (Type 1 S/N G1900118 And Below) page 18 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
120 VAC from a GFCI receptacle (generator) to the T-Bar mounted junction box to run the balloon fan and inflate the balloon. Figure 4. GB2000 Components (Type 2 S/N G190019 And Above) gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 19...
5. Keep the removed lamps and the associated hardware together and store in a safe place, making sure that the lamps are properly protected to prevent breakage. Figure 6. Disconnecting Battery page 20 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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Figure 10. Removing Screws and Nuts 2. Install the lamp mounting bracket (Figure 11) onto the T-Bar and mast extension with the new screws and nuts provided. gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 21...
At the T-Bar, connect bottom lamps as shown in the lighting option section of this manual. 3-PIN AC POWER CABLE JUNCTION 10-PIN LAMP POWER CABLE 3-PIN LAMP POWER CABLES Figure 14. Junction Box Connections page 22 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
TO BALLAST removal for installation. All lamps can remain in place COMPARTMENT 4-PIN POWER during installation of the adapter plate. CABLE Figure 17. MLT Power Cable Removal gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 23...
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The raised end of each the adapter plate is level (use a bubble level) and both bracket should be facing outward. brackets are straight (vertical), not slanted before tightening page 24 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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T-Bar as shown above. 2 For proper alignment of the adapter plate, use of a bubble level is required. Figure 18. Adapter Plate Mounting Installation gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 25...
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1. Connect the balloon power cable (Figure 20) to the Figure 19. Junction Box Mounting 10-pin receptacle on the junction box. Figure 20. Fan/Balloon Power Cable Connections page 26 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
On the T-Bar (Figure 22) there are four power receptacles J1, J2, J3 and J4. These receptacles provide AC power to the existing rectangular lamps. When the GB2000 lamp assembly is employed only two of the existing rectangular lamps (bottom lamps recommended) will be available for use.
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MLT LAMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS CIRCUIT BREAKERS OFF OFF ON ON CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4 4 Lamps Installed on T-Bar Only GB2000 Operational Figure 23. Option 2 Lighting Configuration gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 29...
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS CIRCUIT BREAKERS ON ON ON ON CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4 2 Top Lamps Removed GB2000 Operational 2 Bottom Lamps Operational Figure 24. Option 3 Lighting Configuration page 30 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS ON ON ON ON CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4 4 Lamps Installed on T-Bar GB2000 Operational 2 Bottom Lamps Operational Figure 25. Option 4 Lighting Configuration gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 31...
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS ON ON ON ON CB1 CB2 CB3 CB4 4 Lamps Installed on T-Bar GB2000 Operational 2 Top Lamps Operational Figure 26. Option 5 Lighting Configuration page 32 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
Figure 30. Balloon Deployed NOTICE (Typical Application) Ensure the fan power cable is routed safely as it travels from the junction box, down the mast to the selected GFCI receptacle. page 34 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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AC CIR CU BRE AKE R STA RT HOU R MET ER GFCI CIRCUIT BREAKER TO BALLAST COMPARTMENT 4-PIN POWER CABLE Figure 32. Main, GFCI Circuit Breakers (ON/MLT) gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 35...
2. Release the lamp guard hooks from the poles and remove the two lamp guards. See Figure 34. LAMP LAMP SOCKET LAMP GUARD Figure 37. Installing New Lamp LOCK HOOK Figure 34. Removing Lamp Guard page 36 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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2. Slide out the old or worn balloon over the top of the lamp guard assembly. See Figure 39. Figure 41. Zipping Up New Balloon REMOVE OLD BALLOON Figure 39. Removing Old Balloon gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 37...
104° F (40° C)? ventilation. Is fan motor not working properly? Check and repair fan motor. Balloon does not inflate. Is balloon cloth defective? Repair or replace balloon cloth. page 38 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
WHITE BLACK WHITE BLUE WHITE GREEN WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE BLACK WHITE CABLE (FAN) CP GREEN GREEN GREEN AC PLUG CP (RELAY) AC120V CABLE (BALLOON) 3 CP gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 39...
Multiquip. Other entries will for sale through Multiquip. be clarifi ed in the “Remarks” Column. page 40 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
2....E000080700 ..LAMP 2....A100085100 ..BALLOON CLOTH CP 3....A400038300 ..FILTER NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the following parts lists. gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 41...
J-bOx assy. (s/n G1900119 and abOve) Type 2 universal adapTer SPARE PART page 48 —gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)
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SPRING WASHER M12 A400287902 SPACER 1 0023205015 SCREW M5 X 15 0033112000 NUT M12 A400287801 SPACER 2 ............2....SPARE SPACER A000039000 BRACKET ASSY., COMPLETE TYPE 2 ....1....INCLUDES ITEMS W/# gb2000 balloon lighT• operaTion and parTs manual — rev. #3 (08/30/12)— page 49...