Raising Tower (Manual Winch System) - WACKER Group LTC 4 Repair Manual

Operation
3.6

Raising Tower (Manual Winch System)

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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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NEVER raise the mast or operate the Light Tower in high winds.
NEVER raise the mast while the engine is running.
HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT use the Light Tower if insulation on
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Repair or replace the cord before
using. Bare wires in contact with the metal frame of the trailer or tower
can cause electrocution.
DO NOT position the Light Tower under electrical power lines.
NEVER allow anyone to stand near the rear of the unit while raising the
mast.
The Light Tower includes two separate winches. One for lifting the
mast to the vertical position, the other for raising the tower. Each winch
is an automatic brake-type winch that automatically brakes when the
handle is released. The handle must be rotated to wind in cable as well
as unwind cable.
NEVER touch the winch pawl! Releasing the pawl may cause the
mast or tower to fall.
Check winch cables (n) for wear or damage, and make sure they are
resting properly in pulleys. Do not use the Light Tower if either winch
cable is damaged.
Remove the cradle locking pin (j) from the cradle.
Check the operation of the tongue-mounted winch (o) by rotating the
winch handle 1/4-turn clockwise ("cable in" direction). The winch pawl
must engage winch gear teeth. When operating properly, the winch
pawl will make a "clicking" sound when the winch handle is rotated
clockwise. Do not attempt to raise the mast if the winch is damaged or
not operating properly.
Continue to rotate the winch handle and raise the mast to the vertical
position until the vertical mast locking pin (p) locks the mast in place.
Be certain the vertical mast locking pin is fully engaged in the locking
position before raising the tower.
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