Turn Unit On; Lowering The Mast; Long-Term Storage - Generac Power Systems LINKTower PLT240 Owner's Manual

Operation

Turn Unit ON

DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
1. Plug in any equipment or another LINK tower.
2. Press the plug power selection switch to select
either 15A or 20A power source. Switch position
MUST match the connected input source.
3. Connect a 20A or 15A shore power cord,
depending on plug power selection switch position
and input source from previous step.
4. Turn the main breaker switch ON.
5. Turn each mast light circuit breaker ON. The LED
lamps will illuminate.
6. Start auxiliary equipment (if powered by the 20A
inlet).
NOTE: It may be necessary to leave some lights off if the
export current exceeds 12A.
Turn Unit OFF
Check with personnel using lights and auxiliary power
supplied by the unit and let them know the power is going
to be turned off. Verify the power shutdown will not create
hazards by turning off equipment that may be in use
(lights, tools, etc.).
1. Turn off and disconnect any auxiliary equipment.
2. Switch lights OFF using the individual mast light
breakers.
3. Switch main breaker OFF (O).
4. After the unit shuts down, disconnect the shore
power cord.

Lowering the Mast

1. Shut down the lights. See
2. Lower the mast.
3. Use the winch handles to lower the mast to its
lowest position. Verify the electrical cord does not
get caught in, or pinched by, the mast while it is
being lowered.
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 an Generac Mobile
Products Authorized Dealer immediately if the mast
hangs up or the winch cable develops slack.
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(000263a)
Turn Unit OFF.
(000265)

Long-Term Storage

Perform the following steps if the machine is to be stored
for an extended period (for example, more than one
year).
1. Verify all circuit breakers are OFF (O).
2. Verify the unit is unplugged.
3. Lower the mast.
4. Retract the outriggers and handles.
5. Clean the unit inside and out.
6. Close and lock the storage access panels.
7. Store the unit indoors, if possible, in a secure, dry
location.
Perform a visual inspection of all electrical connections,
LED lights, winch cables, and mast before returning the
unit to service.
Owner's Manual for PLT240 Light Tower