Raising Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped) - Generac Power Systems MAGNUM MLT4060MVD Owner's Manual

Operation
Raising Mast—Electric Winch
(if equipped)
IMPORTANT NOTE: The mast is intended for use
ONLY to support the LED fixtures. Do not use the
mast as a hoist or for any other purpose.
1. Set up and level the unit. See
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
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.
A
C
Figure 3-4. Switch & Pulley Locations - Electric Winch
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Light Tower Setup.
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DETAIL B
DETAIL C
B
2. See Figure 3-4. Check the mast cables for
excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are
properly centered in each pulley (A). Check the
electrical cord for damage.
3. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob at the bottom of the mast (C). Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction and
then tighten the mast rotation knob to secure the
mast in position.
NOTE: Power must be on for the winch control to
operate.
4. Press and hold the winch control switch (B; Detail
B) upward to telescope the mast to the desired
height. Extend the mast slowly, and verify the
coiled electrical cord is extending at the top
sections of the mast. STOP extending the mast
when the colored mark on the second mast section
is visible as seen in Detail C.
IMPORTANT NOTE: A limit switch on the main mast
section will disconnect power to the upper electric
winch to prevent overextending the mast.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Do not extend the mast beyond the
colored mark on the second mast section. The unit
can become unstable and tip or fall, causing injury.
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 ASD immediately if
the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops
slack.
Owner's Manual for MLT4060MVD Light Tower
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