LB 1 Table of Contents Foreword Safety Information Callouts Found in this Manual .............. 5 Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine ........6 Guidelines for Service Safety ............... 7 Labels ....................8 Operation Intended Use ..................9 Setting up the Balloon ................ 10 Setting up the Tripod ................
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Refer to the separate Repair Manual for detailed instructions on servicing and repairing the machine. If you are missing any of these documents, please contact Wacker Neuson Cor- poration to order a replacement or visit www.wackerneuson.com. When ordering parts or requesting service information, be prepared to provide the machine model number, item number, revision number, and serial number.
LB 1 Safety Information Safety Information Callouts Found in this Manual This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Familiarize yourself with the location and proper use of all controls and safety devices. Contact Wacker Neuson Corporation for additional training if necessary. When operating this machine: Do not allow improperly trained people to operate the machine. People operating the machine must be familiar with the potential risks and hazards associated with it.
Do not defeat safety devices. Do not modify the machine without the express written approval of the manufacturer. Replacing When maintaining this machine: parts and Use only spare parts recommended by Wacker Neuson Corporation. labels Replace all missing and hard-to-read labels. wc_si000219gb.fm...
Operation Intended Use Intended use The LB 1 is intended to illuminate work areas. The end user assumes all responsi- bility for operating the machine safely and within its specified parameters. Local Consult with local authorities to determine regulations limiting noise and light emis- regulations sions in the work area.
Operation LB 1 Setting up the Balloon Prerequisites Balloon Light fixture with bulb Procedure Follow the procedure below to set up the balloon. 1. Remove the light from the transport cylinder. 2. Remove the light from the transport bag. WARNING Electric shock hazard.
LB 1 Operation Setting up the Tripod Prerequisites Tripod Procedure Follow the procedure below to set up the tripod. WARNING Electric shock hazard. Electric shock can cause serious injury or death. Never connect the light to its power source and never turn it on until it has been fully unpacked and assembled to the tripod! 1.
Operation LB 1 Assembling the Balloon to the Tripod Prerequisites Tripod Procedure Follow the procedure below to assemble the balloon to the tripod. WARNING Electric shock hazard. Electric shock can cause serious injury or death. Never connect the light to its power source and never turn it on until it has been fully unpacked and assembled to the tripod! 1.
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12 –15 feet). Loosen the mast clamps on the tripod and adjust the height of each section as desired. Tighten all mast clamps securely. 5. Three metal stakes (d) are provided with the LB 1. Pound each into a suitable ground location and loop the free ends of the support ropes around them to anchor the machine.
Turning ON/OFF the Light Prerequisites Ballast and power source LB 1 assembled Turning on Follow the procedure below to turn on the light. 1. Connect the plug (a) of the light cord into the ballast (b). If in doubt which way the plug should be installed, install it so that the screw (d) is facing up.
Inspecting and Cleaning Inspecting Inspect the following components each time you unpack the LB 1: Make sure that no electrical cords are damaged. If any electrical cords are defective or damaged or if the grounding plug is broken or shorted-out, have a specialist repair it.
Operation LB 1 Changing the Bulb Prerequisites Leather gloves and eye protection New bulb Removal Follow the procedure below to remove the bulb. WARNING Cutting hazard. Broken glass from the bulb can cause severe cuts. Always wear leather gloves and eye protection when changing the bulb.
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LB 1 Operation Continued from the previous page. 6. Disconnect the snaps and remove the burst cage (c). 7. With a gloved hand, unscrew the bulb (d) and remove it. Installation Follow the procedure below to install a new bulb.
Operation LB 1 Troubleshooting Problem Reason Remedy Balloon does not open. The stop bolt is not pulled Pull out the stop bolt and out before attempting to attempt to push down push the black hand grip again. downward. If the balloon still does not...
Technical Data LB 1 Technical Data Machine Item Number 0620340 0620341 Dimensions (l x w x h) mm (in.) 1960 x 1960 x 2622 (77.2 x 77.2 x 103.2) Working height: minimum m (ft.) 2.6 (8.6) maximum m (ft.) 6.2 (20.3) Weight kg (lbs.)
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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Wacker Construction Equipment AG, Preußenstraße 41, 80809 München hereby certifies that the construction equipment specified hereunder Category Light Balloon Type LB 1 0620340 Item number of equip- 0620341 ment has been produced in accordance with the following standards:...
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