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MAXI-LITE V-SERIES
ML 15/ML 20
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ALLMAND BROS. INC
P.O. BOX 888
HOLDREGE, NE 68949
PHONE: 308/995-4495, 1-800/562-1373
ALLMAND FAX: 308/995-5887
ALLMAND PARTS FAX: 308/995-4883
MAXI-LITE SERIES
For Parts and Updates visit Allmand on the Web at www.allmand.com
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80025372OPS

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  • Page 1 MAXI-LITE V-SERIES ML 15/ML 20 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ALLMAND BROS. INC P.O. BOX 888 HOLDREGE, NE 68949 PHONE: 308/995-4495, 1-800/562-1373 ALLMAND FAX: 308/995-5887 ALLMAND PARTS FAX: 308/995-4883 MAXI-LITE SERIES For Parts and Updates visit Allmand on the Web at www.allmand.com 80025372OPS...

  • Page 2: Inspection Check List

    INSPECTION CHECK LIST FOR PREPARING THE MAXI LITE FOR DELIVERY OR RENTAL The MAXI LITE V-SERIES requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide the performance and safety it has been designed for. Never deliver or put a machine into service with known defects or missing instructions or decals.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INSPECTION CHECK LIST ......................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................3 INTRODUCTION .........................4 SAFETY SYMBOL INFORMATION ....................4 SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS ..................5-7 HYDRAULIC LIFT MAST OPERATION ................8-10 TOWING AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ...............11-12 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ....................13 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 14-16 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS ..................

  • Page 4: Introduction

     This manual provides the information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand Bros., Inc., MAXI-LITE V-SERIES light tower.  The MAXI-LITE V-SERIES standard tower is operated with a 12 VDC hydraulic pump and hydraulic cylinder.  Specific operating instructions and specifications are contained in this publication to fa- miliarize the operator and maintenance personnel with the correct and safe procedures necessary to maintain and operate the equipment.

  • Page 5: Safety And Warning Decals

    SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS SAFETY WARNING Refer to these representations of the safety ALWAYS REPLACE ANY SAFETY AND INSTRUC- warning decals used on the MAXI-LITE to TION DECALS THAT BECOME DAMAGED, PAINT- insure correct ordering if replacing be- comes necessary. ED, OR OTHERWISE ILLEGIBLE.
  • Page 6 SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS PART NO. 090163 PART NO. 090166 PART NO. 090158 Location: On left side Location: Inside left hand Location: AC control panel wheel well door panel PART NO. 090084 Location: AC control panel PART NO. 090165 PART NO. 090162 Location: Inside left hand Location: On left front door panel...
  • Page 7 SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS PART NO. 090002 Location: On light bar assembly PART NO. 090005 Location: Inside left door panel PART NO. 090160 PART NO. 090179 Location: On fuel tank near filler neck. Location: On trailer drawbar near revsible hitch assembly. PART NO.

  • Page 8: Hydraulic Lift Mast Operation

    HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION The Allmand MAXI-LITE V Series hydraulic TO SET UP TOWER AND RAISE lift tower assembly consists of a seven sec- LIGHTS tion telescoping mast which can be extended 1. Extend both side outrigger jacks, rear jack and tongue jack to stabilize and level the by operating a single hydraulic cylinder.
  • Page 9 HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION 5. Reposition the lamp fixtures for transport 6. Operate the hydraulic lift switch to the by pulling them down into the lowest posi- “up” position to raise tower to the de- tion and face the sired height.
  • Page 10 HYDRAULIC TOWER POWER UNIT GENERAL START UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The ports are marked on the casing UP and DN. When facing the power unit with the motor up, plug the right hand, or DN port Jog the motor until the oil flows from the left hand, or up port.

  • Page 11: Towing And Starting Instructions

    TOWING AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS TOWING INSTRUCTIONS Before towing the MAXI-LITE the trailer should be inspected visually to insure that the following operations have been completed. 1. Hitch is securely attached to towing vehicle (safety chains secure). 2. All outriggers and jacks are retracted and secured. 3.
  • Page 12 STARTING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING THE ENGINE NOTE: The Isuzu engine includes a glow plug cold start system controlled by the ignition switch on the control panel. Glow plugs are not needed on a warm engine or if the ambient temperature is above 50 F. Do not use starting fluid or ether! 1.

  • Page 13: Serial Number Location

    SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS ML 15/ML Trailer: All MAXI-LITE V-SERIES models have a serial number plate located on the lower left corner of the rear panel. Generator: Label attached to the side of the generator housing. Engine: ISUZU 4LE1 - Plate attached to the engine right side, near the fuel filter.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS DOMESTIC SHIPPING WEIGHT MAXI-LITE DIMENSIONS Height lowered: 7’8” (2.34 m) Fixtures: 15 Ibs. ea. = 60 Ibs. Height extended: 25’6”’ (7.8 m) Total weight: 2,580 Ibs. (963 kg) Length: 10’4” (3.25 m) Width: 6’4” (1.92 m) Outrigger width: 12’10” (3.5 m) Trailer: Structural steel frame Leaf spring axle...
  • Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS ISUZU 4LE1 ENGINE Isuzu 4LE1, Indirect injection 4 Cylinder Displacement: 133 cu. in. (2179 cc) Bore: 85 mm Stroke: 96 mm Power output: 34.1 BHP@ 1800 RPM Power output derating: 3.5% for every 1000 ft altitude (305 m) above sea level Air Inlet Temp: 1% per 10°F (5.6C) above 77°...
  • Page 16 SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR  15 kW single phase and 20 kW single and three phase models available  60 hz and 50 hz models available (50 hz 15 kW only) FUEL REQUIREMENTS Use a clean No. 2 Diesel fuel oil (SAE J313 JUN87) according to ASTM D975. Do not use alternative fuel, because its quality is unknown or it may be inferior in quality.

  • Page 17: Controls And Components

    CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIG. 3. ISUZU ENGINE CONTROL PANEL 4. Ignition Switch 5. Glow Plug Indicator 6. Engine Fault Warning Lamps 7. Hour Meter FIG. 2. DC CONTROL PANEL FIG.
  • Page 18 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 3 BALLAST PANEL 11. Ballast, Capacitors 1 through 4 12. Ballast, Transformers 1 through 4 FIGURE 3. FIG. 4 CONVENIENCE PANEL 1. 30 Amp Breakers 2. 15 Amp Breakers 3.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 5 GROUND ROD (Optional) 16. Ground Rod Ground Rod should be attached to grounding lug with wire pro- vided and ground rod and then driven fully into the earth for adequate electrical ground as required by local, state or na- tional electrical codes.
  • Page 20 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 8 REAR JACK 28. Rear Jack FIGURE 8. FIG. 9 OUTRIGGER JACK 29. Pin--Retains outrigger in retracted position for towing. 30. Jack Pin--Pull to allow jack to rotate 31.
  • Page 21 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIGURE 10. FIG. 10 TONGUE ASSEMBLY 35. Taillight Wiring Harness 36. Safety Tow Chains 37. Reversible Hitch (2” Ball and 3” Pintle Hitch) 38. Step Plate--Allows operator to position light fixtures prior to raising tower.
  • Page 22 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS Fig. 13. Hydraulic Bypass Valve FIGURE 13. 41. Bypass Valve Allows tower to be lowered manually in the event of a failure. Fig 14. Hydraulic Power Unit Assembly 42. Hydraulic Pump 43.
  • Page 23 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 15 Cord Reel 45. Cord reel —Manages the mast power cable and prevents tangling. FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16. FIG. 16 Light Bar 46. Lamp Connector Lead—Allows quick connecting/disconnecting of the lamp fixtures...
  • Page 24 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 17 Vertical Tower 1. Seven Section Vertical Tower 2. Light Mounting Locations --Mount lights here for use during operation 3. Light connector sockets—attach light leads to light bar at these female receptacles when provided FIGURE 17.

  • Page 25: Routine Maintenance Schedules

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ISUZU 4LE1 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Check condition of the steel tower cables and make sure they are properly secured. LUBRICATION GREASE SPECIFICATIONS: N.G.L.I. consistency #2, high temperature anti-friction bearing lubricating grease. Service intervals shown below have been established for operation under normal condi- tions.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY WARNING DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TEST AND REPAIR GENERATOR AND BAL- LAST ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK ON SUCH SYSTEMS. For engine and generator troubleshooting, see engine and generator manuals or contact your dealer.

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