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MAXI-LITE EX V-SERIES
MAXI-LITE
ML 20 EX & ML 30 EX
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 EX V-Series
For Parts and Updates visit Allmand on the Web at www.allmand.com
FIG. 12
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80025371OPS

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  • Page 1 ML 20 EX & ML 30 EX 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 EX V-Series For Parts and Updates visit Allmand on the Web at www.allmand.com FIG. 12 80025371OPS...

  • Page 2: Inspection Check List

    INSPECTION CHECK LIST PREPARING THE MAXI-LITE ML EX V-SERIES FOR SERVICE The MAXI-LITE ML EX Series requires service as well as proper operation in order to pro- vide 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 SPECIFICATIONS ........................11-12 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ....................13 OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS.................14-15 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS ..................16-24 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES: KUBOTA V2203, V2003T and V3300.................

  • Page 4: Introduction

     This manual provides the information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand Bros., Inc., MAXI-LITE ML EX V-Series light tower.  The MAXI-LITE ML EX V-Series standard tower configuration is operated by means of a 12-Volt DC hydraulic pump operating a hydraulic cylinder to extend or lower the tower.

  • Page 5: Safety And Warning Decals

    SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS SAFETY WARNING Refer to these representations of the safety warning decals used on the MAXI-LITE to ALWAYS REPLACE ANY SAFETY AND INSTRUC- insure correct ordering if replacing be- comes necessary. TION DECALS THAT BECOME DAMAGED, PAINT- 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

    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 trailer drawbar near Location: On fuel tank near filler neck. revsible hitch assembly. PART NO.

  • Page 8: Hydraulic Lift Mast Operation

    HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION TO SET UP TOWER AND RAISE The Allmand MAXI-LITE EX V Series hy- LIGHTS draulic lift tower assembly consists of a seven 1. Extend the four side outrigger jacks and section telescoping mast which can be ex- tongue jack to stabilize and level the trailer.
  • 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 fixtures toward the center sired height.
  • Page 10 HYDRAULIC TOWER POWER UNIT POWER UNIT INSTALLATION & START UP PROCEDURE Fill the reservoir with automatic transmission fluid or any clean hydraulic fluid having a viscosity index that is suitable for the climatic conditions in which the unit will be operated. Recom- mended operating temperature range is +20°...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS TOWING INSTRUCTIONS GROUND ROD INSTRUCTIONS Before towing the MAXI-LITE EX V-SERIES, the trailer should be 1. Remove ground rod stowed inside the left door inspected visually to insure that (attached to the lower frame). the following operations have 2.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    OPERATION AND SPECIFICATIONS STARTING/STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING 1. Fill the engine with the proper grade of STARTING KUBOTA AND lubricating oil (see pg. 11) and to cor- ISUZU ENGINES rect level (check dipstick). 2. Ensure there is an adequate supply of NOTE: The Kubota and Isuzu engines in- clean fuel, per appropriate EPA stan- clude a glow plug cold start assist system...

  • Page 13: Serial Number Location

    The standard MAXI-LITE ML20EX and ML30EX V-Series light towers use four 1250 watt Metal Halide lamps with the exclusive Allmand SHO-HD lighting system to produce a total of 600,000 lumens (150,000 lumens per fixture). Optional reflective visors are available. The lights are mounted on a seven-section telescoping mast, which is raised using a 12-Volt DC hydraulic power unit to actuate a hydraulic lift cylinder.

  • Page 14: Operation And Specifications

    1000 watt metal halide or of a five-point outrigger system high-pressure-sodium (HPS) lamps in the for optimum balance and stability. This Allmand SHO fixture. UL Listed Luminaires system was engineered to allow the light are available. plant to remain operational in wind gusts...
  • Page 15 SPECIFICATIONS MAXI-LITE ML EX V-SERIES FUEL AND LUBRICATING OIL DIMENSIONS The temperatures noted in the table on Height, Mast stowed : 101 in. (2.6 m) page 11 are the ambient temperatures at Height, Mast extended: 26’ 6” (8.1 m) the time the engine is started. However, Length: 11’1”...

  • Page 16: Controls And Components

    CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIGURE 1a FIGURE 1 FIG. 1. CONTROL PANEL FIG. 1a. ENGINE (KUBOTA) CONTROL PANEL (ISUZU) 1. Switch, Circuit Breaker (Lights 1and 2) 2. Switch, Circuit Breaker (Lights 3 and 4) 1.
  • Page 17 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIGURE 3a FIGURE 3 FIG. 3 CONVENIENCE OUTLET PANEL FIG. 3a - 3-PHASE CONNECTION Includes: Main Breaker Three-phase load connection ter- Breakers and Switches minals are located inside this box. Outlets and Receptacles (Contents of this panel may vary de- pending on the specified configuration...
  • Page 18 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 4 ENGINE (Left Side) Kubota V3300 1. Oil Filter 2. Radiator Fan 3. Lower Radiator Hose FIG. 6 FIGURE 4 FIG. 4a ENGINE (Right Side) Kubota V3300 1. Air Cleaner 2.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 5 ENGINE (Left Side) Isuzu 4LE1 1. Air Cleaner 2. Radiator Shroud 3. Upper Radiator Hose FIGURE 5 FIG. 5a ENGINE (Right Side) Isuzu 4LE1 1. Air Cleaner 2.
  • Page 20 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 6 OUTRIGGER JACK 1. Pin --Retains outrigger in retracted position for towing 2. Jack Pin--Pull to allow jack to rotate FIG. 8 FIGURE 6 FIG. 6a OUTRIGGER JACK 3.
  • Page 21 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 8 LIFTING EYE 1. Lifting Eye FIGURE 8 FIG. 8a FORKLIFT POCKETS 1. Forklift Pockets FIGURE 8a FIGURE 9 FIG. 9 DOOR PROPS 1. Door Props--Holds door panels in open position.
  • Page 22 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS Fig 10. Step Plates 1. Step Plates Allows operator to safely adjust and aim the light fixtures before raising the tower FIGURE 10 Fig. 11. Hydraulic Bypass Valve FIGURE 11 1.
  • Page 23 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS Fig 12. Hydraulic Power Unit Assembly 1. Hydraulic Pump 2. Bypass Valve 3. 12 VDC Enclosure Houses 125A fuse and 100A solenoid FIGURE 12 FIG. 13 Cord Reel 1. Cord reel —Manages the mast power cable and prevents tangling.

  • Page 24: Controls And Components

    CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS FIGURE 14. FIG. 14 Light Bar 1. Lamp Connector Lead—Allows lamp fixture power cable to be quickly and securely connected. FIG. 15 Vertical Tower 1. Seven Section Vertical Tower 2. Light Mounting Locations --Mount lights here for use during operation 3.

  • Page 25: Routine Maintenance Schedules

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE KUBOTA V2203, V2003T AND V3300 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Check condition of the steel cable and make sure it is 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: Isuzu 4Le1

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ISUZU 4LE1 INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Check condition of the steel cable and make sure it is 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 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY WARNING DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TEST AND REPAIR GENERATOR AND BALLAST ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK ON SUCH SYSTEMS.
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