Manually Lowering Electric Mast; Positive Air Shutdown (Pas) (If Equipped); Test The Pas; Reset The Pas - Generac Power Systems MLTS Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMASD immediately
if the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops
slack.
NOTE: If the light tower is not operational, and the
batteries do not have enough power to lower the mast, it
may be necessary to lower the mast manually. Always
attempt to recharge the batteries and lower the mast
electrically before proceeding.

Manually Lowering Electric Mast

IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this procedure
unless it is absolutely necessary. Frequent use of
this procedure could damage the motor shaft.
1. See Figure 3-11. Remove the motor cover (A).
Figure 3-11. Manually Lowering the Mast
2. Attach a drill chuck firmly to the exposed motor
shaft (B).
3. Using the drill, slowly rotate the motor shaft
counterclockwise to lower mast.
4. Detach the drill chuck and install the motor cover
after the mast is completely lowered.
Positive Air Shutdown (PAS)
(If Equipped)
See Figure 3-12. This unit may be equipped with a
positive air shutdown (A) on the air intake. The PAS
system automatically stops the engine if an overspeed is
detected. Engine overspeed can occur if the atmosphere
contains elevated levels of combustible propane or
natural gas.
Owner's Manual for Mobile Light Tower
Figure 3-12. Positive Air Shutdown
The PAS system stops the engine by closing an internal
valve and obstructing intake air. Shutdown is triggered
automatically by an output from the controller or manually
A
by pulling the T-handle (B).
The reset knob (C) rotates 90° to block airflow. If the knob
is parallel to the pipe centerline (as shown), the valve is
B
open. If the knob is perpendicular to the pipe centerline,
the valve is closed and airflow is blocked.

Test the PAS

Test the PAS at least once a month to ensure optimal
valve performance. There are two methods:
1. Pull the T-handle. (NOTE: The valve must be open
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before testing.)
2. Press the emergency stop button.
Testing the PAS triggers an actuator, closing the butterfly
valve inside the valve body. An audible click can be
heard when the actuator engages. Confirm that the valve
is closed by verifying that the knob has rotated
perpendicular to the pipe centerline. If valve does not
close, contact Generac Mobile Technical Support.

Reset the PAS

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before resetting the PAS, turn
the control power switch OFF (O). This will prevent
unexpected engine start-up during the procedure.
1. Rotate the reset knob and hold it in place while
pulling the T-handle until reset knob rotates coun-
terclockwise into plunger detent. An audible "click"
indicates the reset knob has seated properly.
2. Verify that the reset knob is parallel to the intake
pipe centerline.
3. Release T-handle, and then release reset knob.
The reset knob should remain parallel to the intake
pipe centerline.
A
C
Operation
B
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