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Use this page to record important information about your Light Tower Record the information found on your unit data label on this Unit Serial Number Locations page. See Unit Model Number MLT6SC Engine and generator serial numbers are located on separate data plates affixed to the engine and generator respectively.
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Section 3:Operation Introduction ............1 Light Tower Setup ..........25 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Prestart Checklist ..........26 How to Obtain Service ..........1 Raising the Mast—Manual Winch ....26 Safety Rules ............1 Raising the Mast—Electric Winch (If Equipped) General Hazards ..........2 ................
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Section 4:Maintenance Emissions Information ........35 Daily Walk-Around Inspection ......35 General Maintenance .........35 Preparing for Service ..........35 Cleaning the Unit ............35 Inspecting the Unit ............ 35 Basic Maintenance Schedule ......36 Resetting the Maintenance Alarms (If Equipped) ............38 Manual Winch: Use, Operation, and Maintenance ............38 Prior to Use ...............
Introduction and Safety Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile Products LLC The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible product. This unit has been designed to provide high circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in performance, efficient operation, and years of use when this manual, and on tags and decals affixed to the unit are, maintained properly.
Introduction and Safety General Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards DANGER DANGER Asphyxiation. Running engines produce Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide, if not in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark away.
Introduction and Safety Electrical Hazards Battery Hazards DANGER DANGER Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive working on this equipment. Doing so will implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply result in death or serious injury.
Introduction and Safety Fuel Hazards Operating Safety DANGER Positioning the Unit Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely DANGER flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do High Voltage. Verify area above unit is clear of overhead wires and obstructions.
Introduction and Safety Raising and Lowering the Mast Service Safety This unit uses high voltage circuits capable of causing WARNING serious injury or death. Only a qualified and licensed Electrocution. Do not set up or operate electrician should troubleshoot or repair problems this unit if severe weather is expected.
Introduction and Safety Towing Safety Reporting Trailer Safety Defects Towing a trailer requires care. Both the trailer and vehicle If you believe your trailer has a defect which could cause must be in good condition and securely fastened to each a crash or could cause injury or death, you should other to reduce the possibility of an accident.
Introduction and Safety Replace any missing or hard-to-read decals and use care Safety and Operating Decals when washing or cleaning the unit. Decal part numbers Figure 1-1 through Figure 1-3. This unit features found parts manual. numerous safety and operating decals. These decals provide important operating instructions and warn of dangers and hazards.
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Introduction and Safety DANGER OVERHEAD POWER LINES Contact with overhead electrical power lines will cause serious injury or death. Do not position light tower under electrical power lines. GEFAHR Der kontakt mit elektrischen Hochspannungsleitungen kann zu schweren oder lebensgefährlichen Verletzungen führen.
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Introduction and Safety WARNING DO NOT retract outriggers with tower up. WARNUNG Nicht zurückziehen Ausleger mit Turm auf. ADVERTENCIA No retraiga estabilizadores con la torre de arriba. ADVERTISSEMENT Ne pas retirer les stabilisateurs avec la tour vers le haut. Stowed Position Verstauposition Posición de estibación Position de rangement...
General Information Section 2: General Information Specifications DESCRIPTION UNITS MLT6SC Engine EPA Tier — Tier 4 Final Fuel Consumption—100% Prime gph (Lph) 0.74 (2.80) Battery Type—Group Number — Battery Voltage quantity per unit 12 (1) Battery Rating cold-cranking amp-hours Generator Output - Standby kW (kVA) 6.0 (6.0)
General Information Unit Serial Number Locations Refer to the illustration to locate the unit ID tag and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) tag on the unit. Important information, such as the unit serial number, model number, VIN and tire loading information are found on these tags. Record the information from these tags so it is available if the tags are lost or damaged.
General Information Trailer Tongue Storage and Tow CAUTION Positions Pinching and crushing hazard. To avoid The trailer tongue is designed to fold upright for shipping possible injury, keep fingers away from pivot and storage. point when folding or unfolding trailer tongue. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to tow the unit with (000313) trailer tongue in the storage position.
General Information Place Trailer Tongue in Storage Position 1. Verify unit is on a level surface and wheels are blocked. 2. See Figure 2-6. Extend jack (A) enough to allow minimum effort to pivot trailer tongue into storage position. 003591 Figure 2-8.
General Information Unit Dimensions 006451 ###### Figure 2-9. Unit Dimensions 118 in. (3 m) 101 in. (2.6 m) 23 ft. (7 m) 57 in. (1.5 m) 120.5 in. (3.1 m) MLT6SC Specifications are subject to change without notice. Owner’s Manual for MLT6SC Light Tower...
General Information Component Locations 006452 ###### Figure 2-10. Component Locations—Front and Left Side Grounding studs: Tongue jack Interior: On enclosure floor behind controller Exterior: On bumper Outriggers and jacks (2) Mast rotation knob Fuel fill Winch Tie-down location Lights (4) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SC Light Tower...
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General Information 006453 ###### Figure 2-11. Component Locations—Rear and Right Side Central lift point Tandem tow mount (optional—not shown) Engine/radiator access hood Hood latch Forklift pocket Key start controller or Power Zone-DLA controller (optional—not shown) Owner’s Manual for MLT6SC Light Tower...
General Information Control Panel DC CIRCUIT AC CIRCUIT BREAKER BREAKER DC CIRCUIT MAST LIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKERS AC CIRCUIT BREAKER BREAKERS 120V 15 SEC. MAX. CONTROL STOP POWER MAIN BREAKER 240V MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER 004385a Controller with Power Zone (If Equipped) Controller without Power Zone Figure 2-4.
General Information engine will be shut down automatically and the LCD Power Zone–DLA (If Equipped) window will show the fault that caused the shutdown. To The Power Zone–DLA is an AUTO start controller that resume operation, the fault condition must be corrected. monitors the unit and indicates operational status and This controller also records a history of unit performance, fault conditions.
General Information Operator Screens Battery Voltage Screen Figure 2-8. Displays the engine battery voltage. A Figure 2-6. The operator screens display the most normal reading is 12-14V on 12 volt systems (with the relevant and critical information an operator will need to engine running).
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General Information Line Amperage Screen Dusk to Dawn Screen Figure 2-10. The Line Amperage screen displays NOTE: This feature will only work in AUTO mode. the AC output amperage produced by the generator in Figure 2-12. The Dusk to Dawn screen enables or Amps (A).
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General Information Maintenance Screens Home Screen Figure 2-14. The information displayed on the Figure 2-15. The Home ( ) screen is the default maintenance screens can be used to identify, diagnose screen of the controller and displays after the controller and troubleshoot unit shutdown conditions and poor unit has powered up.
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General Information Once this has occurred, the controller shuts the Maintenance Screen generator set down immediately to prevent further Figure 2-17. The Maintenance screen ( ) displays damage. the maintenance alarms configured into the controller. DTC faults are displayed by the controller. The three alarms are for servicing the fuel filter, oil filter, •...
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General Information About Screen Figure 2-19. The About ( ) screen contains information about the controller such as the controller’s date and time, the product and USB identification number, and the application and engine version. 003783 Figure 2-19. About Screen Owner’s Manual for MLT6SC Light Tower...
Operation Section 3: Operation Light Tower Setup DETAIL B DETAIL C DETAIL D 1” DETAIL E 006454 Figure 3-1. Set Up Outriggers and Jacks 2. See Figure 3-1. Place the unit on firm ground that is relatively flat (less than 5° slope), and then block DANGER the wheels to keep it from moving.
Operation 6. See Detail E. Rotate each jack handle clockwise to Raising the Mast—Manual Winch start leveling the trailer. Adjust all three jacks by 1. Set up and level the unit. See Light Tower Setup. rotating their handles clockwise until they are firmly in contact with the ground.
Operation 2. See Figure 3-2. Check the mast cables for Raising the Mast—Electric Winch excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are (If Equipped) properly centered in each pulley (A). Check the electrical cord for damage. 1. Set up and level the unit. See Light Tower Setup.
Operation 2. See Figure 3-3. Check the mast cables for 1. See Figure 3-4. Verify the main circuit breaker and excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are individual circuit breakers for each of the lights are properly centered in each pulley (A). Check the OFF (O).
Operation 4. See Figure 3-7. Release the key, it will move to the Manually Starting the Unit RUN position. STOP mode is the default start-up setting for all units equipped with the Power Zone–DLA. Use the following CAUTION procedure to start the generator in MANUAL mode. Equipment Damage.
Operation To turn the light(s) ON, press the Select () button. To turn the light(s) OFF, press the Select () button. 003991 Figure 3-9. Light Switches and Breaker NOTE: If an indicator light does not turn on, see Troubleshooting or contact a Generac Mobile Products Authorized Service Dealer.
Operation determined by the anticipated load. If the unit is in a wet With all of the lights OFF, the full generator output may be stack condition, load the unit heavily for five hours or until used with the 240V twist-lock receptacle. the exhaust is clear.
Operation NOTE: Use the lower radiator hose heater only in its Lowering the Mast—Manual designated location. Improper use can damage the Winch engine. Perform the following steps when operating a unit WARNING equipped with a lower radiator hose heater. Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot 1.
Operation 1. See Figure 3-14. Remove the motor cover (A). Lowering the Mast—Electric Winch (If Equipped) WARNING Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot while in use. Allow 10–15 minutes for cooling before handling or lowering mast. Touching a hot lens or fixture can cause severe burns. (000278) 1.
Operation 003754 006456 Figure 3-15. Tightening Wheel Lugs Figure 3-16. Lifting Point a. Start all lug nuts by hand. Use the forklift pockets (B) with care. Lift directly from the b. First pass: tighten to 20-25 ft-lbs (27-33 Nm). rear. Avoid approaching the unit at an angle, as this can c.
Maintenance Section 4: Maintenance Disconnect the negative (–) terminal on the battery. Emissions Information Attach a “Do Not Start” sign to the control panel. For warranty information, please refer to the diesel This will notify everyone that the unit is being engine manual supplied with this unit.
Maintenance Verify the oil is correct for special operating conditions Basic Maintenance Schedule such as a change in season or climate. Refer to the original equipment manufacturer’s operating • DO NOT start the unit if the engine oil level is manual for a complete list of maintenance requirements.
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Maintenance Table 4-1. Basic Maintenance Guide Every Every Every Every Every Item Daily 1000 2000 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Check Oil Level Check Coolant Level Check Fuel Level Check Tire Pressure Inspect Wheel Bearings Check Belt for Wear and Looseness ...
Maintenance Verify the cable and cable attachments are not Resetting the Maintenance damaged. Contact Generac Mobile Products to Alarms (If Equipped) order a replacement cable if necessary. The Power Zone controller will display a warning Referring to the “Lift / Let Down” decal on the message when the unit is due for maintenance or winch, turn handle according to the specified service.
Maintenance Whine or chatter associated with a new mechanical Winch Mechanical Brake brake is normal and typically disappears with use. The mechanical brake generates heat when loads are Overheating the mechanical brake may result in lowered and the wire cable is powered out. Avoid permanent damage to, or failure of, the brake.
Troubleshooting Section 5: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Some of the more common problems are listed in the table below. This information is intended to be a check or verification that simple causes can be located and fixed. It does not cover all types of problems. Refer to the OEM engine operator’s manual for additional troubleshooting information.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Lights WARNING IMPORTANT NOTE: Only a qualified electrician should troubleshoot or repair electrical problems Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot while in use. Allow 10–15 minutes for cooling occurring in this equipment. before handling or lowering mast. Touching a hot lens or fixture can cause severe burns.
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