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COMMAND LIGHT THANK YOU Please allow us to express a simple thank you for investing in a COMMAND LIGHT product. As a company we are dedicated to producing the very best and most versatile flood lighting package available. We take great pride in the quality of our work and hope that you will find many years of satisfaction from the use of this equipment.
COMMAND LIGHT Please take the time to read this manual before installing or operating the COMMAND LIGHT. Save this guide for future reference. Contents Warranty ....................................6 Breakage or Damage During Shipment ..........................7 Product Safety Precautions ..............................8 General Description and Specifications ..........................9 Operation ....................................
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USER GUIDE Troubleshooting ................................... 23 Holster Circuit Board Error Codes ........................... 24 Technical Specifications ..............................25 Dimensional Specifications ..............................26 Parts Lists - Exploded Views .............................. 27 Lower Stage Parts List A ............................27 Exploded View (Lower Stage A) ..........................28 Lower Stage Parts List B ............................
COMMAND LIGHT warrants that the equipment is free from defects in materials and workmanship when used and operated for a period of five years. The responsibility of COMMAND LIGHT under this limited warranty is limited to the repair and replacement of any parts found defective. Parts must be returned to COMMAND LIGHT at 3842 Redman Drive, Ft Collins, Colorado 80524 with transportation charges prepaid (C.O.D.
USER GUIDE Warranty/Service COMMAND LIGHT products* come with a industry leading 5 year warranty against any defects in materials and workmanship when used and operated for a period of five years. If during this time period, you have any malfunctions not related to misuse, accident, neglect, or normal wear and tear, please take the following steps in order to have your COMMAND LIGHT’s...
X Do not use a COMMAND LIGHT that has been damaged or is not fully functional, including non-working indicator lamps. X Never hold any part of the COMMAND LIGHT with a hand or foot while it is in motion. X The COMMAND LIGHT has numerous pinch points. Keep loose clothing,...
The umbilical corded control unit is powered via 12 VDC eliminating hazardous voltage levels within the hand held control box. The COMMAND LIGHT is manufactured to provide years of service with a minimum of maintenance.
Control switches are of momentary action style and must be held in the “on” position to actuate the stages. The COMMAND LIGHT has an override system that precludes rotation of the upper stage until the lower stage has elevated approximately 16” from the nested position. When the lower stage is below 16”...
All safety precautions must be thoroughly understood before installation. Please consult the factory for additional installation information assistance. Installation Kit Included with the COMMAND LIGHT is an installation kit. Verify that the kit contains the following items: (1) 50 feet of 8GA-4 Conductor power cable...
When routing the connecting electrical wires take care to avoid sharp bends, hot components or other hazards to the wire. The COMMAND LIGHT is not designed to be operated in a raised position while the vehicle is in motion. The COMMAND LIGHT includes warning circuit wiring to enable...
USER GUIDE Location Requirements The standard COMMAND LIGHT Models 605,607,611,615 can be mounted on any location that is 73” x 36”. The surface should be flat or have only a slight crown. For a recessed installation allow for a minimum of 86” x 48”. Consult with factory before construction of recessed installation.
Attach any necessary lifting attachments to the COMMAND LIGHT. The center of gravity (balance point) is slightly behind the lower bank of lights. Slowly lift the COMMAND LIGHT and check for balanced lifting. Lower and make any necessary adjustments to the lift points.
Run the control wire from the control box holster to the COMMAND LIGHT. Run the power wire from the breaker box or generator to the COMMAND LIGHT. Make the control connections in the COMMAND LIGHT entrance box. To simplify installation, remove the connector hold down screws and pull the connector out of the box slightly.
COMMAND LIGHT 220 VAC European If the light tower is ordered with 220 VAC (Single Hot Leg) wiring, only use a single hot conductor from the power source, the other is not needed. Holster Wiring Determine if an elevated warning device will be used in conjunction with the light tower. If a warning device will be used, use the wiring diagram on the next page, otherwise, use the wiring diagram in the back of the user guide.
USER GUIDE Warning Device Installation Tools Required: " • ⁄ Flathead Screwdriver • Wire Strippers • Small Torch or Lighter Wire the gray 22-20 control cable wires to the small connectors using the wiring schematics provided. There are 2 different schematics, one is the standard version and the other is the version for dual control with wireless controllers or V-Mux control.
Position lamp tree so lamps are readily accessible. This is usually with the lower stage in the retracted position and the upper stage extended to 90˚. Disconnect the power supply from the COMMAND LIGHT. Allow sufficient time for lamps to cool. The surrounding metal lamp housing can cause serious burns.
USER GUIDE Center Switch Screw Rotation Motor Replacement 1.) Raise the lamp tree fully. Loosen the center switch screw. Take off the midplate covers. Carefully remove the smaller cover, maneuvering around the Turck sensor and wire. 2.) Loosen the motor screws enough to slide back and forth.
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COMMAND LIGHT 6.)Attach the wires to the new motor (the brown is negative and the red/white is positive) and connect them to the pole strip. Place the motor back into the housing and screw in all four screws. Rotate the motor so the key stock slot is facing you.
12. If it is still hitting off center, repeat steps 3-11. If problems adjusting center still persist you may need to adjust the height on the set screw, or call Command Light at 1-800- 797-7974 to order a new switch part number 065-12884.
COMMAND LIGHT Power Failure The COMMAND LIGHT can be retracted manually if power to the unit is lost. If power loss is temporary, reestablishing power may be easier than manually retracting the light. Disconnect power source from the COMMAND LIGHT.
USER GUIDE Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Unit will not extend No power to the unit Check power input connections. Incorrect installation Refer to installation instructions. Upper stage will not rotate Lower stage not raised Raise lower stage higher. " above 16 Rotation motor failure.
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