LIGHTTOWERSAFETY
DANGER
NEVERoperatetheequipmentinanexplosive
atmosphereornearcombustiblematerials.An
explosion or fire could result causing severe
bodily harmor evendeath.
W ARNING
NEVERdisconnect anyemergencyor safetydevices.
These devices are intended for operator safety.
Disconnectionof thesedevicescancausesevereinjury,
bodilyharmor evendeath.Disconnectionof anyof these
devices will void all warranties.
CAUTION
NEVER lubricate components or attempt service on a
running machine.
AL W A YSensure light tower is on level ground before use
sothat itcannot slideorshift around, endangeringworkers.
Always keep immediate area free of bystanders.
AL W A YS make sure trailer is leveled with all outriggers
extended before raising tower. Outriggers must remain
extended while tower is up.
ALWA YS keep area behind trailer clear of people while
raising and lowering mast.
NEVERremove safetypinor pull mast locking pinwhile
tower is in a raised position!
CHECK the mast and winch cables for wear. If any
problemoccurswhenloweringor raisingthetower, STOP
immediately! Contact atrainedtechnicianfor assistance.
NEVER pivot or retract mast while unit is operating.
NEVER use the light tower mast as a crane. DO NOT
lift anything with the mast.
ALWA YSlower thelight tower whennot inuse, or if high
winds or electrical storms are expected.
PA GE 8 —GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT• OPERA TION AND PARTS MANUAL —REV . #1 (02/25/14)
SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTICE
ALW A YS keep the immediate area surrounding the light
tower clean, neat, and free of debris.
ALW A YS keep the machine in proper running condition.
Fix damage to machine and replace any broken parts
immediately.
ALW A YS store equipment properly when it is not being
used.Equipment shouldbestoredinaclean, drylocation
out of the reach of children and unauthorized personnel.
T oprevent thelight tower fromoverturning, NEVERuse
in winds that exceed 65 MPH (105 km/h).
LAMP SAFETY
W ARNING
NEVER attempt to replace lamp with the power on.
Alwaysshut downtheengineandturnoff circuit breakers
when changing the lamp.
AL W A YS allow a suffi c ient amount of time for the lamp to
cool before touching or changing. The possibility exists of
severeburns.
CAUTION
NEVERuseforcewheninstallingthelamp.Excessiveforce
could cause the lamp tobreak, causing bodily harm.
NOTICE
NEVERleaveany greaseor oil residueonlampsurface
when replacing or removing lamp. This can create hot
spots, reducing the service life of the lamp.
ALWA YS make sure lamp surface is clean and dry.
ALWA YS replace with MQrecommended type lamp.
ALWA YShaveatrainedtechnicianinstall andremove
a floodlight, or replace any damaged fixture wiring.