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- Page 1 METRO-MH Operation and Safety Manual Model Lighting Tower Metro-MH 1001206598 24 July, 2018 ISO 9001 Lic 6080...
- Page 2 METRO-MH CONTENTS Section One…………..Operation and Safety JLG Industries JLG Industries (Port Macquarie) (Victoria) 11 Bolwarra Road 30-32 Cyber Loop Port Macquarie Dandenong NSW 2444 VIC 3175 Phone: (02) 6581 1111 Phone: (03) 9554 4333 JLG Industries JLG Industries (Queensland) (Western Australia)
- Page 3 Take time to read and become familiar with all four sections of this manual. If you are uncertain about any of the information presented, contact your JLG Service Office before operations commence.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
METRO-MH SECTION ONE OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL CONTENTS Page • General • Safety Precautions • Machine Specification • Machine Controls • Machine Operation 1-15 • Lifting & Transporting 1-20 • Towing Instructions 1-24 • Machine Storage 1-25... -
Page 5: General
If there is a question on application and/or operation, JLG Industries Customer Support Department should be consulted on (02) 6581 1111 (Australia). - Page 6 METRO-MH SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to the potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
METRO-MH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Maintain distance from electrical lines, SAFETY PRECAUTIONS apparatus, or any energized (exposed or insulated) parts according to the This section outlines safety Minimum Approach Distance (MAD) as precautions applicable to the general use shown in Table 1-1. - Page 8 METRO-MH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Become familiar with all machine controls The Metro-MH machine electrical system and the machine’s operating envelope, includes an alternator which generates prior to operating the machine. The high electrical voltages. Do NOT operate machine’s mast uses a hydraulic/wire rope the machine without all safety covers in system to lift and lower the mast.
- Page 9 METRO-MH SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PREPARATION FOR USE DELIVERY AND PERIODIC INSPECTION 1. Some sites or locations may require that checks are made with regulatory authorities (councils) prior to the set up and use of this lighting tower. REGULAR PERIODIC INSPECTIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR MACHINE SERVICING 2.
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Page 10: Machine Specification
Independent Rubber Suspension (IRS) Relief Valve Setting 125 bar (1800 psi) Drum and shoe (hydraulic operation) COMPONENT SPECIFICATION Disc Calliper (wire cable operation) Engine: D905-BG2 JLG-1 Tyres and Wheels 205/80 x 16” 3-Cylinder, water-cooled, asperated Tyre Dimensions: 14” x 6J... -
Page 11: Machine Controls
The LCD display indicates the fault. STOP/RESET places the module The Metro-MH control panel consists of into its Stop/Reset mode. a IWE electronic module to control the engine genset and two-way switches... - Page 12 METRO-MH MACHINE CONTROLS OPTIONAL CONTROL PANEL METRO-MH MODULE RELEASE EMERGENCY-STOP BUTTON, BEFORE OPERATING THE CONTROLLER. 1. Lighting tower module controls operation of engine and lights. 2. Mast and Lighthead function enable switch. Toggle switch “up” and hold before and whilst toggling the other mast control switches.
- Page 13 METRO-MH MACHINE CONTROLS LIGHTING TOWER CONTROLLER Mute OPTIONAL METRO-MH MODULE If an alarm occurs, pressing the mute button can remove alarm siren, and the indicator will light up; press the button again to reset the alarm and the indicator will turn off. If alarm retriggers in mute status, the controller cancels mute status.
- Page 14 METRO-MH MACHINE CONTROLS OPTIONAL METRO-MH MODULE AUTO-START INSTRUCTIONS 1. Complete all lighting tower operating safety checks. 2. Switch battery and engine starter isolators to “on” and check that the emergency stop button is released. 3. Press the Auto button on the MH controller to show the AUTO MODE SELECT screen.
- Page 15 METRO-MH MACHINE CONTROLS Press the DOWN ARROW to The lighting tower will now run in the display a summary of the current AUTO MODE. machine settings. The following machine conditions will cause the lighting tower to shut- down when running in AUTOMODE.
- Page 16 METRO-MH MACHINE CONTROLS OPTIONAL METRO-MH MODULE SETTING THE DATE & TIME 1. Press the MENU/CONFIRM button. 6. Set the time using the UP /DOWN arrows. Press MENU/CONFIRM to advance to the next place in the 24 hour clock (HR/MIN/SEC). 7. After pressing MENU/CONFIRM the 2.
- Page 17 MACHINE CONTROLS EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON BUNDING DRAINS/ENGINE OIL DRAIN (AUTOSTART DISABLE) The Metro-MH has three bund drains which are to be drained separately. 1. An engine tray bund drain plug, located under the tray on the rear right hand side of the trailer.
- Page 18 METRO-MH MACHINE CONTROLS PARKING BRAKE (HYDRAULIC) PARKING BRAKE (CABLE OPERATED) Ratchet Bar Parking Brake Handle The tow ball coupling fitted to trailer axles The parking brake handle shown acts on with cable operated disc and drum brakes. the hydraulic master cylinder. It is locked into position by the ratchet locking bar.
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Page 19: Machine Operation
METRO-MH MACHINE OPERATION MACHINE SET-UP 7. At the rear of the unit, locate and slide out the left outrigger arm and lock pin into position. Rotate the jack from the stowed position until the foot is just above the ground. Turn the jack... - Page 20 METRO-MH MACHINE OPERATION DO NOT USE THE JOCKEY WHEEL TO SUPPORT THE MACHINE WHEN THE MAST IS RAISED. PRIOR TO RAISING THE MAST, CHECK AND ENSURE THAT NO OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS EXIST. 10. Raise the mast to desired elevation by operating the enable and lift control toggle switches simultaneously.
- Page 21 METRO-MH MACHINE OPERATION TURNING-ON THE ENGINE/LIGHTS OPTIONAL CONTROLLER MODULE B) 10 seconds before engine start-up time an audible alarm sounds At pre-set start time, engine cranks Manual Start/Stop - Summary Manual Start/Stop is initiated by the following pushbutton sequence. Start...
- Page 22 METRO-MH MACHINE OPERATION Setting Controller Parameters Date and Time Setting: After controller powers up, Press After the controller powers up, then select 3 Time Calibration, Press , then select 1 Set Parameters, then Press again to the Date and Time Setting interface.
- Page 23 METRO-MH MACHINE OPERATION MACHINE PACK-UP Pack-up the lighting tower by completing the lighting tower set-up steps in reverse order. Before coupling the lighting tower drawbar to the tow vehicle’s hitch; Ensure the trailer parking brake is applied and prevents the trailer from moving.
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Page 24: Lifting & Transporting
METRO-MH LIFTING & TRANSPORTING MACHINE FORKLIFTING MACHINE CRANING MACHINE Craning Procedure USE ONLY THE LIFTING POINT (IF PROVIDED) TO LIFT THE LIGHTING TOWER WITH A CRANE. DO NOT LIFT THE ASSEMBLY BY THE MAST. DOING SO WILL RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE... - Page 25 METRO-MH LIFTING & TRANSPORTING MACHINE TRANSPORTING MACHINE Transport Procedure USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED TIE DOWN POINTS TO STRAP MACHINE TO THE TRANSPORT BED. DO NOT WINCH MACHINE ONTO A TILT TRAY BED. ENSURE THAT NO PART OF THE MACHINE OVERHANGS ANY EDGE OF THE TRANSPORT BED.
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Page 26: Towing Instructions
METRO-MH TOWING INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL CABLES The trailers lights are to be attached to the tow vehicle’s electrical system using the PRIOR TO TOWING THE LIGHTING TOWER UNIT THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND electrical connector supplied. Prior to UNDERSTOOD. towing check all lights for proper operation... - Page 27 METRO-MH TOWING INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO TOWING THE TRAILER TOWING GUIDELEINES 1. Wipe the hitch ball clean and inspect 1. Before towing trailer, check visually and by feel for flat spots, cracks coupling safety chain, safety brake, and pits. tyres, wheels and lights.
- Page 28 METRO-MH TOWING INSTRUCTIONS Mast and lighthead – fully lowered Prior to each tow, a Pre-Tow Inspection and properly secured. must be performed. Check each item as Outriggers – stowed and secured. on following list. – Parking brake released 1. The coupler is secure and locked onto ratchet lever clear locking plate.
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Page 29: Machine Storage
METRO-MH MACHINE STORAGE If the lighting tower is to be stored and not operated for more than three months; 1. Ensure the lighting tower mast is fully retracted in the stowed position. 2. Park the lighting tower undercover on a level hard-standing in a reasonably well- ventilated area.