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KNIGHT 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.
KNIGHT Please take the time to read this manual before installing or operating the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT Save this guide for future reference. Contents Breakage or Damage During Shipment .................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Product Safety Precautions ................................7 General Description and Specifications ............................7 Operation ......................................
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COMMAND LIGHT at the above address indicating the model number, serial number and type of defect. No parts or equipment will be received by COMMAND LIGHT for repair or replacement under this warranty without specific written authority from it in advance.
KNIGHT 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 light tower serviced under COMMAND LIGHT’s warranty.
X Do not use a COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT that has been damaged or is not fully functional, including non-working indicator lamps. X Never hold any part of the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT with a hand or foot while it is in motion.
KNIGHT General Description and Specifications The KNIGHT is designed to provide high intensity emergency scene lighting with quick precision. As with any electromechanical device, take precautionary steps to ensure safe operation. Never operate the KNIGHT near overhead power lines. There are several standard lighting options available for the KNIGHT Model # Description Minimum Power Requirements...
USER GUIDE Operation Raising the light from the nested position Using the control box, raise the lower or upper stage. You may also activate both stages simultaneously. Control switches are of momentary action style and must be held in the “on”...
KNIGHT Returning the light to the nested position The KNIGHT is equipped with an Autopark function as a standard feature. The green button on the control box initiates the Autopark sequence. Once initiated, the “Emergency Stop” red button indicator is illuminated. Pressing the “Emergency Stop” button will cancel the Autopark sequence.
KNIGHT Location Requirements The standard KNIGHT Models 435, 450 can be mounted on any location that is 47” x 23”. The surface should be flat or have only a slight crown. For a recessed installation allow for a minimum of 58” x 29”. Consult with factory before construction of recessed installation. Verify all dimensions before installation to ensure proper operation of light will not infringe on other installed components.
USER GUIDE Mounting Place the provided spacers in the location of the light mounting holes. The spacers may be modified to conform to the contour of the mounting location. Remove any obstructions below the mounting surface such as headliners. Attach any necessary lifting attachments to the KNIGHT .
KNIGHT Electrical Wiring Please Note: Detailed internal wiring schematics are located at the back of this user guide. Run the control wire from the control box holster to the KNIGHT Run the power wire from the breaker box or generator to the KNIGHT .
USER GUIDE 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.
KNIGHT Warning Device Installation Tools Required: • 3/32” 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.
This will ensure the center switch is fully activated in the nested position 10. If problems adjusting center still persist you may need to adjust the center switch bracket, or call Command Light for technical assistance at 1-800-797-7974.
KNIGHT Power Failure The KNIGHT 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. Note: Disconnect power source from the KNIGHT before manual operation. Rotate to center Locate the belly plate on the bottom of the lift arm and remove it by loosening all 4 screws and only removing 2 of them.
USER GUIDE Note the upper stage of the light weighs in excess of 100 pounds, use caution. Apply upward pressure on the main lift arm to remove support blocking then slowly lower the lift arm allowing the actuator shaft to extend past the lower pivot blocks. Retract the upper stage.
KNIGHT 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 Lower stage not raised above Raise lower stage higher. rotate safety limit (16” above base) Rotation motor failure.
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