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KNIGHT SERIES KNIGHT SERIES Effective August 2021 This guide supersedes all previous versions MODEL COVERED: 3842 Redman Drive 1-800-797-7974 KL408D Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.CommandLight.com...
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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 Warranty ..............................4 Breakage or Damage During Shipment ....................5 Product Safety Precautions ........................6 General Description and Specifications ....................7 Operation ..............................
Hourly rates for service are to be determined at the time of authorization by COMMAND LIGHT, travel time is paid at a maximum of 50% of the authorized service rate.
Any unauthorized service voids this warranty. No work is authorized until written consent is provided by COMMAND LIGHT. Contact Us Early — before any work is done — We’d love to help! *Excludes light producing components (bulbs, lasers, LEDs) These components may come with their own manufacturer warranty.
[ Do not use a COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT that has been damaged or is not fully functional, including non-working indicator lamps. [ Never hold any part of the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT with a hand or foot while it is in motion.
USER GUIDE 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 #...
KNIGHT 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” position to actuate the stages.
USER GUIDE Returning the light to the nested position The KNIGHT is equipped with an Autopark function as a standard feature. The “P” button on the control box initiates the Autopark sequence. Once initiated, the “Emergency Stop” button indicator is illuminated. Pressing the “Emergency Stop” button will cancel the Autopark sequence.
21/64", 17/64" drill bits Hole punch for metal with 7/8" and 15/16" diameter capacity Phillips head screwdriver, #2 Command Light flat blade screwdriver (included with light) 7/16" and 1/2" combination wrenches and/or ratchet and 7/16" and 1/2" sockets 8" adjustable wrench...
USER GUIDE Location Requirements The standard KNIGHT KL408 models can be mounted on any location that is 47" x 25", additionally allow for a minimum of 3" of space around the perimeter of the nested tower. The surface should be flat or have only a slight crown.
KNIGHT 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 .
USER GUIDE 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 .
KNIGHT 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 on pages 36 and 37. 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.
14. If it is still hitting off center, repeat previous steps. 15. If problems adjusting center still persist you may need to adjust the center switch bracket, or call Command Light at 1-800-797-7974 for further assistance.
Having the lamp tree at either extreme of fully up or down, will affect the degree of centering. Setting center while the lamp tree at a 45 degree angle produces the best results. If problems persist, please call Command Light at 1-800-797-7974. Rotation Belt Adjustment / Tightening WATCH THE VIDEO AT WWW.COMMANDLIGHT.COM/TECHNICAL-VIDEOS/...
USER GUIDE 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. WATCH THE VIDEO AT WWW.COMMANDLIGHT.COM/TECHNICAL-VIDEOS/ Retract the Upper stage Locate the black, plastic literature canister mounted...
KNIGHT IN THE EVENT THAT ALLEN WRENCHES FOR LOWERING THE TOWER CANNOT BE FOUND THE TOWER MUST BE LOWERED BY REMOVING THE ACTUATOR MOUNT PINS: Rotate to center without the lowering tools Slowly apply pressure to the rotation platform to manually rotate to the centered position. Trying to rotate the platform too quickly or with too much pressure can break the rotation motor shaft or cause the toothed drive belt to shear a tooth.
USER GUIDE Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Unit will not extend No power to the unit Check power input connections. Refer to installation instructions. Incorrect installation Upper stage will not rotate Lower stage not raised above Raise lower stage higher. safety limit (16"...
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