General Information - MULTIQUIP MLT Parts & Operation Manual

The Multiquip modular light tower is a general purpose floodlight
tower intended for emergency and remote lighting conditions.
This modular light tower (MLT) can be configured to operate with
four different types of power sources: The DA-7000 , KD-6 , KD-1800
generators or the SDW-225SS welder/generator. For information
regarding the generator or welder sections of the light tower, refer to
the following manuals:
■ DA7000SS Generator Operation and Parts Manual
■ KD-6/KD1800 Generator Operation and Parts Manual
■ SDW225 Welder/Generator Operation and Parts Manual
A cross-drilled T-bar allows the lights to be positioned either
horizontally or vertically.
The light tower can be raised vertically in excess of 30 feet (9.0
meters) by means of a manual winch. The tower tensioning system
is designed to provide the necessary tension to safely control the
pivot of the tower.
The lighting system of Multiquip's modular light tower is comprised
of 4 "Metal Halide" 1000 watt lamps. Each lamp has an output of
110,000 lumens yielding a total of 440,000 lumens for all four
floodlights. Typical lighting coverage is between 5 to 7 acres.
Each floodlight requires a ballast for starting. Located in the tongue
of the trailer is a weather resistant ballast box that the contains the
ballast for each floodlight. On the outside of the ballast box there is
a light control panel. The panel contains the ON/OFF circuit breakers
for each pair of floodlights and a ground stud for proper earth
grounding.
For ease of service or transport, each floodlight is equipped with a
quick-disconnect connector that allows the lamp fixture to be
removed quickly. This feature is extremely useful during transport of
the light tower over rough terrain. It is always best to remove the
floodlights and pack them safely so they will not get damaged.
MODULAR LIGHT TOWER — PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #5 (08/15/08) — PAGE 13
MODULAR LIGHT TOWER — GENERAL INFORMATION