Summary of Contents for Allmand MAXI-LITE V Series
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ML 7.5/ML 8 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ALLMAND BROS. INC P.O. BOX 888 HOLDREGE, NE 68949 PHONE: 308/995-4495, 1-800/562-1373 ALLMAND FAX: 308/995-5887 ALLMAND PARTS FAX: 308/995-4883 MAXI-LITE SERIES Part No. 106775 For Parts and Updates visit Allmand on the Web at www.allmand.com...
INSPECTION CHECK LIST FOR PREPARING THE MAXI LITE FOR DELIVERY OR RENTAL The MAXI LITE V-SERIES requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide the performance and safety it has been designed for. Never deliver or put a machine into service with known defects or missing instructions or decals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSPECTION CHECK LIST ......................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................3 INTRODUCTION .........................4 SAFETY SYMBOL INFORMATION ....................4 SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS ..................5-7 HYDRAULIC LIFT MAST OPERATION ................8-10 TOWING AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS ...............11-12 SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ....................13 SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 14-16 CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS ..................
INTRODUCTION This manual provides the information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand Bros., Inc., MAXI-LITE V-SERIES light tower. The MAXI-LITE V-SERIES standard tower is operated with a 12 VDC hydraulic pump and hydraulic cylinder. Specific operating instructions and specifications are contained in this publication to fa- miliarize the operator and maintenance personnel with the correct and safe procedures necessary to maintain and operate the equipment.
SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS SAFETY WARNING Refer to these representations of the safety ALWAYS REPLACE ANY SAFETY AND INSTRUC- warning decals used on the MAXI-LITE to TION DECALS THAT BECOME DAMAGED, PAINT- insure correct ordering if replacing be- comes necessary. ED, OR OTHERWISE ILLEGIBLE.
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SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS PART NO. 090163 PART NO. 090166 PART NO. 090158 Location: On left side Location: Inside left hand Location: AC control panel wheel well door panel PART NO. 090084 Location: AC control panel PART NO. 090165 PART NO. 090162 Location: Inside left hand Location: On left front door panel...
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SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS PART NO. 090002 Location: On light bar assembly PART NO. 090005 Location: Inside left door panel PART NO. 090160 PART NO. 090179 Location: On trailer drawbar near Location: On fuel tank near filler neck. revsible hitch assembly. PART NO.
HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION The Allmand MAXI-LITE V Series hydraulic TO SET UP TOWER AND RAISE lift tower assembly consists of a seven sec- LIGHTS tion telescoping mast which can be extended 1. Extend both side outrigger jacks, rear jack by operating a single hydraulic cylinder.
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HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION 5. Reposition the lamp fixtures for transport 6. Operate the hydraulic lift switch to the by pulling them down into the lowest posi- “up” position to raise tower to the de- tion and face the sired height.
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HYDRAULIC TOWER POWER UNIT GENERAL START UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The ports are marked on the casing UP and DN. When facing the power unit with the motor up, plug the right hand, or DN port Jog the motor until the oil flows from the left hand, or up port.
TOWING AND STARTING INSTRUCTIONS TOWING INSTRUCTIONS Before towing the MAXI-LITE the trailer should be inspected visually to insure that the following operations have been completed. 1. Hitch is securely attached to towing vehicle (safety chains secure). 2. All outriggers and jacks are retracted and secured. 3.
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STARTING INSTRUCTIONS COLD WEATHER STARTING: LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 (for temperatures below 32° F/ 0° C) 1. Turn the key switch to the PREHEAT position, hold until the glow plug indicator lamp goes out, then release switch. 2. Turn the key switch to the START position and the engine should start. Release the key immediately when the engine starts.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Trailer: All MAXI-LITE models have a serial num- ber plate located on the lower left side of the rear panel. SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Generator: The generator has a plate at- tached to the side of the housing. Engine: CAT engines have the serial num- ber stamped on the right side of the engine block just ahead of the first cylinder.
SPECIFICATIONS MAXI-LITE DIMENSIONS DOMESTIC SHIPPING WEIGHT Height lowered: 6’6” (1.98 m) Fixtures: 15 Ibs. ea. = 60 Ibs. Height extended: 30’ (9.14 m) Total weight: 2,580 Ibs. (963 kg) Length: 14’9” (4.49 m) Width: 6’4”(1.92 m) Outrigger width: 11’6”(3.5 m) Trailer: Structural steel frame Leaf spring axle...
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SPECIFICATIONS Low oil pressure and high engine temperature shut-downs are standard equipment. Both The Kubota, CAT, and Lombardini diesel are equipped with glow plug cold start as- sist as standard equipment. NOTE: See the appropriate section of this manual for cold weather starting instructions or consult the Operators Manual for your particular engine application.
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SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR 7.5 kw and 8 kw models available 60 hz and 50 hz models available FUEL REQUIREMENTS Use a clean No. 2 Diesel fuel oil (SAE J313 JUN87) according to ASTM D975. Do not use alternative fuel, because its quality is unknown or it may be inferior in quality,and kerosene, which is very low in cetane rating, adversely effects the engine.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIG. 1. AC CONTROL PANEL FIG. 2. DC CONTROL PANEL 4. Voltmeter (optional) 1. Switch, Circuit Breaker (Lights 1 through 4) Indicates charging circuit voltage 2.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. FIG. 3 BALLAST PANEL FIG. 4 CONVENIENCE PANEL 11. Ballast, Capacitors 1 through 4 13. 120 Volt/ 15 Amp Outlet Receptacles 12. Ballast, Transformers 1 through 4 (Ground fault) 14.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. FIG. 5 GROUND ROD 16. Ground Rod Ground Rod should be attached to grounding lug with wire pro- vided and ground rod and then driven fully into the eqrth for adequate electrical ground as required by local, state or na- tional electrical codes.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. FIG. 8 REAR JACK 28. Rear Jack FIGURE 8. FIG. 9 OUTRIGGER JACK 29. Pin--Retains outrigger in retracted position for towing. 30. Jack Pin--Pull to allow jack to rotate 31.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. FIGURE 10. FIG. 10 TONGUE ASSEMBLY 35. Taillight Wiring Harness 36. Safety Tow Chains 37. Reversible Hitch (2” Ball and 3” Pintle Hitch) 38. Step Plate--Allows operator to position light fixtures prior to raising tower.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. Fig. 13. Hydraulic Bypass Valve FIGURE 13. 41. Bypass Valve Allows tower to be lowered manually in the event of a failure. Fig 14. Hydraulic Power Unit Assembly 42.
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: COMPONENTS SHOWN ARE STANDARD. PICTURES MAY VARY WITH DIFFERENT OPTIONS. FIG. 15 Cord Reel 45. Cord reel —Manages the mast power cable and prevents tangling. FIGURE 15 FIGURE 16. FIG. 16 Light Bar 46. Lamp Connector Lead—Allows quick connecting/disconnecting of the lamp fixtures...
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CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 17 Vertical Tower 1. Seven Section Vertical Tower 2. Light Mounting Locations --Mount lights here for use during operation 3. Light connector sockets—attach light leads to light bar at these female receptacles when provided FIGURE 17.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE KUBOTA D1105, CAT C1.1, and LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Check condition of the steel cable and make sure it is properly secured. Check hydraulic fluid level. Service intervals shown below have been established for operation under normal conditions. Where equip- ment is operated under severe conditions (very dusty, extreme heat or cold, etc.) affected items should be serviced more frequently.
TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY WARNING DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TEST AND REPAIR GENERATOR AND BAL- LAST ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK ON SUCH SYSTEMS. For engine and generator troubleshooting, see engine and generator manuals or contact your dealer.
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MAXI LITE VSERIES HYDRAULIC SHO HD 1250w LAMPHOLDER 21 18 29 28 1 MLA-1A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC SHO HD 1250w LAMPHOLDER NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 022060 WIRE CAP SMALL 610210 FIBERGLASS TUBE X 12 LAMP SUPPORT TIP 041028 10-24 X 1/2 HEX MACH SCREW 041036 10-24 X 1 1/4 SS RHMSPH 041200 8-32 X 1/2 HEX MACH SCREW 044013...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDAULIC LIGHT BAR MLVA –2A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC LIGHT BAR MLVA-2C...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC LIGHT BAR NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 100113P LIGHT BAR 100157P LIMITER BRACKET 100673 .385 X 2 X 3/16 PC WASHER 16 047015 3/8 FLAT WASHER 046115 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 HHCS 044038 3/8-16 NYLON INSERT NUT 101813 .781"ID x 2"OD x 1/2"...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC HYDRAULIC TOWER SECTIONS 7-6-5 SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 5 MLVA-3A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC SECTION 7 NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 100085P SEC 7 100178 UHMW 3/4 X 1" SQ WEAR BLK 100179P 1" WEAR BLK CVR 046025 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" HEX BOLT 044023 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT SECTION 6 NO.
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC SECTION 4-3 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 ALIGN ROUNDED CORNERS ON ALL MLVA-4A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC SECTION 4 NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 100070P SECTION 4 100094 UHMW 1 1/2" WEAR BLK 100095P 1 1/2 WEAR BLOCK COVER 046025 1/4-20 X 1 1/2" HEX BOLT 044023 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT 100088 CORNER FRICTION BLOCK 100089P CORNER BLOCK COVER 043060...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC BALLAST PANEL 18 17 MLVA-7A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC BALLAST PANEL NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 046042 1/4-20 X 4 1/2 HEX BOLT 044023 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT 101068 DEEP SEA CONTROL RELAY 041078 1/4-20 X 1/2 PH TRUSS SCREW 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 101731 RELAY SOCKET 101594 BRACKET,PANEL,BALLAST,...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC HYDRAULIC PUMP (OLD STYLE) 17 16 MLVA-8A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULILC HYDRAULIC PUMP (OLD STYLE) NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 041078 1/4-20 X 1/2 PH TRUSS SCREW 101914 041070 1/4-20 x 3/4 SMSHH TP F 100250 RELAY / FUSE COVER 022020 2 SCREW CLAMP, 3/8" 100236 12 VDC RELAY 041050...
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HYDRAULIC PUMP MAXI LITE V SERIES ML 6-8kW 5/19/11 NOTE: NS = NOT SHOWN. WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY THE COLOR WANTED ON PARTS CONTAINING THE LETTER “P” MLVA-8C...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES ML 6-8kW 5/19/11 NOTE: NS = NOT SHOWN. WHEN ORDERING, SPECIFY THE COLOR WANTED ON PARTS CONTAINING THE LETTER “P” MLVA-8D...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC AXLE AND HITCH MLVB-1A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC AXLE AND HITCH NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 046050 BOLT CS 5/16-18 X 1 HEX GR5 PL 044030 5/16-18 HEX NUT 044043 7/16-14 NYLOCK NUT 046160 7/16-14 X 1 1/2 HEX BOLT 047015 3/8 FLAT WASHER 049040 SAFETY CHAIN 044062...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC OUTRIGGERS AND JACKS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 330012A JACK HANDLE REPLACEMENT 330014 RING, JACK RETAINING SNAP 352072 JACK SIDE CRANK SNAP RING 044023 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT 022015 #4 CUSHION CLAMP 041080 1/4-20 X 1" TRUSS SCREW 680112P JACK MOUNT 330010...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC TAIL LIGHTS AND RADIATOR PLATES 3 5 4 NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 045110 3/16 RIVET 680129 LAMP TAIL 046045 5/16-18 X 3/4 HHCS GR5 PLATED 044031 5/16 -18 KEPTS NUT 047005 1/4 FLAT WASHER 680564P KUBOTA RADIATOR PLATE 680486P...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC DOORS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 044016 10-24 KEPS NUT 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 041250 1/4-20 X 1/2 SBHMSN 14 044019 10-24 NYLOC NUT 14 041050 1/4-20 X 3/4 TRUSS BOLT 352057 TELESCOPIC DOOR PROP 041026 10-24 X 3/4 SL-FHMS 680459...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC ROOF PANELS 1 3 2 NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 041050 1/4-20 X 3/4 TRUSS BOLT 044023 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT 047008 1/4" FLAT WASHER SS 022415 BUSHING THREADED 330031 1/2 CORD GRIP 101006P KUBOTA RT ROOF PANEL 680106P LEFT ROOF PANEL 680480P...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC FRONT PANELS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 11 041078 1/4-20 X 1/2 PH TRUSS SCREW 11 047005 1/4 FLAT WASHER 041047 1/4-20 X 3/4 PH CSK 13 045216 1/4-20 TINNERMAN NUT 680441P LEFT FRONT PANEL 680440P RIGHT FRONT PANEL LEGEND:...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC LEFT QUARTER PANEL NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 046010 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX BOLT SS 12 041017 6-32 X 3/8 MACH SCREW PLT 330458 15 AMP SPST CIRCUIT BREAKER 330456 30A DPST CIRCUIT BREAKER 330453 20 AMP SP SWITCH 041250...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC 650717 LSC100 LIGHT SEQUENCE COMMANDER MLVC-2A MLVC-2A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC LOMBARDINI CONTROLS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 650831 LOMBARDINI CONTROL W/ HOUR METER 650832 LOMBARDINI IGNITION SWITCH W/ KEYS 650833 KEY SINGLE SIDE IGNITION 310544 TOGGLE SWITCH 650105 15A CIRCUIT BREAKER 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 041070 1/4-20 x 3/4 SMSHH TP F 046426...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC CAT CONTROLS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 041070 1/4-20 x 3/4 SMSHH TP F 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 041078 1/4-20 X 1/2 PH TRUSS SCREW 352344P GAUGE PANEL COVER 041080 1/4-20 X 1" TRUSS SCREW 650302 AUTO SHUTDOWN TIMER 650446...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC RIGHT QUARTER PANEL 4 3 5 NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 041250 1/4-20 X 1/2 SBHMSN 047009 1/4 SAE SS FW 041050 1/4-20 X 3/4 TRUSS BOLT 044023 1/4-20 NYLOCK NUT 680108P RIGHT QUARTER PANEL 4 3 5...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC KUBOTA 1105 MLVE-1A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC KUBOTA 1105 NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 100991 KUBOTA D1105 50Hz W/DEEPSEA PANEL, 680546 MAXI KUB 905 POWER UNIT 680544P LH ENGINE FOOT 047016 3/8 SAE FLAT WASHER 042038 10mm X 1.25 x20mm GR 8.8 HEX BOLT 352135 EXHAUST GASKET KUBOTA 352139...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC KUBOTA 1105 PARTS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 650262 AIR CLEANER 650263 AIR CLEANER BAND 650290 AIR FILTER ELEMENT KUBOTA NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 920743 KUBOTA OIL FILTER 920745 KUBOTA FUEL FILTER 920751 FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID LEGEND: NS=NOT SHOWN WHEN ORDERING,SPECIFY THE...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC KUBOTA 1105 CONTROLS NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 310544 TOGGLE SWITCH 650105 15A CIRCUIT BREAKER 101067 TOGGLE SWITCH DEEP SEA 101065 DEEP SEA CONTROLLER 046010 1/4-20 X 3/4 HEX BOLT SS 044021 1/4-20 KEPS NUT 100957P DEEP SEA CONTROL PANEL LEGEND:...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC GENSET LOMBARDINI MARATHON 7.5 KW 13 14 LEGEND: NS=NOT SHOWN WHEN ORDERING,SPECIFY THE COLOR WANTED ON PARTS CONTAINING THE LETTER "P" MLVE-4A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC GENSET LOMBARDINI MARATHON 7.5 KW NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 650830 LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 W/HOUR METER 101075 8Kw 60Hz MARATHON GENERATOR 650011 LOMBARDINI OIL FILTER 650010 LOMBARDINI FUEL FILTER 650012 AIR FILTER, LOMBANRDINI 650430 MUFFLER GASKET 651236 LDW1003 MUFFLER 043065...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC GENSET CAT 1.1 MARATHON 8 KW 10 8 8 11 MLVE-5A...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC GENSET CAT 1.1 MARATHON 8 KW NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 100988 CAT ENGINE C1.1 651232 CAT MUFFLER 042031 8mm -1.25 x 25mm HEX BOLT 043065 3/8 SPLIT LOCK WASHER 046115 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 HHCS 101075 8Kw 60Hz MARATHON GENERATOR 680549P...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC TOWER AND LIFT ARM 12 13 10 9 11 2 9 11 2 LEGEND: NS=NOT SHOWN WHEN ORDERING,SPECIFY THE COLOR WANTED ON PARTS MLVF-1A CONTAINING THE LETTER "P"...
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MAXI LITE V SERIES HYDRAULIC TOWER AND LIFT ARM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 046115 3/8-16 X 1 1/4 HHCS 10 044036 3/8-16 KEPS NUT 101922 LIGHT BAR 102086 HYDRAULIC TOWER 100245P HYDRAULIC CYLINDER COVER 101410P TOWER MOUNT 101629P COVER PLATE 101406P TOWER PLATFORM 10 046120...
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