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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL GLOBUG MODEL GB4000 LIGHT TOWER MOUNT TYPE BALLOON LIGHT SERIAL NO. G3100044 AND ABOVE Revision #1 (02/25/14) THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
TABLE OF CONTENTS GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT Component Drawings Table of Contents ............. 4 Nameplate And Decals ........32-33 Parts Ordering Procedures ........5 Electrical Assy..........34--37 Safety Information ..........6-13 Bracket And J-Box Assy........38-39 Specifications ............14 Terms And Conditions Of Sale — Parts ....40 Dimensions ............
SAFETY INFORMATION Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the SAFETY SYMBOLS entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all Potential hazards associated with the operation of this times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which understand the safety messages and operating instructions may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with...
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Unauthorized equipment modifi cation will void all warranties. NEVER use accessories or attachments that are not recommended by Multiquip for this equipment. Damage NEVER operate this equipment when not to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.
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SAFETY INFORMATION LIGHT TOWER SAFETY NOTICE DANGER ALWAYS keep the immediate area surrounding the light tower clean, neat, and free of debris. NEVER operate the equipment in an explosive atmosphere or near combustible materials. An ALWAYS keep the machine in proper running condition. explosion or fi re could result causing severe ...
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SAFETY INFORMATION ENGINE SAFETY NOTICE DANGER NEVER run engine without an air fi lter or with a dirty air fi lter. Severe engine damage may occur. Service air fi lter The engine fuel exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon frequently to prevent engine malfunction.
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SAFETY INFORMATION FUEL SAFETY ALWAYS inspect the hitch and coupling for wear. NEVER tow a trailer with defective hitches, couplings, chains, etc. DANGER Check the tire air pressure on both towing vehicle and DO NOT start the engine near spilled fuel or combustible trailer.
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SAFETY INFORMATION TRANSPORTING SAFETY If lifting through pockets, make sure forks of forklift are inserted in pockets as far as possible before lifting. CAUTION Place chock blocks underneath wheel to prevent rolling Before lifting, make sure that light tower parts are not while parked.
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SAFETY INFORMATION ELECTRICAL SAFETY Backfeed to a utility system can cause electrocution and/or property damage. NEVER connect the generator DANGER to a building’s electrical system without a transfer switch or other approved device. All installations should be The electrical voltage required to operate the generator performed by a licensed electrician in can cause severe injury or even death through physical accordance with all applicable laws and...
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SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY DANGER NOTICE DO NOT drop the battery. There is a possibility that the Dispose of hazardous waste properly. battery will explode. Examples of potentially hazardous waste are used motor oil, fuel and fuel fi lters. ...
SPECIFICATIONS Table 1. Specifications Model GB4000 Type 1000 W Metal Halide (X4) Number of Bulbs Lamp Current 37.2 A (9.3 A x 4) Voltage 120 V Lumens 428,000 (10,700 x 4) lm Current 1.2 A Voltage 24 VDC 15.7 x 15.7 x 45.6 in Storage (400 x 400 x 1160 mm) Dimensions...
GENERAL INFORMATION The GB4000 lamp fixture is a difused balloon light that is designed to be mounted and operated on most conventional mobile light tower masts. Its design and features permit clean, difused light to be cast uniformly over 232 feet (70.7 meters).
COMPONENTS 1. Lamp Fixture — Made of heat resistant polyester balloon and four 1000-watt metal halide lamps. 2. Locking Pin — Locks the lamp fixture in place when attached to the pole on the bracket. 3. Balloon Power Cable — Provides AC power to the lamps, fan and balloon inflation circuit.
SETUP PREPARATION POWER DISCONNECTION 1. Place the light tower in an area free of dirt and debris 1. For LT12D light towers, disconnect the negative cable with enough clearance as not to interfere with any (black) from battery. See Figure 5. overhead obstructions.
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SETUP LAMP ADAPTER PLATE MOUNTING INSTALLATION 5. Next, insert a bolt (4) and flat washer (4) thru the mounting holes on the adapter plate as shown in Figure 1. Remove the adapter plate kit hardware from its 7. Again, pay close attention on which set of holes to container.
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SETUP VIEW FROM BACK SIDE BACK SIDE UNDERNEATH NOTES: It is important for the adapter SPACER to seat against the T-Bar as shown above. 2 For proper alignment of the adapter plate, use of a bubble level is required. Figure 7. Adapter Plate Mounting Installation GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT•...
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SETUP JUNCTION BOX MOUNTING LAMP MOUNTING 1. Secure the junction box (Figure 8) to the adapter plate 1. Place the GB4000 lamp fixture onto the lamp adapter using the supplied bolts (2), lock washer (2), and flat plate pole as shown in Figure 9. washer (2).
LAMP CABLE CONNECTIONS On the T-Bar (Figure 10) there are four power receptacles J1, J2, J3 and J4. These receptacles provide AC power to the existing rectangular lamps. When the GB4000 lamp assembly is employed, these receptacles are used to connect the GB4000.
OPERATION REMOVING BALLOON PROTECTIVE COVER 4. Once, the engine has started, place the main circuit breaker switch (Figure 12) on the LT12 control panel CAUTION in the ON position. DO NOT use excessive force when LT12 zipping or unzipping the balloon. The LIGHT TOWER possibility exists of the zipper tearing, 240 VAC/30A...
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OPERATION INFLATING BALLOON AND TURNING ON LAMPS 5. Next, turn on lamp circuit breakers The balloon should begin to inflate and the lamps will light. (MLT ONLY) 6. Secure any unused lamp cables. 1. On MLT series light towers, reconnect the 4-pin power cable (Figure 13) to the 120 VAC twist-lock receptacle 7.
MAINTENANCE REPLACING LAMP 3. Press the tabs on the lamp holder and push up lamp holder to release it from lamp. Do the same to the lower DANGER lamp if necessary. See Figure 17. Never attempt to replace lamp in a wet place. The possibility exists of electric shock.
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MAINTENANCE 3. Slide in the new replacement balloon over the top of NOTICE the lamp guard assembly. See Figure 22. Do not use excessive force when screwing the lamp to prevent lamp from breaking. 6. Secure lamp holder on top of the lamp. 7.
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MAINTENANCE Table 3. Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE PROBLEM SOLUTION Is plug disconnected? Plug in correctly. Is generator power switched off? Turn on switch. Is lamp loose? Screw lamp securely into socket. Lamp does not light. Is power connector disconnected or Connect disconnected connector. loose? Is model of lamp incompatible? Use genuine MQ lamp.
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold “Not Sold Separately” — Indicates that an item cannot separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will be purchased as a separate item and is either part of an be clarifi ed in the “Remarks”...
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT 1 to 3 units Qty. Description 2....E000127300 ..LAMP 2....A100097802 ..BALLOON COVER CP 3....A400038301 ..FILTER NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the following parts lists. GB4000 BALLOON LIGHT•...
NAMEPLATE AND DECALS B UR N HAZAR D G B 4000 To prevent burns , NE V E R touch lamp while lamp is on. Lamp s urface gets extremely 120V 60Hz 4000 W hot! A LWAY S allow s ufficient time for lamp to c ool down Metal halide lamp 1000W×...
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NAMEPLATE AND DECALS PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS A400290900 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (ENGLISH) A400324200 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (FRENCH) A400252500 DECAL; DANGER, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD (ENGLISH) A400336800 DECAL; DANGER, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD (FRENCH) A400252600 DECAL; WARNING, BURN HAZARD (ENGLISH) A400336900 DECAL;...
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