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OWNER'S MANUAL
V20
V20 PRO
iQ20
TL228-01-00-02
06/02/2023
English

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL V20 PRO iQ20 TL228-01-00-02 06/02/2023 English...
  • Page 2 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 GENERAC MOBILE PRODUCTS S.r.l. Via Stazione, 3 bis 27030 Villanova d’Ardenghi (PV) ITALY Tel.: +39 0382 567011 Fax:+39 0382 400247 Web site: https://www.towerlight.com/ E-mail: info@towerlight.com TL228-01-00-02 06/02/2023 English...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 INDEX INTRODUCTION ......................... 5 GENERAL INFORMATION ....................5 PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS ..................6 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE ..................6 PERSONNEL/USER REQUIREMENTS ................6 SAFETY SIGNS ........................7 GENERAL DANGER INFORMATION ................. 9 RISK OF ELECTROCUTION ..................... 9 RISK OF BURN .........................
  • Page 4 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.11 L401 ..........................24 11.12 PRO..........................24 11.13 RUNNING IN ........................27 11.14 STABILIZERS ........................27 11.15 MAST ADJUSTMENT ...................... 28 11.16 FLOODLIGHTS ....................... 28 11.17 ELECTRIC PROTECTION ....................29 11.18 STOPPING THE GENERATOR ..................30 11.19 TIME OF INACTIVITY ......................

  • Page 5: Introduction

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 1. INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, thank you for purchasing our product. This manual contains all the necessary information for the use and general maintenance of the machine. Before installing the machine and in any case before operating it, read carefully this use and maintenance manual.

  • Page 6: Preliminary Requirements

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 3. PRELIMINARY REQUIREMENTS The manufacturer is not responsible for any damage to persons and property resulted from ignoring safety rules. 3.1 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE Read carefully the safety signs on the machine. Perform a specific assessment of the installation site.

  • Page 7: Safety Signs

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 4. SAFETY SIGNS There are labels on your equipment that contain important information and safety instructions. These signs warn the user about any dangers which can be harmful to people, property or the machine itself. Read the explanations and precautions described in the manual.
  • Page 8 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 Prohibition signs Meaning • Do not clean, lubricate or register parts in motion. • Do not extinguish fires with water, use proper fire extinguishers. • Do not approach with free flames. Information signs Meaning • Read the instruction manual before using the machine •...

  • Page 9: General Danger Information

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 5. GENERAL DANGER INFORMATION 5.1 RISK OF ELECTROCUTION The machine can produce dangerous electrical voltages and cause deadly electric shocks. Connecting to the power grid also involves dangerous tensions. Avoid contact with exposed wires, terminals, connections while the unit is running. Make sure that all the covers and barriers you have prepared are up and running and in place before using the machine.

  • Page 10: Disposal Of Waste Electrical And Electronic Equipment

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 6. DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT Professional disposal of this machine avoids negative effects on human health and the environment, helps with the targeted treatment of pollutants and makes it possible to recycle valuable raw materials.

  • Page 11: Nameplate

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 7. NAMEPLATE 1. trademark of the manufacturer 11. rated power, in kilowatts 2. QR code with link to the documents download 12. rated frequency, in hertz webpage 3. regulatory marks 13. rated power factor 4. country of construction 14.

  • Page 12: Safety Rules To Observe

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 Some options may extend the permissible environmental conditions, please refer to the dedicated chapters. 9. SAFETY RULES TO OBSERVE 9.1 DURING TRANSPORTATION Use EXCLUSIVELY the dedicated lift points, where present. The lifting hook, where present, should be used exclusively for temporary lifting and not to keep the machine suspended for a long time.

  • Page 13: Controls Description

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 10. CONTROLS DESCRIPTION 10.1 COMMAND PANEL Item Description Switch (if present) Main generator selector (if present) RCBO combined RCD/MCB device Controller MENU Mast raising/lowering button STOP Emergency stop button Battery isolator switch Auxiliary single-phase socket (if present)
  • Page 14 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 Isometer (if present) Light dependent relay (if present) Main Earth Terminal Full bunded tank light indicator (if present) SPECIFIC FOR V20 PRO Storage battery status indicator Controller Stop Auto Start Digital timer Hour counter 000101 TL228-01-00-02...

  • Page 15: Mains Supply (Optional)

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 Operating mode selector Control mode selector 100% 75% Floodlights dimming selector The light tower and single-phase auxiliary socket can be used at the same time. It is recommended not to exceed the plate data. Use plugs that fit the socket and have the same characteristics.

  • Page 16: Generator/Mains Selector (Optional)

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 The minimum section of the connection cable must be selected in relationship to the voltage, to the installed power and the distance between source and utility. Make sure that all circuit breakers and RCD are engaged.

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11.1 TRANSPORTATION It is possible to lift the machine with a forklift through the dedicated openings in the base frame: It is also possible to lift the machine using the central lifting hook on the canopy: Verify the available lifting points on the installation drawing provided with the machine.

  • Page 18: Fast Towing (Optional)

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.1.2 FAST TOWING (OPTIONAL) COUPLING INSTRUCTIONS • Apply wheel chocks or engage the trailer handbrake (if available) to prevent the trailer from moving. • Make sure the towing vehicle is parked with engine off and with handbrake engaged.

  • Page 19: Preliminary Checks

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.3 PRELIMINARY CHECKS At the moment of purchase the machine is provided with engine oil and coolant in the radiator (if present). Before every next use, check the relevant levels. Check that the switches on the RCD/MCB device are all in "OFF"...

  • Page 20: Notes

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 The ground conductor must have a section of no less than 6 mm The resistance of such conductor must not be greater than 0.2 Ohm, including contact resistances. An instructed/informed person should regularly verify the condition of the grounding conductor.

  • Page 21: Connecting The Battery

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.5 CONNECTING THE BATTERY The machine is supplied with the battery disconnected. Connect the battery with the supplied cables paying attention to the right polarity. If the machine is equipped, connect the battery isolator switch WARNING!!! Battery isolator switch shall be operated only while the machine is turned off.

  • Page 22: The Manufacturer Approves The Use Of Hvo Biofuel

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.6.1 THE MANUFACTURER APPROVES THE USE OF HVO BIOFUEL HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is a linear-chain paraffin fuel free of aromatics, oxygen and sulphur. With a high cetane number, it does not contain fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), therefore...

  • Page 23: Starting The Engine

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.9 STARTING THE ENGINE 11.10 GTL01 MENU Items Description Start/Stop button Manual/Auto button On/Off lamps button Lamps status Graphic display Two different operation modalities and two different control modes are managed by the control panel: •...

  • Page 24: L401

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.11 L401 Items Description Menu sliding Graphic display Button: manual / automatic Arrest button Start button The basic functions are like those described in the previous paragraph. Timer functions must be set in the control unit and in automatic start mode To enable the darkness sensor with automatic unit start, place the relative manual switch on "On"...
  • Page 25 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 If it isn’t possible to complete the battery charge with the generator, turn the selector to “off” and wait for engine shutdown. Subsequently turn the selector to “hybrid” and refer to phase “a”. In this operating mode the control panel is switched off and the generator is forced at rest:...
  • Page 26 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 100% 75% • Through the selector it is possible to choose the desired floodlights dimming: 100% 100% of the floodlights power 75% of the floodlights power 50% of the floodlights power 25% of the floodlights power •...

  • Page 27: Running In

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.13 RUNNING IN For the first 50 hours of operation of the machine, to allow a good run-in of the engine, do not use more than 70% of the maximum power indicated in the technical specifications.

  • Page 28: Mast Adjustment

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.15 MAST ADJUSTMENT Deploy the stabilizers as described at the dedicated chapter. WARNING! Do not raise the light tower mast if all the stabilizers are not properly deployed. Pull the locking pin to allow the rotation of the mast. A handle on the side of the mast facilitates the rotation.

  • Page 29: Electric Protection

    The minimum section of the connection cable must be selected in relationship to the voltage, to the installed power and the distance between source and utility. • For hydraulic gear box Floodlights switch (only V20-iQ20) Inverter charger (only V20 PRO) TL228-01-00-02 06/02/2023 English...

  • Page 30: Stopping The Generator

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 • ISOMETER (optional) The unit is provided with a insulation monitoring device (ISOMETER) that monitors the insulation resistance of the unearthed systems provided by single-phase generator (IT systems) and earth. live parts are not connected to earth or to protective conductor.

  • Page 31: Time Of Inactivity

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 11.19 TIME OF INACTIVITY If it is needed to keep the machine inactive for a long time (greater than one year), it is recommended to leave motor oil, coolant (if equipped with liquid cooling) and fuel inside the engine to avoid oxidation.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 12. MAINTENANCE Description Operation Daily Monthly Make reference to the engine operator’s manual Engine Make reference to the alternator operator’s manual Alternator • Machine cleaning Clean • Stabilizers Grease • Hydraulic cylinder Check • Hydraulic gear box Check and refill if necessary •...

  • Page 33: Alternator

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 12.2 ALTERNATOR In order to preserve the alternator performance it is strongly recommended to follow the maintenance operations and the maintenance schedules reported in the alternator operator’s manual. 12.3 MACHINE CLEANING We suggest a frequent cleaning of the machine in order to avoid dirt deposits that may compromise its efficiency.

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    V20 V20 PRO iQ20 13. TROUBLESHOOTING The most common issues related to the use of a light tower and possible remedies are reported below. If the engine does not work correctly or controller displays alarms or error messages, refer to the specific chapter in the dedicated manual, provided with the light tower.
  • Page 35 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 The battery is defective. Replace the battery. The machine stops Check the engine’s alternator and if with battery charge The engine’s alternator is faulty. necessary contact an assistance center of warning. the engine manufacturer. Check the fuel level gauge and its The fuel level gauge is faulty.
  • Page 36 V20 V20 PRO iQ20 Defective electrical connection. Check the electrical connection. Check that the RCD/MCB is armed, eventually rearmed it. Check the electrical system of the hydraulic gear box. The hydraulic gear box does not work. Check the oil level of the hydraulic gear box, top up if necessary.

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