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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual VT Solar Light Tower SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
- Page 2 WARNING CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM www.p65warnings.ca.gov (W000393) VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Trailers over 10,000 lbs (4,536 kg) GVWR ....44 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit – Tow Shutting Down the Unit........23 Vehicle..............44 Lowering the Mast..........23 Glossary of Tire Terminology........44 Tire Safety.............46 Storing the Unit............ 23 Basic Tire Maintenance........46 Towing the Unit............ 24 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 4 Tire Fundamentals..........48 Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires....48 Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQGS) ....49 Temperature A ...........49 Treadwear ............49 Traction .............49 Temperature............49 Additional Information on Light Truck Tires ...49 Preventing Tire Damage ........50 Tire Safety Checklist ...........50 VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 5: Section 1: Introduction And Safety
If using a procedure, work method, or Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile product. This operating technique the manufacturer does not specifi- unit has been designed to provide high performance, effi-... -
Page 6: Safety Rules
Do not stand on top of unit or use unit as a workplace health and safety has established. step. (ISO000538) (ISO000780) Only qualified service personnel may install, Do not alter construction of, installation, or operate, and maintain this equipment. block ventilation for unit. (ISO000182) (ISO000783) VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 7: Explosion And Fire Hazards
Do not set up or operate this unit if severe In the event of an electrical accident, immedi- weather is expected. ately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive implements to free victim from live conductor. (ISO000773) Apply first aid and get medical help. (ISO000145) VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 8: Towing Safety
Before towing the unit, verify the weight of the trailer is equal across all tires. On trailers with ad- justable height hitches, adjust the angle of the trailer tongue to keep the trailer as level as possible. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 9: Safety And Informational Decals (Iso)
• Do not approach with free flames. • Read the instruction manual before using the machine. • Lift points with forklift. • Keep feet clear of towing assembly. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 10 Introduction and Safety This page intentionally left blank. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 11: Section 2: General Information
Maximum Power at STC Maximum Power Voltage 34.70 Maximum Power Current 11.53 Open-circuit Voltage (Voc) 42.20 Short-circuit Current (Isc) 12.13 Efficiency 21.96 Batteries Make/Brand Discover — Model EV31A-A — Type Dry Cell AGM, VRLA — Battery Voltage Battery Capacity VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 12 Degrees Light Coverage @ 0.5 f-c 21,070 (1,957) Trailer Number of Axles — Capacity — Trailer Rating 3,300 (1,497) lb (kg) Tire Size Specifications are subject to change without notice. See spec sheet for complete specifications. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 13: Unit Dimensions
General Information Unit Dimensions Figure 2-1. 015668 Figure 2-1. Unit Dimensions 142 in (3.61 m) 99 in (2.51m) 21.3 ft (6.49 m) 54 in (1.37 m) 57 in (1.45 m) VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 14: Data Decal
Unit ID TAG (Located top of control box) VIN Tag TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION DATE: 00/0000 MANUFACTURED BY/FABRIQUE PAR: Generac Mobile Products LLC RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES GVWR/PNBV: 000KG (0000LBS) COLD INF. PRESS./ PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT PRESS. DE GAWR / PNBE... -
Page 15: Component Locations
M. Bubble levels D. Winch N. Cable guard E. Control panel access door P. Solar panels F. E-stop Q.Inverter access door G.Grounding stud R. Forklift pockets H. Outrigger S. Tie down (4 locations) J. Inlet shore power VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 16: Control Panel
H. Dusk to dawn relay C. Solar panels operating light J. Inverter/charger circuit breaker D. Control box main power switch K. Light brightness/dimmer selector E. Lights operating selector switch L. Battery charge level indictor F. Dusk to dawn timer selector VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 17: Battery Box
General Information Battery Box Figure 2-6. Figure 2-6. Components—Battery Box A. Maximum Powerpoint Tracking Charge Controller (MPPT) C. DC to DC converter B. Batteries D. Battery disconnect switch VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 18 General Information This page intentionally left blank. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 19: Section 3: Operation
5. Refer to the bubble levels (C) to ensure the correct stability of the light tower. Figure 3-1. Figure 3-3. Tilt Panels Figure 3-1. Unit Setup 6. Pull and rotating both locking pins (D) until they are self-retained. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Photovoltaic Panel Alignment
Proper alignment of the photovol- taic panels is crucial to the charging performance of the system. The two variables that determine the optimal alignment of the photovoltaic panels are latitude and time of year. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 21: Prestart Checklist
Stop immediately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops slack. • Pull the mast locking pin (E). • Rotate the mast until arrows are aligned and (ISO000776) the metal stop tabs are touching. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 22: Starting The Unit
Figure 3-9. Battery Disconnect Use the light brightness/dimmer selector switch to deter- mine brightness from 0-100%. 2. Switch on main circuit breaker (C) and inverter cir- cuit breaker. 3. Switch on control box main power switch (B). VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: Charging Unit With Solar Panels
Shutting Down Unit. 2. Lower the mast. 3. Use the winch handle to fully retract the mast. Veri- fy the electrical cord does not get caught in, or pinched by, the mast while it is being lowered. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Towing The Unit
NOTE: After first road use, torque lug nuts in sequence. 10. Maximum recommended speed for highway towing is 65 mph (105 km/h). Recommended off-road tow- ing speed is not to exceed 10 mph (16 km/h) or less, depending on the terrain. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 25: Lifting The Unit
• Verify the length of the forks is equal to or greater than the width of the unit (meas- ured on the fork insertion side). Figure 3-14. Tying Down the Unit VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 26 Operation This page intentionally left blank. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 27: Section 4: Maintenance
Refer to Towing Safety. Regular maintenance will improve performance and ex- tend equipment life. Generac Mobile recommends that all maintenance work be performed by a GMASD. Regular maintenance may be performed by any repair shop or person of the owner’s choosing. -
Page 28: Basic Maintenance Schedule
Jack Maintenance Before each use, inspect each jack foot for damage and remove any mud or debris. The jacks must be clean and in good operating condition to correctly support the unit. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 29: Section 5: Troubleshooting
Friction disk brake does not close (does Handle not mounted properly – incor- Reassemble the handle in the correct not hold the load). Friction disk brake rectly tightened with the hexagonal screw way. does not open. Lowering is difficult VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 30: Inverter/Charger Led Indicators
The "low battery" LED is blinking. Low battery alarm The inverter has switched off due to low battery voltage. The "low battery" LED is blinking. Temperature pre-alarm The internal temperature is reaching a critical level. The "temperature" LED is blinking. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 31 The mains voltage is switched through and the charger operates in float mode. The "float" LED is on. Equalize charging The mains voltage is switched through and the charger operates in equalize mode. The "bulk" and "absorption" LED are both blinking. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 32: 4-Stage Charging
Absorption The absorption period is dependent on the bulk period. The maximum absorption time is the set Maximum Absorption time. Float Float voltage is applied to keep the battery fully charged. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Section 6: Wiring Diagrams
XA_26 XA_22 4 - LEDs DIMM - 100% 3 - LEDs DIMM - 75% 2 - LEDs DIMM - 40% 1- LEDs ON - 25 % 28,7KΩ 21,5KΩ 14,3KΩ 7,32KΩ XC_4 AWG 18 XC_5 AWG 18 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 34: Control Panel
1- MAN 0 - OFF IN-2 2 - CRP XA_26 XA_23 -11.5 -11.5 XA_26 XA_24 IN-3 XA_26 Yellow output 11.1 XA_16 11.1 XA_17 1 - DELAY 3h 2 - DELAY 6h 3 - DELAY 9h 11.1 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 35: Pv Command/Protection And Inverter/Charger
AWG 10 NOUT AWG 12 XA_3 AWG 12 XA_Pe LOUT AWG 12 XA_4 AWG 12 XA_5 AWG 12 XA_Pe AWG 12 XA_6 AWG 12 XA_Pe AWG 18 XA_17 AWG 18 XA_16 AUX1- AUX1+ 12V+ XA_21 XA_20 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 36: V.e. Bus And V.e. Direct Connections
Wiring Diagrams V.E. Bus and V.E. Direct Connections XA_27 XA_25 IN-4 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 37: Solar Panels And Battery Box
Wiring Diagrams Solar Panels and Battery Box Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery Battery switch XA_27 XA_26 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 38: Leds And Drivers
AWG 12 XA_2 XC_4 AWG 18 SOSEN AWG 12 XA_Pe LED DRIVER 3/4 +3/4 AWG 14 BR/RD XF_3 AWG 12 -3/4 AWG 14 BL/BK XA_1 XF_4 XC_6 XT_1 +1/2 XT_2 -1/2 XT_3 +3/4 XT_4 -3/4 XT_5 XT_6 VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 39: Lights Trailer Harness
Wiring Diagrams Lights Trailer Harness VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 40: Leds And Drivers
22340 - Automotive blade fuse 3A-32V & 21021 - Automotive blade fuse holder 40A 50V - T.U. Power supply 22343 - DC/DC Converter - Vin18 → 75 V c.c., Vout 12V cc - T.U. Power supply VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 41: Terminal Boards/Connections Pin Out
C4/G2 XA_33 -11.5 C4/G2 XA_32 -11.1 ALM 1 XA_31 Cerbo DGI1A Machine Wiring 21258 XA_30 ALM2 Cerbo DGI1B 21897 XA_29 Contact Solar Kit -BC1 Relè KEM-14 PV Contact fault XA_28 Front Wiring TYPE TERMINAL DESCRIPTION WIRE VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 42 Wiring Diagrams This page intentionally left blank. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 43: Section 7: Nhtsa Trailer Equipment Requirements
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin- • Calculating total and cargo load capacities with istration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Generac Mobile. varying seating configurations including quantita- If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an in- tive examples showing/illustrating how the ve- vestigation;... -
Page 44: Trailers 10,000 Lbs (4,536 Kg) Gvwr Or Less
Extra load tire means a tire designed to operate at higher XXX lbs.” on your vehicle’s placard. loads and higher inflation pressure than the correspond- 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and ing standard tire. passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 45 Rim width means nominal distance between rim flanges. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
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Page 46: Tire Safety
Front and rear gross axle weight ratings (GAWR – This brochure is reproduced in part below. It can be ob- the maximum weight the axle systems are de- tained and downloaded from NHTSA, free of charge, from signed to carry) the following website: VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 47: Understanding Tire Pressure And Load Limits
A 2. Record the tire pressure of all tires. wheel alignment adjusts the angles of the wheels so that VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 48: Tire Repair
“R” stands for radial. Radial mud and snow capability. ply construction of tires has been the industry standard Tire Ply Composition and for the past 20 years. Materials Used. The number VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 49: Uniform Tire Quality Grading (Utqgs)
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the war rate of the tire when tested under controlled con- ditions on a specified government test course. For exam- ple, a tire graded 150 would wear one and one-half (1.5) VT Solar Owner’s Manual... -
Page 50: Preventing Tire Damage
Verify your tire valves have valve caps. • Check tire pressure before going on a long trip. • Do not overload your vehicle. Check the tire infor- mation placard or owner’s manual for the maximum recommended load for the vehicle. VT Solar Owner’s Manual... - Page 51 NHTSA Trailer Equipment Requirements This page intentionally left blank. VT Solar Owner’s Manual...
- Page 52 Part No. A0004805100 Rev. B 02/27/2024 Generac Power Systems, Inc. © 2024 Generac Power Systems, Inc. S45 W29290 Hwy. 59 All rights reserved. Waukesha, WI 53189 Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1–888–GENERAC (1–888–436–3722) No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written consent from Generac Power Systems, Inc.
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