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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II Operation & Safety Manual Lighting Tower Model Metro-LED Series II 1001309590 Revision C September 18, 2024...
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II REFERENCE MANUALS 1001309590 Metro-LED II Operation and Safety Manual 1001309591 Metro-LED II Service & Maintenance Manual 1001309592 Metro-LED II Illustrated Parts Manual CUSTOMER SUPPORT JLG Industries JLG Industries (Port Macquarie) (Victoria) 11 Bolwarra Road...
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Take time to read and become familiar with all four sections of this manual. If you are uncertain about any of the information presented, contact your JLG Service Office before operations commence.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II OPERATION AND SAFETY MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 GENERAL… 2.0 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS 3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.. 4.0 PREPARATION FOR USE 5.0 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE MACHINE SPECIFICATION 7.0 ISOLUX DIAGRAMS 8.0 MACHINE CONTROLS 9.0 LIGHTING TOWER OPERATION 10.0 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING...
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If there is a question on application and/or operation, JLG Industries Customer Support Department should be consulted on (02) 6581 1111 (Australia).
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 2.0 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is used to alert you to the potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 3.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Table 1-1. Minimum Approach Distances (M.A.D.) This section outlines safety precautions applicable to the general use Voltage Range Minimum Approach of this product. (phase-to-phase) Distance metres (feet) 50 kV...
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MAST TO AID IN LEVELLING OF THE MACHINE. 5. Do NOT replace lights with alternative lights without being authorised by JLG. 6. The mast is not a crane. Do NOT attempt to lift any object by using or modifying or altering the mast and/or the lighting tower hydraulic system.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 4.0 PREPARATION FOR USE 5.0 INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE 1. Some locations may require that checks are made with the regulatory authority such as councils prior to the set up and use of this lighting tower.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II MACHINE SPECIFICATION Alternator: Mecc-Alte PM5G 6.1 DIMENSIONAL ENVELOPES Brushless Fixed Speed 1500 min Nominal power output 5 kW Envelope: towed / stowed 3-Phase Wound Stator Length 2.90 m / 2.25 m 20-Pole Permanent Magnet...
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 2.25 m 9.0 m 1.75 m Figure 3.1 Metro-LED II transport set-up Configured for transport across truck tray with the drawbar folded. The jack legs are extended to the truck tray. 2.25 m 2.0 m...
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 8.0 MACHINE CONTROLS 8.1 METRO-LED CONTROL MODULE Start Start lighting tower set in Manual Mode. Initiates unloaded genset engine start-up. Light Off During running in manual mode, turn off one light for each press of the button.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II METRO-LED CONTROL BOX METRO-LED CONTROL MODULE AUTO-START INSTRUCTIONS 1. Complete all lighting tower operating safety checks. 2. Switch battery and engine starter isolators to “on” and the emergency stop button is released.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II Press the STOP button to return to the home screen. Press DOWN ARROW display a summary of the current machine settings. 8. Scroll with the DOWN ARROW to 02 AUTO RUN TIMER screen.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II METRO-LED CONTROL MODULE SETTING THE DATE & TIME 1. Press the MENU/CONFIRM button. The lighting tower will now run in the AUTO MODE. The following machine conditions will cause the lighting tower to shut- 2.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON (AUTOSTART DISABLE) 6. Set the time using the UP /DOWN arrows. Press MENU/CONFIRM to advance to the next place in the 24 Figure 5.6.1 Emergency Stop Button hour clock (HR/MIN/SEC).
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II PARKING BRAKE (HYDRAULIC) Ratchet Bar Parking Brake ENSURE ALL DRAINED BUNDING FLUIDS Handle ARE COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH RELEVANT ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. Figure 5.8.1 The parking brake handle shown acts on the hydraulic master cylinder.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II PARKING BRAKE (CABLE OPERATED) PRIOR TO TOWING THE LIGHTING TOWER, ENSURE THAT THE MAST IS LOWERED INTO THE STOWED POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD CAUSE, A) THE LIGHTING TOWER TO CONTACT LIVE OVERHEAD POWER LINES.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 6. Retract the jockey wheel until the 9.0 LIGHTING TOWER OPERATION outriggers support the entire trailer weight. SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS 7. At the rear of the unit, locate and slide out the left outrigger arm and lock pin into position.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II TURNING-ON THE ENGINE & LIGHTS CONTROLLER MODULE DO NOT USE THE JOCKEY WHEEL TO SUPPORT THE MACHINE WHEN THE MAST IS RAISED. PRIOR TO RAISING THE MAST, BEFORE OPERATING THE CONTROLLER, CHECK...
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 2) Auto Start/Stop - Summary A) press for each screen shown in Fig 1 to Fig 3 press to select press to confirm 3) Setting Controller Parameters After the controller powers up,...
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 4) Date and Time Setting After controller powers up, Press then select 3 Time Calibration, Press again to the Date and Time Setting interface. The first line is current date and time and the second line is the time information of user’s modification.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II MACHINE PACK-UP INSTRUCTIONS Pack-up the lighting tower by completing the lighting tower set-up steps in reverse order. Before coupling the lighting tower drawbar to the tow vehicle’s hitch; Ensure the trailer parking brake is applied and prevents the trailer from moving.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 10.0 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTING 10.2 CRANING PROCEDURE 10.1 FORK-LIFT PROCEDURE USE ONLY THE LIFTING POINT (IF PROVIDED) TO LIFT THE LIGHTING TOWER WITH A CRANE. DO NOT LIFT THE ASSEMBLY BY THE MAST. DOING...
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 11.3 TRANSPORT PROCEDURE USE ONLY THE SPECIFIED TIE DOWN POINTS TO STRAP MACHINE TO THE TRANSPORT BED. DO NOT WINCH MACHINE ONTO A TILT TRAY BED. ENSURE THAT NO PART OF THE MACHINE OVERHANGS ANY EDGE OF THE TRANSPORT BED.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 11.0 TOWING INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY CHAIN A safety chain is supplied to connect the trailer to towing vehicle while towing. Ensure the safety chain has enough slack THE AGGREGATE TRAILER MASS (ATM) to permit tight turns, but far enough from OF THE METRO-LED IS 1100 kg.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 11.1 PRIOR TO TOWING THE TRAILER brake fluid. Check that trailer brakes are properly adjusted and 1. Wipe the hitch ball clean and inspect function correctly. visually and by feel for flat spots, cracks 6.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 11.3 HITCHING THE TRAILER TO THE 11.4 TOWING GUIDELEINES TOW VEHICLE. 1. Before towing trailer, check 1. Raise the bottom surface of the coupling safety chain, safety brake, coupler to be above the top of the hitch tyres, wheels and lights.
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Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted METRO-LED Series II 12.0 STORAGE If the Metro-LED Series II is to be stored and not operated for three months or longer, then it’s important to complete the following steps. 1. Ensure the lighting tower mast is fully retracted in the stowed position.
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