Generac Power Systems MLTS Owner's Manual page 29

Operation
7. Before raising the mast, it may be necessary to
adjust the lamps. The lamps may be adjusted up,
down, left or right by simply aiming them in the
desired direction.
Raising the Mast—Manual Winch
DANGER
Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if
electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing
so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Extend the outriggers and level the unit
before raising the mast. Keep the outriggers extended while
the mast is up. Failure to do so could cause the unit to tip
and fall and could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Tipping hazard. Do not extend the mast beyond the
colored mark on the second mast section. The unit
can become unstable and tip or fall, causing injury.
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
WARNING
Personal injury or equipment damage. Do not raise
or lower the mast while the unit is operating. Doing so
can break the lenses and cause the lamps to shatter.
1. Set up and level the unit. See
2. See Figure 3-2. Inspect the mast cables for
excessive wear or damage. Verify the cables are
properly centered in each pulley (A). Inspect the
electrical cord for damage.
3. Rotate the mast by loosening the mast rotation
knob (C) at the bottom of the mast. Turn the mast
until the lights face in the desired direction. Tighten
the mast rotation knob to secure the mast in
position.
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(000263a)
(000266)
(000262)
(000265)
(000279)
Unit Setup.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMASD immediately
if the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops
slack.
4. Using both hands, rotate the winch (B) to slowly
extend the mast. Verify the coiled electrical cord is
extending at the top sections of the mast. Stop
extending the mast when the colored mark (D) on
the second mast section is visible as seen in Detail
D.
A
B
C
Figure 3-2. Pulley Locations—Manual Winch
Owner's Manual for Mobile Light Tower
STOP
DETAIL D
D
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