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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual Light Tower MLT6SM • MLT6SK SN _______________ and Higher 006446 For technical assistance contact: www.generacmobileproducts.com Technical Support 1-800-926-9768 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
- Page 2 Engine and generator serial numbers are located on separate data plates affixed to the engine and generator respectively. Unit Serial No. When contacting a Generac Mobile Authorized Service Dealer (GMASD) about parts and service, always provide the unit Engine Model No.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction and Safety Starting the Unit (Key Switch Models) ......25 Preparing for Start-Up—Power Zone-DLA (If Introduction ..............1 Equipped) ..............26 Read This Manual Thoroughly ........1 Select AUTO or MANUAL Mode ........26 How to Obtain Service..........1 Manually Starting the Unit..........26 Safety Rules ..............1 Light Operation (Key Switch Models) .......27 General Hazards............2... - Page 4 Prior to Use ..............38 Operation ..............38 Maintenance .............. 38 Electric Winch (If Equipped): Use, Operation, and Maintenance..............38 Winch Mechanical Brake ........... 39 Trailer Wheel Bearings..........39 Jack Maintenance............39 Section 5: Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting........... 41 Troubleshooting the Lights ........42 Section 6: Wiring Diagrams Mast Junction Box and Light Connections....
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Page 5: Section 1: Introduction And Safety
Section 1: Introduction and Safety Introduction Safety Rules Thank you for purchasing a Generac Mobile product. This The manufacturer cannot anticipate every possible unit has been designed to provide high performance, circumstance that might involve a hazard. The warnings in... -
Page 6: General Hazards
Introduction and Safety General Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards DANGER DANGER Asphyxiation. Running engines produce Explosion and Fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely flammable and explosive. Add fuel carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, in a well ventilated area. Keep fire and spark poisonous gas. -
Page 7: Electrical Hazards
Introduction and Safety Electrical Hazards Battery Hazards DANGER DANGER Electrocution. In the event of electrical accident, Electrocution. Do not wear jewelry while immediately shut power OFF. Use non-conductive working on this equipment. Doing so will implements to free victim from live conductor. Apply result in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: Fuel Hazards
Introduction and Safety Fuel Hazards Operating Safety DANGER Positioning the Unit Explosion and fire. Fuel and vapors are extremely DANGER flammable and explosive. No leakage of fuel is High Voltage. Verify area above unit is clear permitted. Keep fire and spark away. Failure to do of overhead wires and obstructions. -
Page 9: Starting The Unit
Introduction and Safety The tower extends up to 23 ft (7 m). Verify area Starting the Unit • above trailer is open and clear of overhead wires DANGER and obstructions. If for any reason any part of the mast hangs up or •... -
Page 10: Hitch And Coupling
Connect safety chains in a crossing pattern under • an individual problem between you, your dealer, or the tongue. Generac Mobile. Before towing the trailer, verify that the weight of • To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety the trailer is equal across all tires. -
Page 11: Section 2: General Information
Section 2: General Information Specifications Description Unit of Measure MLT6SM MLT6SK Engine Make (Model) — ® ® Mitsubishi (L3E) Kubota (D1005) Type — Diesel, liquid cooled, 4-stroke Diesel, liquid cooled, 4-stroke Cylinders Displacement 58.1 (0.952) 61.08 (1.00) Horsepower—Prime hp (kW) 11.3 (8.4) 11.7 (8.7) Horsepower—Standby... -
Page 12: Unit Dimensions
General Information Unit Dimensions 006451 Figure 2-1. Unit Dimensions 118 in (3 m) 101 in (2.6 m) 23 ft (7 m) 57 in (1.5 m) 120.5 in (3.1 m) Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 13: Unit Serial Number Locations
VIN Tag Manufactured by Generac Mobile Products LLC (920) 361-4442 (800) 926-9768 TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION DATE: 00/0000 MANUFACTURED BY/FABRIQUE PAR: Generac Mobile Products LLC Country of Origin Model Serial Number RENSEIGNEMENTS SUR LES COLD INF. PRESS./ GVWR/PNBV: 000KG (0000LBS) PNEUS ET LE CHARGEMENT PRESS. -
Page 14: Trailer Tongue Storage And Tow Positions
General Information Trailer Tongue Storage and Tow CAUTION Positions Pinching and crushing hazard. To avoid The trailer tongue is designed to fold upright for shipping possible injury, keep fingers away from pivot and storage. point when folding or unfolding trailer tongue. IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not attempt to tow the unit (000313) with trailer tongue in the storage position. -
Page 15: Place Trailer Tongue In Storage Position
General Information Place Trailer Tongue in Storage Position 1. Verify unit is on a level surface and wheels are blocked. 2. See Figure 2-7. Extend jack (A) enough to allow minimum effort to pivot trailer tongue into storage position. 003591 Figure 2-9. -
Page 16: Component Locations
General Information Component Locations 010246 Figure 2-10. Exterior Components Light fixture (4 locations) Exhaust Fuel fill port Outrigger Jack (2 locations) Grounding stud Outrigger pin (2 locations) Tie-down point M Rear tie-down point (2 locations) Tongue jack Fork pocket (2 locations) Mast rotation knob Tandem tow mount (optional—not shown) Winch... -
Page 17: Control Panel
General Information Control Panel DC CIRCUIT AC CIRCUIT BREAKER BREAKER 120V 15 Sec. Max. STOP MAIN BREAKER 240V 004385a Control Panel with Power Zone (if equipped) Standard Control Panel Figure 2-11. Control Panel Features (A) DC circuit breaker (G) Engine hour meter Resets the DC electrical circuit that powers the control Displays number of hours the engine has run. -
Page 18: Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
General Information Power Zone-DLA (If Equipped) The Power Zone-DLA is an AUTO start controller that engine shuts down automatically and the LCD window monitors the unit and indicates operational status and shows the fault that caused the shutdown. To resume fault conditions. -
Page 19: Operator Screens
General Information Operator Screens Mast Operation Screen Figure 2-15. Mast Operation Screen allows the Figure 2-13. The operator screens display the most operator to raise or lower the mast. relevant and critical information needed to properly configure and use the unit. From these six screens, the operator can access information necessary to operate the unit under normal conditions. -
Page 20: Dusk To Dawn Screen
General Information Lights Screen Generator Screen Figure 2-17. The Lights screen allows the operator Figure 2-19. The Generator screen displays the to turn the lights on and off. Refer to Light Operation average line voltage, frequency (in Hertz), and power (Key Switch Models) for more information. - Page 21 General Information Scheduler Screen Icon Description NOTE: This feature will only work in AUTO mode. Maintenance screen Figure 2-21. The Scheduler screen allows the Event log screen operator to program specific times for the lights to turn on and off. Once programmed, the Scheduler will start the About screen engine and illuminate the lights until the designated shutdown time.
- Page 22 General Information NOTE: The LCD backlight is on if the unit has sufficient Warnings are non-critical alarm conditions and do • voltage while the unit is turned on, unless the unit is not affect the operation of the generator system. cranking.
- Page 23 General Information Continuing to press down the ↑ or ↓ buttons will cycle through past alarms. Eventually the most recent alarm will display and the cycle begins again. To exit the event log, press the ↑ and ↓ buttons simultane- ously to enter the navigation menu.
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Page 25: Section 3: Operation
Section 3: Operation Light Tower Setup DETAIL B DETAIL C DETAIL D 1” DETAIL E 006454 Figure 3-1. Setup Components 3. See Figure 3-1. Pull the locking pin (A) on the DANGER tongue jack (E) and rotate the jack 90°. Reinstall High Voltage. -
Page 26: Raising The Mast-Manual Winch
Operation 7. Before raising the mast, it may be necessary to the second mast section is visible as seen in Detail adjust the lamps. The lamps may be adjusted up, down, left, or right by aiming them in the desired direction. -
Page 27: Raising The Mast-Electric Winch (If Equipped)
Operation 1. Set up and level the unit. See Light Tower Setup. Raising the Mast—Electric Winch (If Equipped) DANGER Electrocution. DO NOT use the unit if electrical cord is cut or worn through. Doing so will result in death or serious injury. (000263a) WARNING Tipping hazard. -
Page 28: Raising The Mast-Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Operation is extending at the top sections of the mast. Stop 3. See Figure 2 Figure 3-5. Press the up/down extending the mast when the colored mark (C) on arrows (A) until the Raising the Mast screen the second mast section is visible as seen in Detail displays. -
Page 29: Prestart Checklist
Operation Prestart Checklist Starting the Unit (Key Switch Before starting the unit, all items in the prestart checklist Models) must be completed. This checklist applies to both manual and remote starting of the unit. CAUTION WARNING Equipment Damage. Do not continuously crank engine for more than ten seconds. -
Page 30: Preparing For Start-Up-Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Operation 3. See Figure 3-8. Turn the key to the right START (see Dusk to Dawn Sensor—Power Zone-DLA position and hold it (10 seconds maximum) until Equipped)). the engine cranks and starts running. MANUAL mode is used for on-demand control of •... -
Page 31: Light Operation (Key Switch Models)
Operation Light Operation (Key Switch Light Operation—Power Models) Zone-DLA (If Equipped) Figure 3-12. The lights are turned on and off using WARNING the Power Zone-DLA. To view the light screen, press the ↑ button three times from the Home screen. Burn hazard. -
Page 32: Wet Stacking
Operation Wet Stacking Customer Convenience The unit is powered by a diesel engine. Diesel engines Receptacles are subject to “wet stacking” if lightly loaded. Wet Figure 3-14. The unit is equipped with convenience stacking occurs when an engine is run at less than 30% receptacles for powering accessories or tools from the of its full load capacity, causing unburned fuel to generator. -
Page 33: Shutting Down The Unit-Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Operation 4. See Figure 3-15. If the unit is going to be moved, Shutting Down the Unit—Power rotate the mast so the lights face the rear of the unit. Zone-DLA (If Equipped) Verify with personnel using power supplied by the unit and notify them power will be turned off. -
Page 34: Manually Lowering The Mast
Operation 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. (000265) IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMASD immediately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable develops slack. -
Page 35: Test The Pas
Confirm that the valve is closed by verifying that the knob has rotated perpen- dicular to the pipe centerline. If valve does not close, con- tact Generac Mobile Technical Support. Reset the PAS IMPORTANT NOTE: Before resetting the PAS, turn 004770 the control power switch OFF (O). -
Page 36: Heated Fuel Filter (If Equipped)
Operation Heated Fuel Filter (If Equipped) Figure 3-20. An optional heated fuel filter (A) pre- vents diesel fuel from gelling in extremely cold tempera- tures. Heating cycles are automatically controlled by the Power Zone-DLA. 003754 Figure 3-21. Tightening Wheel Lugs a. -
Page 37: Tying Down The Unit
Operation 006456 Figure 3-22. Lifting Points • Use the forklift pockets (B) with care. Lift directly from the rear. Avoid approaching the unit at an angle, as this can permanently damage the forklift pockets, tires, or cabinet. Verify any obstructions are clear of the forklift tines before lifting. - Page 38 Operation This page intentionally left blank. Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower...
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Page 39: Section 4: Maintenance
Regular maintenance will improve performance and Verify winch cables are in good condition and • extend engine/equipment life. Generac Mobile recom- centered on each pulley. DO NOT use a cable that mends that all maintenance work be performed by a is kinked or starting to unravel. -
Page 40: Basic Maintenance Schedule
Drain residual water from fuel filter Generac Mobile recommends that oil change intervals on the MLT6SM equipped with the Mitsubishi L3E-W461ML Tier 4 engine be extended to 750 hours after initial break-in. The engine comes from the factory with a larger sump that holds 5.5 qts (5.2 L) of engine oil. - Page 41 Replace the air cleaner element yearly, or after six cleanings, whichever occurs first. Generac Mobile recommends that oil change intervals on the MLT6SK equipped with the Kubota engine be extended to 750 hours after initial break-in. The engine comes from the factory with a larger sump that holds 5.5 qt (5.2 L) of engine oil.
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Page 42: Resetting The Maintenance Alarms (If Equipped)
Maintenance 2. Verify the cable and cable attachments are not Resetting the Maintenance damaged. Contact Generac Mobile to order a Alarms (If Equipped) replacement cable if necessary. The Power Zone-DLA controller will display a warning 3. Referring to the “Lift / Let Down” decal on the... -
Page 43: Winch Mechanical Brake
Valvoline W615 or equivalent. rock the wheel. If further assistance is required, contact Figure 4-2. Proceed as follows to lubricate the Generac Mobile Technical Service at 1-800-926-9768. wheel bearings: Jack Maintenance Before each use, inspect each jack foot for damage and remove any mud or debris. - Page 44 Maintenance This page intentionally left blank. Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower...
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Page 45: Section 5: Troubleshooting
Inspect air filter for blockage. start Restricted air filter Refer to OEM engine operator’s manual for additional information. PAS engaged Verify PAS is off. If problems persist, contact Generac Mobile at 1-800-926-9768 for assistance. Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting The Lights
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Lights Only a qualified electrician should troubleshoot or repair electrical problems occurring in this equipment. Contact Generac Mobile Technical Service at 1-800-926-9768 for assistance if you have any questions, or if problems persist. WARNING WARNING Burn hazard. Lamps become extremely hot Electrocution. -
Page 47: Section 6: Wiring Diagrams
Section 6: Wiring Diagrams Mast Junction Box and Light Connections 00768 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 48: Ac Wiring
Wiring Diagrams AC Wiring 90500_E_03.09.18 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 49: Ac Wiring-With Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Wiring Diagrams AC Wiring—With Power Zone-DLA (If Equipped) 90616_B_03.09.18 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 50: Dc Wiring-Mlt6Sm
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—MLT6SM 10000044651_A_11.09.18 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 51: Dc Wiring-Mlt6Sm With Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—MLT6SM With Power Zone-DLA (If Equipped) 10000044408_B_11.09.18 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 52: Dc Wiring-Mlt6Sk
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—MLT6SK 90509_E_6.27.16 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 53: Dc Wiring-Mlt6Sk With Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—MLT6SK With Power Zone-DLA (If Equipped) VI/YL (HOLD) SOLENOID (PULL) SPADE SPADE SPADE SPLICE SPLICE SPLICE DSEL401MKII 90661_A_09.15.15 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 54: Dc Wiring-Mlt6Sm Heated Fuel Filter (If Equipped)
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—MLT6SM Heated Fuel Filter (If Equipped) 90602_B_02.26.19 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 55: Dc Wiring-Mlt6Sk Heated Fuel Filter (If Equipped)
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—MLT6SK Heated Fuel Filter (If Equipped) 90601_ORG_03.17.15 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 56: Dc Wiring-Electric Winch (If Equipped) With Standard Controller
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—Electric Winch (If Equipped) with Standard Controller TOP SWITCH (DOWN STOP) BOTTOM SWITCH (UP STOP) WINCH TIME DELAY RELAY SWITCH 1 CONTACTOR 1 BK/WT BK/VI BK/VI BK/VI DOWN BATTERY 90596_A_07.19.16 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 57: Dc Wiring-With Electric Winch And Power Zone-Dla (If Equipped)
Wiring Diagrams DC Wiring—With Electric Winch and Power Zone-DLA (If Equipped) 90615_A_12.15.15 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... -
Page 58: Trailer Lights
Wiring Diagrams Trailer Lights SPADE VI/YL SPADE BK/WT SPADE SPADE SPADE SPLICE SPADE 90520_D_08.27.14 Owner’s Manual for Mobile Light Tower... - Page 60 ©2019 Generac Mobile Products, LLC All rights reserved. Generac Mobile Products, LLC Specifications are subject to change without notice. 215 Power Drive, Berlin, WI 54923 No reproduction allowed in any form without prior written GeneracMobileProducts.com │800-926-9768 │920-361-4442 consent from Generac Mobile Products, LLC.
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