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- Page 1 KNIGHT SLIM Effective September 2020 This guide supersedes all previous versions MODEL COVERED: 3842 Redman Drive 1-800-797-7974 KL409D Fort Collins, CO 80524 www.CommandLight.com...
- Page 2 SLIM THANK YOU Please allow us to express a simple thank you for investing in a COMMAND LIGHT product. As a company, we are dedicated to producing the very best and most versatile flood lighting package available. We take great pride in the quality of our work and hope that you will find many years of satisfaction from the use of this equipment.
- Page 3 USER GUIDE...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
KNIGHT SLIM Please take the time to read this manual before installing or operating the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT SLIM Save this guide for future reference. Contents Warranty ..............................5 Warranty/Service ..........................6 Breakage or Damage During Shipment ....................7 Product Safety Precautions ........................8 General Description and Specifications .................... - Page 5 COMMAND LIGHT at the above address indicating the model number, serial number and type of defect. No parts or equipment will be received by COMMAND LIGHT for repair or replacement under this warranty without specific written authority from it in advance.
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Page 6: Warranty
If during this time period, you have any malfunctions not related to misuse, accident, neglect, or normal wear and tear, please take the following steps in order to have your light tower serviced under COMMAND LIGHT’s warranty. -
Page 7: Breakage Or Damage During Shipment
USER GUIDE Breakage or Damage During Shipment The transportation company is fully responsible for all shipping damage and will resolve problems promptly if you handle it correctly. Please read these instructions carefully. Examine the contents of all shipping cases. If you find any damage, call your transportation agent at once and have them make a description on the freight or express bill describing the damage and the number of pieces. -
Page 8: Product Safety Precautions
[ Do not use a COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT that has been damaged or is not fully functional, SLIM including non-working indicator lamps. [ Never hold any part of the COMMAND LIGHT KNIGHT with a hand or foot while it is in SLIM motion. -
Page 9: General Description And Specifications
USER GUIDE General Description and Specifications The KNIGHT is designed to provide high intensity emergency scene lighting with quick precision. SLIM As with any electromechanical device, take precautionary steps to ensure safe operation. Never operate the KNIGHT near overhead power lines. SLIM There are several standard lighting options available for the KNIGHT... -
Page 10: Operation
KNIGHT SLIM Operation Raising the light from the nested position Using the control box, raise the lower or upper stage. You may also activate both stages simultaneously. Control switches are of momentary action style and must be held in the “on” position to actuate the stages. -
Page 11: Returning The Light To The Nested Position
USER GUIDE Returning the light to the nested position The KNIGHT is equipped with an Autopark function as a standard feature. The green button on the SLIM control box initiates the Autopark sequence. Once initiated, the “Emergency Stop” red button indicator is illuminated. -
Page 12: Installation
” drill bits Hole punch for metal with ” and ” diameter capacity Phillips head screwdriver, #2 COMMAND LIGHT flat blade screwdriver (included with light) ” and ” combination wrenches and/or ratchet and ” and ” sockets 8” adjustable wrench... -
Page 13: Location Requirements
USER GUIDE Location Requirements The standard KNIGHT Model 409D can be mounted on any location that is 50” x 13”. The surface SLIM should be flat or have only a slight crown. For a recessed installation allow for a minimum of 60” x 20”. -
Page 14: Mounting
KNIGHT SLIM Mounting Place the provided spacers in the location of the light mounting holes. The spacers may be modified to conform to the contour of the mounting location. Remove any obstructions below the mounting surface such as headliners. Attach any necessary lifting attachments to the KNIGHT . -
Page 15: Electrical Wiring
USER GUIDE Electrical Wiring Please Note: Detailed internal wiring schematics are located at the back of this user guide. Run the control wire from the control box holster to the KNIGHT SLIM Run the power wire from the breaker box or generator to the KNIGHT . -
Page 16: Warning Device Installation
KNIGHT SLIM Warning Device Installation Tools Required: • ” Flathead Screwdriver • Wire Strippers • Small Torch or Lighter Wire the gray 22-20 control cable wires to the small connectors using the wiring schematics provided. There are 2 different schematics, one is the standard version and the other is the version for dual control with wireless controllers or V-Mux control. -
Page 17: Relay Box Wiring
USER GUIDE KL409D (KL Slim) Relay Box Wiring Tools Required: • 1/8” Flathead Screwdriver • #2 Phillips Screwdriver • Wire Strippers • 7/16” Nut driver or Wrench • Wire Crimpers • Large Cable Crimpers • Bosch Crimpers • 15/16”, 1 1/16”, 1 5/8” Wrenches or Channel Locks •... - Page 18 KNIGHT SLIM Wire the 10 Awg blue/white and green wires to the middle pole strip in the relaybox. Also wire the smaller cable into the middle pole strip in the relaybox. Order: 1. 10 Awg Blue/White 2. 10 Awg Green 3.
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Page 19: Maintenance
14. If it is still hitting off center, repeat previous steps. 15. If problems adjusting center still persist you may need to adjust the center switch bracket, or call Command Light at 1-800-797-7974 for further assistance. -
Page 20: Rotation Belt Adjustment
Having the lamp tree at either extreme of fully up or down, will affect the degree of centering. Setting center while the lamp tree at a 45 degree angle produces the best results. If problems persist, please call Command Light at 1-800-797-7974. Rotation Belt Adjustment / Tightening WATCH THE VIDEO AT WWW.COMMANDLIGHT.COM/TECHNICAL-VIDEOS/... -
Page 21: Power Failure
USER GUIDE Power Failure The KNIGHT can be retracted manually if power to the unit is lost. If power loss is temporary, SLIM reestablishing power may be easier than manually retracting the light. Note: Disconnect power source from the KNIGHT before manual operation. -
Page 22: Without Tools
KNIGHT SLIM IN THE EVENT THAT ALLEN WRENCHES FOR LOWERING THE TOWER CANNOT BE FOUND THE TOWER MUST BE LOWERED BY REMOVING THE ACTUATOR MOUNT PINS: Rotate to center without the lowering tools Slowly apply pressure to the rotation platform to manually rotate to the centered position. Trying to rotate the platform too quickly or with too much pressure can break the rotation motor shaft or cause the toothed drive belt to shear a tooth. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
USER GUIDE Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Unit will not extend No power to the unit Check power input connections. Refer to installation instructions. Incorrect installation Upper stage will not rotate Lower stage not raised above Raise lower stage higher. safety limit (16”... - Page 24 KNIGHT SLIM...
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Page 25: Technical Specifications - Standard Dc Models (409D-H4)
USER GUIDE Technical Specifications – Standard DC Models (409A-H4) Dimensions (with strobe and ½” mounting spacers) – May vary by model: Height(Depth) Length Width Retracted 12” 51” 13” Extended 88” 54” 13” Recessed installation 14” 60” 20” Minimum Weight: 160 pounds Wiring: Main Power VDC 2/2 SO cord... - Page 26 KNIGHT SLIM...
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Page 27: Parts Lists - Exploded Views
USER GUIDE Parts List - (Base) -
Page 28: Exploded View (Base)
KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View (Base) - Page 29 USER GUIDE Parts List (Mid-Plate)
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Page 30: Exploded View (Midplate)
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Page 31: Exploded View (Lamp Tree)
USER GUIDE Parts List/Exploded View (Lamp Tree) - Page 32 KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View - (Lamp Tree)
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Page 33: Relay Box
USER GUIDE Parts List - (Relay Box) - Page 34 KNIGHT SLIM Exploded View - (Relay Box)
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Page 35: Wiring Schematics
USER GUIDE Wiring Schematics... -
Page 36: Holster Box
KNIGHT SLIM Holster Box... - Page 37 USER GUIDE Holster Box...
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Page 38: Dual Controls (Vmux/Wireless Systems)
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Page 39: Midplate
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Page 40: Lamp Tree
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