Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MLT20DCA Multi Tech Equipment
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OPERA TION MANUAL THIS MANU AL MUST A CCOMP ANY THE EQ UIPMENT A T ALL TIMES. T o find the latest re vision of this publication, visit our website at: www .
P A GE 2 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT T O WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) PROPOSITION 65 W ARNING Diesel engine exhaust and some of.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT T O WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 3 If you be lieve that your veh icle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway T raffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Multiquip at 1-800-421-1244.
P A GE 4 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) T ABLE OF CONTENTS ML T20 Series Light T ower Proposition 65 Warning ........................................... 2 Repor ting Saf ety Def ects .....................
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 5 SAFETY INFORMA TION Do not oper ate or service the equip ment bef ore reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be follo wed at all times when operating this equipment.
P A GE 6 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY INFORMA TION GENERAL SAFETY CA UTION NEV ER oper at e this equi pm ent with ou t prop er pro te ct iv .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 7 SAFETY INFORMA TION LIGHT T O WER SAFETY D ANGER N E V ER op e r at e t h e e q ui p m en t i n a n e x p lo s i v e a t mo sp he re o r n e a r c o m b u st ib l e m a te ri a l s .
P A GE 8 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY INFORMA TION T O WING SAFETY CA UTION Chec k with your local county or state saf ety towing regulations , in addition to meeting Department of T ranspor tation (DO T) Saf ety T owi ng Regulat ions, bef ore tow ing your light to wer .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 9 SAFETY INFORMA TION TRANSPORTING SAFETY CA UTION Bef ore lifting, make sure that light tow er par ts are not damaged and screws are not loosened or lost.
P A GE 10 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY INFORMA TION ELECTRICAL SAFETY D ANGER . NEVER operate light tower or handle any electrical equipm ent while standing in water , while baref oot, while hands are wet or in the rain.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 11 SPECIFICA TIONS T able 1. ML T20 Series Specifications Light T ower Specifications W eight (with genset/trailer) With Fuel - 4,450 lb . (2,018 kg.) Without Fuel - 3,740 lb .
P A GE 12 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) DIMENSIONS Figure 1. Dimensions T able 2. Dimensions Reference Letter Description Dimension A Length (Mast Stowed P osition) 170 in. (431 cm.) B Length (Mast Deplo yed P osition) 101 in.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 13 GENERAL INFORMA TION The Multiquip ML T20 Series Light T ower is a dedicated general pur pose light tow er engineered to provide dependable lighting f or a wide range of applications.
P A GE 14 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) COMPONENTS 1 2 3 5 5 4 6 9 8 7 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the location of the controls and components for the ML T20 Series light tower .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 15 COMPONENTS 13. T ongue Jackstand — Use this jackstand to support the tongue when attaching the light tower to a towing vehicle . 14. Safety Chain — Always attach saf ety ch ain to t he tow ing v ehicle .
P A GE 16 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) INSPECTION BEFORE ST ARTING 1 . Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual. 2. Cl ea n the li gh t tow er , rem o v in g di rt an d dus t, partic u la rly the engine cooling air inlet and air cleaner .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 17 b . Locate the k e y slot A on each female connector as shown in Figure 5. Figure 5. Female and Male Connector c. On the corresponding male connector, locate the ke y tab B as shown in Figure 5.
P A GE 18 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) OPERA TION ST ARTING THE ENGINE MAST OPERA TION Outriggers and Support Stands See Figure 6 f or location of components. 1. Mak e sure both outriggers are exte nded.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 19 Figure 7. Raising the Mast MAST ROT A TION HANDLE (2) MAST ROT A TION LOCKING KNOB CRADLE LOCK/RELEASE LEVER MAS.
P A GE 20 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) OPERA TION Raising the Mast Once the tower mast has been lock ed into its vertical position, the mast can now be raised. The tower allows the lamps to be e xtended upwards in e xcess of 30 feet.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 21 2. Adjust the V oltage Regulator Knob to 120V AC . Chec k the AC voltmeter for the correct reading. See Figure 9. Figure 9. V oltage Regulator Knob and A C V oltmeter 3.
P A GE 22 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) MAINTENANCE GENERAL INSPECTION Prior to each use, the light tower should be cleaned and ins pect ed. Chec k for loos e, missi ng, or dama ged nuts , bolts or other f asteners.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 23 MAINTENANCE SER VICING THE MAST EXTENSION CABLE SYSTEM T o replace the cable in the mast e xtension cab le system, use the f ollowing steps (See Figure 12): Figure 12.
P A GE 24 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) MAINTENANCE — TRAILERS The f ollowing tr ailer maintenance guidelines are intended to assist the operator in pre v entiv e maintenance. TRAILER BRAKES Properly functioning brak e shoes and drums are essential to ensure saf ety .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 25 MAINTENANCE — TRAILERS P er iodically chec k the actuator mounting fasteners f or damage or loosening. Inspect the actuator f or w orn or damaged par ts. As you are towing y our trailer , be aware of any changes in braking quality .
P A GE 26 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) MAINTENANCE — TRAILERS After remo ving the dust cap , cotter pin, spindle nut and spindle washer , remo ve the hub to inspect the bear ings f or wear and damage .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 27 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS The fol lo win g guide line s are intende d to assis t the oper at or in the operation and handling of a trailer . Saf ety precautions should be f ollow ed at all times when operating a trailer .
P A GE 28 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS DRIVING CONDITIONS Whe n towi ng a tra il er , you will ha v e decre as ed acce l.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 29 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS INOPERABLE BRAKES, LIGHTS OR MIRRORS Be sure that the br akes and all of the lights on y our trailer are functioning properly before towing your trailer .
P A GE 30 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS Figure B. VIN T ag Location The trailer VIN T ag contains the follo wing critical safety inf ormation for the use of y our trailer .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 31 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS E M E R G E N C Y F L A R E S A N D T R I A N G L E R E F L E C T O R S It is wise to carr y these warning devices ev en if you are not towing a trailer .
P A GE 32 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS or is wor n, the tr ailer can come loose from the tow v ehicle and ma y cause death or serious injur y .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 33 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS If the coupler cannot be secured to the hitch ball, do not tow the trailer .
P A GE 34 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS Connecting T railer Lights Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle’ s electrical system using the electr ic connectors at the front of the trailer (tongue).
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 35 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS the ball andco upl er syst em. All bent or brok en couple r parts must be replaced bef ore to wing the trailer .
P A GE 36 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS TIRE SAFETY Unsafe Tires, Lug Nuts or Wheels T railer tires and wheels are more lik ely to f ail than car tires and wheels because the y carry a hea vier load.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 37 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS There is a vehicle placard (Figure I) located in the same location as the cer tifi cation label described abov e. This placard pro vides tire and loading information.
P A GE 38 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS Use the inf or mation contained in this section to make tire saf ety a regular par t of your vehicle maintenance routine.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 39 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standar ds (UTQGS) T readwear Number : This number indicates the tire’ s wear rate. The higher the treadwear number is, the longer it should take f or the tread to w ear down.
P A GE 40 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS T able B below will help pinpoint the causes and solutions of tire wear prob lems.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 41 SAFETY GUIDELINES — TRAILERS Lights and Signals Bef ore each tow , chec k the trailer taillights, stoplights, tur n signals and any clearance lights f or proper operation.
P A GE 42 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) TROUBLESHOOTING T able 5. Lamp T roub leshooting Symptom P ossible Cause Solution Lamp will not star t. Lamp Bur ned Out? T est the lamp in a fixture which is operating properly .
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 43 TROUBLESHOOTING T able 5. Lamp T roub leshooting (continued) Symptom P ossible Cause Solution Lamp star ts slowly (ARC does not strike when s witch is first tur ned on) Def ectiv e Lamp? Lamp ma y glow f or extended period of time.
P A GE 44 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) LAMP TROUBLESHOO TING GUIDE Use the following procedure and wiring diagr ams on the ne xt pages to determine which of the f our lamps is not functioning: Connections 1.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 45 NOTES.
P A GE 46 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) ELECTRONIC COMPONENT LOCA TOR (ML T20DCA) O U V B LA C K R E D W HI T E G RE E N O U V BLACK RED WHITE GREEN J1 J2 J3 J4 LAMP 1 LAMP 2 LAMP 3 LAMP 4 P Q R S A E D C B J K L M F G H I N O NO TICE Ref erence ML T20DCA (4-lamp) wir ing diagram on succeeding pages.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 47 H I J K L M T U V W X Y Z D F O U V B L A C K R E D W H I T E G R E E N G E C B O U V BLACK RED WHITE GREEN N O P Q R S A A1 ELECTRONIC COMPONENT LOCA TOR (ML T20DCA6) NO TICE Ref erence ML T20DCA6 (6-lamp) wir ing diagram on succeeding pages.
P A GE 48 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) WIRING DIAGRAM (ML T20DCA) O U V BLACK RED WHITE GREEN GROUND CONNECTION BE USED A T ALL TIMES MUST L1 L2 2-POLE, 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER RED 14 AWG A B BLK 14 AWG OUTPUT TERMINAL P ANEL REAR CONNECTIONS GREEN 14 AWG NEU.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 49 WIRING DIAGRAM (ML T20DCA) O U V BLACK RED WHITE GREEN GROUND CONNECTION BE USED A T ALL TIMES MUST L1 L2 2-POLE, 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER RED 14 AWG A B BLK 14 AWG OUTPUT TERMINAL P ANEL REAR CONNECTIONS GREEN 14 AWG NEU.
P A GE 50 — ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) WIRING DIAGRAM (ML T20DCA6) O U V BLACK RED WHITE GREEN GROUND CONNECTION BE USED A T ALL TIMES MUST L1 L2 2-POLE, 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER RED 14 AWG A B BLK 14 AWG OUTPUT TERMINAL P ANEL REAR CONNECTIONS GREEN 14 AWG NEU.
ML T20 SERIES LIGHT TO WER • OPERA TION MANU AL — REV . #0 (01/18/13) — P A GE 51 WIRING DIAGRAM (ML T20DCA6) O U V BLACK RED WHITE GREEN GROUND CONNECTION BE USED A T ALL TIMES MUST L1 L2 2-POLE, 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER RED 14 AWG A B BLK 14 AWG OUTPUT TERMINAL P ANEL REAR CONNECTIONS GREEN 14 AWG NEU.
OPERA TION MANUAL Y our Local Dealer is: HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HA VE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING United St a teS Multiquip Corporate Office MQ P arts Depar tment 18910 Wilmington A v e. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: mq@multiquip .
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