Operation and Parts Manual GloBug SERIES MODEL GBC Serial No. G2300001 and Above cart type lighting system Revision #0 (06/24/13) To find the latest revision of this publication, visit our website at: www.multiquip.com THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANY THE EQUIPMENT AT ALL TIMES.
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FUEL CHEMICAL WARNING Gasoline engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. page 4 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
Table of Contents GBC Lighting System Fuel Chemical Warning............................................ 4 Table Of Contents..................................................... 5 Parts Ordering Procedures....................................... 6 Safety Information............................................... 7-11 Specifications......................................................... 12 Dimensions............................................................. 13 Footcandle Plot............................
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Safety Information Do not operate or service the equipment before reading the entire manual. Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the safety messages and operating instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. Potential hazards associated with the operation of this equipment will be referenced with hazard symbols which may appear throughout this manual in conjunction with safety messages.
Safety Information general saFety Caution never operate this equipment without proper protective clothing, shatterproof glasses, respiratory protection, hearing protection, steel-toed boots and other protective devices required by the job or city and state regulations. never operate this equipment when not feeling well due to fatigue, illness or when under medication. never operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Safety Information lighting system saFety Warning never disconnect any emergency or safety devices. These devices are intended for operator safety. Disconnection of these devices can cause severe injury, bodily harm or even death. Disconnection of any of these devices will void all warranties. Caution never attempt service on a running machine. NOTICE To prevent the lighting system from overturning, never use in winds that exceed 22 mph (10 m/s).
Safety Information Balloon saFety Warning To prevent serious burns, never touch or unzip the balloon envelope when the lamp is on. Caution ALWAYS keep the balloon away from sharp objects and excessive amounts of heat. NOTICE To prevent balloon deformation, never use lighting system in strong winds. do not place the balloon inside its protective cover until the lamp has had a sufficient amount of time to cool down.
Safety Information loading and unloading Cart type - no lifiting hook Cart type - With lifiting hook If lighting system is not equipped with a transport lifting hook and the mast is removable, refer to the following safety information. If lighting system is equipped with a transport lifting hook, refer to the following safety information. Caution Before lifting, make sure that the mast and lamp are removed as described in the manual.
Specifications Table 1. Specifications Model Input Voltage Max.
dimensions G D C E A B F Figure 1. GBC Dimensions Reference Letter A B C D E F G Table 2. Dimensions Description Cart Width Cart Length Total Max. Height (with Standard Balloon) Standard Balloon Height Mast Height (without Balloon) Cart Height Standard Balloon Diameter Dimension inches (mm) 27.6 (700) 40.3 (1,023) 127.3 (3,200) 25.6 (650) 100.1 (2,543) 12.2 (310) 47.2 (1,200) gbc lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev.
footcandle plot .25 .5 1 2 5 10 VALUES LISTED AS FOOTCANDLES SCALE: 1 GRID = 50 FT. (15.24 METERS) Figure 2. Illumination Range page 14 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
general information The Multiquip GBC Lighting System is a general purpose floodlight tower intended for emergency and remote lighting needs. It is universally adaptable to all AC power supplies and accepts 50/60 Hz, 100-240 V. The GBC uses a single 1,000 watt lamp with pure white light for maximum illumination with a light coverage of up to 150 feet. The standard balloon (GBP) that comes with the GBC provides 360° glarefree illumination.
components 18 1 2 17 23 22 3 4 21 16 5 15 14 20 6 7 8 13 12 10 9 11 Figure 3. GBC Components page 16 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
components Figure 3 shows the location of the controls and components for the GBC Lighting System. The functions of each control is described below: 1. Balloon Cover — Stores balloon when GBC is not in use. Allow a sufficient amount of time for the lamp to cool down before storing balloon. Possibility exists of balloon getting burned. 2. Balloon — Made of heat resistant polyester, with a diameter of 47.2 inches (1,200 mm). Balloon is selfinflating and inflates in less than 20 seconds. 3.
setup 1. Set the GBC cart on a firm level surface where there is enough space around the cart for the outriggers to be deployed. 5. Insert the balloon assembly into the mast. Tighten the T-bolt securely. See Figure 7. 2. Insert the T-handle into the handle holder on the cart. Tighten with the wing bolt. See Figure 4. BALLOON PROTECTIVE COVER T-HANDLE T-BOLT MAST Figure 7. Installing the Balloon 6. Unsnap the three buttons on the bottom of the balloon cover and unzip the cover. See Figure 8.
setup 8. Secure the power cable by hooking it to the eyelet on the bottom of the balloon as shown in Figure 10. CABLE HOOK Figure 10. Securing Cable with Hook 9. Release the buckle on the belt holding the balloon together. See Figure 11. BUCKLE Figure 11. Releasing Buckle gbc lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev.
operation APPLYING PARKING BRAKE deploying outrigger 1. Step on the brake pedal while pulling on the T-handle until the brake pedal is all the way down. See Figure 12. 1. Pull up the counterweight that holds the outrigger in place and pull the outrigger all the way out. See Figure 14. COUNTERWEIGHT OUTRIGGER BRAKE Figure 12. Applying Brake releasing PARKING BRAKE 1. Step on the brake pedal, hold then release. See Figure 13. This will disengage the braking mechanism and will allow the GBC to be moved.
operation STOWING OUTRIGGER raising the mast 1. Pull up the counterweight to unlock the outrigger and pull up outrigger. See Figure 16. PULL UP COUNTERWEIGHT PULL UP OUTRIGGER DANGER ALWAYS make sure the area above the lighting system is open and clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions. Contact with overhead power lines or other obstructions could result in equipment damage, electrical shock, electrocution and even death.
operation LOWERING THE MAST 1. Loosen the T-bolt holding the second mast and push mast all the way down. Tighten T-bolt securely. See Figure 20. SECOND MAST 2. Connect the AC power cable to the 120 VAC receptacle on the generator used. See Figure 23. 120 VAC RECEPTACLE 20A TYPICAL GENERATOR FRONT PANEL POWER CABLE 120V Figure 23. Connecting to Power Source T-BOLT Figure 20. Lowering Second Mast 2. Push the lock/release tab on the third mast to release it and lower third mast. See Figure 21.
operation 3. To turn back the lamp to its original brightness, press the dimmer switch again. The LED will turn off. 4. Tor turn off the lamp while keeping the balloon inflated, press and hold the dimmer switch for three seconds. The LED will light red. 5. Zip up the bottom of the balloon completely after use of the dimmer switch. NOTICE To turn on lamp again, after it was turned off with the dimmer switch, turn off the Power ON/OFF switch. Wait three to five minutes then turn the ON/OFF switch back on.
maintenance REPLACING LAMP 3. Remove the lamp guard (Figure 28). DANGER Never attempt to replace lamp in a wet place. The possibility exists of electric shock. LAMP HOLDER WARNING Always allow sufficient time for the lamp to cool down before replacing. The possibility exists of severe burns if hot lamp is touched. \ LAMP GUARD Figure 28. Lamp Guard Removal CAUTION Always shutdown power source and remove balloon assembly from mast when replacing a broken lamp.
maintenance 3. Slide in the new replacement balloon over the top of the lamp guard assembly. See Figure 33. NOTICE Do not use excessive force when screwing the lamp to prevent lamp from breaking. 6. Reinstall lamp guard. 7. Pull down balloon and zip the bottom zipper to cover lamp. INSTALL NEW BALLOON REPLACING BALLOON 1. Unzip the top and bottom of the balloon. See Figure 31. Figure 33. Replacing Balloon 4. Zip up the top and bottom of the new balloon. See Figure 34.
maintenance filter replacement 5. Install a new filter and reinstall the air plate. 1. Remove the balloon as described in the STORAGE section. 6. Turn the three locking tabs inwards to lock the air plate in place. See Figure 37. 2. Turn the balloon/lamp assembly upsidedown to access the filter. See Figure 35. LOCK TAB AIR PLATE LOCKING TAB Figure 37. Locking Air Plate Figure 35. Accessing Filter 3. Turn the three locking tabs outwards to release the air plate. See Figure 35. 4.
maintenance SYMPTOM Lamp does not light. Lamp only lights for a short time. Balloon does not inflate. Table 4.
maintenance B2 B1 L2 L4 L3 L1 B3 M1 E1 M2 B4 C10 C5 C8 C1 C7 C4 C2 C3 C11 C6 C1 E2 C9 Figure 38. Maintenance Check Points page 28 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
maintenance Table 5.
wiring diagram WHITE WHITE WHITE BLACK RED RED(+) BLACK BLACK(-) BLACK WHITE WHITE Green/Yellow BLACK RED(+) WHITE BLACK(-) BLACK Green/Yellow page 30 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
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Explanation of Code in Remarks Column The following section explains the different symbols and remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there are any questions. NOTICE The contents and part numbers listed in the parts section are subject to change without notice. Multiquip does not guarantee the availability of the parts listed. sample parts list no. 1 2% 2% 3 4 part no. part name Qty. remarKs 12345 BOLT .....................1 .....
Suggested Spare Parts GBC lIGHTING SYSTEM 1 to 3 units Qty. P/N Description 2............E000080700..........LAMP 2............A300168900..........E BALLAST ASSY 2............GBB115DR............BALLOON CLOTH CP 3............2214500430...........FILTER NOTICE Part numbers on this Suggested Spare Parts list may supersede/replace the part numbers shown in the following parts lists. gbc lighting system • operation and parts manual —rev.
nameplate and decals 1 16 15 2 14 3 4 13 2 4 8 2 17 12 7 MODEL SERIAL NO. 5 9 6 11 10 page 34 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
nameplate and decals NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1 A400324800 DECAL; GLOBUG INFORMATION 1 2 A400324500 DECAL; RELEASE 3 3 A400324000 DECAL; WARNING, PARKING BRAKE 1 4 A400324600 DECAL; PULL 3 5 A400290900 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (ENGLISH) 1 6 A400324200 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (FRENCH) 1 7 A400324900 DECAL; LAMP OFF SWITCH 1 8 A400325100 DECAL; ELECTRIC SHOCK, HIGH VOLTAGE, BURN HAZ.
balloon and lamp assy 49 46 OPTIONAL BALLOONS AND MESSAGE STRIPS 18 19 50 20 51 19 22 34 47 15 21 35 17 48 16 22 19 52 31 22 53 14 43 25 42 13 30 22 33 54 36 12 32 12 53 17 BALLOON PATCH KIT 55 23 8 37 9 26 25 27 29 2 40 22 44 45 38 11 3 4 39 41 25 7 1 28 28 24 6 10 16 19 10 7 6 6 8 5 page 36 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
balloon and lamp assy NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY.
MAST assy 3 2 10 1 26 25 24 23 8 6 7 8 18 9 17 5 17 4 16 15 14 17 15 20 22 21 13 19 13 12 11 page 38 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
MAST assy NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 PART NO.
BASE assy 24 23 29 22 1 29 21 7 6 25 5 21 27 26 8 5 6 8 7 28 9 8 2 11 13 14 28 5 10 8 4 20 6 19 14 8 3 7 6 12 13 5 8 12 15 16 28 17 18 8 8 page 40 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
BASE assy NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24# 25 26 27 28 29 PART NO. A100064700 A300147201 A300147301 A300056800 0053512000 0043112000 1504120130 0040720000 A300137101 A300150900 1521120131 2071214010 A400189601 1503180130 0013212075 0010308030 2001200313 0043108000 0033108000 1041000131 1503300130 0040730000 A200023001 1102700130 A400176500 0014212025 0043112041 E000014500 1652000430 PART NAME QTY.
OUTRIGGER assy 15 14 5 4 15 10 6 7 3 9 2 14 16 17 1 8 12 12 11 10 6 11 7 3 5 13 7 4 8 9 12 9 11 1 1 6 10 4 5 3 2 8 page 42 — GBC lighting system • operation and parts manual — rev.
OUTRIGGER assy NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PART NO.
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