NIGHT-LITE NIGHT-LITE PRO V SERIES VERTICAL TOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL ALLMAND BROS. INC P.O.
INSPECTION CHECK LIST FOR PREPARING THE NIGHT-LITE PROV SERIES FOR DELIVERY OR RENTAL The NIGHT-LITE PRO V SERIES requires service as well as proper operation in order to provide the performance and safety it has been designed for. Never deliver or put a machine into service with known defects or missing instructions or decals. Always instruct the customer in the proper operation and safety procedures as described in the operator’s manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INSPECTION CHECK LIST.........................................................................................................2 TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................3 INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................4 SAFETY SYMBOL INFORMATION..........................................................................
INTRODUCTION This manual provides the information necessary for the safe operation of the Allmand Bros., Inc., NIGHT-LITE PRO V Series light tower. The NIGHT-LITE PRO vertical tower configuration is operated with a single electric winch, a manual winch, or a hydraulic cylinder to raise and lower the tower.
SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS SAFETY WARNING Refer to these representations of the safety warning decals used on the NIGHT-LITE to insure correct ordering if replacing becomes necessary. ALWAYS REPLACE ANY SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION DECALS THAT BECOME DAMAGED, PAINTED, OR OTHERWISE ILLEGIBLE. 100663 ELECTRIC AND/OR HYDRAULIC WINCH VERTICAL TOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PART NO. 101404 Location: On left, front and right side of tower section 1. 101208 MANUAL WINCH VERTICAL TOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PART NO.
SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS PART NO. 090158 Location: Inside left hand door panel. PART NO. 090165 Location: Inside left hand door panel. PART NO. 090166 Location: Side panel on manual winch models. PART NO. 090084 Location: AC control panel. PART NO. 090163 Location: Inside left hand door panel. PART NO. 090162 Location: On ballast access cover. PART NO. 090133 Location: Inside left hand panel below ground lug. PART NO. 090159 Location: Above battery on tower support inside enclosure. PART NO.
ELECTRIC WINCH VERTICAL MAST OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION BEFORE RAISING MAST, VISUALLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE OR WEAR. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL OPERATING PARTS BY STUDYING THIS MANUAL. OBSERVE ALL CAUTION DECALS LOCATED ON EQUIPMENT The Allmand NIGHT-LITE V Series tower assembly consists of a seven section telescoping mast which can be extended by operating a single electric winch mounted inside the enclosure.
ELECTRIC WINCH VERTICAL MAST OPERATION 6. Operate the electric winch switch to the “up” position to raise tower to the desired height. 7. If lights need to be adjusted for better lighting of the work zone after raising the tower, lower the tower using the “down” switch position and make desired adjustments to the light bar and light fixtures. Raise the tower into position. Repeat this step if necessary. SAFETY WARNING! VISUALLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE BEFORE OPERATING.
ELECTRIC WINCH ADJUSTMENT ELECTRIC WINCH CLUTCH SETTING PROCEDURE PURPOSE 1. Adjustment of the winch clutch nut is necessary to limit the power of the winch. The clutch nut must be tight enough to prevent clutch slippage when raising the tower and loose enough so that the clutch does slip if the tower should come in contact with some overhead obstruction or be extended past the upper limit switch which would cause the tower to stop against the dead stop bolt. 2.
HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION The Allmand NIGHT-LITE V Series hydraulic TO SET UP TOWER AND RAISE lift tower assembly consists of a seven secLIGHTS tion telescoping mast which can be extended 1. Extend both side outrigger jacks, rear jack by operating a single hydraulic cylinder. and tongue jack to stabilize and level the trailer. The light bar assembly can be rotated into position by releasing the light bar park pin.
HYDRAULIC LIFT VERTICAL MAST OPERATION 6. Operate the hydraulic lift switch to the “up” position to raise tower to the desired height. 5. Reposition the lamp fixtures for transport by pulling them down into the lowest position and face the fixtures toward the center of the trailer. 7. If lights need to be adjusted for better lighting of the work zone after raising the tower, lower the tower using the “down” switch position and make desired adjustments to the light bar and light fixtures.
HYDRAULIC TOWER POWER UNIT POWER UNIT INSTALLATION & START UP PROCEDURE Fill the reservoir with automatic transmission fluid or any clean hydraulic fluid having a viscosity index that is suitable for the climatic conditions in which the unit will be operated. Recommended operating temperature range is +20° F to +180° F. GENERAL START UP INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: The ports are marked on the casting ‘UP’ and ‘DN’. When facing the power unit with the motor up, plug the right hand, or ‘DN’ port.
VERTICAL TOWER ADJUSTMENTS VERTICAL TOWER CORNER GUIDE BLOCK ADJUSTMENT 1. Make sure the corner guide block cover plate is on top of the UHMW (plastic) corner friction block and a 3/8 internal star washer is between the block and the mounting flange of the tower. This washer is necessary to insure a grip between the friction block and the metal flange of the tower. 2. Use 1/8” spacers to center the inside tower in the middle of the outside tower. SEE ILLUSTRATION. 3. Using a .010” shim and .
MANUAL WINCH VERTICAL MAST OPERATION DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION SAFETY WARNING ALWAYS CHECK FOR OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS BEFORE RAISING AND LOWERING MAST. ALLOW 35' CLEARANCE. AVOID ALL OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WIRES. TO PREVENT INSTABILITY AND HELP ENSURE SAFE OPERATION, ALWAYS PROVIDE PROPER GROUND SUPPORT BEFORE RAISING MAST. BEFORE RAISING MAST, VISUALLY INSPECT EQUIPMENT FOR DAMAGE OR WEAR. FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF ALL OPERATING PARTS BY STUDYING THIS MANUAL.
SPECIFICATIONS Low oil pressure and high engine temperature shut-downs are standard equipment. Both The Kubota, CAT, and Lombardini diesel are equipped with glow plug cold start assist as standard equipment. NOTE: See the appropriate section of this manual for cold weather starting instructions or consult the Operators Manual for your particular engine application. Horsepower ratings are established in accordance with Society of Automotive Engineers Small Engine Test Code- J1349 GROSS.
SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR 7.5 kw and 8 kw models available 60 hz and 50 hz models available FUEL REQUIREMENTS Use a clean No. 2 Diesel fuel oil (SAE J313 JUN87) according to ASTM D975. Do not use alternative fuel, because its quality is unknown or it may be inferior in quality,and kerosene, which is very low in cetane rating, adversely effects the engine. Refer to the Kubota, CAT, or Isuzu Operators Manual for more detailed fuel requirements.
SPECIFICATIONS TRAILER The engine-generator set is housed in a bunded two wheel trailer fabricated from heavy gauge steel. The design enables the trailer to contain the outriggers in a simple, compact position. MAST When the mast is in the operating position it is located in the middle of a three point outrigger system for optimum balance and stability. The mast consists of seven fabricated steel sections that telescope to 25 ft and UHMW plastic guide pads to provide smooth operation and reduced friction.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE STARTING: 1. Fill the engine with the right grade of lubricating oil (refer to the proper page of this manual or the Kubota, CAT, or Lombardini diesel operators manual for oil specifications) 2. Ensure there is an adequate supply of diesel fuel. 3. Ensure that the air cleaner is firmly attached and air cleaner seals and hose clamps are properly sealed. Air cleaner element should be checked and replaced if necessary.
STARTING INSTRUCTIONS and SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS FOR A WARM ENGINE (Kubota, CAT, and Lombardini engines) Follow the same procedure as described for cold weather starting, skipping step 1 (step 2 for Kubota). Use of the glow plugs is not recommended when engine is warm.
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION Generator: The generator has a plate attached to the side of the housing. Engine: The KUBOTA engine has the serial number stamped on the engine block just below the exhaust manifold. (see illustration below ) The CAT engines have the serial number stamped on the right side of the engine block just ahead of the first cylinder.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 1 2 4 FIG. 1. CONTROL PANEL (Kubota) 1. Breaker Switch Controls lights 1 and 2 2. Breaker Switch Controls lights 3 and 4 3. Electric Winch On/Off Switch 4. Control Panel (see close up below) 3 Fig. 1 Control Panel 1 4 5 FIG. 1a. CONTROL PANEL (Kubota) CLOSE UP 1. Ignition On switch Must be in ON position to start engine 2. Engine Start Button NOTE: Release button as soon as engine fires. 3.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 1c. A.C./D.C.CONTROL PANEL (Lombardini) 5 1 3 1. Breaker Switch Controls lights 1 and 2 2. Breaker Switch Controls lights 3 and 4 3. Hour Meter Shows the total elapsed hours of engine operation. 4. Key Switch Turn key clockwise one click to activate the glow plugs. 5. Glow Plug Lamp NOTE: Release key as soon as the engine fires. 2 4 FIG. 1b (Lombardini) FIG. 2.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 1 FIG. 4. GROUND ROD LOCATION 1. Ground rod should be attached to grounding lug with wire provided and ground rod and then driven fully into the earth for adequate electrical ground, as required by local, state, or national electrical code. FIG. 4 FIG. 5A ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (KUBOTA ) 1. Water temp switch 2. Alternator 3. Starter 4. Air cleaner 5. Oil Pressure Switch 4 1 2 5 3 FIG. 5A 1 2 FIG. 5B.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 6A ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (KUBOTA) 1. Water temp switch 2. Alternator 3. Starter 4. Air cleaner 4 3 2 1 FIG. 6A 4 FIG. 6B ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (CAT) 1. Water temp switch 2. Alternator 3. Starter 4. Air cleaner 2 1 3 FIG. 6B FIG. 6C ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (LOMBARDINI) 1. Muffler 2. Alternator 3. Oil Filter 4. Air cleaner (not shown) 1 4 2 FIG.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 3 4 FIG. 7A. ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (KUBOTA cont’d) 1. Oil fill 2. Glow plugs 3. Fuel solenoid 4. Electric Fuel Pump 5. Fuel filter 6. Oil filter 2 5 1 6 FIG. 7A FIG. 7A FIG. 7B. ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (CAT cont’d) 1. Oil fill 2. Glow plugs 3. Fuel solenoid 4. Fuel pump 5. Fuel filter 6. Oil filter 1 2 3 5 4 6 FIG. 7B 5 FIG. 7C. ENGINE COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION (LOMBARDINI cont’d) 1.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 8a. REMOTE OIL DRAIN LOCATION 1. Remote oil drain valve (Kubota) Open illustrated valve (1) in engine oil pan to drain oil from engine. 1 FIG. 8a FIG. 8b. REMOTE OIL DRAIN LOCATION 1. Remote oil drain valve (CAT) Open illustrated valve (1) in engine oil pan to drain oil from engine. 1 FIG. 8b FIG. 8c. REMOTE OIL DRAIN LOCATION 1.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 35 32 2 FIG. 8 REAR PANEL 1. Rear Panel 2. Serial Number Tag 3. Exhaust Outlet 3 33 34 1 FIG. 8 FIG. 9. REAR OUTRIGGERS 1. Jack Handle Crank handle to raise or lower foot of jack to level trailer 2. Jack Pin Pull to allow jack to rotate 3. Outrigger Storage Latch Retains outriggers while in the stored or travel mode 1 3 2 SAFETY WARNING Be sure outrigger jack and outriggers are securely latched before towing.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS FIG. 10 POSITIVE DOOR LATCH 1. Positive door latch Locks door in the open position 1 FIG. 10 1 FIG. 11 MANUAL WINCH 1. Manual Winch—Used to raise and lower vertical mast (shown with safety cover) 2. Manual Winch Handle 2 FIG. 11 1 FIG. 11a MANUAL WINCH 1. Manual Winch—Used to raise and lower vertical mast (shown with safety cover) 2. Manual Winch Handle 2 FIG. 11a 1 FIG. 11b-11c HYDRAULIC TOWER 1.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 2 FIG. 12 ELECTRIC WINCH 1. Electric Winch—Used to raise and lower vertical mast (shown without safety cover for clarity) 2. Breaker Switches for outlets 1 FIG. 12 1 FIG. 12a. ELECTRIC WINCH 1. Safety Cover Installed (Left side view) FIG. 12a 1 FIG. 12b. ELECTRIC WINCH 1. Safety Cover Installed (right sideview) FIG.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 1 FIG. 13. Electric Relay Assembly 1. Relays (Kubota Only) FIG. 13 FIG. 14. Tower Cord Reel Location 1. Cord Reel 1 FIG. 14 4 FIG. 15. LIFTING ATTACHMENT POINTS 1. Forklift Lifting Pockets Used to lift light tower using forklift to ease loading and unloading FIG.
CONTROLS AND COMPONENTS NOTE: PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW NON-STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS 3 FIG. 16 Vertical Tower 1. Seven Section Vertical Tower 2. Light Mounting Locations --Mount lights here for use during operation 3. Light connector sockets (optional)— attach light leads to light bar at these female receptacles when provided 2 1 FIG. 16 1 FIG. 17 and 17a Light Bar and Mounting Locations 1. Light Bar 2. Light mounting locations —Mount lights here for use during operation 3.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE KUBOTA D905, D1105, CAT C1.1, and LOMBARDINI LDW 1003 INSPECTION AND LUBRICATION SCHEDULE Check condition of the steel cable and make sure it is properly secured. Check hydraulic fluid level. Service intervals shown below have been established for operation under normal conditions. Where equipment is operated under severe conditions (very dusty, extreme heat or cold, etc.) affected items should be serviced more frequently.
TROUBLESHOOTING SAFETY WARNING DANGER! HIGH VOLTAGE! DO NOT ATTEMPT TO TEST AND REPAIR GENERATOR AND BALLAST ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS UNLESS YOU UNDERSTAND AND ARE QUALIFIED TO WORK ON SUCH SYSTEMS. For engine and generator troubleshooting, see engine and generator manuals or contact your dealer.
LIMITED WARRANTY Allmand Bros. Inc. PO Box 888 1502 West 4th Ave Holdrege, NE 68949 800-562-1373 / 308-995-4495 Fax 308-995-5887 / www.allmand.com ALLMAND LIGHTING SYSTEMS LIMITED WARRANTY UNITED STATES and U.S. TERRITORIES THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR OF FITNESS FOR PURPOSE AND ANY EXCEPTIONS ARE DESCRIBED IN THE PUBLISHED LIMITED WARRANTY ADDENDUM, AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
