Operation and Parts Manual GloBug SERIES MODELS: GB12BW SERIAL NO. G2700001 AND ABOVE GB12BS SERIAL NO. G2800001 AND ABOVE GB12BP SERIAL NO. G2900001 AND ABOVE 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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Table of Contents GB12BW/BS/BP Lighting System Table Of Contents..................................................... 4 Parts Ordering Procedures....................................... 5 Safety Information................................................. 6-9 Specifications......................................................... 10 Dimensions (GB12BW).......................................... 11 Dimensions (GB12BS)........................................... 12 Dimensions (GB12BP)..........................
www.multiquip.com Parts Ordering Procedures ordering parts has never been easier! Choose from three easy options: order via Internet (dealers only): best deal! Effective: January 1st, 2006 If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip. com. Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website! n View Parts Diagrams n Order Parts n Print Specification Information To obtain an MQ Account, contact your District Sales Manager for more information.
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 eLeCTrICaL saFeTY warNINg daNger To prevent serious burns, Never touch or unzip the balloon envelope when the lamp is on. Lighting system is equipped with a ground pin on the power plug. For your protection, ALWAYS complete the grounding path. Never insert the AC power plug into a 2-prong receptacle to operate lighting system. CauTIoN ALWAYS keep the balloon away from sharp objects and excessive amounts of heat.
Specifications Table 1. Specifications Globug Lighting System Model Input Voltage Ballast Frequency Max. Current Lamp Lamp Type Lumens Light Coverage (360°) Surface Temperature (Longitudinal) Surface Temperature (Transversal) Fan Motor Balloon Fan Motor Max.
dimensions (GB12BW) F G H B I J A D E C Figure 1. Dimensions (GB12BW) Reference Letter A B C D E Table 2. Dimensions Reference Dimension in. (mm.) Letter Upper Position - 44.7 in. (1,135 mm.) F Lower Position - 52.4 in. (1,330 mm.) Upper Position - 52.2 in. (1,325 mm.) G Lower Position - 62.0 in. (1,575 mm) 7.5 in. (190 mm.) H 49.5 in. (1,258 mm.) I 51.2 in. (1,300 mm.) J Dimension in. (mm.) 33.5 in. (850 mm.) 22 in. (560 mm.) 23.6 in. (600 mm.) 79.2 - 111 in. (1910 - 2820 mm.) 90.4 - 126.2 in.
dimensions (GB12BS) B E F OFFSET POLE C H G I D A STRAIGHT POLE J BALLOON ASSEMBLY Figure 2. Dimensions (GB12BS) Reference Letter A B C D E Table 3. Dimensions Dimension in. (mm.) Reference Letter 43.7 (1110) F 33.4 (850) G 21 (535) H 74.6 (1895) I 26.8 (683) J Dimension in. (mm.) 16.7 (425) 39.3 (1000) 8.7 (220) 7.8 (200) 23.6 (600) page 12 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
dimensions (GB12Bp) B A Figure 3. Dimensions (GB12BP) Table 4. Dimensions Reference Letter A B Dimension in. (mm.) 23.6 in. (600 mm.) 33.0 in. (850 mm.) gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
footcandle plot .5 1 2 5 10 Values listed as footcandles Scale: Grid = 50 ft. (15.25 meters) Figure 4. Floodlight Candle Plot (BAL 85-Drum Shaped) 300-Degree Coverage page 14 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
general information The Multiquip GloBug GB12W, GB12BS and GB12BP are general purpose, portable, glare-free lighting systems. Typical applications for these types of lighting systems include construction sites, emergency road crews and backyard parties. lamp, protective guard, balloon protective covering and all other components that make up the lamp assembly. Balloon Envelopes The GloBug lighting system can be configured with a variety of balloon envelopes (canopy).
components COVER CARRYING CASE 3 2 GB12BP 8 11 9 10 GB12BW 4 5 GB12BS 1 12 13 14 6 16 15 7 1 Figure 7. Major Components page 16 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
components Figure 7 shows the location of the components for the GloBug lighting system. The function of each component is described below: 1. AC Power Cable — Connect this cable to a 120 VAC, 60 Hz power source. 2. Balloon — This balloon is made of heat-resistant polyester, with a diameter of 33 inches (850 mm). 3. Balloon Cover/Carrying Case — When zipped, this protective cover acts like a carrying case. The complete lamp assembly is enclosed within the cover-carrying case.
setup (gb12bw) Tripod Deployment (GB12BW) 1. Place the tripod on a firm level surface so that it will not slide or turn over. Make sure there is enough space around the unit for the tripod legs to be deployed. 2. Remove tripod from its carrying case. The tripod legs are secured by a black velcro strap (Figure 8). Squeeze both tabs on each side of buckle to unlock strap and allow tripod legs (Figure 9) to be deployed. DEPLOYMENT SQUEEZE VELCRO STRAP TRIPOD LEGS Figure 9. Tripod Deployment BUCKLE 3.
setup (gb12bw) Balloon Assembly Placement (GB12BW) 1. Place balloon assembly (Figure 11) onto mast and tighten Upper T-handle. 3. Next, fold the protective cover (Figure 13) into itself and zip. PROTECTIVE COVER ZIPPER UPPER T-HANDLE MAST PROTECTIVE COVER LOWER T-HANDLE Figure 13. Folding Protective Cover Figure 11. Light Asembly Placement 2. Expose the balloon by pulling down on the velcro tab and unzip the protective cover as shown in Figure 12. Also remove the AC power cord at this time. 4.
setup (gb12bw) Raising the Mast (GB12BW) 1. Before raising the mast, make sure the upper T-handle bolt lock (Figure 15) is securely tightened. This will prevent the balloon/lamp assembly from falling off. In addition make sure that the lamp power cable is connected to the mating end of the 15 ft (4.5 meters) power source cable. 2. To improve stability and to prevent tipping of the light unit, place sand bags or similar type weight over the tripod legs or weight hook as shown in Figure 15.
operation (gb12bw) Applying Power (GB12BW) 1. Before applying power, make sure that the Power ON/OFF switch (Figure 16) is in the OFF position. DIMMER SWITCH POWER ON/OFF SWITCH 0 2. Press the dimmer switch lightly (Figure 19). The LED will blink. The lamp should dim to about 75% brightness. 0 1 1 Figure 19. Dimmer Switch Figure 16. ON/OFF Switch 2. Connect the AC power cable to the 120 VAC receptacle on the generator used. See Figure 17.
operation (gb12bw) Storage PROTECTIVE COVER 1. Loosen the lower T-handle by turning handle counterclockwise (Figure 20). Push down on mast until mast is fully inserted into mast housing. Tighten T-handle fully. VELCRO TAB AC-POWER CABLE Figure 22. Zipping the Protective Cover 4. Loosen upper T-handle by turning counterclockwise and lift lamp assembly from mast. LOWER T-HANDLE Figure 20. Lowering the Mast 2.
operation (gb12bw) 7. Once tripod legs are in the stow position, place velcro strap (Figure 25) around all three tripod legs. Secure tripod legs by inserting the male and female connector ends of the strap into each other. VELCRO STRAP TRIPOD LEGS BUCKLE CLICK Figure 25. Velcro Strap (Closed) 8. Place tripod (Figure 26) inside protective carrying case. PROTECTIVE CARRYING CASE TRIPOD Figure 26. Carrying Case gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
setup (gb12bS) Pole Setup (GB12BS) 1. Attach one of the clamps that come with the GBS to the external support pole. The clamps may be attached to vertical, horizontal, or angled pole. See Figure 27. 4. Attach the straight pole to the clamps. Tighten locknuts on both clamps. See Figure 29. STRAIGHT POLE VERTICAL EXTERNAL SUPPORT POLE CLAMPS CLAMP LOCKNUT Figure 29.
setup (gb12bS) Removing the Protective Covering (GB12BS) 1. Expose the balloon by pulling down on the velcro tab and unzipping the protective cover as shown in Figure 31. 3. Attach both S-type hooks (Figure 33) on the AC power cable into the cable support holes on the offset pole. OFFSET POLE POWER CABLE PROTECTIVE COVER S-TYPE HOOK VELCRO TAB B Figure 33. Attachment of S-Hooks Figure 31. Removing Balloon/AC Power Cord 2. Next, fold the protective cover (Figure 32) into itself and zip.
operation (gb12bS) Raising the Mast (GB12BS) Applying Power (GB12BS) 1. Before raising the mast, make sure the T-handle bolt lock is securely tightened. This will prevent the balloon/ lamp assembly from falling off. 1. If using a portable generator, start the generator as referenced in the "Start-up Section" of the supplied generator manual. 2. Raise extension pole to desired height. Watch out for any overhead obstructions. 2.
maintenance Replacing the Lamp 6. Release the lamp guard locking tabs (Figure 37). 1. Allow lamp (Figure 35) 15-20 minutes to cool before changing. LOCK TAB LAMP GUARD Figure 35. Hot Lamp Surface 2. If lamp assembly is attached to mast, loosen upper T-handle bolt lock that secures the lamp to the mast and remove. LOCK TAB Figure 37. Releasing Lamp Guard Locking Tabs 7. Remove lamp guard (Figure 38). 3. Unzip the zipper at the bottom of the balloon.
maintenance 9. Install replacement lamp (Figure 40) into lamp socket and turn lamp in a clockwise direction until tight. Press tabs on the lamp holder and slowly bring down the holder to secure lamp in place. 3. Slide the new balloon (Figure 43) envelope over the top of the lamp guard assembly. BALLOON ENVELOPE LAMP GUARD LAMP SOCKET Figure 43. Installing New Balloon Envelope Figure 40. Installing Lamp 4. Zip up the zipper (Figure 44) at the top and bottom of the balloon envelope (cover).
maintenance filter replacement 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 47. 2. Turn the balloon/lamp assembly upsidedown to access the filter. See Figure 45. LOCK TAB AIR PLATE LOCKING TAB Figure 47. Locking Air Plate Figure 45. Accessing Filter 3. Turn the three locking tabs outwards to release the air plate. See Figure 45. 4. Remove the air plate and filter. See Figure 46. AIR PLATE FILTER Figure 46.
maintenance GB12BP GB12BW B1 L3 B2 L2 B3 L1 B2 B1 B4 E1 B2 E1 T2 B1 B2 E2 T4 P2 B2 P3 E2 E1 P4 P1 T1 E2 Figure 48. Maintenance Check Points page 30 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
maintenance For a prolonged life cycle an extended quality follow the recommended GloBug lighting system service guidelines as referenced in Figure 48 and Table 6. Figure Lamp Balloon Electric Tripod Pole L1 L2 L3 B1 B2 B3 B4 E1 E2 T1 T2 T3 T4 Table 5.
WIRING DIAGRAM SW1 Switch GRN/YEL BLACK J1 BLACK WHITE BLACK BLACK WHITE GRN/YEL WHITE WHITE SW2 Dimming SW RED RED C1 M1 BLACK RED WHITE L1 S1 Figure 49. Electrical Wiring Diagram Table 6.
troubleshooting Practically all breakdowns can be prevented by proper handling and maintenance inspections, but in the event of a breakdown, please take a remedial action following the diagnosis based on the Lamp Troubleshooting (Table 7)and Mast Troubleshooting (Table 8) information shown below. If the problem cannot be remedied, please leave the unit just as it is and consult or company's service department. TABLE 7. LAMP TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM Lamp does not light.
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 GloBug LIGHTING SYSTEM 1 TO 3 UNITS Qty. P/N Description 2............E000125500..........lamp 2............A300275800..........ELE-BALLAST ASSY 2............A100015901..........BALLOON CLOTH gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
nameplate and decals (gb12bw) 1 3 15 4 2 5 14 12 9 10 16 MODEL SERIAL NO. 7 6 8 13 11 page 36 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
nameplate and decals (gb12bw) NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY.
nameplate and decals (gb12bs) 1 2 (back of item 2) 2A 10 6 7 8 MODEL SERIAL NO. 4 3 5 11 9 page 38 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
nameplate and decals (gb12bs) NO. PART NO. 1 A400193300 2 A400323800 2A A400204701 3 A400326300 4 A400290900 5 A400324200 6 A400084300 7 A400323900 8 9 A400325000 10 A400325100 11 A400206000 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS DECAL; GLOBUG LIGHTING SYSTEM 1 DECAL; GLOBUG INFO, ELECTRIC SHOCK(FRENCH) 1 DECAL; GLOBUG INFO, ELECTRIC SHOCK(ENGLISH) 1 DECAL; LAMP TYPE 1 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (ENGLISH) 1 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (FRENCH) 1 DECAL; GROUND 2 DECAL; LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH 1 NAMEPLATE.........
nameplate and decals (gb12bp) 12 4 10 16 MODEL SERIAL NO. 2 1 3 9 11 page 40 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
nameplate and decals (gb12bp) NO. PART NO. 1 A400326300 2 A400290900 3 A400324200 4 A400084300 5 A400323900 6 7 A400325000 8 A400325100 9 A400206000 PART NAME QTY. REMARKS DECAL; LAMP TYPE 1 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (ENGLISH) 1 DECAL; CAUTION, LAMP INFORMATION (FRENCH) 1 DECAL; GROUND 2 DECAL; LIGHT CONTROL SWITCH 1 NAMEPLATE..........................................................................1..... CONTACT MQ PARTS DEPT.
mast/tripod assy. 8 10 1 12 9 11 13 19 16 7 21 2 20 15 22 16 14 16 17 18 27 26 23 6 4 24 3 5 25 6 page 42 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
mast/tripod 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 PART NO.
fan blower/lamp assy. 35 18 22 21 22 20 11 34 31 25 43 30 22 33 19 32 12 37 16 25 26 28 41 29 44 45 22 38 27 40 39 page 44 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
fan blower/lamp assy. NO. 11 12 16 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 PART NO.
balloon/lamp guard assy. 36 46 15 39 41 42 17 16 14 13 12 9 17 23 8 24 6 7 10 19 25 1 4 5 2 3 7 10 6 8 page 46 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
balloon/lamp guard assy. NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 23 24 25 36 39 41 42 46 PART NO.
offset pole assy. (gb12BS) 7 1 3 2 4 6 5 page 48 —gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
offset pole assy. (gb12BS) NO. PART NO. PART NAME QTY. REMARKS 1# A200056702 OFFSET POLE 1 2# A300166600 POLE 1 3# E000077100 KNOB 1 4# E000093401 CLAMP 2 5# 0013112040 BOLT, M12x40 1 6# 0033112000 NUT, M12 1 7 A000028100 POLE MOUNT KIT..............................................1................INCLUDES ITEMS W/ # CONTACT MQ UNIT SALES gb12bw/bs/bp LIGHTING SYSTEM • operation and parts manual — rev.
Terms and Conditions of Sale — Parts paYMeNT TerMs 5. Parts must be in new and resalable condition, in the original Multiquip package (if any), and with Multiquip part numbers clearly marked. 6. The following items are not returnable: Multiquip reserves the right to quote and sell direct to Government agencies, and to Original Equipment Manufacturer accounts who use our products as integral parts of their own products. a. speCIaL eXpedITINg servICe Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days.
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Operation and Parts Manual HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING United StateS Multiquip Corporate Office 18910 Wilmington Ave. Carson, CA 90746 Contact: mq@multiquip.com MQ Parts Department Tel.
