Allmand Night-Lite E Series User manual

Operator’s Manual

Night-Lite™ E-Series

Portable Light Tower

Part No.: 112170USCN

Revision: B

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will help when placing an order for

replacement parts and/or decals.

Unit Model No:___________________

Unit Serial No:___________________

Manual Contents:

Introduction ..................................... 2

Safety................................................ 2

Features and Controls .................... 7

Preparing The Portable Light Tower

For Use ............................................. 8

Transporting..................................... 8

Operation .......................................10

Maintenance ..................................17

Specifications................................ 18

Troubleshooting ............................ 18

Introduction

About This Manual

TAKE TIME TO READ THIS MANUAL

THOROUGHLY

This instruction manual provides nec-

essary instructions for the Allmand®

Night-Lite™ E-Series portable light

tower.

The information found in this manual is

in effect at the time of printing. Allmand

Bros Inc. may change contents without

notice and without incurring obligation.

Any reference in this manual to left or

right shall be determined by looking at

the unit from the control box end.

If uncertain about any of the information

in the manual, contact Allmand service

department at 1-800-562-1373, or con-

tact us through the Allmand website,

www.allmand.com.

Save these original instructions for

future reference.

Products Covered by This

Manual

The following products are covered by

this manual:

Night-Lite™ E-Series

Safety

Safety Definitions

For your safety, the safety of others,

and to protect the performance of

equipment, follow the precautions listed

throughout the manual before opera-

tion, during operation and during peri-

odic maintenance procedures.

Indicates a potential personal

injury hazard.

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, will result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION

Indicates a hazardous situation which,

if not avoided, could result in minor or

moderate injury.

NOTICE

Information considered important but

not hazard related.

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Safety Precautions

The following section contains general

safety precautions and guidelines that

must be followed to reduce risk to per-

sonal safety. Special safety precautions

are listed in specific procedures. Read

and understand all of the safety precau-

tions before operating or performing

repairs or maintenance.

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Always check overhead wires and

obstructions before raising or lower-

ing the light tower.

• Always follow the rules or instruc-

tions for your work site and state,

province and national electric code

for maintaining a safe distance from

overhead wires.

• Do not operate the portable light

tower if the insulation on the electri-

cal cord or other electrical wiring

is cut or worn or if bare wires are

exposed. Repair or replace dam-

aged wiring before operating the

unit..

WARNING

Unsafe Operation Hazard

• Never permit anyone to install or

operate the equipment without prop-

er training.

• Read and understand this

Operator’s Manual before operating

or servicing the portable light tower

to ensure that safe operating prac-

tices and maintenance procedures

are followed.

• Safety signs and decals are addi-

tional reminders for safe operating

and maintenance techniques.

WARNING

Fall Hazard

• Never carry riders on the equipment.

WARNING

Modification Hazard

• Never modify the equipment without

written consent of the manufacturer.

Any modification can effect the safe

operation of the equipment.

WARNING

Exposure Hazard

• Always wear personal protective

equipment, including appropriate

clothing, gloves, work shoes, and

eye and hearing protection, as

required by the task at hand.

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

• Do not raise, lower or use the light

tower unless all outriggers and jacks

are positioned on firm ground.

• Never move or reposition the por-

table light tower while the light tower

mast is extended in the vertical posi-

tion.

WARNING

Alcohol And Drug Hazard

• Never operate the portable light

tower while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs, or when ill.

WARNING

Flying Object Hazard

• Always wear eye protection when

cleaning the equipment with com-

pressed air or high pressure water.

Dust, flying debris, compressed air,

pressurized water or steam may

injure your eyes.

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WARNING

Burn Hazard

• Light fixtures become very hot dur-

ing operation and shortly after shut-

down.

• Handle hot components, such as

light fixtures, with heat resistant

gloves.

NOTICE

• Any part which is found defective as a

result of inspection or any part whose

measured value does not satisfy the

standard or limit MUST be replaced.

• Always tighten components to the

specified torque. Loose parts can

cause equipment damage or cause it

to operate improperly.

• The use of authorized replacement

Allmand parts is encouraged. The

warranty does not cover damage or

performance problems caused by the

use of parts that are not authorized

replacement parts.

• Clean all accumulated dirt and debris

away from the body of the equip-

ment and its components before you

inspect the equipment or perform

preventative maintenance procedures

or repairs. Operating equipment

with accumulated dirt and debris will

cause premature wear of equipment

components.

• Retrieve any tools or parts that may

have dropped inside of the equipment

to avoid improper equipment opera-

tion.

Safety Decals

Before operating your unit, read and

understand the following safety decals.

The cautions, warnings, and instruc-

tions are for your safety. To avoid

personal injury or damage to the unit,

understand and follow all the decals.

Keep the decals from becoming dirty or

torn, and replace them if they are lost

or damaged. Also, if a part needs to be

replaced that has a decal attached to

it, make sure to order the new part and

decal at the same time.

WARNING

If any safety or instructional decals

become worn or damaged, and can-

not be read, order replacement decals

from your dealer.

Compare Figure 1 with the table

following.

Figure 1

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A DANGER - Shut down equipment

before entering electrical compart-

ment.

Part No. 109011

Location: Light Bar

Qty: 1

B WARNING - Keep bystanders away

from light tower during lowering and

raising operations.

Part No. 112148-1

Location: Light Tower Mast

Qty: 2

Standing under light tower mast and

fixtures during lowering operation

could result in death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

WARNING

112148

Handling light fixtures when they are

hot could result in death or serious

injury.

Keep clear of light fixtures

when illuminated or hot.

Looking at illuminated light fixtures

could result in serious injury.

Do not look directly at illuminated

light fixtures.

WARNING

B WARNING - Keep clear of light fix-

tures when illuminated or hot.

Part No. 112148-2

Standing under light tower mast and

fixtures during lowering operation

could result in death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

WARNING

112148

Handling light fixtures when they are

hot could result in death or serious

injury.

Keep clear of light fixtures

when illuminated or hot.

Looking at illuminated light fixtures

could result in serious injury.

Do not look directly at illuminated

light fixtures.

WARNING

B WARNING - Do not look directly at

illuminated light fixtures.

Part No. 112148-3

Standing under light tower mast and

fixtures during lowering operation

could result in death or serious injury.

Keep bystanders away from light

tower during lowering and raising

operations.

WARNING

112148

Handling light fixtures when they are

hot could result in death or serious

injury.

Keep clear of light fixtures

when illuminated or hot.

Looking at illuminated light fixtures

could result in serious injury.

Do not look directly at illuminated

light fixtures.

WARNING

CForklift Pocket

Part No. 107254

Location: Unit Base

Qty: 4

D WARNING - Read and follow opera-

tor’s manual before operating or ser-

vicing this equipment.

Part No. 112169

Location: Control Panel Door (out-

side)

Qty: 1

Failure to follow warnings,

instructions, and operator’s

manual could result in death

or serious injury.

Open door on control box to locate operator’s

manual. Read and follow operator’s manual

before operating or servicing this equipment.

WARNING

112169

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E DANGER - Shut down equipment

before entering electrical compart-

ment.

Part No. 112153-1

Location: Control Panel Door (inside)

Qty: 1

Raising light tower prior to positioning

outriggers and lowering jacks could

cause machine rollover resulting in

death or serious injury.

Position outriggers and lower jacks on a

stable surface before raising light tower.

WARNING

Contacting power lines when raising

light tower will result in death or serious

injury.

Keep light tower far away from power

lines.

DANGER

Entering electrical compartment

while equipment is in operation

will result in death or serious

injury.

Shut down equipment before

entering electrical compartment.

Parts &

Service

Contact your authorized dealer

or visit

www.allmand.com

or call

1-800-562-1373

DANGER

112153

E DANGER - Maintain safe distance

from power lines when raising light

tower.

Part No. 112153-2

Raising light tower prior to positioning

outriggers and lowering jacks could

cause machine rollover resulting in

death or serious injury.

Position outriggers and lower jacks on a

stable surface before raising light tower.

WARNING

Contacting power lines when raising

light tower will result in death or serious

injury.

Keep light tower far away from power

lines.

DANGER

Entering electrical compartment

while equipment is in operation

will result in death or serious

injury.

Shut down equipment before

entering electrical compartment.

Parts &

Service

Contact your authorized dealer

or visit

www.allmand.com

or call

1-800-562-1373

DANGER

112153

E WARNING - Position outriggers and

lower jacks on a smooth, flat, and sta-

ble surface before raising light tower.

Part No. 112153-3 Raising light tower prior to positioning

outriggers and lowering jacks could

cause machine rollover resulting in

death or serious injury.

Position outriggers and lower jacks on a

stable surface before raising light tower.

WARNING

Contacting power lines when raising

light tower will result in death or serious

injury.

Keep light tower far away from power

lines.

DANGER

Entering electrical compartment

while equipment is in operation

will result in death or serious

injury.

Shut down equipment before

entering electrical compartment.

Parts &

Service

Contact your authorized dealer

or visit

www.allmand.com

or call

1-800-562-1373

DANGER

112153

FElectrical Specs

Part No. 112158

Location: Control Box (right)

Qty: 1

112158

60Hz

110V

15A

GPower Outlet

Part No. 112154

Location: Control box (right)

Qty: 1 112154

HSetup Instructions

Part No. 112171

Location: Control Box (top)

Qty: 1

50mph (80km/h) max

112171

ILight Tower Transport Alignment

Part No. 107459

Location: Control Box (top)

Qty: 1

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Icon Meaning

On (Power)

Off (Power)

Tower Raise / Lower

Tower Light

Timer / Manual Mode

Photocell Mode

Main Circuit Breaker

Operation Icons

The following table contains operation

icons that may be found on the unit,

along with the meaning of each icon.

Features and Controls

The Allmand®Night-Lite™E-Series is

intended for use as a stationary lighting

device to illuminate large areas.

Identify the features and controls of

the machine by comparing Figures 2

and 3 with the tables following. See

Operation for detailed information on

each feature / control.

Figure 2

Ref Description

ALED Fixture (4 qty)

BLight Tower Mast

CBumper Assembly

DOutrigger & Jack (4 qty)

ECaster (2 qty)

FCaster w/Brake (2 qty)

GForklift Pockets (8 qty)

HControl Box

IControl Panel Door / Latch

JLight Tower Mast Lock Knob

KLight Tower Mast Rotate Handle

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Figure 3

QRS

Ref Description

LPhotocell

MLevel

NRemote Tower Control

OControl Panel Door / Latch

PTower Light Switches (4 qty)

QTower Raise / Tower Light Switch

RLight Operation Mode Switch

SMain Circuit Breaker

TTimer Module

U120-Volt Power Plug

VControl Box Vent

Preparing The Portable

Light Tower For Use

If the unit has been stored or idle for

a period of time, follow these steps to

prepare the portable light tower for use.

WARNING

Operating a machine with worn, dam-

aged or missing parts can result in

death or serious injury. Always replace

worn, damaged or missing parts

promptly. Do not operate this machine

until all worn, damaged or missing

parts have been replaced, and proper

operation of the machine has been

verified.

NOTICE

The use of authorized replacement

Allmand parts is encouraged. The war-

ranty does not cover damage or perfor-

mance problems caused by the use of

parts that are not authorized replace-

ment parts.

1.Check that a copy of the Operator’s

Manual is with the portable light tower

(on the inside of the control panel

door).

2.Check that all safety decals are leg-

ible and in place on the portable light

tower. See Safety Decals in the

Operator Safety section.

3.Check that the outriggers and jacks

operate properly, and that each one

is secured in the transport position.

See Leveling and Stabilizing the

Light Tower in the Operation sec-

tion.

4.Check that each of the light fixtures

illuminates properly. See Operating

The Tower Lights in the Operation

section.

5.Check that the light tower mast raises

and lowers properly. See Raising

and Lowering the Light Tower

Mast.

Transporting

Transport Position

Before transporting, make sure that the

portable light tower is in the transport

position (Figure 4):

1.Lower the light tower mast complete-

ly. See Raising and Lowering the

Light Tower Mast.

2.Place the outrigger jacks in the

stowed position. See Stowing

Outriggers and Jacks. Make sure

that the jacks are rotated so that the

jack foot is toward the center of the

unit.

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3.Align the light tower mast tab with the

indicator decal on the right side of the

unit. Tighten the light tower mast lock

knob securely. See Rotating the

Light Tower Mast.

4.Pull the light arm pin, and rotate the

light arm until the light fixtures are

vertical as shown in Figure 4. Make

sure that the locking pin engages

one of the holes arfter adjusting.

Repeat for the other light arm. See

Adjusting the Light Fixtures.

Figure 4

Lifting The Light Tower

WARNING

Attempting to lift the portable light

tower with a lifting device that is

underrated or damaged could result in

death or serious injury. Always make

sure the lifting device is rated to lift

the weight of the portable light tower.

Make sure the lifting device is not

damaged and is in operable condition

before beginning the lift.

WARNING

Standing or walking under elevated

equipment could result in death or

serious injury. When elevating or lifting

the portable light tower, always keep

clear of the area around and under the

light tower, and do not allow others in

the area.

General Lifting Guidelines

• Before lifting, turn off the lights, lower

the light tower mast and disconnect

the power cord.

• Always be sure the lifting device

you are using is in good condi-

tion and rated to exceed the weight

of the portable light tower. See

Specifications.

• Always acquire assistance when

using a forklift and when unloading.

• Do not stand or walk under the unit

when lifted. Keep others away.

Lifting The Portable Light Tower

With A Forklift

The portable light tower is equipped

with two sets of forklift pockets: one on

either side of the unit (A, Figure 5), and

one on the front and back of the unit

(B).

Use a forklift with a rated lifting capacity

greater than the weight of the portable

light tower trailer. See Specifications.

Figure 5

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Transporting On A Trailer

The forklift pockets on the unit base can

be used as tie-down points.

Always secure the portable light tower

with appropriate chains or straps.

The truck operator is responsible for

securing the load properly to his trans-

porting trailer.

Operation

Before performing any operation proce-

dures, read Safety.

Work Site Safety Considerations

It is the operator’s responsibility to

ensure that the portable light tower is

properly and safely positioned at the

work site. Follow state, province and

federal rules, as well as rules or instruc-

tions for the work site.

Height

50mph (80km/h) max

DANGER

Electrocution Hazard

• Raising the light tower mast in the

presence of electrical power lines

will result in death or serious injury.

Always check for overhead wires

and obstructions before raising or

lowering the light tower mast.

• Always follow the rules or regula-

tions for your worksite, and state,

province and national electric code

for maintaining a safe distance from

overhead wires.

The work site must be clear of over-

head obstructions such as power lines,

trees, etc. Keep in mind the maximum

height of the light tower mast when fully

raised. See Specifications.

Ground Surface

50mph (80km/h) max

WARNING

Tipover Hazard

Positioning the portable light tower on

soft, unstable or unlevel ground could

cause the unit to tip over, resulting in

death or serious injury. Always posi-

tion the unit on a firm, level and stable

surface and deploy the outriggers

before raising the light tower.

• Do not set up the portable light tower

on an incline of more than 2.8° (5%

grade) front-to-back and side-to-side.

• Do not position or set up the portable

light tower on unlevel or unstable

ground. Set up on smooth, flat and

firm ground surfaces only.

Wind

50mph (80km/h) max

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