Transporting On A Trailer
• The forklift pockets on the unit base
can be used as tie-down points.
• Set the two locking casters to the lock
position.
• Always secure the portable light tower
with appropriate chains or straps.
• The truck operator is responsible
for securing the load properly to his
transporting trailer.
Moving the Light Tower by
Hand
• Set the two locking casters to the
unlock position.
• Always push the unit. Never pull the
unit.
• Do not move the unit by hand on
inclines. See Lifting the Light
Tower.
• Do not move the unit by hand on soft
or broken ground.
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
Electrocution Hazard
• Raising the light tower mast in the
• Always follow the rules or regula-
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
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.
50mph (80km/h) max
• Do not position or set up the portable
light tower on unlevel or unstable
DANGER
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.
tions for your worksite, and state,
province and national electric code
for maintaining a safe distance from
overhead wires.
WARNING
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