Allmand NIGHT-LITE GR Serie Manuel D'utilisation page 16

Lifting Eye
The light tower trailer has one lifting eye, located at the
top center of the unit (A, Figure 11). Use only this lifting
eye to lift the light tower trailer.
Use a lifting device with a lift rating that exceeds the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the light tower
trailer. See Light Tower Trailer Weight.
The lifting eye is rated for 1750 pounds (794 kg), and is
designed to hold the weight of the light tower trailer only.
Do not add any more weight to the unit when lifting.
Do not keep the light tower trailer lifted for long periods of
time.
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Lifting the Light Tower Trailer with a Forklift
The light tower trailer has two forklift pockets (A, Figure
12) on either side of the unit.
Use a forklift with a rated lifting capacity greater than the
weight of the light tower trailer. See Light Tower Trailer
Weight.
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Operation
Work Site Safety Considerations
It is the operator's responsibility to make sure that the
light tower trailer is properly and safely positioned at the
work site. Follow state, province and federal rules, as well
as rules or instructions for the work site.
Overhead Clearance
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
• Raising the light tower in the presence of electrical
power lines will result in death or serious injury.
Always check overhead wires and obstructions before
raising or lowering the light tower.
• Always follow the rules or regulations 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 overhead obstructions
such as power lines, trees, etc. Keep in mind the
maximum height of the light tower when fully raised. See
Specifications.
Ground Surface
WARNING
Rollover Hazard
Positioning the light tower trailer on soft, unstable or
unlevel ground could cause trailer rollover, resulting in
death or serious injury. Always position the trailer on a
firm, level and stable surface and deploy the outriggers
before raising the light tower.
• Do not set up the light tower trailer on an incline of
more than 2.8° (5% grade) front-to-back and side-to-
side.
• Do not set up the light tower trailer on unlevel or
unstable ground. Set up on smooth, flat and solid
ground surfaces only.
Wind
WARNING
Rollover Hazard
Operating with the light tower raised in winds exceeding
60 mph (97 km/h) could cause trailer tip-over resulting in
death or serious injury. Do not operate with the light tower
raised in winds exceeding 60 mph (97 km/h).
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