Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart - Allmand NIGHT-LITE NL5000 Manuel D'utilisation

Troubleshooting

Before performing any troubleshooting procedures, read the
following safety messages, and read Safety.
For engine and generator troubleshooting, refer to the Engine
Operator's Manual and Generator Operator's Manual, or con-
tact your authorized dealer.
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
• High voltage is present when engine is running. Never
attempt to service electrical components while engine
is running.
DANGER
Electrocution Hazard
• Ballast and capacitors are capable of discharging high
voltage, which will result in death or serious injury.
Service or replacement should be performed by an
authorized dealer only.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
• The light fixtures become extremely hot during use.
• Always use caution and heat–resistant glove when
handling the lights or allow the lights to sufficiency cool
down before handling.
Always follow the electrical component manufacturer specifi-
cations for voltage and test procedures.
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Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Possible Cause
No light 1. Circuit breakers in the outlet box are not
(one or turned on or have tripped.
more lights)
2. Lamps are not allowed time to cool after
last being lit. You must allow 15 minutes
between the time the lights are shut off and
the time they are restarted.
3. The lamp or lamps are burned out or bro-
ken.
4. One or more of the lamps are not screwed
in securely.
5. Plug and socket at light bar not securely
pushed together and locked.
6. The temperature of the ballast is below
-29°C (-20°F). The efficiency of the capaci-
tors in the ballast is not enough to ignite the
lamps. For operations where the tempera-
ture of the ballast falls below -29°C (-20°F),
some means of warming the ballast must be
used.
7. Low electrical system voltage.
8. A loose connection in the back of the
lamp socket in the lamp holder.
9. A circuit breaker or breakers are defective.
10. A loose connection on the terminal
board.
11. The engine and generator are not run-
ning up to speed. (1800 RPM)
12. A wrong style replacement lamp (requir-
ing a different ballast) has been installed.
13. Too much power is being drawn from the
auxiliary outlets.
14. Capacitor or transformer has failed.
15. Corrosion has occurred on the lamp
bases.
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