Operation
34 Owner’s Manual for MLT6SM/6SK Light Tower
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMP ASD immedi-
ately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable devel-
ops slack.
NOTE: If the light tower is not operational, and the
batteries do not have enough power to lower the mast, it
may be necessary to lower the mast manually. Always
attempt to recharge the batteries and lower the mast
electrically before proceeding.
Manually Lowering the Mast
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use this procedure
unless it is absolutely necessary. Frequent use of
this procedure could damage the motor shaft.
1. See
Figure 3-16. Remove the motor cover (A).
Figure 3-16. Manually Lowering the Mast
2. Attach a drill chuck firmly to the exposed motor
shaft (B).
3. Using the drill, slowly rotate the motor shaft
counterclockwise to lower mast.
4. Detach the drill chuck and install the motor cover
after the mast is completely lowered.
Lowering the Mast—Power Zone-
DLA (If Equipped)
NOTE: Units with the Power Zone-DLA do not have a
mast switch for the electric winch.
1. Verify Power Zone-DLA controller is powered on.
2. Press the up/down arrows next to the controller
display until the mast screen is shown. See
Figure
3-17.
Figure 3-17. Lowering the Mast Screen
3. Press the SELECT button; the UP/DOWN on the
display will begin to flash. Press the down arrow as
needed until the mast is lowered.
4. Press SELECT again to exit the mast control
screen.
.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Contact a GMP ASD immedi-
ately if the mast hangs up or the winch cable devel-
ops slack.
5. If the unit is going to be moved, rotate the mast so
the lights face the rear of the unit. See
Raising the
Mast—Manual Winch.
Positive Air Shutdown (PAS)
(If Equipped)
See
Figure 3-18. This unit may be equipped with a
positive air shutdown (A) on the air intake. The PAS
system automatically stops the engine if an overspeed is
detected. Engine overspeed can occur if the atmosphere
contains elevated levels of combustible propane or
natural gas.
Figure 3-18. Positive Air Shutdown
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
(000265)
WARNING
Personal Injury. Stop immediately if the mast hangs
up or the winch cable develops slack. Excess slack
could cause the mast to collapse, resulting in personal
injury or equipment damage.
(000265)
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