Operator's Manual
First Edition • Second Printing
Part No. 116692 RL4000 • TML-4000 21
Setup
1 Position the light tower at the desired work site.
2 Chock the wheels.
3 Disconnect the trailer lights and the safety
chains.
4 Open the latch on the coupler.
5 Pull the release pin on the tongue jack and
rotate into place.
6 Turn the jack handle to lower the front outrigger
foot pad and raise the tongue of the machine
enough to clear the tow vehicle.
7 RL4000: Release the spring pin on the side
outriggers and slide them out into the deployed
position. Make sure the outriggers are locked in
place. Rotate the leveling jack into position.
7 TML-4000: Pull the release pin on the side
outriggers and lower them to the ground. Rotate
the leveling jack into position.
Note: the outriggers are not designed to lift the tires
of the unit off the ground.
8 Turn the leveling jack handles on the side
outriggers and the rear outrigger to level the
machine. Level the machine using only the
leveling jacks.
Note: This machine should be grounded in
accordance with all local electrical codes.
Consult the local electrical codes or
authority having jurisdiction in the area
where the machine will be used for
specific requirements.
Function Tests
Test the Machine Functions
By raising and extending, then retracting and
lowering the mast back to the horizontal position,
the following functions will be tested: winches,
latches, mast extension and mast rotation.
8 Remove the cotter pin and the upper retaining
pin from top of mast.
9 Turn the raise/lower winch handle clockwise until
the mast raises approximately 2 feet /
60 cm.
Result: A clicking sound should be heard as the
winch handle is turned.
10 Release the winch handle.
Result: The winch brake should hold when the
handle is released.
11 Continue to turn the winch handle clockwise until
the mast reaches full vertical position.
The mast should raise smoothly, free of
hesitation or binding.
12 Result: Insert the lower retaining pin through
mast supports. Insert the cotter pin through
retaining pin.
13 Turn the extend/retract winch handle clockwise
until the mast extends approximately 2 feet /
60 cm.
Result: A clicking sound should be heard as the
winch handle is turned.
14 Release the winch handle.
Result: The winch brake should hold when the
handle is released.
15 Continue to turn the winch handle clockwise until
the mast reaches full vertical position.
The mast sections should telescope smoothly,
free of hesitation or binding.