Allmand-brothers MAXI LITE II User Manual Page 1

MAXI-LITE IIOWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUALPHONE (308) 995-4495, (800) 562-1373FAX (308) 995-5887PARTS DEPT. FAX (308) 995-4883WEB www.allmand.comPART NO. 1

MAXI-LITE II1-7Maxi-Lite II quick lock ball couplerMaxi-Lite II pintel hitch and lunette ringMaxi-Lite II Bulldog ball couplerMaxi-Lite II ball hitchL

1-8INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWCONTROL PANELSCONTROL PANEL OVERVIEWThe main control panel is actually composed of three sub-panels, which include the (1)

MAXI-LITE II1-9LIGHT PANELThere are four lights on the Maxi-Lite II, therefore there are four light switches.For machines equipped with the LSC100 (op

1-10INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWTYPES OF OUTLETSThere are a number of different outlets available on the Maxi-Lite II. These can be in different combinat

MAXI-LITE II1-11GENERATORSThe following generators are available as options on the Maxi-Lite II tower.Marathon Generator6 kW 50 Hz AVRMecca Alte Gener

1-12INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWLSC100 LIGHT SEQUENCE COMMANDERThe LSC100 Light Sequence Commander includes an engine auto-start control, with a light ci

MAXI-LITE II1-13ADDITIONAL OPTIONSFire extinguisherThis is a 20-lb. multi-purpose dry chemical fire extinguisher, classified as a 10-A:120-B-C.Emergen

1-14INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWVehicle Identification Number (VIN) packageThe VIN package includes side marker lights, front (amber) and rear (red), a l

SAFETYMAXI-LITE IISAFETY DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2-2SAFETYSAFETY DEFINITIONSSafety statements are one of the primary ways to call your attention to potential hazards. Review and become familiar with

1IMPORTANT INFORMATIONCompany Equipment Number:__________________Model Number:___________________________Serial Number:______________________________E

MAXI-LITE II2-3SAFETY HAZARDS AND WARNINGSDANGERELECTROCUTION HAZARD• Contact with overhead electrical wires will result in death or serious injury. A

2-4SAFETY• Operating the light tower fully raised in winds exceeding 53 mph (85 km/h) can cause machine rollover resulting in death or serious injury.

MAXI-LITE II2-5BURN HAZARD• Contact with light fixtures in use or immediately after they have been switched off could result in death or serious injur

2-6SAFETYDECALS AND SAFETY LABELSKeep all equipment information and safety decals clean and visible and replace them if they become damaged or unreada

MAXI-LITE II2-7ID Label DescriptionA090179CALIFORNIA PROP 65B090165DANGER - ELECTRIC SHOCKC090163DANGER - ELECTRIC SHOCKD090162DANGER - HAZARDOUS VOLT

2-8SAFETYM090226WARNING - ROLLOVER HAZARDN090003WARNING - Do Not Stand in Front of MastO090139Unlatched/LatchedP090164NON-VERTICAL TOWERQ090474CAUTION

USING THE LIGHT TOWERMAXI-LITE IIOVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2WORK SITE CONSIDERATIONS . . .

3-2USING THE LIGHT TOWEROVERVIEWAllmand light tower trailers are intended to be used for job site illumination and electrical power. The diesel engine

MAXI-LITE II3-3LEVELING AND STABILIZING THE TRAILERAfter you determine the appropriate placement of the light tower trailer at the work site, you must

3-4USING THE LIGHT TOWERTo level and stabilize the trailer:1 Position the Maxi-Lite II on a suitable site. See “WORK SITE CONSIDERATIONS” on page 3-2

TABLE OF CONTENTSMAXI-LITE IIINTRODUCTION and OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1SAFETY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAXI-LITE II3-5INSTALLING and USING THE GROUND RODThe ground rod is a safety device that reduces the chance of personal injury from stray electrical c

3-6USING THE LIGHT TOWERADJUSTING THE LIGHTSThe light bar and light fixtures must be adjusted to the work angle you want prior to raising the tower.RO

MAXI-LITE II3-73 To adjust each light fixture, manually swivel each fixture at its base into the working position you want. There are two adjustments

3-8USING THE LIGHT TOWERTo lower the hydraulic tower:1 If required, start the engine. Refer to your Engine Operator’s Manual for starting procedure.

MAXI-LITE II3-9JUMP STARTING THE ENGINEIn the event of a low or exhausted battery, the engine on your light tower can be jump started.To jump start th

3-10USING THE LIGHT TOWERAUTOMATIC ENGINE SHUTDOWN SYSTEMSThe engine is equipped with several automatic engine shutdown systems. These systems are in

MAXI-LITE II3-11TURNING ON THE LIGHTSThe tower light control panel contains the breaker switches that control the trailer lights (one switch per light

3-12USING THE LIGHT TOWERAUXILIARY AC OUTLET OPERATIONDepending on your model options, the 240VAC single phase rear outlet panel is equipped with four

MOVING THE LIGHT TOWERMAXI-LITE IIPREPARING THE LIGHT TOWER FOR DELIVERY. . . . . . 4-2CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4-2MOVING THE LIGHT TOWERPREPARING THE LIGHT TOWER FOR DELIVERYThe MAXI LITE II light tower requires service as well as proper operation in order to p

INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWMAXI-LITE IIABOUT THIS MANUAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2PRODUCT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . .

MAXI-LITE II4-3BEFORE TRAILERING OR TRANSPORTING• Lower the light tower and shut down the tower lights and the engine. See “PREPARING FOR TRAILERING -

4-4MOVING THE LIGHT TOWERPREPARING FOR TRAILERING - STOWING THE LIGHTSThe light bar and fixtures must be stowed before trailering or transporting.To s

MAXI-LITE II4-5TRAILERING OR TOWING THE LIGHT TOWERBefore trailering or towing the light tower trailer, read “BEFORE TRAILERING OR TRANSPORTING” on pa

4-6MOVING THE LIGHT TOWERThe trailer’s safety chains prevent the trailer from completely detaching from the towing vehicle when underway. Before trail

MAXI-LITE II4-73 Connect the light connector from the vehicle harness to the trailer harness. Make sure that there is adequate slack in the wiring ha

4-8MOVING THE LIGHT TOWERTRANSPORTING ON A TRAILER When transporting the light tower on a truck or trailer, always secure the unit using properly rate

MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWERMAXI-LITE IIGENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2MAINTAINING THE ENGINE

5-2MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILERGENERALBefore performing any maintenance procedures, read the chapter on “SAFETY.” on page 2-1Scheduled maintena

MAXI-LITE II5-3Air filterOil filterFuel filterCAT C1.5 Maintenance PointsAir filterOil filterFuel filterIsuzu 4LE Maintenance Points

5-4MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILERAir filterOil filterFuel filterKubota D1005 & D1105 Maintenance Points

1-2INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWCongratulations on your purchase of a new Allmand Maxi-Lite II light tower. Welcome to the Allmand Family of equipment own

MAXI-LITE II5-5MAINTAINING THE ENGINERefer to the Engine Operator’s Manual for all scheduled engine maintenance procedures.CHANGING AND ADDING ENGINE

5-6MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILERMAINTAINING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRefer to the Generator Operator’s Manual for all general scheduled maintenance

MAXI-LITE II5-7MAINTAINING THE HYDRAULIC PUMPHYDRAULIC FLUID SPECIFICATIONADDING HYDRAULIC FLUIDFill the reservoir with aviation hydraulic fluid or an

5-8MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILER10 Install the lens channel and screws.11 Test the new lamp to make sure that it operates properly.MAINTAINING

MAXI-LITE II5-9MAINTAINING THE WHEEL BEARINGSTypical wheel hub bearing assembly1 - Dust cover2 - Castle nut3 - Cotter pin4 - Washer5 - Outer hub

5-10MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILERCLEANING THE TRAILER AND LIGHT TOWERKeeping the light tower clean is important to ensure proper operation. Dirt

MAXI-LITE II5-11MAINTENANCE RECORDDate Service Description Serviced by

5-12MAINTAINING THE LIGHT TOWER TRAILER

SPECIFICATIONSMAXI LITE IISPECIFICATIONS (STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-

6-2SPECIFICATIONSSPECIFICATIONS (STANDARD AND OPTIONAL FEATURES)EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION - Laydown FrontTower latch pinTower rotation knobTower winchL

MAXI-LITE II1-3PRODUCT OVERVIEWMaxi-Lite II Laydown Tower- Front viewTower latch pinTower rotation knobTower winchLift ringForklift pocketsManual towe

MAXI LITE II6-3EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION - Laydown RearRV outlet (option)Tail lightSerial plateRear tie down loopForklift pocketWinch handleRear panel

6-4SPECIFICATIONSEQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION - Vertical FrontLight barLift barLamp assemblyHydraulic towerTongue jackChock blocksBall hitchSafety chainsT

MAXI LITE II6-5EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION - Vertical RearRV outlet (option)Tail lightOil pan drainForklift pocketContainment tray drainRear panel access

6-6SPECIFICATIONSMODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERSModel and serial number information is required for product support and to order parts. The following descrip

MAXI LITE II6-7IsuzuThe Isuzu engine has the serial number plate attached to the left side of the engine block by the oil filter.OVERALL DIMENSIONSSTA

6-8SPECIFICATIONSTOWER LIGHTSGENERATOROPTIONAL ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT• Saf-t -Visor• Electric Winch Tower• Hydraulic Tower• LSC100 Light Sequence Command

MAXI LITE II6-9GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION Model Kubota D1005 (standard engine)Type Water-cooled four cycle (diesel)Bore 2.99 in. (76 mm)Stroke 2.90 i

6-10SPECIFICATIONSModel Kubota D1105 (optional engine)Type Water-cooled four cycle (diesel)Bore 3.07 in. (78 mm)Stroke 3.09 in. (78 mm)Displacement 68

MAXI LITE II6-11Model CAT C1.1 (optional engine)Type Water-cooled four cycle (diesel)Bore 3.03 in. (77 mm)Stroke 3.19 in. (81 mm)Displacement 69 cu. i

6-12SPECIFICATIONSModel CAT C1.5 (optional engine)Type Water-cooled four cycle (diesel)Bore 3.3 in. (84 mm)Stroke 3.5 in. (90 mm)Displacement 89.8 cu.

1-4INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWMaxi-Lite II Laydown Tower- Rear viewRV outlet (option)Tail lightSerial plateRear tie down loopForklift pocketWinch handle

MAXI LITE II6-13Model Isuzu 4LE1 (optional engine)Type Water-cooled four cycle (diesel)Bore 3.35 in. (85 mm)Stroke 3.78 in. (96 mm)Displacement 133 cu

6-14SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTINGMAXI LITE IITROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2TROUBLESHOOTING CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . .

7-2TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTINGBefore performing any troubleshooting procedures, read the following safety messages and read the chapter on “SAFETY”

MAXI LITE II7-3TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTPROBLEM Possible CauseNo light from one or more lightsThe circuit breakers on the outlet box are not turned on or

7-4TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTYMAXI LITE II

W-2WARRANTYALLMAND LIGHTING SYSTEMSLIMITED WARRANTYUNITED STATES and U.S. TERRITORIESTHIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMP

MAXI LITE IIW-3LIGHTING SYSTEMSLIMITED WARRANTY ADDENDUMTHIS IS AN ADDENDUM TO THE BASIC ALLMAND LIMITED WARRANTY OF TWO (2) YEARS AFTER DELIVERY TO T

MAXI LITE IIMAINTENANCE RECORDEngine Maintenance- Month/Day/YearHours of Operation Since Last MaintenanceElectrical Maintenance- Month/Day/YearHours o

MAXI-LITE II1-5Maxi-Lite II Vertical Tower- Front viewLight barLift barLamp assemblyHydraulic towerTongue jackChock blocksBall hitchSafety chainsTie d

BRIGHTER. WARMER. SAFER.Reliability, performance, and integrity since 193813-0267

1-6INTRODUCTION and OVERVIEWMaxi-Lite II Vertical Tower- Rear viewRV outlet (option)Tail lightOil pan drainForklift pocketContainment tray drainRear p