Atlas Copco QLT M10 User manual

QLT M10 Engine Kubota D1105
Instruction Manual
For Portable Light Tower Generator
English

ATLAS COPCO - PORTABLE ENERGY DIVISION
www.atlascopco.com
Printed matter N°
9829 3523 00
07/2014
Instruction Manual
For Portable Light Tower Generator
QLT M10
Original instructions

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Warranty and Liability Limitation
Use only authorized parts.
Any damage or malfunction caused by the use of unauthorized parts is not covered by Warranty or Product
Liability.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any damage arising from modifications, additions or
conversions made without the manufacturer's approval in writing.
Neglecting maintenance or making changes to the setup of the machine can result in major hazards, including
fire risk.
While every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is correct, Atlas Copco does not
assume responsibility for possible errors.
Copyright 2014, Atlas Copco Airpower n.v., Antwerp, Belgium.
Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited.
This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.

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Preface
Please read the following instructions carefully
before starting to use your compressor.
It is a solid, safe and reliable machine, built
according to the latest technology. Follow the
instructions in this booklet and we guarantee you
years of troublefree operation.
Always keep the manual available near the machine.
In all correspondence always mention the
compressor type and serial number, shown on the
data plate.
The company reserves the right to make changes
without prior notice.
Table of contents
1 Safety Information..................................... 7
1.1 Operating Safety........................................... 7
1.1.1 Prior to use............................................... 7
1.1.2 During operation...................................... 7
1.2 Engine safety................................................ 8
1.2.1 Operator safety......................................... 7
1.3 Service safety............................................... 9
1.3.1 Before servicing....................................... 9
1.3.2 During servicing....................................... 9
1.4 Labels......................................................... 10
2Assembly................................................... 16
2.1 Light fixtures.............................................. 16
2.2 Tow hitch ................................................... 16
3 Operation.................................................. 18
3.1 Safety.......................................................... 18
3.2 Control panels ............................................ 18
3.3 Towing and hoisting................................... 18
3.3.1 Before towing......................................... 18
3.3.2 During towing........................................ 19
3.3.3 After towing........................................... 19
3.3.4 Hoisting.................................................. 19
3.4 Location...................................................... 20
3.5 Deployment................................................ 21
3.5.1 Levelling the trailer................................ 21
3.5.2 Raising the tower ................................... 21
3.5.3 Lowering the tower................................ 23
3.5.4 Engine operation.................................... 24
3.5.5 Lights ..................................................... 25
3.5.6 Power receptacle.................................... 26
4 Maintenance ............................................. 27
4.1 Daily inspection ......................................... 27
4.2 Lamp replacement...................................... 27
4.3 Engine maintenance................................... 28
4.3.1 Using the maintenance panel................. 28
4.3.2 Servicing the engine .............................. 28
4.4 Replacement parts...................................... 28
4.5 Wiring diagrams......................................... 28
5 D900 axle with leaf springs use and
maintenance manual 38
5.1 Axle............................................................ 38
5.1.1 Safety Precautions ................................. 39
5.1.2 Maintenance........................................... 39
5.1.3 Operation ............................................... 39
5.2 Wheel bolt tightening torque...................... 39
5.3 U-bolt nut tightening torque....................... 39
6 Wire Connection Cubicle 50HZ...............40
7 Wire Connection Cubicle 60Hz................41
8 Wire Connection Cubicle 50Hz ELCB....42
9Option.........................................................43

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ITEM MAIN PARTS
ALAMP
B LIFTING DEVICE
C DRAW BAR
DCUBICLE
E CANOPY
F ENGINE
GFRAME
H UNDER CARRIAGE

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Safety Information
Operating Safety
Prior to use
To reduce the risk of personal injury, ensure the
surrounding area is in good order and free of
debris.
To reduce the risk of shifting, rolling, or
overturning, locate the light tower on a firm, level
surface, with enough space to deploy the trailer’s
outriggers.
Do not allow water to accumulate around the base
of the light tower.
Toimprovestability,deploy theoutriggersprior to
raising the light tower mast.
The light tower mast can be extended to 30 feet
(9.14 meters) in height. Ensure the area above the
trailer is clear of obstructions.
Ensure the light tower is in good operating condition:
Check tires, lights, protective lamp covers,
electrical wiring, and the engine for obvious signs
of wear or damage.
Never use any equipment that is damaged or in
need of repair.
During operation
-Ensure the trailer is well grounded, per all
applicable regulations.
-Never raise, lower, or move the trailer while the
light tower is in use.
-Do not collapse the outriggers or move the trailer
while the light tower mast is vertical.
-When not in use, or in case of high winds, lower the
light tower mast to the travel position (see page
23).
-Light bulbs can be extremely hot. Always allow
bulbs to cool at least 15 minutes before handling.
WARNING
Improper use of equipment
could cause serious injury or
death.
Prior to using this product,
carefully read, understand, and
observe all instructions in this
manual and the engine manual.
CAUTION
Crush hazard.
When operating or working on
the light tower, keep hands and
body parts clear of pinch
points.
DANGER
Electric shock hazard.
Contact with overhead
electrical power lines will
cause serious injury or death.
Do not position light tower
under power lines.
WARNING
Falling equipment could cause serious injury
or death.
When raising or lowering the light tower
mast, ensure the area directly behind the
trailer is clear of people.
When using the light tower, ensure the
vertical-lock pin is properly engaged (see
Page 21).
If the mast “hangs up” or the winch cable
develops slack while raising or lowering the
mast, stopimmediately, move away from the
unit and contact Atlas Copco.

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Engine safety
Operator safety
CAUTION
Risk of severe burn.
Before handling lights, allow
lights to cool for 15 minutes.
DANGER
Explosion hazard.
- Keep engine, fuel, and other
combustibles away from
sparks, open flame, and
burning objects.
- Do not smoke near engine.
- Stop engine before filling or
draining fuel tank.
- Use only diesel fuel.
- Replace fuel tank cap after
refuelling.
- Do not use gasoline, other
fuels, or flammable
solvents to clean parts.
DANGER
Asphyxiation hazard.
- Operate the engine outdoors
and keep away from engine
exhaust.
- If operating in an enclosed
area, vent exhaust fumes to
outdoors and maintain
adequate ventilation.
- Refill and drain fuel tank
only in a well ventilated
area.
- Perform maintenance in a
well ventilated area.
WARNING
Fire hazard.
A hot muffler can ignite
flammable materials.
Keep area around muffler free
of debris such as leaves, paper,
and cartons.

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California Proposition 65
Spark arresters
IMPORTANT!
State and local safety codes specify that, in certain
locations, internal combustion engines that use
hydrocarbon fuels must be used with spark assesters.
A spark arrester is a device constructed of
nonflammable materials specifically for the purpose
of removing and retaining carbon and other
flammable particles from the exhaust flow of an
internal combustion engine.
Service safety
Before servicing
∞Never perform even routine service (such as
changing oil and filters, or cleaning the engine)
unless all electrical components are shut down:
- Ensure all light tower power circuits are shut
off.
- Turn the engine key to OFF and set all circuit
breakers to the OFF position.
- Disconnect cable from negative terminal on
battery.
∞If the ground under or around the trailer is damp or
wet, move the trailer to a dry location and allow it
to dry before servicing. Do not allow water to
accumulate around the base of the light tower.
∞Do not service the light tower if clothing or skin is
wet.
During servicing
∞Keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from
moving parts on engine and generator.
∞Keep the light tower and all its components clean.
∞Keep labels legible. Replace damaged or missing
labels. (Replacement labels are available from the
factory.)
∞When hoisting or loading the trailer:
- Ensure devices such as slings, chains, hooks,
ramps, and jacks are secure and will bear the
weight of the trailer. The trailer’sgross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR) is displayed on the
light tower vehicle identification tag.
- Be aware and cautious of people’s proximity
to the trailer. Always ensure the safety of
nearby people.
CAUTION
Risk of severe burn.
- Do not touch the engine,
exhaust pipes, or areas near
the exhaust at rear of trailer.
- Do not remove radiator cap
when engine is hot.
Contents are hot and under
pressure.
DANGER
Health hazard.
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals
known to the State of
California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
DANGER
High voltage.
Contact with live electrical
circuits will cause severe
injury or death.
- Turn off power before
servicing any component
on the light tower.
- Only a qualified electrician
should service the light
tower electrical system.

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Labels
Labels provide instructions and information. They also warn of hazards. For convenience and safety, keep all labels in legible condition, replacing labels when damaged
or missing. Replacement labels are available from the factory.
Samples of labels and their descriptions are provided in Table 1.1.
Figure 1.1 Label locations
A
B
CD
EFG RS
IQP
FT BEU YZ
E
X
M J H
VIW
K
L
N
O

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Table 1.1 Label samples and descriptions
No. Label Description No. Label Description
A Danger: Falling equipment C Warning: Falling equipment
D Danger: Shock hazard
B Warning: Crush hazard

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E Caution: PanelDamage H Maintenance panel
release instructions
F Caution: Lifting Point I Warning: Pinch hazard and
rotating machinery
G Warning: Secure transport lock
equipment J Engine coolant overflow bottle
No. Label Description No. Label Description

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K Danger: Shock hazard N Engine startup/shutdown
L Do not spray
M Metal halide lamp information
No. Label Description No. Label Description

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O Danger: Engine hazard
Danger: Shock hazard
Warning:
Falling
equipment
Q Electrical ground
RWarning:
Stand clear
of
equipment
S Warning: hot surface
P Data plate T Caution: Panel damage
No. Label Description No. Label Description

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U Towing instructions Y Warning: Ultraviolet
radiation
V Danger: Engine hazard Z
W Maintenance panel release
instructions
X Danger: High voltage
No. Label Description No. Label Description
Towin instructions
Tower
operation

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Assembly
Light fixtures
Before using your light tower for the first time, attach
the light fixtures to the light tower mast (see Figure
2.1) and install wiring to the junction box (see Figure
2.2).
Tow hitch
DANGER
High voltage.
Contact with live wiring
inside junction box will cause
severe injury or death.
- Turn off power before
opening junction box.
- Only a qualified electrician
should connect wiring.
There are 3 options for tow hitch.
- Pintle hook
- 2-inch-ball
- Combo hitch for a 2-inch-ball and pintle hook
For combo hitch option only:
When the light tower ships from the factory, the tow
bar is set up to use the lunette ring for towing by a
vehicle with a pintle hook. To use a ball coupler,
follow the procedure below.
To reverse the tow hitch:
1. Remove the two large bolts that hold the tow hitch
to the draw bar.
2. Lift the hitch off the drawbar and rotate the hitch
end-to-end.
3. Return the hitch to the draw bar, making sure to
align the bolt holes.
4. Reinstall the bolts and tighten the nuts fully.
Figure 2.1 Light fixture assembly

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Figure 2.2 Light fixture wiring

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Operation
Safety
Before operating the light tower, read and be familiar
with this instruction manual.
Read and follow all safety instructions (see page 7).
Control panels
The light tower control panel comprises:
• Circuit breakers for engaging power
• An electrical receptacle for powering external
equipment (Option)
• A gauge to track engine use
• Key switch for starting and stopping the engine
and a glow-plug indicator for the engine’s start
coil
• For engine operating instructions, see page 24.
Figure 3.1 A Control panel for units with universal
socket.
Figure 3.1 B Control panel for units without
universal socket.
A - Main circuit breaker/power switch
B - Lamp circuit breakers/power switches
C -Electrical receptacle and breaker for external
power (Option)
D - Engine key switch and glow-plug indicator.
Hour meter
Towing and hoisting
Before towing
Before towing, prepare the light tower as follows.
1. Lower the light tower:
a Verify the light tower mast is in the down position
and secured in place with the horizontal-lock pin
(see Figure 3.2). To lower the tower, see page 23.
b If necessary, attach a red flag to the end of the
mast.
2. Check tires, wheels, and lights:
a Check tires for wear. Replace worn tires.
b Verify tires are fully inflated to the proper
pressure.
c Verify that all wheel lugs are in place and
tightened. Do not tow the trailer if a wheel lug is
missing.
d Ensure the trailer brake lights, taillights, and
directional (turn) indicators are hooked up and
functioning properly.
3. Check the tow hitch and safety chains:
a Ensure the tow hitch and coupling on the tow
vehicle are rated for weight equal to or greater
CAUTION
Do not run unit with door opened.
CAUTION
Do not run unit in rainy day.

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than the trailer’s gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR). The GVWR is displayed on the light
tower vehicle identification tag (see Figure 3.2).
b Inspect the tow hitch and coupling for wear and
damage. Replace or repair if necessary.
c Verify the rear and side levelling jacks are in the
up position, the outriggers are contracted, and all
are secured with their locking pins.
d Use the drawbar-mounted jack to raise the front of
the trailer and set the tow hitch on the tow vehicle.
Ensure the tow hitch is properly engaged and
locked.
e Raise, rotate, and lock the front jack in the up
position.
f Verify approved safety chains are attached
properly to both the trailer and tow vehicle.
During towing
• Do not tow the trailer with any people, parts,
supplies, or additional equipment attached to it or
loaded onto it.
• Do not tow additional trailers or other equipment
in tandem with the light tower trailer.
• The recommended maximum speed for highway
towing is 45 MPH (72 km/h). For offroad towing,
therecommendedmaxiMumspeedis10MPH(16
km/h) or less, depending on terrain.
• Adhere to all applicable DOT regulations when
towing the trailer.
After towing
Release the trailer tow hitch from the tow vehicle as
follows:
1. Locate the levelling jack on the trailer drawbar at
the front of the trailer.
2. Pull the locking pin and rotate the jack downward.
When the jack is properly set, the locking pin
snaps into position with an audible “click.”
3. Block or chock the trailer wheels.
4. Release the tow hitch from the ball coupler or
pintle on the tow vehicle.
5. Crank the jack handle until the jack foot touches
the ground and the tow hitch rises up off the tow
vehicle.
6. Move the tow vehicle away from the trailer.
Hoisting
The light tower may be hoisted by means of the hoist
ring mounted on the mast (see Figure 3.2).
Prior to hoisting:
• Ensure the mast is in the horizontal (travel)
position, fully nested in the transport cradle, and
secured in place with the horizontal-lock pin (see
Figure 3.2).
• Close and latch the side doors and maintenance
(top) panel.
• Return levelling jacks and outriggers to the travel
position, and ensure they are all secured in place
with their locking pins.
Figure 3.2 Horizontal-lock pin and hoisting ring

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Location
• To achieve the best possible light coverage, locate
the light tower on the same level as the area to be
lighted, or higher.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury, ensure the
surrounding area is in good order and free of
debris.
• To reduce the risk of shifting, rolling, or
overturning, locate the light tower on a firm, level
surface, with enough space to deploy the trailer’s
outriggers.
• Ensure convenient access to earth ground.
• The light tower mast can be extended to 30 feet
(9.14 meters) in height. Ensure the area above the
trailer is clear of obstructions.
DANGER
Electric shock hazard.
Contact with overhead
electrical power lines will
cause serious injury or death.
Do not position light tower
under power lines.