Axiom ELT-4320 User manual

ELECTRIC LIGHT TOWER
with
WINCH LIFTING SYSTEM
MODEL ELT-4320
OPERATOR'S MANUAL

AXIOM EQUIPMENT GROUP LIMITED WARRANTY
This limited warranty is issued by Metrolite for the supply of the following products: Metrolite ELT-4320 Light Tower.
Description and Warranty Period;
Machine:
Without prejudice to the legal warranty, Metrolite extends the warranty on manufacturing defects relating to the equipment sup-
plied up to a period of 2 (two) years from the date of sale (invoice). Therefore, the total legal and limited warranty period will be
2 (two) years from the invoice date. The determination whether the product is defective will be made by Axiom Equipment Inc. in
its sole discretion, considering the general performance given by the product.
Basic 320 LED Light:
Without prejudice to the legal warranty, Metrolite extends thewarranty on manufacturing defects relating to the equipment sup-
plied up to a period of 5 (ve)years from the date of sale (invoice). Therefore, the total legal and limited warranty period will be
5(ve) years from the invoice date. The determination whether the product is defective will be madeby Axiom Equipment Inc. in
its sole discretion, considering the general performance given by the product. A product cannot be considered defective only as
result of a malfunction of the single LED component that emits light, if the number of non-functioning components is less than
10% of the total number of LED components in the product. The reduction of the luminous ux is a phenomenon expected during
the life of the LEDs and is therefore not covered by the warranty.
Warranty Terms and Conditions:
The guarantee is valid provided that:
• Theproductsarestored,installed,usedandmaintainedincompliancewiththetechnicalspecicationsindicatedintheproduct
marking (with specic reference to the voltage and operating temperature), to the instructions supplied with the product, to what
is indicated in the respective catalogs and to the standards in force;
• Installationandmaintenancearecarriedoutbyqualiedtechnicalpersonnel,allservicerecordsmustbeavailableforwarranty
purposes;
• Thereporteddefectaffectsthefunctionalityoftheproduct;
• Theproducthasnotbeenmodied,alteredortreatedwithchemicalsorinanyotherwayinanyway;
• TheproductcoveredbytheguaranteeismadeavailabletoMetroliteforfurthertechnicalanalysisforthetimenecessarytocarry
it out;
• Thedefectisreportedinwriting,bycertiedorregisteredemailwithreturnreceipttoMetrolitewithin30(thirty)daysfromthe
receipt of the products (in the case of apparent defects) or from the discovery of the defect (in the case of hidden defects) by
sending a photographic feedback of the label on the product;
In the event that the defect is recognized by Metrolite, Metrolite will choose at its discretion whether to repair or replace the
defective product with the same product or an equivalent one, taking into consideration the technical evolution of the products
and that of their components.Any technical intervention or replacement (partial or complete) of the product carried out pursuant
to the warranty will not in any case give the right to extensions or renewals of the same beyond 2 (two) years from the invoice
date. The repair and replacement of the product recognized as defective by Metrolite does not include costs or expenses for
its removal or reinstallation. Metrolite is not responsible for, and therefore will not reimburse, any consequential loss or indirect,
compensatory or other damage suffered due to a defective products, such as, by way of example and not limited to, shipping
costs, assembly costs, on-site installation, any downtime costs, loss of prot or overall cost of buyers.
Exclusions and Limitations This limited warranty does not cover:
• Labourcostsandexpenses,equipmentandwarehousecostsandexpenses,oranyotherextracostsrelatingtoand/orresult-
ingfromanyinterventionnecessarytorepairthedefect(suchas,bywayofexample,costs/expensesforassembly,disassem-
bly, and transport of defective appliances, to be repaired or new products which will be the sole responsibility of the customer);
• Electricalproductssubjecttowearwhicharecomparabletoconsumables;
• Productsmadeonspeciccustomerrequest;
• Damagetoproductsduetonegligence,transportationorunforeseenandunforeseeableeventsthatdonotfallwithinnormal
conditions of use (such as, for example, electric shock and lightning);
• Productsswitchedonforanumberofhoursperyearexceeding5000;
• Appliancesnotusedforthepurposeforwhichtheyweremade;Thiswarrantydoesnotguaranteetheintegrityofthepainting
when the product is used in a saline environment or in the presence of corrosive agents. In no event Metrolite will be liable for
accidental, compensatory, consequential, indirect, special or other damages.The liability of Metrolite for a defect in the product
will in any case be limited to the amount actually paid for that defective product.The performance and duration of the LEDs are
not guaranteed if the xtures are installed in environments with the presence of chemical substances that are not compatible
with the LEDs themselves. Our technical office is available to check the compatibility of the LEDs we use in relations to the
substances present in the environment where the luminaires are installed.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction:
This limited warranty, as well as its execution, interpretation and all questions concerning the validity and effectiveness of the
same, will be governed by Canadian Law.
WARRANTY VOID IF NOT REGISTERED

AXIOM EQUIPMENT GROUP
ELECTRIC LIGHT TOWER WITH WINCH LIFTING SYSTEM
DEALER INSPECTION REPORT
SAFETY
______ Guards/ShieldsInstalled&Secured
______ AllDecalsInstalled&Legible
______ ReviewOperatingandSafetyInstructions
______ Tire Pressure Checked
______ Wheel Bolts Torqued
______ InspectElectricalSystem
______ Lubricate Machine
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM & INSPECTION REPORT
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the above described equipment which review included the Operator’s
Manual content, equipment care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date _______________________________  Dealer’sRep.Signature____________________________
Signature ____________________________
The above equipment and Operator’s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed
as to care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable warranty policy.
Date ________________________________  Owner'sSignature ________________________________
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
This form must be lled out by the dealer and signed by both the dealer and the customer at the time of
delivery.
Customer’s Name __________________________ Dealer's Name___________________________
Address __________________________________ Address ________________________________
City,State/Prov.,Code _______________________  City,State/Prov.,Code_____________________
Phone Number ( _____ ) ___________________
Light Tower Model __________________________
SerialNumbersELT-4320 ____________________
Delivery Date ______________________________
WHITE YELLOW PINK
AXIOMEQUIPMENT DEALERCUSTOMER

SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
Always give your dealer the serial number of your Axiom Equipment Group ELT-4320 when ordering parts
or requesting service or other information.
The serial number plate is located where indicated. Please mark the number in the space provided for easy
reference.
Model ELT-4320
Serial Number Machine ___________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE
1 Introduction .......................................................... 1
2 Safety .................................................................... 3
2.1  GeneralSafety....................................................... 4
 2.2  EquipmentSafetyGuidelines ................................ 5
 2.3  SafetyTraining ....................................................... 6
 2.4  SafetySigns........................................................... 6
 2.5  StorageSafety ....................................................... 6
 2.6  PreparationSafety ................................................. 7
 2.7  InstallationSafety .................................................. 7
 2.8  MaintenanceSafety ............................................... 8
 2.9  Lock-OutTag-OutSafety........................................ 8
 2.10  OperatingSafety.................................................... 8
 2.11  TireSafety.............................................................. 8
 2.12  ElectricalSafety ..................................................... 9
 2.13  Sign-OffForm .......................................................10
3 Safety Sign Locations ........................................11
4 Operation............................................................ 13
4.1 To the New Operator or Owner ............................ 13
4.2 Machine Components.......................................... 14
4.3 Machine Break-In................................................. 15
4.4 Pre-Operation Checklist....................................... 15
4.5 Controls ............................................................... 16
4.6 Machine Preparation............................................ 18
4.7 Operation ............................................................. 23
 4.8  Storage ................................................................ 29
5 Service and Maintenance.................................. 31
 5.1  Service................................................................. 31
5.2 Maintenance ........................................................ 34
6 Trouble Shooting ............................................... 35
7 Specications .................................................... 37
7.1 Mechanical........................................................... 37
7.2 Bolt Torque........................................................... 39
 7.3  ElectricalSchematic ............................................ 40
8 Index ................................................................... 41

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a Axiom Equipment Group ELT-4320 Electric light tower and welcome to
Axiom's quality line of lighting equipment. This equipment is designed and manufactured to meet the needs of
a discriminating buyer in the industry for lighting worksites.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your new Axiom ELT-4320 Electric light tower requires that you, and
anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the machine, read, understand and practice ALL of the Safety,
Operation, Maintenance and Trouble Shooting recommendations contained within this Operator's Manual.
This manual applies to all ELT-4320 Electric light towers manufactured by Axiom. Certain options may be avail-
able to specically tailor the light tower to your operation and may not be included in this manual. Please contact
the manufacturer regarding additional information about these options. Use the Table of Contents and Index as
a guide to nd specic information.
The information in this manual is accurate based on products produced at the time of publication. The manufac-
turer reserves the right to make technical updates, corrections and product revisions at any time without notice.
The warnings in this manual and on decals on the unit are not all inclusive. If using a procedure or operating
techniques that the manufacturer does not specically recommend, verify that it is safe for others. Also, make
sure the procedure does not render the equipment unsafe.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and so that it will be passed on to new operators or owners. Call
your Axiom dealer if you need assistance, information or additional copies of this manual.
MACHINE ORIENTATION - The electrical input end of the light tower is the front.

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The Safety Alert symbol identies
important safety messages on your
Axiom light tower and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert
to the possibility of personal injury or
death. Follow the instructions in the
safety message.
2 SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is damaged,
please contact your dealer or Axiom Equipment Group, Canada, Highway 18 East, Oxbow, SK S0C 2B0,
Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail].
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost You Money
Accidents Can Be Avoided
Why is SAFETY important to you?
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
3 Big Reasons
DANGER -Indicates an imminently hazardous situ-
ation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word
is to be limited to the most extreme situa-
tions, typically for machine components
that, for functional purposes, cannot be
guarded.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous situ-
ation that, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be
used to alert against unsafe practices.
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the following
guide-lines:

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2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
• Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all safe-
ty signs before supplying pow-
er to, operating, maintaining or
adjusting the light tower.
• Onlytrained,competentpersonsshalloperatethe
light tower.An untrained operator is not qualied to
operate this machine.
• Providearst-aidkitforuseincase
of an accident. Store in a highly vis-
ible place.
• Provide a re extinguisher for use in
case of an accident. Store in a highly
visible place.
• Install and properly secure all guards
and shields before
operating.
• Wearappropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but
is not limited to:
- Protective shoes
with slip resis-
tant soles
- Protective glasses
or goggles
- Heavy gloves
• TurnmachineOFF,placeallcontrolsintheirOFF
position, shut down and lockout power supply and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, maintaining, repairing or cleaning.
• Donotdamagethismanual,donotremoveortear
any pages and keep it away from moisture and
heat sources. Please note that the drawings con-
tained in the manual are merely to help you iden-
tify the parts described and, therefore, they might
not correspond precisely to your product.
• Knowtheemergencymedicalcenternumberfor
your area.
• Reviewsafetyrelateditemswithalloperators
annually.
SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Axiom light tower. YOU must en-
sure that you and anyone else who is going to oper-
ate, maintain or work around the machine be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures and
related SAFETY information contained in this man-
ual. This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices while operating the light tower.
Remember,YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but, also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE op-
erating this machine is familiar with the procedures
recommended and follows safety precautions. Re-
member, most accidents can be prevented. Do not
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Read and understand the Operator's Manual
and all safety signs before supplying power to,
operating, maintaining or adjusting the light tower.
• light tower owners must give operating instruc-
tions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the machine, and at least annu-
ally thereafter.
• The most important safetydeviceonthisequip-
ment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s re-
sponsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
• Apersonwhohasnotreadandunderstoodallop-
erating and safety instructions is not qualied to
operate this machine. An untrained operator ex-
poses himself and bystanders to possible serious
injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may impair the func-
tion and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• The manualis providedwith the machineinthe
documentation package. We recommend keeping
it all in a safe place and have qualied person-
nel to carry out operations. In case of transfer of
equipment ownership, attach all the documenta-
tion, as it is an integral part of the product.
• Our customer service and technical assistance
department is available to assist you in any way.
• Only use genuine parts in case replacement is
required; failure to comply will void your warranty
automatically.

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
• Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of
the main concerns in designing and developing a
machine. However, every year many accidents oc-
cur which could have been avoided by a few sec-
onds of thought and a more careful approach to
handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid
many accidents by observing the following pre-
cautions in this section. To avoid personal injury or
death, study the following precautions and insist
those working with you, or for you, follow them.
• In order to provide a better view, certain photo-
graphs or illustrations in this manual may show an
assembly with a safety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be operated in this con-
dition. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal
becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield
prior to use.
• Replaceanysafetysignorinstructionsignthatis
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while oper-
ating this equipment. Consult your doctor about
operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
• Under no circumstances should young chil-
dren be allowed to work with this equipment.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble
this unit until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of
the safety precautions and of how it works.
Review the safety instructions with all users
annually.
• This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The op-
erator should be a responsible, properly trained
and physically able person familiar with farm ma-
chinery and trained in this equipment's opera-
tions. If the elderly are assisting with work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
• Neverexceedthelimitsofapieceofmachinery.If
its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in ques-
tion - DON'T TRY IT.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication result in serious injury
or death and may impair the function and life of the
equipment.
• Thecontentsofthismanualarenotbinding.The
manufacturer reserves the right to make chang-
es and improvements to accessories and details
without altering the essential characteristics of the
model described and illustrated here and without
committing to promptly updating this manual.
• Inadditiontothedesignandcongurationofthis
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel in-
volved in the operation, transport, maintenance,
andstorageofthemachine.ReferalsotoSafety
Messages and operation instruction in each of the
appropriate sections of the auxiliary equipment
and machine Manuals. Pay close attention to the
Safety Signs affixed to the auxiliary equipment
and the machine.

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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
•Safety is a primary concern in the design and man-
ufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts
to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a
single careless act of an operator or bystander.
• In addition to the design and conguration of
equipment, hazard control and accident preven-
tion are dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, prudence and proper training of personnel
involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of this equipment.
• It has been said, "The best
safety feature is an informed,
careful operator." We ask you
to be that kind of an operator.
It is the operator's responsibility
to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these.
Accidents can be avoided.
• Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual, and the
manual for your auxiliary equipment, before
assembly or operating, to acquaint yourself
with the machines. If this machine is used by
any person other than yourself. It is the ma-
chine owner's responsibility to make certain
that the operator, prior to operating:
i. Reads and understands the operator's
manuals.
ii. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
•Know your controls and how to stop light towers
and any other auxiliary equipment quickly in an
emergency.Readthismanualandtheoneprovid-
ed with your other equipment.
• Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only
a properly trained and physically able person will
operate the machinery.A person who has not read
and understood all operating and safety instruc-
tions is not qualied to operate the machine. An
untrained operator exposes himself and bystand-
ers to possible serious injury or death. If the elder-
ly are assisting with work, their physical limitations
need to be recognized and accommodated.
2.4 SAFETY SIGNS
•Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times.
•Replacesafetysignsthataremissingorhavebe-
come illegible.
•Replacedpartsthatdisplayedasafetysignshould
also display the current sign.
•Safety signs displayed in Section 3 each have a
part number in the lower right-hand corner. Use
this part number when ordering replacement
parts.
•Safety signs are available from your authorized
Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the
factory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Besurethattheinstallationareaiscleananddry.
• Besuretemperatureisabove50°F(10°C).
• Determine exact position before you removethe
backingpaper.(SeeSection3).
• Removethesmallestportionofthesplitbacking
paper.
• Alignthesignoverthespeciedareaandcareful-
ly press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
• Slowlypeelbacktheremaining paper andcare-
fully smooth the remaining portion of the sign in
place.
• Smallairpockets can bepiercedwith apinand
smoothed out using the piece of sign backing
paper.
2.5 STORAGE SAFETY
• Storethelighttoweronarmlevelsurface.
• Ifrequired,makesuretheunitisrmlyblockedup.
• Makecertainthatallmechanicallocksandjacks
are safely and positively connected before storing.
• Storeawayfromareasofhumanactivity.
• Do not allow children to play on or around the
stored light tower.
• Lockoutpowerbyturningoffmastercontrolpanel
or junction box and padlocking the door shut to
prevent electrocution or unauthorized start up of
the light tower.