HSS Hire 57220 Troubleshooting guide

Mast
Floodlights
Twin floodlights, mounted on a
6m telescopic mast, using 2 x
500W halogen lamps
Raise each section as required securing in place with either
pin or by tightening the thumbscrew.
With help, raise the unit onto its base and point the lamp
in the required direction.
The tripod legs are fitted with base plates which can be
anchored to a concrete base using suitable anchors.
All that now remains is to plug the light into its power
supply, switch ON and check that it works as it should. In
case of difficulty, contact your local HSS Hire.
Coil excess lead neatly but loosely, close to the power
supply and away from the work area where people can’t
trip over it.
Never use the floodlight for anything other than its
intended purpose. If it will not do what you want, assume
you have the wrong equipment for the job. Contact your
local HSS Hire for advice.
Never expose the equipment to excessive moisture,
dust or dangerous/corrosive chemicals.
Keep the equipment clean. You will find this less of a
chore if you clean it regularly, rather than wait until the end
of the hire period.
Handle the equipment with care. Never over-tighten or
cross-thread thumbscrews and fittings and remember that
even site lighting contains delicate bulbs and will be
damaged by rough treatment.
Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment before
making any alterations or adjustments to it.
Always handle halogen bulbs with a clean cloth or
similar. Grease from your skin could create a ‘hot spot’ in
use, causing the bulb to explode.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Having switched OFF and unplugged the light, wait for
it to cool before lowering.
Finally, neatly coil the flex ready for return to your local
HSS Hire.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Code 57220
Halogen
Element
Guard
Securing Screw
Safety
Guard/Lens
Changing Bulbs
Switch OFF and unplug the oodlight from it’s power
supply. Open the oodlight’s casing and remove the
old bulb. Carefully unpack the new bulb, taking care
not to touch it with your skin – hold it using the
packaging or something similar. Finally, just clip the
bulb into place, making sure it is properly seated, and
securely close the oodlight’s casing.
Mast
Floodlights
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Operating & Safety Guide 619
Operating & Safety Guide 619
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2008 No. 619/02
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
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The law requires that personnel using work equipment
have received adequate training and must be competent
when using the equipment within the workplace.
Training is available at HSS Training Solutions
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For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do not
follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
This equipment is designed to be used by an able
bodied, competent adult who has read and understood
these instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or
permanent disability should seek expert advice before
using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from the
work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using cones and
either barriers or tape, available for hire from your local
HSS Hire.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Wear practical protective clothing and
footwear plus any safety wear appropriate to
the work in progress.
Don’t use the mast floodlights in windy weather, allow
for the fact that in blustery weather, on exposed sites or
near tall buildings gusts can be surprisingly strong.
If the wind speed is due to exceed 25mph (a breeze
strong enough to move large tree branches) the mast
floodlights should not be erected or used.
Allow the wind strength to subside before erecting or
using. If erected, dismantle the mast floodlights or, if not
possible, make them secure by tying them in and/or using
sandbags at their base.
Keep the mast floodlights on firm, level ground, DO
NOT use on slopes or soft ground or where there is a risk
of subsidence.
Erect the mast floodlights away from overhead power
cables and similar hazards.
Check the condition of the equipment before use. If it
shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to your
local HSS Hire.
Never leave the equipment switched ON
and unattended.
Lights get hot. Always leave them to cool before
touching them and never remove or interfere with any
safety guards fitted.
Never use floodlights in a dusty environment, nor in the
presence of highly flammable vapours or liquids.
HSS Mast floodlights are only available in 110V (fitted
with a round yellow plug) and must be provided with a
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
suitable 110V generated supply, or powered from the
mains via a suitable 110V transformer
Extension leads should be fully unwound and loosely
coiled, away from the work area. Never run them
through water, over sharp edges or where they could trip
someone.
Using electrical equipment in very damp or wet
conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a suitable
RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device) available
from your local HSS Hire, or power 240V (not 110V)
equipment from a power circuit with a built-in RCD.
Siting an RCD
When used with a transformer an RCD will only protect
the user if tted between the transformer and
the tool being used.
An RCD tted between the power supply and the
transformer only protects up to the transformer.
Tool or
Lead RCD Transformer Supply
If the equipment fails, or if its plug or lead gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself (unless
this involves replacing a halogen bulb).
Never carry or pull the equipment by its flex.
Ensure the power socket is switched OFF before
plugging into the power supply.
If using a transformer to provide power, ensure that the
total power load is less than 75% of the units power
rating.
Position lights with care – somewhere they won’t easily
be knocked over and where they won’t dazzle drivers,
this can be as dangerous as darkness.
Where applicable, splay out and level tripod legs and
lock in position by tightening the thumb screw.
Adjust each head so that it is pointing in the direction
you require.
Lay the unit down on the floor taking care not to
damage the lamp units or bulbs.
Uncoil the light’s flex, and raise the mast to the
required height. By either loosening the appropriate
thumbscrews or removing the pins.
GETTING STARTED
Thumb
Screws
Thumb
Screws
Anchoring
Hole
Base Plate
Halogen