Terex RL4000 User manual

Operator'sManual First Edition • First Printing
4 RL4000LightTowers PartNo.116417
Work Area Safety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintain required clearances from electrical
power lines and apparatus in accordance with
applicable governmental regulations and the
following chart.
Line Voltage Required Clearance
0 to 50KV 10 ft 3.0 m
50 to 200KV 15 ft 4.6 m
200 to 350KV 20 ft 6.1 m
350 to 500KV 25 ft 7.6 m
500 to 750KV 35 ft 10.6 m
750 to 1000KV 45 ft 13.7 m
Allow for tower movement and electrical line sway
or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energized power lines.
Personnel must not touch or
operate the machine until
power lines are shut off.
Do not connect wires directly to the generator.
Connect auxiliary equipment only to the power
outlets provided.
Do not service or replace the lamps with the
engine/generator running.
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.
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Do not start the engine if you smell or detect diesel
fuel or other explosive substances.
Do not refuel the machine with the engine running.
Refuel the machine and charge the battery only in
an open, well-ventilated area away from sparks,
flames and lighted tobacco.
Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations
or locations where potentially flammable or
explosive gases or particles may be present.
Do not spray ether into engines equipped with glow
plugs.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not raise the tower unless all outriggers are
properly deployed, the foot pads are in firm contact
with the ground and the machine is level.
Do not set the machine up on a surface where it
cannot be leveled using only the leveling jacks.
Do not hang any objects from the lights or the
tower.
Do not use the tower to raise material or
personnel.
Do not move the machine unless the tower is
lowered to the horizontal position.
Do not raise the tower when
wind speeds may exceed 62
mph / 100 km/h.

PartNo.116417 RL4000LightTowers 5
Operator'sManual
First Edition • First Printing
Work Area Safety
Do not alter or disable machine components that
in any way affect safety and stability.
Do not adjust or stow the outriggers when the
tower is raised.
Do not place ladders or
scaffolds against any part of
the machine.
Do not use the machine on
a moving or mobile surface
or vehicle.
Crushing Hazards
Do not lower the tower
unless the area below is
clear of personnel and
obstructions.
Keep hands and fingers
away from any potential
pinch points.
Burn Hazards
Do not touch the lamp
fixtures while they are
turned on. Turn the lamps
off and allow them to cool
before touching.
Do not touch hot parts of the
engine or tailpipe. Use
protective gloves when
handling hot parts.
Bodily Injury Hazards
Do not use the machine indoors unless properly
ventilated.
Do not breathe exhaust fumes.
Do not work on this equipment when mentally or
physically fatigued.
Do not work on this equipment when under the
influence of drugs or alcohol.
Do not use the machine if the protective barrier on
any of the lamps is broken or punctured. Metal
halide lamps produce shortwave ultra-violet
radiation and can cause serious skin burns or eye
inflammation if the protective barrier is not in
place.
Stay clear of the moving tower.
Fall Hazards
Do not climb or stand on any part of the light
tower.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Be sure the operator's manual is complete, legible
and in the storage container located on the
machine.
Be sure all decals are legible and in place.
Component Damage Hazard
Do not turn the lights on unless the engine is
running. Always turn the lights off before shutting
down the engine.
Do not tow the light tower while the lamps are hot.
Hot lamps will break if moved.
Do not replace lamp bulbs with any bulbs other
than those specified on the machine and in this
manual.