Atlas Copco — Erection of the lighting tower
Operation · Lighting tower option
From a Atlas Copco owner's manual covering: QAX 12 Dd, QAX 20 Dd, QAX 30 Dd, Qc1002. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Deutz F2M 2011 F engine, Deutz F3M 2011 F engine, Deutz BF3M 2011 F engine
Before you start
- The lighting tower should never be left unattended
- Before moving the unit, ALWAYS lower the mast and secure it on the transport frame
- When the genset is mounted on a lighting tower it is NOT permitted to use the lifting eye
Procedure
- Position the generator: rear-end upwind, immobilize with handbrake or chocks, level with jockey wheel.
- Extend the four stabilizers as far as possible and lock with levers HLS.
- Unlock and lower the stabilizer feet; lock in a foreseen hole.
- Wind down the foot until it touches the ground and clamps the stabilizer firmly.
- Loosen the elevation cable by turning the winding mechanism lever clockwise.
- Unlock the mast by raising lever LTF at the back of the transport frame.
- Raise the mast from horizontal to vertical; check the locking pin secures the vertical position.
- Raise the mast to the desired height by turning the winding mechanism lever.
Specs & values
- Maximum allowable slope of terrain 15°
- Mast can be turned to locked positions at 45°, 90°, 135° and 180°
Source: Atlas Copco owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.